Preamp for magnetic and piezo

[Per H]

On my bass there is a magnetic and a piezo pick-up. A simple onboard preamp adapts impedance for them, and there is only one treble control, and it works only on the piezo. When both are blend 50/50 the sound is as i like it, except it needs more treble. Adding treble after the onboard preamp adds more hiss than i like.
Do any of you know an onboard thing with possibilities for my setup (piez/mag) - and with tone shaping possibilities - and with low noise? Please tell me... /// Per

 

[Derek Balonek]

I do not recall the name, but I believe Bartolini makes one for mag/piezo.

 

[Tele295]

I've heard good things about the Cafe Walter buffer/preamp for mixing piezo and magnetic pups on a Fender A/E bass: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Per H]

Derek: Can´t find one at Bart - and either at EMG.
Tele295: It is the preamp for the magnetic that makes the hiss.

Thanks to the both of you for your interest! // Per H

 

[Jeff Bonny]

Derek: Can´t find one at Bart - and either at EMG.
Tele295: It is the preamp for the magnetic that makes the hiss.

Thanks to the both of you for your interest! // Per H

Bartolini MPB2-918
http://www.bartolini.net/instructions/electronics/MPB2_918/MPB2-918.htm

LR Baggs makes the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] which though designed for electric guitars may work well on a bass. Generally Baggs stuff sounds great.

It might be worth dropping an email to Graphtech. They make a magnetic/midi blending preamp called the Ghost System. Since the midi relies on piezo saddles it could probably be used just as a mag/piezo buffer/blend. Great company.

I've always preferred to use an outboard preamp like the Raven Labs PMB. It's no longer available but things like a D-TAR Solstice or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] will do the job. Downside is another piece of gear to carry and either a stereo jack on your bass with a split cord or 2 jacks/2 chords. Depending on your bass though sometimes outboard isn't practical.

 

[ctmullins]

I use the Cafe Walter to blend a piezo with a pair of passive mags; it works fine that way.

There's also the Invalid Link Removed.

 

[Jazz Ad]

It may be time to get directly in touch with John East, who designed both ACG preamps and the MBP-1 piezo/magnetic blend. He may have something to offer.