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2B-3a

Nordstrand Audio 2 Band Bass Preamps

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checklist bullet iconCLEAN AND MUSICAL PREAMP

configuration bullet iconSEVERAL LAYOUTS TO CHOOSE FROM

wrench bullet iconOVERALL GAIN ADJUSTABLE VIA TRIM POT ON PREAMP

good bullet iconSOLD AS A PRE-WIRED UNIT, READY TO INSTALL

Customer Reviews

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Craig Burns
Nailed it !

Put this preamp in a new short scale bass build for my son, paired with a Nordstrand MM 4.2 pickup. He wanted a bass which feels like a Mustang but sounds like a Stingray. We recon it nails the tone ( with just a little short scale thump thrown in too). FBT we’re great to deal with and delivery was super fast. Very happy !

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Steve Frizzle
Nordy 2 band in a Sterling Ray5

The Ray 5 on it's own is a solid bass that plays better than its price point. The 2 band preamp from Nordstrand helped an already solid bass sound even better. Would absolutely purchase again.

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Randy
Nordstrand bass preamp was the right choice

Received the 2 band/2 pickup Nordstrand bass pre-wired preamp and installed on a fairly inexpensive ESP bass. Fast shipping as always plus quick replies from Fat Bass Tone on questions regarding this preamp. I chose this preamp because of the internal trim pot which allowed a bit hotter signal from the lower output pickups in this bass. I also preferred the treble cut/boost frequency at 4K rather than higher frequencies of most other preamps. For me, it’s simply a more functional tonal area to adjust on bass. Installation was simple and quick and am very satisfied with everything. Zero issues ordering from these guys. Will continue for all my bass electronic and hardware needs.

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Jeffrey Yeh
Great Preamp

I installed the Nordstrand 2 band 3 knob preamp into my Sterling Sub 5 with a Bartolini pickup. It's much more usable than the stock preamp. The push-pull to turn off of the preamp is nice to have as a backup in case the battery dies. I love how the treble knob frequency can be adjusted and I prefer it in the lower position. The amount of EQ adjustment is very usable. I can get everything from Motown to modern slap.

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Neil Lamb
Even output

After installing the Norstrand Audio 2 Band Bass Preamp in my custom made bass I have even output from all 4 strings on my recordings for the first time and the great tone is a bonus.

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DESCRIPTION

These 2 Band preamps provide players with an uninhibited musicality derived from Carey Nordstrand’s own personal design. With an ideal feature set facilitating their great sound, these units have become popular with high end bass builders who love to install them as standard OEM preamps on their top level instruments. Given that they are available in many prewired configurations, these preamps have become extremely popular upgrades for basses at all levels of quality.

LAYOUTS

2B-3a (1 Pickup - 2 Band -- 3 Knob):
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Treble -- Bass

2B-3b (2 Pickup - 2 Band -- 3 Knob):
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Blend -- Treble/Bass Stack

2B-4a (2 Pickup - 2 Band -- 4 Knob):
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Volume -- Treble -- Bass

2B-4b(2 Pickup - 2 Band -- 4 Knob):
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Blend -- Treble -- Bass

2B-4c (2 Pickup - 2 Band -- 4 Knob):
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Blend -- Tone -- Treble/Bass Stack



TECHNICAL

Overall gain is 0 to 15db by a trim pot on the circuit board.
Bass +/- 12db @ 50Hz
Treble +/- 12db @4khz
Switchable Treble Response Curve.
Battery life is estimated to be around 250 hours for an alkaline 9v.
Adding a battery to make it 18v will give more headroom and longer life.

2B-3a wiring diagram

2B-3b wiring diagram

2B-4a wiring diagram

2B-4b wiring diagram

2B-4c wiring diagram

Customer Reviews

Based on 6 reviews
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Craig Burns
Nailed it !

Put this preamp in a new short scale bass build for my son, paired with a Nordstrand MM 4.2 pickup. He wanted a bass which feels like a Mustang but sounds like a Stingray. We recon it nails the tone ( with just a little short scale thump thrown in too). FBT we’re great to deal with and delivery was super fast. Very happy !

S
Steve Frizzle
Nordy 2 band in a Sterling Ray5

The Ray 5 on it's own is a solid bass that plays better than its price point. The 2 band preamp from Nordstrand helped an already solid bass sound even better. Would absolutely purchase again.

R
Randy
Nordstrand bass preamp was the right choice

Received the 2 band/2 pickup Nordstrand bass pre-wired preamp and installed on a fairly inexpensive ESP bass. Fast shipping as always plus quick replies from Fat Bass Tone on questions regarding this preamp. I chose this preamp because of the internal trim pot which allowed a bit hotter signal from the lower output pickups in this bass. I also preferred the treble cut/boost frequency at 4K rather than higher frequencies of most other preamps. For me, it’s simply a more functional tonal area to adjust on bass. Installation was simple and quick and am very satisfied with everything. Zero issues ordering from these guys. Will continue for all my bass electronic and hardware needs.

J
Jeffrey Yeh
Great Preamp

I installed the Nordstrand 2 band 3 knob preamp into my Sterling Sub 5 with a Bartolini pickup. It's much more usable than the stock preamp. The push-pull to turn off of the preamp is nice to have as a backup in case the battery dies. I love how the treble knob frequency can be adjusted and I prefer it in the lower position. The amount of EQ adjustment is very usable. I can get everything from Motown to modern slap.

N
Neil Lamb
Even output

After installing the Norstrand Audio 2 Band Bass Preamp in my custom made bass I have even output from all 4 strings on my recordings for the first time and the great tone is a bonus.

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