Preamps
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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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Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$159.00Bartolini 3.3 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-3.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Blend) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...John East Marcus Retro 1-Switch (Without Scratch Plate)
$325.00The Marcus Retro 01 was brought about due to requests from players owning the Marcus Miller basses.
Control Configuration Volume/Blend Stack Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack Passive Tone Push/Pull Active/Passive Pickup Blend Switch Description New For 2013! All New Marcus Retro's...Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$84.00XTCT 3-band Preamp Module
Bartolini XTCT 3-Band Preamp Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage: 9V - Prewired battery...John East J-Tone 01 Active and Full Passive Preamp for J Style Basses
$184.00 - $224.00J-Tone - Pure & Simple - Pure Classic J Tone - Full Passive & Active - High Performance Musical EQ - Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions
J-Tone - Pure & Simple Pure Classic J Tone Full passive & active High performance musical EQ Volume/Volume & Volume/Blend Versions Retain the original sound of...Bartolini NTBT 2-Band EQ Preamp Module
$88.002-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass and Treble controls
Bartolini NTBT 2-Band EQ Preamp Module The NTBT is a 2-band tone control preamp with fully independent Bass and Treble controls. The voice is clear, transparent, and strong with ultra-low distortion. The NTBT features a pre-wired adjustable...Bartolini MCT-3MC Mid Boost Module for TCT
$24.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250,500,750Hz
Bartolini MCT-3MC Mid Boost Module for TCT Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250,500,750Hz Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...Bartolini TC2 Preamp Module
$52.00TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain
Bartolini TC2 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module
$52.00TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain
Bartolini TC4 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module
$36.00TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
Bartolini TC5 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module
$52.00TC Boost Preamp, Dual Channel, Low Noise, 2X (6dB) Gain
Bartolini TC6 Preamp Module The TC series are our original preamps known as "The Chip". The TC3 is especially popular. They are hand-made with discrete electronic components for very low noise, outstanding distortion characteristics...Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module
$95.00Dual or Single channel buffer preamp for high-impedance pickups
Bartolini AG2PB Preamp Module The AGPB/918 is a high impedance preamp for use with piezo or microphonic transducers. It that features adjustable gain which allows you to boost the input signal up to 12dB (4X) while maintaining flat frequency...Bartolini TCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$84.00TCT Vintage 3-Band EQ Pre-amp with high-Q mid dip at 300Hz
Bartolini TCT Preamp Module TCT is the legendary original Bartolini on-board preamp. It has Bass, Mid, and Treble controls with very low noise and wide adjustment range. The TCT was briefly discontinued, but we brought it back due to high demand...Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Module
$19.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 250Hz
Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Module
$19.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 375Hz
Bartolini MCT-375 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Module
$19.00Mid Boost Module for TCT family - 500Hz
Bartolini MCT-500 Preamp Modules The TCT Family EQ Preamp modules can be mixed and matched with MCT mid boost modules for different mid boost frequencies. The MCT modules provide additional treble boost as well. TCT Family preamps provide...Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$79.00Bartolini AGMP/918 Mag/Piezo Buffer
Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are...Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$96.00Bartolini AGMPBoo Mag/Piezo Buffer
Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit The AGMPB/918 is a dual-channel buffer/preamp that provides a high impedance input for use with piezo or microphonic transducers and channel isolation for magnetic pickups. Both channels are equipped...Bartolini HR-3.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$159.00Bartolini 3.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-3.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...Bartolini HR-3.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$176.00Bartolini 3.2AP Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-3.2AP/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Neck Volume with Pull-Bypass Switch) (Bridge Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02"...Bartolini HR-2.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$148.00Bartolini 2.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-2.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 2 Pots: (Volume) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...Bartolini HR-2.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$144.00Bartolini 2.3 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-2.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating...Bartolini HR-2.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$188.00Bartolini 2.5 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-2.5/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Volume) (Treble) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54"...Bartolini HR-2.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$196.00Bartolini 2.4 Compact Preamp - 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack)
Bartolini HR-2.4/918 Pre-Wired Harness 3 Band EQ, 3 Pots: (Volume) (Mid with 250/800Hz push-pull) (Treble/Bass Stack) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...Bartolini HR-5.3/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$224.00Bartolini 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,...John East J Retro Preamps
$289.00 - $325.00The 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 ...John East MMSR 1-Pickup 4-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$237.50 - $245.00The 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....John East BTB-01 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
Out of stock
$155.00 - $160.00The BTB-01 is based on the middle stack of the J-Retro 01 bass preamp. It consists of a single dual concentric knob stack with controls for Bass, Treble, and Bright functions.
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description The BTB-01 is based on the middle stack of the J-Retro 01 bass preamp. It consists of a single dual concentric...John East Mid Sweep 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 1-Band Mid/Mid Stack
$115.00 - $120.00The MID SWEEP 01 is a stand-alone mid control which can be used on its own or cascaded in conjunction with other modules, including additional MID SWEEP 01s.
Control Configuration Mid/Mid Stack Available in Black, Chrome, or Gold Finish Description The Mid Sweep 01 is a stand-alone mid control which can be used on its own or cascaded in conjunction with other...John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Treb - Bass
$180.00 - $185.00The BTB-MMSR 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 2 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....John East MMSR 1-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Vol - Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$237.50 - $245.00The 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....
