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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.

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    Phil Jones Bass Double 4 mini combo - front 3/4 view

    Double 4 Micro Combo Amplifier

    PJB (Phil Jones Bass)

    Our Low Price: $479.99
    We were among the very first dealers to bring Phil Jones amps to the US market, and we've brought them back on board! My take on this diminuitive little combo is that it's an ideal amp for practice, small groups in a coffeehouse-style setting, or as an...
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    Our Low Price: $479.99
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    Euphonic Audio NL-210 Cover

    Euphonic Audio NL-210 Cover

    Euphonic Audio

    Special Price: $69.00
    Regular Price $99.00
    Nicely padded cover for the EA line of cabinets; they have access for the handles for ease of carrying the cabinets around, and are nicely lined to protect the cabinet from scratches and surface damage. NL-210 Model: The cover for the NL-210 cabinets is...
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    Magellan 350 MG12T-V Small Combo by Genzler Amplification, angle view

    Magellan 350 MG12T-V Small Combo

    Genzler Amplification

    Our Low Price: $1,499.00
    This is the "High-Boy" combo from Genzler. It's got the 12" Magellan cabinet, which is highly compact but really puts the sound out there. I used one on an audition recently (with electric bass) and the thing just crushed it, easily keeping up with a...
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  • Magellan PRE Preamp/DI Pedal

    Magellan PRE Preamp/DI Pedal

    Genzler Amplification

    Our Low Price: $299.99
    This new pedal preamp from Genzler is essentially the front-end from one of their outstanding Magellan amplifier heads, in a pedal format without the amp. Providing excellent tone-shaping and sonic control, it is capable of many useful sounds for both...
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    Acoustic Pickup (EAP) Linear Microphone (for Upright Bass), preamp

    Ehrlund Mini Preamp with XLR output

    Ehrlund

    Special Price: $199.00
    Regular Price $349.00
    This preamp was designed to be used with the EAP pickup, and it features simple adjustments: a Volume Control, a "High/Low" Switch (Ehrlund recommends "low" for upright bass), and a Phase Switch for helping to reduce feedback or for switch phase to match...
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    Special Price: $199.00
    Regular Price $349.00
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    Genzler Nu Classic 112T Speaker Cabinet, next to 210 and 212

    Nu Classic 210T Speaker Cabinet (2x10)

    Genzler Amplification

    Our Low Price: $859.99
    The Nu-Classic line of speaker cabinets was announced in April 2021, and it provides a new option in amplification for double-bassists and electric bassists alike. While many bassists favor the "MBOL" (My Bass, Only Louder) approach to amplification,...
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    Our Low Price: $859.99
  • Gollihur Music Accessory Gig Bag for Small Items, main shot

    Small Accessory Gig Bag - Carrying Case (Black)

    Gollihur Music

    Our Low Price: $14.00
    Ever get to the gig, and suddenly need your clip-on tuner, or spare batteries, or a roll of electrical tape, or your mini flashlight... or one of about a million other tiny necessities that easily get buried at the bottom of your big backpack or duffel...
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  • X4 Nanobass Multi-Instrument Combo Amp, top 3/4 view Black

    X4 Nanobass Multi-Instrument Combo Amp

    PJB (Phil Jones Bass)

    Our Low Price: $359.99
    We were among the very first dealers to bring Phil Jones amps to the US market, and we've brought them back on board! I'll be updating the specs on this amp with my personal descriptions very soon. In the meantime, here's the information as provided by...
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    Our Low Price: $359.99
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    Compact 2 Speaker Cabinet

    Compact 2 Speaker Cabinet

    PJB (Phil Jones Bass)

    Our Low Price: $379.99
    We were among the very first dealers to bring Phil Jones amps to the US market, and we've brought them back on board! I'll be updating the specs on this amp with my personal descriptions very soon. In the meantime, here's the information as provided by...
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    Our Low Price: $379.99
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    Flight Cases for Acoustic Image Combos and Speakers, handle

    Flight Cases for Acoustic Image Combos and Speakers

    Special Price: $399.00
    Regular Price $439.00
    FINALLY! A Hard Case for your Acoustic Image Combo! For almost as long as we've sold the Acoustic Image combos (going all the way back to 2001!) people have been asking about hard cases for their amps. For some of the early models, AI offered a...
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  • Shuttlemax 9.2 Amplifier Head (used) - Multi View

    Shuttlemax 9.2 Amplifier Head (used)

    Genz-Benz

    Our Low Price: $800.00
    Bob bought and used this amazing amp head back when it was a current model. He used it for a bit, but then scaled back to the Streamliner for the simpler user interface.This amp still has its original box, original manual, and original footswitch...
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    Pre-Owned Item:
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    Our Low Price: $800.00
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    PJB Suitcase Compact Combo, Black

    Suitcase Compact Combo Amplifier

    PJB (Phil Jones Bass)

    Our Low Price: $1,199.99
    We were among the very first dealers to bring Phil Jones amps to the US market, and we've brought them back on board! The "Suitcase Compact Combo" is a surprisingly potent combo, as it has a very small footprint. I will say, it is a bit "dense" -...
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