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Whats a Pre-Amp?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by MCBTunes, Feb 15, 2005.


  1. Feb 15, 2005 #1
    MCBTunes

    MCBTunes

    Dec 17, 2004
    Martensville, Sask
    What is the purpose of having a preamp? And I'm not the one in an active bass(which i think only makes it more versatile?)

    Thanks.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2005 #2
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    Total fanboi of: Fractal Audio, AudiKinesis Cabs, Dingwall basses
    There's many different things people use them for. Mostly what I use it for is small corrections in EQ while playing. Some songs I can change tone completely even - which is needed for one cover my bands does. Also, you generally have a hotter signal.

    Ray
     
  10. Feb 15, 2005 #3
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I Know Nothing Supporting Member Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics