Aggie Vs. Bart preamps HELP!!!

[gt96g]

Hey guys I recently swapped out an audere preamp for an aggie in my new roscoe that I was fortunate enough to get used at a great price. I like the aggie better than the audere, more grit and such but I am not getting the full round even sound I heard from other roscoes I tried in other stores. personally I believe this is because those basses all had bartolini preamps. In addition I have an aggie in another one of my basses which I have never really been happy with, I am starting to think I may just not like the sound of aguilar preamps. Also does anyone know the differance between a bart ntmb and tct preamp, all comment would be appreciated.

[KeithPas]

I think the NTMB is the 3-band preamp with the selectable mids and the TCT is the older bare bones two band.

[gt96g]

I have seen tct pre amps with three band, do they sound any different tonally?

[Jefenator]

FWIW I've had the Aguilar OBP-1 and the Bart NTBT (2-band, not 3).

I found the Aguilar to be pretty transparent. Low boost was massive & tight, high boost was sharp but organic, like glass.

By comparison, the Bartolini seems a little more colored, a little dirtier & cruder but in a good way.

They're both great IMO. I'd use Aguilar if I wanted something clean & dynamic and the Bartolini if I wanted that Bartolini flavor (which seems to complement the Bartolini pickups well for some reason... )

[gt96g]

so if i am a player who likes a little more color and tone shaping from my preamp you think bart pres are the way to go, also do you know the differance between the tct an ntmb.

[gt96g]

come on guys I would really like some help here

[KeithPas]

I would actually try emailing Roscoe Basses and ask them what they think. After all they made the bass and probably have a reason they use all Bart systems. If you are looking for the "Roscoe" tone find out what pre is in the model Roscoe you have and get it.

[VroomVroom]

I'd definitely recommend posting in the Roscoe forum (under the 'Sponsored' section) for some input on this. Lots of great folks there who can offer a wealth of information about the sound from various pickup & preamp options on Roscoe basses. Good luck!