Help!M6 Carbine sounds overdriven and very mid heavy!

[RSmith]

Lately I've notice my Carbine sounds a tad distorted Could this mean I need to change the tube in the pre? I've had her about 7 months but I play it a lot (4 nights a week).FWIW my cab is a Mesa 4x10 (the one with the black grill, I'm not sure what that model is called).

[KsPiNeSh]

Stupid question, but are your strings dead?

[KramerBassFan]

Strings.

[RSmith]

Brand new DR Hi Beams last night, new battery in pre, I sound like I 'm slightly distorted, everyone in the band notices. It cuts thru good but I like big and warm I rolled the gain down to 10 o clock and compensated with Master.

[Caca de Kick]

A preamp tube only costs 8-10 bucks, so it wouldn't hurt to try.

[RickenBoogie]

Also, could be a damaged speaker, but hopefully not. Try a new preamp tube and see how it goes.