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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PZ-Pro 2-channel Preamplifier
Radial Engineering
Our Low Price: $639.99This is the newest, and for some, the most useful version of the "PZ" lineup from Radial Engineering. We've been carrying the PZ-Pre at Gollihur Music for years - it's a really solid, excellent two-channel preamp that allows for blending or instrument...- Free Shipping:
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Replacement Fuses for Acoustic Image Instrument Amplifiers
Various
Our Low Price: $4.00We 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...- Small Accessory:
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CLARUS - Series 4plus 2-Channel Amplifier
Acoustic Image
Our Low Price: $979.00The Clarus amplifier head can be matched with most any speaker cabinet, for use with a huge variety of instruments. Its clean, transparent sound is exceptional for bringing out the best in acoustic instruments like upright or acoustic-electric bass,...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Red-Eye Twin 2-channel Instrument Preamplifier
Fire-Eye
Our Low Price: $295.00Note: All of our in-stock Red-Eye Twin preamps feature the newest revision, which is updated with the ground lift. A longtime customer turned me on to these preamps from Fire-Eye, a custom manufacturer of musical gear based in Texas. I was instantly...Our Low Price: $295.00 -
Instrument Cable: 1 Foot cable with dual right angle ΒΌ (mono or TRS/stereo)
Various
Our Low Price: $5.00We stock this high-quality, 12 Inch INSTRUMENT CABLE with two 90 degree ¼ inch connectors specially for players who want to mount their preamp on their bass. The 12 Inch INSTRUMENT CABLE with two 90 degree ¼ inch mono connectors is for a...- Small Accessory:
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Magellan Amp Heads
Genzler Amplification
Our Low Price: $589.99The new Magellan 800 and Magellan 350 amplifier heads keep all the things we liked about the "old" stuff -- and some rockin' new features. This lightweight -- only 3.5 lbs for the 350 and 6.25 lbs for its bigger brother -- amp can punch out lots of sound...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Wireless Instrument System - C-5RC 5.8 GHz with included Charging Case
NUX
Our Low Price: $159.00Going wireless with an upright bass is becoming more and more popular. Maybe you're one of those crazy rockabilly guys who moves around a lot, or spins their bass for show. Or maybe you're doing a stage show, where a bass needs to get on and off stage...- FREE SHIPPING:
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CLARUS SL-2 - 2-channel instrument amplifier
Acoustic Image
Our Low Price: $749.00Acoustic Image is at it again! Building on the success of the Clarus and Clarus SL, now they have the most compact, two-channel amplifier head yet!The Clarus amp has been a longtime favorite among bassists, jazz and acoustic guitarists, and many other...- FREE SHIPPING:
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ToneBone BassBone OD Dual Channel Preamp for Doublers
Radial Engineering
Our Low Price: $459.99Tonebone Bassbone ODThe perfect tool for doublers!Often, we upright bassists find ourselves doubling on upright and electric basses on a single gig, and it's almost always a hassle. We have two completely different instruments that require different EQ...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Replacement Speaker Driver for EA Wizzy 10
Euphonic Audio
Special Price: $197.00Regular Price $231.08These are direct replacement speakers, custom-made by Eminence, for the Euphonic Audio Wizzy 10 (and the special edition Wizzy 410) speaker cabinets. They were obtained directly from EA's warehouse and exist only in a limited quantity. Once these are...- Final Sale:
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Small Block Lightweight Bass Amplifier Heads (SB200H, SB500H)
Traynor
Our Low Price: $379.00We're already big fans of the Traynor Small Block amps - the 10" and 12" combos have become best-sellers, due to their light weight, great sound, and reasonable price. As you may have read on our site, the gear we sell has to pass the "Mark Test" -...- FREE SHIPPING:
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ToneDexter II Tone-Correcting Preamp
Audio Sprockets
Tonedexter II is coming soon! Audio Sprockets has announced that the new Tonedexter II should be available in Q1 of 2023! We'll post more information as we are made aware of it. Here's their announcement: Due to a worldwide shortage of computer chips...- FREE SHIPPING:
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