LHZ Preamps started as a hobby project on the TalkBass forums with a goal to recreate the vintage preamp circuit used in the 80’s HazLabs using the same circuit design and dynamics that made the HazLabs preamp unique.
After the second prototype was built we started getting messages from users asking to purchase a unit, which started the process of upgrading manufacturing and testing capabilities for retail sale.
Despite humble beginnings as a niche market preamp, word-of-mouth recommendations has made LHZ preamps a respected name among Spector® enthusiasts and artists. We ship worldwide, have multiple Spector® endorsed artists supporting who have upgraded their touring basses with LHZ preamps, and pride ourselves on putting quality and customer support over quantity. We’d rather build fewer preamps and offer better service, instead of building a lot of preamps and just be another commodity product.
Our flagship products are the HL-1 HAZard Lamps pedal and LHZ preamp lines:
| Item: | HL-1 HAZard LAMPS Pedal  | LHZ-03 Internal Preamp  | LHZ-04 Internal Preamp  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status: | In Production | Retiring soon | In Production |
| Price: | $240.00 USD (plus tax & shipping) | $145.00 USD (plus tax & shipping) | $155.00 USD (plus tax & shipping) |
| Connectivity: | Standalone pedal for passive basses to yield the same levels, EQ, dynamics, and bite as a US Spector® bass. Power adaptor not included. | Kit cables provide connection to soldered potentiometers. EMG quick-disconnect cables connect LHZ to EMG modular controls. | Kit cables provide connection to soldered potentiometers. EMG quick-disconnect cables connect LHZ to EMG modular controls. Reduced size and low-profile connections for confined installations. |
| Size: | 125B Enclosure 121mm x 66mm x 39mm | 29mm X 48mm (12mm vertical clearance req’d) | 25.4mm X 41mm (8mm vertical clearance req’d) |
Curious how the LHZ sounds? Check out the Sounds page for sound samples.
Need the Installation Manual? Head over to the Wiring Diagrams page to find the manual for your unit.
How about a checklist to help you plan and execute your install? We got you: Installation Checklist.
Want that vintage and iconic HazLabs NS2 tone from your Spector® Euro or Rebop? We got that!
Where to Buy LHZ Preamps