Bartolini Guitar Magnetic and Piezo Buffer (MPB1Kit/918), Dual Channel, Tone-shaping

The MPB1-918 provides 2 independent buffers for use in instruments with magnetic and piezo pickups. It features adjustable gain for the magnetic channel which allows you to boost the input signal up to 12dB (4X) while maintaining flat frequency response. The piezo channel has built-in tone shaping to provide an acoustic-like voice to an electric guitar with piezo bridge. It is less than half the size of a 9-volt battery making it ideal for instruments with limited cavity space. The MPB1-918 provides a strong output signal and isolation from external equipment that may otherwise adversely affect pickup tone. The kit includes a blend pot for mixing the magnetic and piezo signals into a common output for connection to an EQ preamp or direct to the jack. The MPB1-918 is ideal for providing excellent tone from an instrument with 2 magnetic pickups and a piezo bridge pickup. Both channels deliver clear sound with extremely low distortion. Like all of our preamps, the MPB1-918 is internally shielded to reject electromagnetic noise and includes internal filters to block AM and FM radio on the inputs. Bartolini set the standard of fully sealing the sensitive electronics. We use professional double tin plated pure copper wire with durable semi-rigid insulation. This ensures the 4" pre-stripped wires don’t flop around in the cavity and the wires don’t cut through the insulation over time.It can be used with either a single 9-volt battery (9-volt operation) or two 9-volt batteries wired in series (18-volt operation) for double the (6dB extra) headroom with no tonal change.

• dual channel buffer preamp for guitar
• strong output signal with isolation from external noise
• suitable for combination of Piezo pickups and magnetic pickups
• tone shaping for the Piezo channel
• adjustable gain for the magnetic channel up to 12 dB
• input impedance magnetic channel 1 MOhm
• input impedance Piezo channel 3.3 MOhm
• supports 18V operation for 6 dB extra headroom
• power supply via 1 x 9V / 2 x 9V (18V) battery (not included)
• dimensions (L x W x H) 26.7 x 20.1 x 10.9 mm / 1.05" x 0.79" x 0.43"
• incl. 25 kOhm blend pot
• Note: The right and refund policy does not apply to electronic components if their cables have been cut or soldered, if they show signs of use, if they have already been installed or other damage affecting the condition of the goods is present.

Note: Replacement pickups may differ slightly in shape and dimensions from the original pickups. Adjustments may be necessary. It is recommended that you check the schematic drawings carefully. Deviations in the size and shape of the pickups do not constitute grounds for complaint.