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  1. Fodera Custom Preamp | East Uni Pre | Trickfish J-Core | Nordstrand Zen Blade | Nordstrand Polyvox | LeCompte Crooked J | Sadowsky 19mm bridge
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    For sale Fodera Custom Preamp | East Uni Pre | Trickfish J-Core | Nordstrand Zen Blade | Nordstrand Polyvox | LeCompte Crooked J | Sadowsky 19mm bridge

    Fodera Custom Monarch Preamp v.2 (2010-2022) Very clean - pulled from 2019 Monarch Washers and nuts included for all pots and switches. You will need to supply washer/nut for the input jack. $275 SOLD Sadowsky NYC 19mm chrome bridge $150 SOLD John East Uni-Pre SOLD 5 Knob Black...
    $150.00 to $275.00
  2. JOHN EAST UNI 5 KNOB - FREE SHIP
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    For sale JOHN EAST UNI 5 KNOB - FREE SHIP

    John East UNI 5 knob preamp. Controls are : - Volume - Pan - Stacked +/- treble, BOOST ONLY Bass ( can be jumpered to “+/-“ bass if desired) - Stacked +/- Mid Control , Mid freq selector - Passive Tone control (ALWAYS ON) with push/pull for Active/Passive circuit selection. This preamp also...
    $269.00
  3. JOHN EAST UNI-PRE 3 BAND BASS PREAMP
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    For sale JOHN EAST UNI-PRE 3 BAND BASS PREAMP

    For sale is a John East Uni-Pre Black 4 Knob 3-band bass preamp. This is a high-end, "new generation" preamp system from East UK, widely regarded by TalkBass members as one of the most musical and versatile upgrades available. This specific 4-knob configuration is designed to fit almost any bass...
    $340.00
  4. John East MMSR Bass Preamp for EBMM MusicMan Bass
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    For sale John East MMSR Bass Preamp for EBMM MusicMan Bass

    Nice little MusicMan preamp that was in a custom build I bought. 2-band 3 knob + output jack. Always active, like a 2-band Stingray. I decided I wanted to try a Darkglass so I went with that instead. But as we all know, John East makes great preamps. Info here from Fat Bass Tone...
    $164.50
  5. John East MMSR Bass Preamp for EBMM MusicMan Bass
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    For sale John East MMSR Bass Preamp for EBMM MusicMan Bass

    Nice little MusicMan preamp that was in a custom build I bought. 2-band 3 knob + output jack. Always active, like a 2-band Stingray. I decided I wanted to try a Darkglass so I went with that instead. But as we all know, John East makes great preamps. Info here from Fat Bass Tone...
    $164.50
  6. John East J-Tone preamp
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    For sale John East J-Tone preamp

    Great condition East J-Tone preamp. Volume, blend, tone with black metal knobs. Bought earlier this year, $180 shipped.
    $180.00
  7. SteveFromBerlin

    1997 Stingray: Should I replace the preamp (original vs Bosko vs John East)?

    Hey guys, I just bought a 1997 Music Man Stingray: It has a late-70s-style replacement Alnico Pickup by German manufacturer Häussel and I really like the sound of it! Now the knobs and their center detents are very loose. I will either have to change them or... find a new preamp to put in...
  8. ragetoca

    John East Preamp

    John East makes the best Preamp in the world PERIOD - I have been a sadowsky fanboy (and have played almost every other preamp out there) and I will tell you the John East blows all of them out of the water!! Yes they are expensive and but worth every penny!
  9. East DJ Retro Pre
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    For sale East DJ Retro Pre

    For sale is my 2023 gently used, East Lakland DJ Retro preamp. $225 shipped to Lower 48. PaPal G&S fine.. Works perfectly and sounds amazing.. Description from East Website. The DJ-RETRO 01 is designed to fit directly into the Lakland Daryl Jones Signature bass without modification...
    $225.00
  10. WANTED - DJ RETRO
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    Free WANTED - DJ RETRO

    Hello All. Not sure this is the right place but I am seeking and DJ-Retro John East Preamp with jack plate on the pre. Please DM me if you have one you might sell. Thank you!
    Free
  11. John East J-Tone Preamp (Vol/Vol Version)
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    For sale John East J-Tone Preamp (Vol/Vol Version)

    Greetings, All! I have a used John East J-Tone preamp for sale. I acquired it a couple of years ago here on TalkBass. Since then, it's stayed safely home and never gigged since. The controls are; Volume/Volume Treble/Bass Tone with push-pull for active/passive $150 shipped will get you the...
    $150.00 to $170.00
  12. [PRICE DROP] Dillion J/MM Body
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    For sale [PRICE DROP] Dillion J/MM Body

    Greetings, All! I'm putting up a body with smoked chrome bridge, knobs and large strap buttons for sale. (pickups sold separately) All items were bought new, installed only in this bass and never gigged. (re: Art Projekt) Dillion J-Body, double bound, transparent black quilted top, gloss black...
    $400.00
    $350.00
  13. John East P-Retro Preamp  (Price Drop)
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    For sale John East P-Retro Preamp (Price Drop)

    Like new John East p-retro preamp for a Precision Bass. Turn you Precision into an active/passive with no modifications on your bass. Mint condition. Check out John East UK web site for more info and videos. Price includes shipping to the lower 48.
    $225.00
    $225.00 to $190.00
  14. Souped up Sire V5 24
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    For sale Souped up Sire V5 24

    I spent a lot of money on getting this bass souped up, but I’ve noticed that my pedal, preamp, and amp set up seems to favor passive and 2 band preamp basses, or more So, I favor passive and two band active basses for my set ups. Plays great feels great, sounds pretty awesome, the John East...
    $850.00
  15. John East P Retro Preamp with black pick guard
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    For sale John East P Retro Preamp with black pick guard

    Shipped CONUS only PayPal No trades Free Shipping Any Questions please DM me For sale is my John East P Retro preamp. add an active preamp with a self contained rechargeable LiPo battery to almost any Precision style bass. This preamp permits both active and passive modes, and requires no...
    $265.00
  16. 2010 Custom Mailloux Jazz Bass Guitar (Handmade in Australia)
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    For sale 2010 Custom Mailloux Jazz Bass Guitar (Handmade in Australia)

    Hi everyone, I've decided to move my 2 4 strings in favour of a 6 String, also selling a Fender Custom Shop Jaco. This is a handmade Jazz from Brisbane, Australia by Phil Mailloux who operates the OzBassForum. Specs: Alder Seafoam Jazz Body Maple Neck Cocobolo Rosewood Fretboard J- Retro...
    $1,400.00
  17. John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe
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    For sale John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe preamp, minty new in its original packaging. Never been used or put in a bass, so your preamp will be pristine and fresh, not having ever been in somebody else's dirty bass insides. :vomit: A Little One-Man Play in 1 Sad Act: Lights come up. We are in a dark...
    $225.00
  18. John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)
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    For sale John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe ordered and installed in February of 2023. It was uninstalled a month later due to a preference for passive electronics in that particular Fender bass. It’s in excellent condition, and will come with the original packaging and documents. $215 shipped to Con US...
    $215.00
  19. idoker

    SOLD John East J-Retro Deluxe (Fender Style Knobs)

    John East J-Retro 01 Deluxe ordered and installed in February of 2023. It was uninstalled a month later due to a preference for passive electronics in that particular Fender bass. It’s in excellent condition, and will come with the original packaging and documents. $215 shipped to Con US...
  20. TonyP-

    John East - Fender style instruments - Game changing

    Hello All, For my Fender style instruments John East has change the game for me. If you have not tried one give it a shot for sure. I just dove in hard.
  21. John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp
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    For sale John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp

    I purchased this preamp in May and I am only selling because I went back to passive on my bass and I already have another bass with a John East preamp in it. It is basically new with original packaging. Price includes shipping in the Conus.
    $150.00
  22. FenderCharles

    SOLD John East J-Tone 2 Band Bass Preamp

    I purchased this preamp in May and I am only selling because I went back to passive on my bass and I already have another bass with a John East preamp in it. It is basically new with original packaging. Price includes shipping in the Conus.
  23. I

    Fender Ultra Preamp and Pickup Upgrades

    Just bought an Ultra Jazz and I love it. For me, it’s the most comfortable bass I’ve ever played and has a lot of tonal options. However, I’m always looking to make something perfect…. Curious is anyone here has upgraded the pickups and/or preamp with positive results? I do like the sound as is...
  24. Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp
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    For sale Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp

    2017 DJ5 in excellent shape, with the stock (Hanson) pickups with a John East J-Tone preamp (V/V, B/T, passive tone control/passive). Sounds completely awesome, but I have too many J basses right now, and it's just not getting played much. Details: -Standard Lakland specs (19mm / 35" scale)...
    $1,300.00
  25. GrooveDaddy

    SOLD Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones DJ5 w/ East Preamp

    2017 DJ5 in excellent shape, with the stock (Hanson) pickups with a John East J-Tone preamp (V/V, B/T, passive tone control/passive). Sounds completely awesome, but I have too many J basses right now, and it's just not getting played much. Details: -Standard Lakland specs (19mm / 35" scale)...
  26. Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    For sale Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    I've had this a while. My main bass for years. Pleked by the famous Bay Area luthier Gary Brawer. Shipping extra calculated from Northern CA Bag optional. No trades. I'm thinning the herd.
    $1,800.00
  27. taowin

    For Sale Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string w/bass mute, John East Pre

    I've had this a while. My main bass for years. Pleked by the famous Bay Area luthier Gary Brawer. Shipping extra calculated from Northern CA Bag optional. No trades. I'm thinning the herd.
  28. Evan38109

    OBD: G&L ASAT Gets a John East Preamp

    I like the New Bass Day threads, but...how about an Old Bass Day? What about that bass you stopped picking up that just got a new lease on life? I've been letting my old G&L ASAT gather dust for years while I've been playing my P-style basses, an SB-1 and now a Matador. I'm digging the blend of...
  29. Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale
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    For sale Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale

    Recently picked up this awesome short scale bass here...but life comes at you fast sometimes so I need to let this one go and recoup some of the funds for expenses. Price is insured/shipped in the CONUS. If you're elsewhere get in touch and we'll sort out exact shipping to you. Some details...
    $1,800.00
  30. benjobass

    SOLD Overwater Custom P/J 31" Short Scale

    Recently picked up this awesome short scale bass here...but life comes at you fast sometimes so I need to let this one go and recoup some of the funds for expenses. Price is insured/shipped in the CONUS. If you're elsewhere get in touch and we'll sort out exact shipping to you. Some details...
  31. Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!
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    For sale Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!

    You guys know by now that I usually have cool basses. Unfortunately, a bass just being cool is not enough to keep it around if I'm not playing it. And in the case of fretless, I'm almost never playing it, so I'm not sure why I always insist on having a fretless. I guess I hold out the hope that...
    $1,099.00
  32. TimBosby

    No longer available Mwahh mwahh MWAHHH! Butterscotch fretless beauty!

    You guys know by now that I usually have cool basses. Unfortunately, a bass just being cool is not enough to keep it around if I'm not playing it. And in the case of fretless, I'm almost never playing it, so I'm not sure why I always insist on having a fretless. I guess I hold out the hope that...
  33. ELG60

    NBD- Japanese Geddy Lee

    I bought this from a fellow TB'er back in September, but acquiring the parts (particularly the John East preamp) took months. I finally got the bass back from Mick at Tampa Guitar Repair and Mo at Mo Colors yesterday afternoon on my way home from work. Mo painted the headstock black and added a...
  34. TonyP-

    NBD Mike Lull M5V - Roasted, John East & Nordstrand

    Hey Gang, Here is my latest from the Lull camp… My Inca Silver M5V for those times I need a full bodied straight up Jazz. -Roasted Maple, vintage frets -Ash Body -35” scale -John East J Deluxe preamp -Nordstrand NJ5s and you can really hear that single sound growl.
  35. DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp
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    For sale DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp

    I bought this here on TB the other day, and I don’t know how to install it. The prior owner said he had soldered to the posts at the end. I’m not comfortable with that. SOLD - John East J Retro I don’t really need it, so if you know what this is and can use it - great. I’ll sell it for...
    $125.00
  36. Sands

    SOLD DEAL! John East J Retro 01 Jazz Bass Preamp

    I bought this here on TB the other day, and I don’t know how to install it. The prior owner said he had soldered to the posts at the end. I’m not comfortable with that. SOLD - John East J Retro I don’t really need it, so if you know what this is and can use it - great. I’ll sell it for...
  37. Sands

    Model Js and J Retro 01 preamp - installation guidance?

    Has anyone tried this matchup? I’ve got the Model Js installed as DiMarzio suggests, and you might know it’s not a typical Jazz Bass wiring scheme. So, now I have a J Retro 01 pre amp, and I am wondering if - hoping there is someone with experience with these Model Js and the J Retro 01 and...
  38. Nsoderstrom

    Issue with John East Mid Sweep 01 and OBP3

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help with this issue- I have a bass that has an Aguilar OBP3 preamp installed, as well as a John East Mid Sweep 01 (so it has two mid boost/cut knobs). I’m using 18v to power the preamp and the East mid sweep, but the batteries get drained even when the...
  39. BassinCT

    output jack: contact pressure

    I have an output jack that may need to be replaced, but I first wanted to get some input from those who do repairs on electronics. A few months ago, I heard a loud pop produced when my leg made contact with the connector in the side-mounted jack. It seemed as if the contact pressure against the...
  40. Selim

    John East J-tone and Alleva Coppolo preamps

    I have 2 Fender jazz basses fitted with Alleva Coppolo pickups and I use a stomp box version of Jimmy Coppolo's preamp with them. I've found that the A/C pickups and preamp work really well together (which makes sense since they were designed and built by the same person). I've read a lot of...