active preamp

  1. Fender USA Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V
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    For sale Fender USA Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V

    Here we have a US-Made Marcus Miller Jazz V. This bass is in great, all-original condition and comes with its original G&G case. For an ash-bodied 5-string, this bass is fairly light at 9.25 lbs. and it balances well. Feel free to PM with any questions. Possible trades: Gibson G3 (natural...
    $3,100.00
  2. xtasea

    Active Bass Preamp Question

    Hello everyone, Have a bit of a newbie question. I've always played passive basses, but recently picked up an active charvel. I tried plugging it into my axe fx to record and test it out when I brought it home, and it wasn't making much sound beyond a crackle through the axe. I then realized...
  3. OldGtrNovice
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    For sale For sire bass club-looking for control plate

    Does anyone have a line on a black 5-hole control plate cover for a sire V7 vintage 2nd gen? Modding parts are so difficult to find.
    Free
  4. LeonineAlpha

    installing Ming the cheap preamp in an Ibanez bass

    Nothing new here but... I gathered images, advice, and my experience, because I felt the info I needed was very scattered. I hope this saves someone some time. You may wish to just skip down to the end for images if you needed a diagram or want the summary of procedure. Or read all my thoughts...
  5. John East P-Retro preamp. SUPER RARE!!!! works perfectly. W/pickg or NOT!
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    For sale John East P-Retro preamp. SUPER RARE!!!! works perfectly. W/pickg or NOT!

    I am selling my JOHN EAST P-Retro that is mounted on a WD 5 string P-Bass pickguard. This is a fantastic preamp that is SO versatile. They are no longer made and I sent it back to John East in England last year for a new battery rebuild. These rarely come up for sale. I am not playing a P bass...
    $250.00
  6. road-cat1

    SOLD John East P-Retro preamp. SUPER RARE!!!! works perfectly. W/pickg or NOT!

    I am selling my JOHN EAST P-Retro that is mounted on a WD 5 string P-Bass pickguard. This is a fantastic preamp that is SO versatile. They are no longer made and I sent it back to John East in England last year for a new battery rebuild. These rarely come up for sale. I am not playing a P bass...
  7. Eric_Allard

    Audere Pro JZ3 noise

    All of my basses were passive and I wanted to experiment with an active pre. I got an Audere Pro JZ3 and installed it in one of my Jazz Basses. Where the bass was previously dead quiet, I'm getting what I would describe as a bit of "white noise" from it now. Is this normal? Noise isn't very...
  8. KevinPaulo

    Active MEC + Aguilar OBP2

    Hello, I am struggling with my warwick Rockbass 2005. I decided to “upgrade” the preamp to a Aguilar OBP2 and pair it with the current MEC active J pickups. After the upgrade I’m experiencing distortion in my output signal when I dig into the strings. Things I already tried: 1. Replacing the...
  9. Sterling By Music Man 2 Band Preamp  Price Drop
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    For sale Sterling By Music Man 2 Band Preamp Price Drop

    2 band preamp that I removed from my Sterling Ray 35ce. It has volume, treble and bass similar to the classic preamp. This was the top of the line SBMM line. Will ship to the lower 48 for $75. This is a active preamp. Comes with wiring diagram
    $50.00
  10. Jhalb

    SOLD Sterling By Music Man 2 Band Preamp Price Drop

    2 band preamp that I removed from my Sterling Ray 35ce. It has volume, treble and bass similar to the classic preamp. This was the top of the line SBMM line. Will ship to the lower 48 for $75. This is a active preamp. Comes with wiring diagram
  11. Wakizashis

    Ibanez SR passive or active preference

    Hi Guys, whats your preference for your tone, setup? Anyone reverse it? I have been lurking a little for V B500kO/ V / TA500kO, no idea about cap value yet +parallel-serial switch settings already, passive pups on the way, but now I am starting to think again if getting active might be better...
  12. Real Soon

    Troubleshoot Needed: Recent Onset of Radio Signal in Active Mode Only

    Greetings all, After looking and looking some more for this particular issue, I've decided to pose the question directly.... Bass: 2013 Ibanez BTB7, Limited Ed Electronics: CAP Sonic Arch humbucking pickups, Ibanez stock 3-band active preamp. Sounded great until recently, when I plugged it up...
  13. Joe Nerve

    Active preamp with passive pickups vs active pickups. What's the deal?

    I started a thread yesterday, but want to be more specific. Just purchased a Rockbass with passive MEC pickups and an active preamp. Some RBs have passive/passive, some passive/active, and some active/active. Questions: 1. Will a passive bass with an active preamp sound exactly like a...
  14. M

    I need EMG pickup help!

    I was gonna add new pickups to my bass, an old dean edge 09, and was wondering if the following pickups can be used in it: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EMG35DCBK--emg-35dc-active-ceramic-modern-humbucker-bass-pickup-black...
  15. M

    Five string bass with single coil pickups?

    Hello looking for a new five stringer. What I’m looking for is Five strings Preferably 35” scale but 34” is okay P/J configuration or JJ configuration Active preamp or active pickups $900-$950 budget
  16. Audere Pro JZ3 4-Band EQ - Jazz Bass Preamp in Chrome with Z-Mode Switch - Like New
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    For sale Audere Pro JZ3 4-Band EQ - Jazz Bass Preamp in Chrome with Z-Mode Switch - Like New

    Back up for sale — has been sitting in box in closet and I need to cover the $$$ I just just spent shipping a bass to the East Coast. Thus price drop $125 shipped CONUS Selling this Audere Pro JZ3 4-Band Active Preamp for Jazz Basses. Purchased a couple weeks ago, alongside the Aguilar...
    $125.00
  17. sludgetail

    SOLD Audere Pro JZ3 4-Band EQ - Jazz Bass Preamp in Chrome with Z-Mode Switch - Like New

    Back up for sale — has been sitting in box in closet and I need to cover the $$$ I just just spent shipping a bass to the East Coast. Thus price drop $125 shipped CONUS Selling this Audere Pro JZ3 4-Band Active Preamp for Jazz Basses. Purchased a couple weeks ago, alongside the Aguilar...
  18. M

    Decent basses with an active preamp?

    what are some good basses that have an active preamp? One that can switch between passive mode and active mode is good too. I play heavy metal and rock music with an Orange Crush 50.
  19. A

    Sire P7 active preamp dead

    Hi! Newbie here on the forum Just got my Sire P7 and I reallllyyyy Like it so far but today the active preamp died! I’ve only had it for about 1 week so im wondering if there is a potentiall problem here or if its just the batteries? Going the check with new batteries tomorrow if that does it
  20. Quilt Top Warmoth Jazz Bass Body w/EMGs, EMG Preamp, HipShot KickAss or Unloaded Without EMG stuff
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    For sale Quilt Top Warmoth Jazz Bass Body w/EMGs, EMG Preamp, HipShot KickAss or Unloaded Without EMG stuff

    Up for grabs is this Beautiful, Warmoth, Quilted Maple, over Ash Jazz Bass body. Total bass weight with Nickel Tuning machines, clips in around 9.2 on my bathroom scale. I consider this to be Average Fender Bass Weight. I am considering selling it because I have a Precision Bass forthcoming, and...
    $339.00
  21. Alan Ace Cooper

    No longer available Quilt Top Warmoth Jazz Bass Body w/EMGs, EMG Preamp, HipShot KickAss or Unloaded Without EMG stuff

    Up for grabs is this Beautiful, Warmoth, Quilted Maple, over Ash Jazz Bass body. Total bass weight with Nickel Tuning machines, clips in around 9.2 on my bathroom scale. I consider this to be Average Fender Bass Weight. I am considering selling it because I have a Precision Bass forthcoming, and...