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Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass
$108.00Bartolini NTMB + GF 3-band preamp module
Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...Bartolini TC3 Harness with Jazz Plate
Out of stock
$109.00This unit is a prewired harness that is a drop in replacement on a Jazz Bass Bass with the traditional control plate.
TC3 Jazz Bass Specific HarnessThis unit is a prewired harness that is a drop in replacement on a Jazz Bass Bass with the traditional control plate. This harness utilizes Bartolini's TC3 booster preamp to bump up the gain level by 12db. It is useful if...Delano Sonar Xpure 1 or 2 Pickup Buffer/Preamp
$109.00Evolution or intelligent design? Let`s say you can have both..... The Sonar Xpure is a member of our highly acclaimed SONAR Series of active on-board bass electronics, effectively bridging the gap between „active“...Nordstrand 2B+ 2-Band Bass Preamp (with 2 EQ Pots)
$110.002B+ 2 band bass preamp with 2 eq pots
2b+ 2-Band Preamp with 2 EQ PotsThe new 2 band boost only preamp offers flexibility, practical simplicity, and amazing tone shaping potential. Offering more boost than our standard 2 band preamp the 2B+ can really beef up your lows and...Nordstrand 2-Band 2B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)
$110.002B Module
Nordstrand 2B Module (Module and EQ Pots) Includes 2 EQ pots. Does not include output jack or battery clip. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...John East MPM-02 Piezo Magnetic Buffer
$110.00John East Piezo Magnetic Buffer
The MPM-02 consists of two identical configurable high impedance buffer input amplifier stages. Designed for piezo as well as magnetic pickups, they can be configured to correctly mix piezo and magnetic pickup signals. Features 2 Class A...Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass
$112.003 band preamp with fully independent bass, midrange, and treble
Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm] Thick Operating Voltage:...Delano Sonar 2 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
$114.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Bass Description Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano Sonar bass...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...Richter MX2 Active Piezo and Magnetic Mixer
$117.44Active Piezo and Magentic Mixer
MX2 Active Piezo & Magnetic Pickups The Richter MX2 active mixer preamp combines two buffered high impedance inputs via a blend potentiometer to one output. In the center position - provided by a center detente - the input signals...EMG BQC Control 1 or 2-Pickup 2-Knob 3-Band Treb/Bass Stack - Mid/Mid Stack
$119.003-Band: 2- Knob Treb/Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Mid/Mid Stack The BQC Control features a bass and treble equalizer on a concentric (stacked) pot along with the concentric (stacked) mid-control. It takes up very little space...EMG BQS Control 1 or 2-Pickup 3-Knob 3-Band Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid Stack
$119.003-Band: 3-Knob Treb - Bass - Mid/Mid
Control Configuration Treble Bass Mid/Mid Stack Similar to the BQC, the BCS Control works with any active or passive pickup and takes up almost no space. But with the BQS you’ll get separate bass and treble...Seymour Duncan STC-2A 2-Band for Active Pickups
$129.002-Band: Treb/Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Stack High headroom, low-noise, 2-Band active...Seymour Duncan STC-2P 2-Band for Passive Pickups
$129.002-Band: Treb/Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Stack High headroom, low-noise, 2-Band active...Delano Sonar 3 2-Pickup 5-Knob 3-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
$129.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 5-Knob VPP A/P - Bl - Treb - Mid - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Active/Passive Push/Pull Blend Treble Mid Bass Description Scaling new heights in perfecting the tonal capabilities of magnetic pickups, the Delano...EMG BTC-HZ System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack The BTC HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BTC HZ System comes supplied Volume, Blend, and...EMG BTC System 2-Pickup 3-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass Stack
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 3-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb/Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble/Bass Stack As a complete control system for 2 pickup basses the BTC includes an Active Bass control, a BTC control, and a Master Volume control. The Active Balance...EMG BTS-HZ System 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass The BTS HZ System is intended for EMG-HZ passive pickups as well as other manufacturers passive pickups. The BTS HZ System comes supplied Volume, Blend,...EMG BTS System 2-Pickup 4-knob 2-Band Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
$129.002-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob Vol - Bl - Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Volume Blend Treble Bass As a complete control system for two pickpup basses the BTS includes an Active Balance Control, separate BTS Bass and Treble controls, and a Master Volume...Nordstrand 3-Band 3B Preamp Module (With EQ Pots)
$132.00Includes 3-50K EQ pots
Nordstrand 3B Module Unwired module supplied with potentiometers. No battery clip, output jack. Technical Specifications Overall Gain: +/- 10db by a trim pot on the module Treble: ...NOLL TCM2 2-Pickup 4-Knob 2-Band Vol P/P A/P - Bl - Treb(passive tone in passive mode) - Bass B 2003
$132.002-pickup, 2-band, 4-knob Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) - Blend - Treble(passive tone in passive mode) - Bass B2003
Control Configuration 2-Pickup 2-Band System Volume Push-Pull(Push-Pull Active/Passive) Blend Treble...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-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$148.00Bartolini 4.2J Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-4.2J/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots Jazz Layout: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide,...Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness
$148.00Bartolini 4.2 Compact Preamp - 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass)
Bartolini HR-4.2/918 Pre-Wired Harness 2 Band EQ, 4 Pots: (Neck Volume) (Bridge Volume) (Treble) (Bass) Specifications Preamp Module Size: 1.76" [44.7mm] Long, 1.02" [25.9mm] Wide, 0.54" [13.7mm]...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...Seymour Duncan STC-3M4 3-Band Preamp with 4 Knobs
Out of stock
$149.003-Band: 1-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Treb - Mid - Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume/Slap Switch Push/Pull Treble Mid Bass Tone...Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 3-Band Preamp with 3 Knobs
Out of stock
$149.003-Band: 2-Pickup, 4-Knob VPP - Treb/Bass - Mid
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Control Configuration Volume/Slap Switch Push/Pull Treble/Bass Stack Midrange Tone...Aguilar OBP-1 2-Band Preamp Module
$151.99Aguilar OBP-1 Module Only
We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar OBP-1 is a boost only preamp able to be used in conjunction with active or passive...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...Aguilar OBP-2 2-Band Preamp Module
$155.99Aguilar OBP-2 Module Only
We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The OBP-2 was designed to give bassists fat tone while being small enought fit into tight control...
