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Aguilar OBP-2 Bass Preamp Custom Kits

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Customer Reviews

Based on 10 reviews
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C.M.
Purchased 3 Aggie pre amps

I’m 💯 satisfied with 1st pre amp Aguilar OBP 2 that I purchased. This is follow up review cause I called Max last year about why my new OBP2 don’t have same thump as the 1st one I purchased . He told me the pre amp will not sound same in different bass . Now I gotta figure out what to do cause I ain’t buying another pre amp after getting 3 already I won’t waste another dollar .. plus having luthier to pay 💰 im out

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Oleksandr Polishchuk
Great Bass Upgrade

I sought a preamp replacement for my Warwick Rockbass Streamer Standard, and the Aguilar OBP-3 proved to be an excellent choice. While I genuinely liked the guitar, it suffered from excessive noise at certain settings and had a lower output level than desired.

The OBP-3 preamp effectively addressed these issues and brought additional features to the table, such as active/passive switching and mid control. Although I already appreciated the original sound of the guitar, the OBP-3 enhanced the overall tonal quality.

The prewiring was well-executed, and the provided wiring diagram was clear and easy to follow. Replacing the preamp was a relatively hassle-free process.

One minor concern, potentially specific to my particular guitar, was that the MID pot with push/pull was too tall to fit in the desired location. Thankfully, the cavity had greater depth in another corner, allowing me to accommodate the pot without major complications.

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Craig McKeeman
Great service after the sale.

Had an Obp-2 prewired. I’ve never done anything like this before and had no idea which wire to solder to the pot. I called and got talked through the final stages of the installation. Great service after the sale.

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Ian Callender
Great Preamp for some juice where needed

Take my 4 stars with a grain of salt, as I didn't check the sizes of the mount holes on my bass.. so I had to rewire mine onto different pots that actually fit my bass. I have changed the tone/response of the preamp a little since I used some separate valued pots, the end result is the active volume being a little quieter than passive mode with everything leveled. A little boost on both the B/T controls fixes it with plenty of room left to move, so it's not a big bother - and I'm almost positive due to my specific rewire anyway.

That being said, sounds great! Purchased as a replacement for my Carvin as I wanted to trade its 3 band preamp for a two band with a tone control instead (wiring in a tone control to this is easy as well!). I still mainly use passive, but this gives a good controllable boost and that sweet Aguilar active sound where i want it. The wiring kit I received was wired up nicely and packaged nicely as well. Plus I got a sticker in the box, hell yeah.

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Craig Mack
OBP2 pre amp

Purchased OBP3 from Fat Bass Tone and on my Warwick thumb bass had to give up active passive knob for concentric knob . Sounded good just couldn’t get used to knob . Called Max and ordered obp2 and now I’m back in business . Max is pleasure do business with I highly recommend Fat bass tone to anyone who wanna upgrade pre amp or pick ups . You can’t go wrong with Fat Bass Tone my new obp2 kicks ass

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DESCRIPTION

Wire this preamp with one 9 volt battery and it will fit into just about any instrument. With +/-18dB of boost and cut at 40Hz and +/- 16dB of treble boost and cut at 6.5 kHz you have can emphasize just the right frequencies to make your bass sound great in any mix.

This kit includes:

  • Aguilar OBP-2 module
  • Potentiometers and switches (if applicable)
  • Stereo Jack
  • 2 Battery Clips

This kit does NOT include:

  • Pickups
  • Knobs

Black round switches included with configurations requiring switches.

Prewired OBP-2 Preamps are wired for 9V operation.

Learn more about our Pre-Wiring Service here

**Sorry international bassists, but US Dealers are not authorized to ship Aguilar OBP Custom Kits outside of the US. Please contact us if you are having trouble finding Aguilar products in your home country.

LAYOUTS

1 Pickup - 2 Knob (VPP-T/B)
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Treble/Bass Stack

1 Pickup - 2 Knob, 1 Switch (V-T/B-APSW)
Volume -- Treble/Bass Stack -- Active-Passive Switch

1 Pickup - 3 Knob (VPP-T-B)
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Treble -- Bass

2 Pickup - 3 Knob (VPP-BL-T/B)
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Blend -- Treble/Bass Stack

3 Knob, 1 Switch (V-T-B-APSW)
Volume -- Treble -- Bass -- Active-Passive Switch

2 Pickup - 3 Knob, 1 Switch (V-BL-T/B-APSW)
Volume -- Blend -- Treble/Bass Stack -- Active-Passive Switch

2 Pickup - 4 Knob (VPP-BL-T-B)
Volume w/Active-Passive Push-Pull -- Blend -- Treble -- Bass

2 Pickup - 4 Knob, 1 Switch (V-BL-T-B-APSW)
Volume -- Blend -- Treble -- Bass -- Active-Passive Switch



TECHNICAL

  • Bass control: plus/minus 18 dB @ 40 Hz
  • Treble control: plus/minus 16 dB @ 6.5 KHz
  • Input impedance: 1 meg ohm
  • Output impedance: 100 ohm 9 or 18 volts operation
  • Distortion: .019 into 10k ohm load
  • Noise: -95 dBm unweighted.
  • Battery life: 324 hours
  • Wire lead length: 6.50 inches
  • Low noise discrete FET input stage, center detent 50 K linear pots, with a dual concentric pot available
  • Dimensions: 0.98″W x 0.98″L x 0.59″D
  • Warranty: Three year limited warranty.

Wiring Diagram for 2 Knob (VPP-T/B)

Wiring Diagram for 2 Knob, 1 Switch (V-T/B-APSW)

Wiring Diagram for 3 Knob (VPP-T-B)

Wiring Diagram for 3 Knob (VPP-BL-T/B)

Wiring Diagram for 3 Knob, 1 Switch (V-T-B-APSW)

Wiring Diagram for 3 Knob, 1 Switch (V-BL-T/B-APSW)

Wiring Diagram for 4 Knob (VPP-BL-T-B)

Wiring Diagram for 4 Knob, 1 Switch (V-BL-T-B-APSW)

Aguilar's OBP2 wiring diagram



Customer Reviews

Based on 10 reviews
80%
(8)
20%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
C
C.M.
Purchased 3 Aggie pre amps

I’m 💯 satisfied with 1st pre amp Aguilar OBP 2 that I purchased. This is follow up review cause I called Max last year about why my new OBP2 don’t have same thump as the 1st one I purchased . He told me the pre amp will not sound same in different bass . Now I gotta figure out what to do cause I ain’t buying another pre amp after getting 3 already I won’t waste another dollar .. plus having luthier to pay 💰 im out

O
Oleksandr Polishchuk
Great Bass Upgrade

I sought a preamp replacement for my Warwick Rockbass Streamer Standard, and the Aguilar OBP-3 proved to be an excellent choice. While I genuinely liked the guitar, it suffered from excessive noise at certain settings and had a lower output level than desired.

The OBP-3 preamp effectively addressed these issues and brought additional features to the table, such as active/passive switching and mid control. Although I already appreciated the original sound of the guitar, the OBP-3 enhanced the overall tonal quality.

The prewiring was well-executed, and the provided wiring diagram was clear and easy to follow. Replacing the preamp was a relatively hassle-free process.

One minor concern, potentially specific to my particular guitar, was that the MID pot with push/pull was too tall to fit in the desired location. Thankfully, the cavity had greater depth in another corner, allowing me to accommodate the pot without major complications.

C
Craig McKeeman
Great service after the sale.

Had an Obp-2 prewired. I’ve never done anything like this before and had no idea which wire to solder to the pot. I called and got talked through the final stages of the installation. Great service after the sale.

I
Ian Callender
Great Preamp for some juice where needed

Take my 4 stars with a grain of salt, as I didn't check the sizes of the mount holes on my bass.. so I had to rewire mine onto different pots that actually fit my bass. I have changed the tone/response of the preamp a little since I used some separate valued pots, the end result is the active volume being a little quieter than passive mode with everything leveled. A little boost on both the B/T controls fixes it with plenty of room left to move, so it's not a big bother - and I'm almost positive due to my specific rewire anyway.

That being said, sounds great! Purchased as a replacement for my Carvin as I wanted to trade its 3 band preamp for a two band with a tone control instead (wiring in a tone control to this is easy as well!). I still mainly use passive, but this gives a good controllable boost and that sweet Aguilar active sound where i want it. The wiring kit I received was wired up nicely and packaged nicely as well. Plus I got a sticker in the box, hell yeah.

C
Craig Mack
OBP2 pre amp

Purchased OBP3 from Fat Bass Tone and on my Warwick thumb bass had to give up active passive knob for concentric knob . Sounded good just couldn’t get used to knob . Called Max and ordered obp2 and now I’m back in business . Max is pleasure do business with I highly recommend Fat bass tone to anyone who wanna upgrade pre amp or pick ups . You can’t go wrong with Fat Bass Tone my new obp2 kicks ass

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