Aguilar OBP Series Onboard Preamp - Elevate Your Bass Sound

The Aguilar OBP Series presents an exceptional line of onboard preamps designed to enhance the tonal capabilities of your bass guitar. Each model in this series caters to various player preferences, making them suitable for different musical styles and performance environments. The OBP-1 models focus on simplicity, offering a 2-band EQ with options for either stacked or separate controls. The OBP-2 models introduce boost and cut functionality, allowing more precise tonal adjustments, while the OBP-3 models provide a full 3-band EQ for the ultimate in sound shaping.

The Aguilar OBP-1SK features a stacked Treble/Bass pot, providing a streamlined control experience, perfect for players who prefer a straightforward approach. In contrast, the OBP-1TK offers separate Treble and Bass pots for those who want individualized control over each frequency. Moving to the OBP-2 series, the OBP-2SK also utilizes a stacked control layout, while the OBP-2TK provides distinct Treble and Bass pots for greater flexibility in sound adjustment.

The OBP-3 models are designed for players seeking extensive tonal versatility. The OBP-3SK/PP features a stacked Bass/Treble pot alongside a push/pull Mid pot, allowing for seamless transitions between tonal settings. The OBP-3SK, on the other hand, includes a mini-toggle switch for quick adjustments, while the OBP-3TK/PP offers separate controls for Treble, Mid, and Bass with a push/pull Mid function. Lastly, the OBP-3TK presents a similar layout but without the push/pull feature, emphasizing simplicity while still providing comprehensive tonal control.

Key Features

• High-quality construction for reliability in performance
• User-friendly controls for effortless tonal adjustments
• Variety of EQ options suitable for diverse musical genres
• Compatible with most bass guitars for easy installation

Technical Specifications

Aguilar OBP-1SK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
All FET design
Two bands of boost
Maximum amount of boost: 18dB, occurring at 40 Hz for the bass, and 4kHz for the treble
Output impedance: 600 ohm
Available in the following kits: OBP-1TK: Includes separate Treble and Bass pots; OBP-1SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot.

Aguilar OBP-1TK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
All FET design
Two bands of boost
Maximum amount of boost: 18dB, occurring at 40 Hz for the bass, and 4kHz for the treble
Output impedance: 600 ohm
Available in the following kits: OBP-1TK: Includes separate Treble and Bass pots; OBP-1SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot.

Aguilar OBP-2SK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-2TK: Includes separate Treble and Bass pots; OBP-2SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot.

Aguilar OBP-2TK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-2TK: Includes separate Treble and Bass pots; OBP-2SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot.

AGUILAR OBP-3SK/PP
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
Bass control: plus/minus 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid control: plus/minus 16 dB @ 400Hz or 800 Hz. User selectable frequency center
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-3TK: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3TK/PP: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot, Mid pot, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK/PP: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot and separate Mid pot. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection.

Aguilar OBP-3SK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
Bass control: plus/minus 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid control: plus/minus 16 dB @ 400Hz or 800 Hz. User selectable frequency center
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-3TK: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3TK/PP: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot, Mid pot, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK/PP: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot and separate Mid pot. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection.

Aguilar OBP-3TK/PP
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
Bass control: plus/minus 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid control: plus/minus 16 dB @ 400Hz or 800 Hz. User selectable frequency center
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-3TK: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3TK/PP: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot, Mid pot, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK/PP: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot and separate Mid pot. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection.

Aguilar OBP-3TK
Dimensions
0.98" W x 0.98" L x 0.59" D
Weight
0.6 lbs
Specifications
Bass control: plus/minus 18 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid control: plus/minus 16 dB @ 400Hz or 800 Hz. User selectable frequency center
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.
Available in the following kits: OBP-3TK: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3TK/PP: Includes separate Treble, Mid, and Bass pots. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot, Mid pot, and black mini-toggle switch for Midrange frequency selection; OBP-3SK/PP: Includes stacked Treble/Bass pot and separate Mid pot. Mid pot is push/pull for Midrange frequency selection.