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Bass Preamps

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Radial Engineering Bassbone V2 Bass Preamp and DI Box

Radial Engineering Bassbone V2 Bass Preamp and DI Box

$419.99
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Aguilar OBP-3TK On Board Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-3TK On Board Bass Preamp

$179.99
$99+ Qualifying Accessories
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Aguilar OBP-3SK/PP Onboard Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-3SK/PP Onboard Bass Preamp

$179.99
$99+ Qualifying Accessories
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Aguilar OBP-2TK On Board Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-2TK On Board Bass Preamp

$149.99
$99+ Qualifying Accessories
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Aguilar OBP-3TK/PP Onboard Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-3TK/PP Onboard Bass Preamp

$179.99
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Radial Engineering Bassbone OD Bass Preamp With Overdrive

Radial Engineering Bassbone OD Bass Preamp With Overdrive

$474.99
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Open Box:$417.99
Laney Digbeth Nathan East DB-EAST-PRE Bass Preamp Pedal - Black

Laney Digbeth Nathan East DB-EAST-PRE Bass Preamp Pedal - Black

$429.99
$18.00/mo.‡ with 24-month financing*
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Open Box:$378.39
Aguilar OBP-2SK On Board Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-2SK On Board Bass Preamp

$159.99
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Aguilar OBP-3SK Onboard Bass Preamp

Aguilar OBP-3SK Onboard Bass Preamp

$179.99
$99+ Qualifying Accessories
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Used ALEMBIC F-1X Tube Bass Preamp

Used ALEMBIC F-1X Tube Bass Preamp

$899.99$999.99
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Available at:Southfield, MI

Condition: Good

Used Aguilar DB659 Bass Preamp

Used Aguilar DB659 Bass Preamp

$799.99
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Available at:Las Vegas, NV

Condition: Great

Used Darkglass b7k ultra Tube Bass Preamp

Used Darkglass b7k ultra Tube Bass Preamp

$444.99
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Available at:Kalamazoo, MI

Condition: Great

Used BBE 322 Bass Preamp

Used BBE 322 Bass Preamp

$69.99
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Available at:Kennesaw, GA

Condition: Good

Used Ashdown AAE-CTM VALVUE PRE Tube Bass Preamp

Used Ashdown AAE-CTM VALVUE PRE Tube Bass Preamp

$350.99
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Available at:Central Chicago, IL

Condition: Great

Used DEMETER Tube Bass Pre-Amplifier Tube Bass Preamp

Used DEMETER Tube Bass Pre-Amplifier Tube Bass Preamp

$699.99
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Available at:Oxnard, CA

Condition: Good

Used DEMETER STDB-1 Tube Bass Preamp

Used DEMETER STDB-1 Tube Bass Preamp

$699.99
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Available at:Erie, PA

Condition: Good

Used Tech 21 SANS AMP RBI Bass Preamp

Used Tech 21 SANS AMP RBI Bass Preamp

$299.99
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Available at:New London, CT

Condition: Great

Used Eden MT500 The Highwayman Tube Bass Preamp

Used Eden MT500 The Highwayman Tube Bass Preamp

$499.99
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Available at:Maple Grove, MN

Condition: Great

Used Ampeg Classic Bass Preamp

Used Ampeg Classic Bass Preamp

$89.99
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Available at:Shreveport, LA

Condition: Great

Used Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Preamp

Used Fender TBP-1 Tube Bass Preamp

$499.99
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Available at:Commack, NY

Condition: Good

Used Epifani 502 Bass Preamp

Used Epifani 502 Bass Preamp

$599.99
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Available at:Central Chicago, IL

Condition: Great

Used DEMETER VTBP-201 Tube Bass Preamp

Used DEMETER VTBP-201 Tube Bass Preamp

$499.99
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Available at:Commack, NY

Condition: Good

Used Newbasstone Inc. Nitewalker Tube Bass Preamp

Used Newbasstone Inc. Nitewalker Tube Bass Preamp

$699.99
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Available at:Selden, NY

Condition: Great

Used Two Notes AUDIO ENGINEERING Revolt Bass Analog Amp Sim Tube Bass Preamp

Used Two Notes AUDIO ENGINEERING Revolt Bass Analog Amp Sim Tube Bass Preamp

$299.99
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Available at:N. Fayetteville, AR

Condition: Excellent

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There was a time when the preamp was simply considered part of the amplifier head and little more, but that time ended with the expansion of electronic hardware for the studio—not to mention a little thing called “funk” in the 1970s. When this genre exploded in popularity, it brought the idea of an external bass preamp to the forefront for high-gain sounds that have been making an impact ever since. In today's music scene, bass preamps are used for a wide variety of musical styles. Whether they're connected inline with an amplifier for a stacked effect or used with a mixer in the studio where power amps and speakers aren't needed, preamps are great pieces of equipment to have. The smallest and simplest bass preamps you'll find are the onboard models. These compact devices are made to fit comfortably inside the control cavity of your electric bass, giving the signal a boost of amplification and tone before it even leaves the instrument. With one of these little preamps installed, you can get the cutting tone of active pickups without having to give up your favorite passives. Turn on the onboard preamp when you want the added power or bypass it to maintain the vintage passive sound. Bass preamps also come in pedal form, giving you yet another layer of control as the signal travels from your bass toward the final amp. With a preamp pedal, you gain the benefit of foot control, allowing you to change up your sound on stage with a simple stomp. Many of the bass preamp options give a nod to the studio recording artist. These include the tube amp emulator from Tech 21, which makes it possible to get the rich warmth of tubes even in a studio setting without a traditional amp. There are also a slew of preamp modules and master modules by Markbass to connect the guitar directly to your mixer without losing the benefits of a preamp. Whether you're playing on stage or in the studio, there are definite perks to incorporating a bass preamp into your setup. Not only can it help you boost the power and character of your tone, but it can also provide the advantages of a preamp in situations where the other components of a traditional amp stack don't quite fit.
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