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Sadowsky SPB-1 Bass Preamp Pedal

Sadowsky SPB-1 Bass Preamp Pedal

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$135.00 to $305.34 Price Tier: Standard

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Page last updated Jul 04, 2026

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$198.00

5.0 (3)

$198.00

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$305.34 1 available New

$130.00 4 available Used

4.6 (32)

$136.00 $135.00 $1.00 · All time low

Bass Buddha

$173.36

Average Price: $190

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$70

$201+

Price Tier

In the Bass Effects Pedals category, Sadowsky SPB-1 Bass Preamp Pedal is priced in the upper end of the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Elevate your bass tone effortlessly with the Sadowsky SPB-1 Bass Preamp Pedal, a compact powerhouse engineered to imbue your sound with the legendary Sadowsky quality known around the globe. Born from the same electronics that have been at the heart of every Sadowsky bass for over three decades, this pedal offers a seamless integration of preamp and DI box capabilities. Whether you're enhancing your effects chain or connecting directly to a mixer or PA, the SPB-1 delivers with precision.

This user-friendly pedal features a straightforward three-knob layout—Volume, Treble, and Bass—allowing for intuitive control over your sound. Both the Treble and Bass knobs function exclusively as boosts, enabling you to add just the right amount of sparkle or depth without altering your bass's inherent character. The Sadowsky signature circuitry ensures that even the most cherished vintage instruments can be enhanced without the need for invasive modifications, preserving their originality.

Perfectly suited for passive basses or instruments with circuits featuring active pickups, the SPB-1 excels at bypassing active electronics, making it a versatile addition to any setup. Weighing in at under two pounds, its portability doesn't sacrifice the robust tone-shaping capabilities you expect from Sadowsky.

Key Features:

Integrated preamp and DI box for versatile applications
Simple control layout with Volume, Treble, and Bass knobs
Treble and Bass controls function solely as boosts
Ideal for use with passive basses or bypassing active pickups
Compact and lightweight design for easy portability

Product specs

Analog/Digital	analog
Power	9V
Current Draw	11ma

Videos

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Sadowsky SBP-1 Bass Preamp/DI & SBP-2 Bass Preamp Pedal | Reverb Demo Video

Video thumbnail for Sadowsky SBP-1 Bass Preamp/DI & SBP-2 Bass Preamp Pedal | Reverb Demo Video by Reverb

Sadowsky SBP-1 Bass Preamp/DI & SBP-2 Bass Preamp Pedal | Reverb Demo Video

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Video thumbnail for SADOWSKY SPB-1 BASS PREAMP-DI with FENDER JAZZ BASS by LaNauEstudi Valencia

SADOWSKY SPB-1 BASS PREAMP-DI with FENDER JAZZ BASS

LaNauEstudi Valencia

LaNauEstudi Valencia

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Sadowsky Bass SPB-1 Preamp / D.I. - Quick Test - Bassiste Magazine

BASSISTE MAGAZINE

BASSISTE MAGAZINE

Video thumbnail for Sadowsky SBP1 Stomp Box DI/Preamp - Complete Demo - Andy Irvine by Andy Irvine

Sadowsky SBP1 Stomp Box DI/Preamp - Complete Demo - Andy Irvine

Andy Irvine

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PROS

Enhances passive bass with active-like sound
Delivers Sadowsky's signature clarity and punch
Ideal for creating vintage 70s bass tones
Outperforms other preamps like Sansamp and Radial J48
Versatile for guitar players needing bass tones
Proven satisfaction among Sadowsky loyalists

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Folk, World, & Country

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