To make your original pickups active you would need to install electronics - a major modification of your instrument. The Shadow Cable Preamp For Electric Bass allows you to do this without modification. It will boost the volume, make your pickups low impedance and allow you to dial in the optimum sound. Powered by a 9V battery that mounts in the preamp's case.

Shadow SH BCP 3 Cable Preamp for Electric Bass Features:

• Makes your passive pickups active
• No modification on instrument needed
• Ultra low power consumption electronic (800mA)
• Volume control with extra large "easy to find"-knob
• Bass control +/- 12db
• Treble control +/- 12db
• Phase invert switch
• Power On/Off switch
• Integrated 9V battery
• 20 feet (6 m) noiseless professional cable
• Heavy-duty plugs

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