What amp(s) do you have and what EQ do you put it at?

[FBS1996]

I have an Early 80s Vox Escort Lead 50 ( I know, its a guitar, but I think my bass sounds sweet through it) and my EQ is: B:10 M:4 T:10 (Please don't hate me for this, I play pop punk :P)

[burymeinsmoke]

Peavey Tour TNT 115 with an Ampeg SVT-15E cab.

Low and High knobs - flat
Graphic EQ - lows are cut; mids and highs are boosted

[Blankandson]

Depends on room and if I have PA support. If I have PA support, I only set vol / tone for me and drummer. So I usually have B-3, low m and hi m even, T-3. The PA can do what they need to. But, if I'm playing in a small venue, which for me is usually blues, without PA, then I have B+3, low m and hi m even, T +3.
I use Warwick Fortress with tapered flatwounds.

[Sundogue]

I have a Carvin BX1200. I set the EQ for the room as most everyone who plays out live does.

[JonnyAngle]

Originally Posted by Sundogue

I have a Carvin BX1200. I set the EQ for the room as most everyone who plays out live does.

I've been seeing this a lot with threads like this. How does one "set the EQ for the room?"

^serious question, not a smart-alec response.

[Sundogue]

Originally Posted by JonnyAngle

I've been seeing this a lot with threads like this. How does one "set the EQ for the room?"

^serious question, not a smart-alec response.

You can set the EQ on your amp for the tone you like, but more than likely that setting will only work in that room.

Play in a different room and you'll notice that room resonates different frequencies differently. There are guys so knowledgeable on the science of it that they can measure the dimensions of a room and already know which frequencies will be too strong, or weak without even playing through the amp.

Some rooms will accentuate the low end, some will kill it altogether. Then there is the whole concept of cab placement on stage that can accentuate or attenuate frequencies, without even a change in EQ. One needs to understand bass frequencies, how they fit into the overall mix of the band, how to use their EQ and not just treat it like a tone stack.

There is a science behind it all and the more you learn the better able you will be to handle any room via proper EQ'ing. Tons of threads on this. Check the Stickies/FAQ's.

[NWB]

Originally Posted by Sundogue

You can set the EQ on your amp for the tone you like, but more than likely that setting will only work in that room.

Play in a different room and you'll notice that room resonates different frequencies differently. There are guys so knowledgeable on the science of it that they can measure the dimensions of a room and already know which frequencies will be too strong, or weak without even playing through the amp.

Some rooms will accentuate the low end, some will kill it altogether. Then there is the whole concept of cab placement on stage that can accentuate or attenuate frequencies, without even a change in EQ. One needs to understand bass frequencies, how they fit into the overall mix of the band, how to use their EQ and not just treat it like a tone stack.

There is a science behind it all and the more you learn the better able you will be to handle any room via proper EQ'ing. Tons of threads on this. Check the Stickies/FAQ's.

^This is an excellent answer.

Unfortunately, it can take some time to learn all of the tricks involved.

And then there are those certain rooms that'll give you fits.....

[Sundogue]

Originally Posted by NWB

^This is an excellent answer.

Unfortunately, it can take some time to learn all of the tricks involved.

And then there are those certain rooms that'll give you fits.....

With some rooms there is no hope!