John East J-Retro 01 On-Board Preamp for Jazz Bass *FREE US SHIPPING

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This listing is for a John East J-Retro 01 Bass preamp for jazz bass guitars. The preamp is in excellent condition. This is the model with the chrome plate cover and chrome knobs. It is a hand made, drop-in replacement for the existing volume/tone controls and control plate on Fender Jazz basses, as well as Fender jazz bass clones . . . NO DRILLING, ROUTING OR OTHER MODIFICATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

Note:  I have used stock/generic pics of the preamp.  The preamp being sold is not new, but is in excellent condition.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Its high quality circuit uses three stacked knobs and includes an active blend circuit plus a 3 band equalizer with bass, variable frequency mid, treble and bright function. A very gentle built in contour gives immediate color without detracting from the basic sound of any bass. The active blend circuit prevents the loss associated with many passive basses where, when both pickups are up full, the signal from one pickup feeds into the other and vice versa. A switch is included to allow a passive equal mix of both pickups. A second switch - basic "get-you-out-of-trouble" passive mode is included in case the battery dies in crucial circumstances, but this mode allows lots of useful settings too. If you have a "Jazz" style bass guitar you should have one of these pre amps.

THE BOTTOM LINE

This on-board preamp really opens up the mids and highs, and adds even more thump and clarity to the bottom. In the opinion of many, this is the best on-board preamp for Jazz basses. Just do a Google search for “J-Retro preamp reviews” and check out what others have to say. The discounted retail price for a new unit is about $300. You can pick this one up for a lot less.

Do yourself, your ears and/or your band a favor . . . upgrade and improve your sound with this great preamp. You won’t regret it.

Note re Shipping: I will ship with tracking to the USA. Alaska, Puerto Rico and international shipments may incur additional charges. Non-USA buyers should contact me regarding shipping costs to your country. INSURANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING COST AND IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.