Amplifiers and Preamps
Be Heard.
So, it stands to reason: if you are going to amplify your bass, you're going to need an amplifier. (Duh.) We have carefully chosen a selection of quality amplifiers that all work well with upright basses and their pickups. And if you double -- meaning that you play gigs on both upright and electric bass -- we have amps that work well for that too. Regardless of your need, we will gladly help you navigate through the hype, so you can choose the amp that works best for your situation.
From a relatively inexpensive, simple combo -- to high-end, boutique amps and speakers with truly transparent sound and ultra-compact footprints -- we're sure to have something that will fit your needs (and your budget.) And our product descriptions are our own; we own and use several of these amps ourselves, and we've put all of them through their paces. We're a stocking dealer, and we know our product well. So if you have questions, email or call us and we'll give you the answers.
If you already have an amp, a Preamp Can Often Make "Good" Sound "Great!"
Could adding a preamplifier to your pickup and amp provide an improvement to your sound and/or setup? If you've got a couple of minutes, check out our detailed FAQ on the subject. But here's the shorthand -- some common reasons you might consider using a preamp:
- the input impedance specification of your amplifier is under 1 megohm
- there are features available from the preamp that are not on your amp, that can enhance or help with problems
- you want/need a convenient volume control (and tone controls?) close to you, for when your amplifier is not at your feet
- your pickup's output is very low, so you need a preamp to increase its signal level to better match your amplifier
- you want to blend multiple pickups, or a pickup and mic, etc.
- you need a good DI interface to send a feed to the soundman
So, which one do you choose? We've got lots of them, from tiny belt-clippable units to large table-top models -- and from stripped down simple units to ones which have more "bells and whistles" than a firetruck. So it largely depends on the features you want or need, and the format that you will find convenient.
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EDB 2 H.E. 2-channel Preamplifier
Headway
Our Low Price: $349.00Newly updated version of the EDB-2 Preamp! This preamp is a real problem-solver - a good, relatively affordable option for blending a mic and a preamp. Certainly, we have a couple really nice preamps to do that, but if you can't or won't justify...- Free Shipping:
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Instrument Cable: 1/4 inch ends (1 right angle)
Trusted Gollihur Music Partner
Our Low Price: $15.00Features one straight, and one 90 degree ¼ inch connector. We offer cables form CBI and Yorkville Sound; both are excellent quality cables made with quality wiring and connectors. Both are manufactured in North America. All cables are black in...- Small Accessory:
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Speakon to Speakon Speaker Cable
CBI
Our Low Price: $18.50This high quality speaker cable is ideal for high powered instrument amps, such as the Acoustic Image, Euphonic Audio, and Genzler amps (among others) to connect from the amplifier to a speaker, where both the amp and speaker feature a Speakon connector...- Small Accessory:
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Pure Preamp
K and K Sound
Our Low Price: $112.00Pure PreampDesigned as an all-purpose preamp for piezo and magnetic pickups, it can be used for many pre-amplification purposes. The specially designed EQ has a super-wide band midrange control centered at 1.5 kHz plus bass (100hz) and treble (10kHz)...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Preamp Mounting Kits for small K&K Preamps
Gollihur Music
Our Low Price: $6.00Get a kit which contains everything you need to mount your compact K&K, Schatten, LR Baggs, or other small beltpack preamp to your tailpiece - without any modifications to your valuable instrument! Having the preamp mounted to the bass makes setup a...- Small Accessory:
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Carry Bag Case for Clarus Heads (and removable combo heads)
Acoustic Image
Special Price: $29.00Regular Price $39.00The same "Original Equipment" Padded Case that is included with the Series III and Series 4 Clarus and Clarus+ amps. It can also be used for the removable ("Cabrio") head units from the Coda+, Corus+ and Ten2 combos!This is a pro quality, nicely padded...- Availability:
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Platinum Pro-EQ Analog Preamplifier with Tuner, Boost
Fishman
Our Low Price: $329.95For many years, Fishman's Pro-EQ Platinum Preamps have been very solid, feature-laden performers for upright bassists and other acoustic instrumentalists. Bob himself has used (and often recommended!) a Pro-EQ Platinum Bass for quite some time. And the...- FREE SHIPPING:
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110v AC Adaptor for Fishman Platinum Preamps
Fishman
Our Low Price: $19.95Fishman Regulated AC Adaptor (USA), for use with the Pro EQ Platinum series of preamplifiers. 110V AC to 9V DC, center negative, DC 200ma power supply. The power supply is suitable for users in countries featuring 110-120 volt service, to power any...- Small Accessory:
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Platinum Stage Analog Preamplifier
Fishman
Our Low Price: $179.95The B-II Preamp has been a mainstay for many years, and the Pro-EQ II was a great performer for our thinner-stringed bandmates. But let's be honest, it was getting a little long in the tooth. And there are lots more options in the preamp game nowadays...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Specialty Cable: 15 foot Dual-Channel Microphone/Pickup Cable (XLR and 1/4)
CBI
Our Low Price: $41.50We've often spoken to people about mixing signals from a microphone with a pickup; the microphone adds realism and "air" to the sound, while the pickup provides a firm, full foundation to the sound. It's a common enough setup that we have special...- Small Accessory:
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1/4 inch to Speakon Speaker Cable - 5 feet
CBI
Our Low Price: $12.50Features one straight ¼" plug and one Speakon connector. This custom, American-made cable is ideal for medium powered amps, such as the Acoustic Image, Euphonic Audio, and Genzler Amplification amps we carry - to connect from the amplifier to a...- Small Accessory:
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Gollihur Series Bass Acoustic Array Pro Amplification (Exclusive)
Genzler Amplification
Our Low Price: $1,279.99This new "Gollihur Series" Acoustic Array Pro, made specifically for bassists, has truly transparent sound, with the same "width" of stage coverage as the regular Bass Array cabinets. And that's as expected, since that's basically what it's packing under...- FREE SHIPPING:
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