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Best Bass Gear is proud to be able to offer you a wide array of onboard preamps for your EQ and tone shaping needs. We offer systems custom prewired in house and also wired by the manufacturer with a large selection of control configurations for almost any bass.We stock only the highest quality manufacturers including ACG, Aguilar, Bartolini, Glockenklang, John East, Mike Pope, Nordstrand, and Seymour Duncan.

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Question: Where Can I Buy Preamps?

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  1. Nordstrand JC-3b PREWIRED 3-band Vol P/P - Bl - Treb P/P - Mid - Bass P/P

    $299.00
    JC-3b Preamp JC-3b - PREWIRED - 3 band bass preamp with volume (pull passive), blend, treble (push/pull neck pickup - series down, parallel up), mids (1kHz down, pull up for 400Hz), bass (push/pull bridge pickup - series down, parallel up)The...
  2. NOLL TCM 3PM 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Treb (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Mid/Mid stack - Bass B 2021

    $238.00
    2-pickup, 3-band, 4-knob Volume Push-Pull (Active/Passive) - Treble (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Midrange/Midrange - Bass
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble...
  3. Noll TCM3 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P - Bl - B/T - Mid

    $211.00
    Noll TCM3 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P - Bl - B/T - Mid
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Onboard...
  4. Prewire - Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp

    $241.99 - $253.99
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar OBP-3 was built from the ground up to be the ultimate source of full-bodied tone,...
  5. Bartolini HR-5.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness

    $224.00
    Bartolini 5.3 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...
  6. John East Uni-Pre 2-Pickup 3-Knob 1-Switch 3-Band Vol/Bl Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack - A/P Sw

    $299.00 - $325.00
    3-band, 2-pickup, 3-knob 1 switch Volume/Blend Stack - Treble/Bass Stack - Midrange/Midrange Frequency Stack - Active/Passive Switch
    Uni-Pre 3 Knob 2 Pickup, 3-knob, 1 switch Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Midrange/Midrange Freq. Stack Active/Passive Switch The Uni-Pre 3 Knob is a new generation bass...
  7. John East Uni-Pre 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol/Bl Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack - Tone P/P A/P

    $275.00 - $305.00
    3-band: 2-pickup, 4-knob Volume/Blend Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Freq Stack - Passive Tone (A/P Push-Pull)
    Uni-Pre 4 Knob 2 Pickup, 4-knob Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Midrange/Midrange Freq. Stack Passive Tone (Push/Pull for Active/Passive) The Uni-Pre 4 Knob is a new generation...
  8. John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack

    $237.50 - $245.00
    The BTB-MMSR 3 Knob, including Mid Sweep, has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, but is not a copy of the original circuit. Note: Control Plate Not Included
    The MMSR 3 Knob 3 Band has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, in order to retain the same interaction between the MM pickup and the electronics, crucial in creating the original pre EB sound colours....
  9. John East J Retro Preamps

    $289.00 - $325.00
    The J Retro 01 Bass Preamp is designed to fit directly into standard "Jazz" style basses without modification, including a 9v battery.
    Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Blend & Pickups Switch Active/Passive Switch Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description ...
  10. John East MMSR 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack

    $237.50 - $245.00
    The BTB-MMSR 4 Knob, including Mid Sweep, has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, but is not an exact copy of the original circuit. Note: Control Plate Not Included Note: Will not work for US made Music Man Sterling basses and Stingray 5-string basses with the Tri-Coil pickup and 3-way selector switch
    The MMSR 4 Knob 3 Band has been designed with characteristics very similar to the original MM Stingray 2 Band EQ, in order to retain the same interaction between the MM pickup and the electronics, crucial in creating the original pre EB sound colours....
  11. NOLL TCM 3PM 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Mid/Mid stack - Bass B 2022

    $265.00
    2-pickup, 3-band, 5-knob Volume Push-Pull (Active/Passive) - Blend - Treble (Passive Tone in Passive Mode) - Midrange/Midrange
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Blend Treble (Passive Tone in...
  12. NOLL TCM3 2-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol/Bl P/P A/P Stack - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid

    $236.00
    2-pickup, 3-band, 3-knob Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive)/Blend Stack - Treble/Bass Stack - Midrange
    Control Configuration 2-Pickup 3-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive)/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Onboard...
  13. Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $212.00
    Bartolini 5.2AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...
  14. Bartolini HR-2.4AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $204.00
    Bartolini 2.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-2.4AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long,...
  15. Bartolini HR-5.4/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $224.00
    Bartolini 5.4 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...
  16. Bartolini HR-3.4/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $216.00
    Bartolini 3.4 Compact Preamp -
    Bartolini HR-3.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness Our most popular preamp for decades, the NTMB+F is a 3-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass, Mid and Treble controls. It is well known to professionals for its very low noise and wide boost...
  17. Bartolini HR-4.6AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $224.00
    Bartolini 4.6AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-4.6AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm]...
  18. Bartolini HR-4.6/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $208.00
    Bartolini 4.6/9 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-4.6/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm]...
  19. Bartolini HR-4.7AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $239.00
    Bartolini 4.7AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack)
    Bartolini HR-4.7AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots, 1 toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...
  20. Bartolini HR-5.2/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $204.00
    Bartolini 5.2 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...
  21. Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $232.00
    Bartolini 5.3AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.3AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...
  22. Bartolini HR-5.4AP/918 Pre Wired Harness

    $232.00
    Bartolini 5.4AP Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass)
    Bartolini HR-5.4AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 5 Pots, 1 Toggle: (Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Blend) (Treble) (Mid) [250,500,800Hz Mid Toggle] (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76"...
  23. Glockenklang 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass - Mid

    $200.00
    Glockenklang - 3 Band
    Controls: Volume Push/Pull Active Passive - Blend - Treble - Bass - Mid The Glockenklang 3-band onboard preamp is active/passive switchable (at the Volume via a Push/Pull), has a balance(blend) pot with...
  24. Richter 3BP 1 or 2-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb/Bass P/P A/P Stack - Mid/Mid Stack

    $242.77
    1 or 2-pickup, 3-band, 3-knob Volume - Treble/Bass Stack (Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Midrange Stack (Parametric)
    Richter 3BP 3-band Preamp The BassXX Preamp (pronounced "Bass-ics") is a filter-based pre-amp which provides very flexible parametric EQ control with sweepable mids. Its outstanding sound performance is achieved through careful circuit...
  25. Nordstrand 3B-3 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Mid P/P - Treb/Bass Stack

    $215.00
    3B-3 ( 1 pickup - 3 Knob)- Volume (pull passive)- Mid (pull frequency selector)- Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 3B-3 Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active/Passive) Mid(Push/Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the...
  26. Nordstrand 3B-4a 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol/Vol Stack - Tone P/P A/P - Mid P/P - Treb/Bass Stack

    $215.00
    3B-4a ( 2 pickup - 4 Knob)- Volume/Volume Stack- Passive Tone (pull passive)- Mid (pull frequency selector)- Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 3B-4a Control Configuration Volume/Volume Stack Passive Tone (Push/Pull Active/Passive) Mid(Push/Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: ...
  27. Nordstrand 3B-4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol/Tone Stack - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid P/P
    Out of stock

    Nordstrand 3B-4b 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol/Tone Stack - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid P/P

    Out of stock

    $215.00
    3B-4b ( 2 pickup - 4 Knob)- Volume/Passive Tone Stack- Blend- Mid (pull frequency selector)- Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 3B-4b Control Configuration Volume/Passive Tone Stack Blend Mid(Push/Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim...
  28. Nordstrand 3B-5a 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid P/P - Bass

    $220.00
    2-pickup, 3-band, 5-knob Volume Push-Pull (Active/Passive) - Blend - Treble - Mid (Push-Pull) - Bass
    Nordstrand 3B-5b Control Configuration Volume Push-Pull (Active/Passive) Blend Mid(Push/Pull) Treble Bass Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db...
  29. Nordstrand 3B-5b 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Tone - Mid P/P - Treb/Bass Stack

    $220.00
    3B-5b ( 2 pickup - 5 Knob)- Volume (pull passive)- Blend- Passive Tone- Mid (pull frequency selector)- Treble/Bass Stack
    Nordstrand 3B-5b Control Configuration Volume (Push/Pull Active/Passive) Blend Passive Tone Mid(Push/Pull) Treble/Bass Stack Technical Specifications Overall Gain: ...
  30. Glockenklang 2-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid

    $200.00
    3-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid
    Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble/Bass Stack Mid Description Recommended for use in Rock, Jazz, Solo, Reggae applications. Tight low-end that is focused and warm.Due...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy Preamps?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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