Need a basic preamp recommendation

Lee Barker · #1 06-06-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm out of my element here, so I need some help. I am beginning to play my (passive) Barker Bass through a Bose L1 and I want a little on-board preamp and eq. For me, that is a small unit that will clip on the stand and be hidden behind the bass, so one of the belt type would be fine.

I want three bands of eq and I'd like to make it out of the store with a little jingle left over from a hundred dollar bill.

Am I wanting a little bitty house with a whole lot of great big rooms, or is this doable?

And if so, what model(s), based on your experience, should I be looking for?

Thanks kindly!

**bass4worship** · #2 06-06-2010, 02:34 PM

Sansamp Tech21, small and sound great.

Lee Barker · #3 06-06-2010, 03:15 PM

50% over my budget...anything in second place?

Thankee...

Jeff Scott · #4 06-06-2010, 08:14 PM

AFAIK, you will have to increase your budget to get what you are seeking, unless you can find something secondhand. If you can either way, I highly recommend the Sansamp VT Bass pedal, however it does not have a clip so you will have to improvise, there.

**bass4worship** · #5 06-06-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Barker

50% over my budget...anything in second place?

Thankee...

Used

rbonner · #6 06-06-2010, 08:48 PM

You going to use that L1 system as a bedroom amp? You try and push any volume and that thing will probably burst into flames. Lucky it has a 45 day return policy. Probably OK for a harmonica or an acoustic guitar, but that little sub isn't going to give you much zoom... Yeah I know, Bose and their stuff since 1970... Big price tag system to hang a 89.95 preamp on.

BOB