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Description

Experience unparalleled sound quality with the Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 Bass Preamplifier, a staple for discerning bassists seeking precision and clarity. This preamp is designed to meet the exacting standards of professional musicians, offering a high-voltage concept that ensures robust performance and exceptional headroom. The PR40 is a product of Warwick’s collaboration with renowned bassist Jonas Hellborg, combining cutting-edge technology with practical musician insights.

Crafted to deliver crystal-clear tones, the PR40 is equipped with a meticulously designed EQ section that provides precise tonal shaping. Its innovative high-voltage design significantly reduces noise and distortion, making it an ideal choice for both studio recording and live performances. The PR40’s versatility shines through its ability to handle a wide variety of musical genres, from jazz to rock, ensuring your bass lines are consistently punchy and well-defined.

Whether you're performing on stage or recording in the studio, the Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 offers the flexibility and reliability needed to elevate your bass sound to new heights. With its user-friendly interface, musicians can effortlessly dial in their desired tone, making it a perfect addition to any bassist’s gear arsenal.

Key Features:

  • High-voltage design for superior sound quality and headroom
  • Collaboratively developed with renowned bassist Jonas Hellborg
  • Comprehensive EQ section for precise tonal shaping
  • Low noise and distortion for clear, defined bass tones
  • Versatile performance suitable for various musical genres
  • Ideal for both studio and live settings
  • User-friendly interface for easy tone adjustments

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See how Bootsy Collins uses Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 Bass Preamplifier

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist

Funkadelic

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Listed in this November 1, 2010 Bass Player interview.

STUDIO GEAR

Bass Warwick Bootsy Collins Infinity Signature Bass

Rig SWR Mo’Bass, Hughes & Kettner BassBase 600, Warwick Hellborg preamps and power amps, four custom-made 4x15 cabinets with Electro-Voice speakers

Effects Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer, Musitronics Mu-Tron III, Gig-FX SubWah, MXR Bass Envelope Filter, Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer, Akai SB-1 Deep Impact, MXR Bass Blowtorch, ModTone Extreme Metal, Boss RE-20 Space Echo. “I used all these pedals on the new record, although I never use a single pedal by itself. I always use a combination of pedals in order to create my own unique sounds,” says Bootsy.

STAGE GEAR

Basses Space Bass, custom F Bass

Rig Alembic F2B preamp, two Crown Micro 5000 power amps, two Crown Micro 3600 power amps, eight custom-made cabinets with Electro-Voice speakers: two 4x18s, two 4x15s, and four 8x10s

Effects, Alembic Super Filter, Roland Space Echo, MXR Digital Delay, Pro Co Rat II, Electro- Harmonix Big Muff distortion, DOD Thrash, DigiTech Grunge, DigiTech Whammy Pedal, Boss BF-3 Flanger, DOD Envelope, two Mu-Tron IIIs, Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer

See how P-Nut uses Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 Bass Preamplifier

P-Nut

Bassist, Music Producer

311

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P-Nut uses Warwick Hellborg amps as stated in 311's rig rundown.

See how Jeroen Paul Thesseling uses Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 Bass Preamplifier

Jeroen Paul Thesseling

Bassist, Composer

Obscura

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Verified via Jeroenthesseling

A set of two Warwick JH PR40 Preamplifiers were used to record Obscura's 3rd full-length album 'Omnivium' in 2011 at Woodshed Studio (Furth, Germany).

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Warwick Jonas Hellborg PR40 Bass Preamplifier, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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