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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Dee-Eye Instrument Preamplifier/DI
Fire-Eye
Our Low Price: $145.00A simple, sonically superior DI for acoustic instrumentalists. When you're doing a studio session, or playing a gig where you just need to drop a DI line to the house, you can do one of two things: You can trust that the soundman has a suitable DI in...Our Low Price: $145.00 -
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Ehrlund Mini Preamp with XLR output
Ehrlund
Special Price: $199.00Regular Price $349.00This 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...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Euphonic Audio NL-210 Cover
Euphonic Audio
Special Price: $69.00Regular Price $99.00Nicely 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...Special Price: $69.00Regular Price $99.00 -
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Magellan 350 MG12T-V Small Combo
Genzler Amplification
Our Low Price: $1,499.00This 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...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Nu Classic 210T Speaker Cabinet (2x10)
Genzler Amplification
Our Low Price: $859.99The 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,...- FREE SHIPPING:
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ROXi Microphone Preamplifier for Stage and Studio
Grace Design
Our Low Price: $895.00The ROXi is the more feature-laden of two high-performance Grace Design mic preamps in rugged pedal chassis, designed to inspire new creative possibilities for performing and recording musicians. Think bassists, horn players, singers, harmonica...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Bass Array Speaker Cabinets - Series 1 NEW/OLD STOCK
Genzler Amplification
Special Price: $999.00Regular Price $1,099.00With the release of the new Series 2 Bass Array cabinets in late May 2023, we have a wonderful opportunity to pick up our remaining stock of Bass Array Series 1 cabs at a very nice discount! Brand New in Box, fully warranteed, still an outstanding...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Compact 2 Speaker Cabinet
PJB (Phil Jones Bass)
Our Low Price: $379.99We 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...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Flight Cases for Acoustic Image Combos and Speakers
Special Price: $399.00Regular Price $439.00FINALLY! 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...- Exclusive Product:
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Replacement Rubber Feet for Acoustic Image Combos/Speaker Cabs
Acoustic Image
Our Low Price: $8.95If you've lost or worn out the rubber feet on the bottom of your Acoustic Image (Series 3 or 4) Ten2, Contra, Coda, Corus, Flex, or "EX" cabinet, here's a set of four (4) replacement rubber feet with stainless steel bolts to mount into the composite...- Small Item:
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Suitcase Compact Combo Amplifier
PJB (Phil Jones Bass)
Our Low Price: $1,199.99We 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" -...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Our Low Price: $1,199.99