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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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
EMG B245 Pickup Buss
$12.00The B245 EMG Pickup Buss is used on two pickup guitars that have a selection switch. The buss provides a convenient way to install either Active or Passive EMG Pickups without soldering.Bartolini MCT-250 Preamp Module
$24.00Mid 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
$24.00Mid 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
$24.00Mid 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 MCT-3MC Mid Boost Module for TCT
$28.00Mid 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 TC5 Preamp Module
$39.00TC 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 TC3 Preamp Module
$39.00TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain
Bartolini TC3 Preamp TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 4X (12dB) Gain Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...Bartolini TC1 Preamp
$39.00TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain
Bartolini TC1 Preamp TC Boost Preamp, Single Channel, Low Noise, 8X (18dB) Gain Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43" [10.9mm] Thick Operating...EMG 1 or 2 Pickups Wiring Kit
$49.00EMG 1 or 2 pickup wiring kit - Short Shaft
EMG 1 or 2 pickup wiring kit - Short Shaft All of the solderless components for install in one package! This kit includes everything needed for installation in a 1 or 2 pickup configuration. This kit is for active pickups.What's...Bartolini TC2 Preamp Module
$56.00TC 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
$56.00TC 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 TC6 Preamp Module
$56.00TC 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 AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer
$56.00Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
Bartolini AGB/918-2 Adustable Single Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Single Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide,...Seymour Duncan STC-2S-BO 2 Band EQ Separate
Out of stock
$69.002-Band: Treb/Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Separate Add versatility to your bass with...Seymour Duncan STC-2C-BO 2 Band Preamp EQ with Concentric Knobs
Out of stock
$69.002-Band: Treb/Bass
We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Controls: Treble/Bass Stack Add active EQ to your P or J without...Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Preamp Module
$79.00Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup
Bartolini AGDB/918-2 Adjustable Dual Input Gain Buffer Buffer, Adjustable Gain, Dual Channel, 9 or 18V for Magnetic Pickup Specifications Module Size: 1.05" [26.7mm] Long, 0.79" [20.1mm] Wide, 0.43"...Bartolini AGMPB/918 Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$88.00Bartolini 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 XTCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$92.00XTCT 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...Bartolini TCT 3-Band Preamp Module
$92.00TCT 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 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 NTBT 2-Band EQ Preamp Module
$96.002-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...EMG VMC Variable Mid Control
$99.001-Band: 1 Knob Mid/Mid Stack
Control Configuration Mid/Mid Stack The EMG VMC is an active variable mid control EQ Circuit for bass and guitar. Rotate the upper control of the stacked pot clockwise for boost, counterclockwise for cut. Leave it in the center...EMG BTC Control 1 or 2-Pickup 1-Knob 2-Band Treb/Bass Stack
$99.002-Band: 1-Knob Treb/Bass
Control Configuration Treble/Bass Stack Why not equip your bass with the most widely used EQ System in the world? With the BTC you’ll get a bass and treble equalizer on a concentric (stacked) pot that will work with any...EMG BTS Control 1 or 2-Pickup 2-Knob 2-Band Treb - Bass
$99.002-Band: 2-Knob Treb - Bass
Control Configuration Treble Bass The BTS Control 2-band equalizer is similar to the BTC Control, except with the BTS you'll get separate controls for the bass and treble. Often preferred for their less selective,...Bartolini AGMPBoo Magnetic and Piezo Buffer Kit
$104.00Bartolini 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 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...Bartolini NTMB+GF 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretted Bass
$116.00Bartolini 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:...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...Bartolini NTMB+FL 3-Band Preamp Voiced For Fretless Bass
$119.003 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:...
