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6 Preamp Pedals for All Styles of Bassist

Whether you’re taking your instrument to the stage or the studio, these bass preamp pedals have you covered.



Genzler Amplification

Magellan Preamp/DI Pedal

This all-analog, full-featured bass preamp pedal offers all of the functions and performance from Genzler’s Magellan series bass amps.

$299 street

genzleramplification.com

Darkglass Electronics

Microtubes B7K2

Tone-crushing overdrive and super transparent modern sound is the essence of the Microtubes B7K. There’s no compromise of the original sound of the instrument: It enhances presence in the mix.

$349 street

darkglass.com

EBS Sweden AB

EBS MicroBass 3 bass preamp

This feature-packed, analog, 2-channel bass preamp includes a built-in drive, operates with a professional-grade signal level, and can blend or switch between channels.

$399 street

ebssweden.com

Electro-Harmonix

Battalion Bass Preamp & DI

Packed with a 4-band EQ, MOSFET distortion, compressor, gate, and a comprehensive I/O, this is an all-in-one tone tank for your bass guitar.

$174 street

ehx.com

Aguilar

AG Preamp

Revered for its tight, fast response and wide tonal flexibility, this preamp takes the beloved AG sound and places it in a compact pedal/DI.

$299 street

aguilaramp.com

Radial Engineering

Bassbone V2

This pedal combines high-quality audio performance with unmatched flexibility in a 2-channel bass preamp and DI box. It features separate level controls, powerful EQ, and a PZB booster for piezo pickups.

$399 street

radialeng.com