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Amplifiers and Preamps

Amplifiers and Preamps

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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.

  • EDB 2 H.E. 2-channel Preamplifier by Headway, 3/4 view

    EDB 2 H.E. 2-channel Preamplifier

    Headway

    Our Low Price: $349.00
    Newly 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...
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  • CBI Instrument Cable: 1/4 inch ends (1 right angle), connectors

    Instrument Cable: 1/4 inch ends (1 right angle)

    Trusted Gollihur Music Partner

    Our Low Price: $15.00
    Features 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...
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  • Speakon to Speakon Speaker Cable

    Speakon to Speakon Speaker Cable

    CBI

    Our Low Price: $18.50
    This 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...
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  • Pure Preamp

    Pure Preamp

    K and K Sound

    Our Low Price: $112.00
    Pure 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)...
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  • Preamp Mounting Kits for small K&K Preamps

    Preamp Mounting Kits for small K&K Preamps

    Gollihur Music

    Our Low Price: $6.00
    Get 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...
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    Vinyl Cover and Carry Strap for Acoustic Image Series 3-4 Speakers and Combos

    Vinyl Cover and Carry Strap for Acoustic Image Series 3-4 Speakers and Combos

    Acoustic Image

    Special Price: $20.00
    Regular Price $35.00
    Please READ the description in full - these ONLY fit specific models of amps, and nothing else that we're aware of. If you're not sure, please contact us to ask - these are not returnable! The Acoustic Image combos and speakers from the Series III and...
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  • Padded Carry Bag for Phil Jones Bass (PJB) Combos - for Bass Cubs

    Padded Carry Bag for Phil Jones Bass (PJB) Combos

    PJB (Phil Jones Bass)

    Our Low Price: $49.00
    Soft carry bag made specifically for the various small amps by Phil Jones Bass (PJB). Nicely padded, with carry handles and shoulder straps included. Make transporting these highly portable amps even easier! And protect them from dings and dents, too...
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    Carry Bag Case for Clarus Heads (and removable combo heads) - Main view

    Carry Bag Case for Clarus Heads (and removable combo heads)

    Acoustic Image

    Special Price: $29.00
    Regular Price $39.00
    The 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...
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  • Replacement Fuses for Acoustic Image Instrument Amplifiers

    Replacement Fuses for Acoustic Image Instrument Amplifiers

    Various

    Our Low Price: $4.00
    We stock some of the various fuses used in some of our more popular amplifiers. If you're looking for a replacement (or a spare, just in case) we have them here.Note that various amps use different amp ratings, and some use slow-blow or fast-blow models...
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  • COVERS/BAGS for Genzler Amps and Speaker Cabinets, 12-3 cover

    COVERS/BAGS for Genzler Amps, Combos and Speaker Cabinets

    Genzler Amplification

    Our Low Price: $64.99
    We've got the stellar Bass Array cabinets from Genzler Amplification, and we've also got the very nice padded covers and bags that are custom-made just for them. You can order them here! Heavy-Duty, Padded Cover for BA12-3 Cabinet (1x12)This is a premium...
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  • Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier by Fire-Eye, top view

    Red-Eye Instrument Preamplifier

    Fire-Eye

    Our Low Price: $279.00
    The Red-Eye preamp can be a simple, and very effective, solution for getting pure sound with high-impedance piezoelectric pickups -- you know, the kind very commonly found on upright basses (as well as many electric uprights). In fact, they are...
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  • 1/4 inch to Speakon Speaker Cable

    1/4 inch to Speakon Speaker Cable - 5 feet

    CBI

    Our Low Price: $12.50
    Features 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...
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