bass EQ help

benedict1115 · #1 07-08-2010, 07:55 PM

Hi im new to talkbass but i dont really know where to put this thread so ill just put it here

So i play a Yamaha RBX 375 and ive been having trouble with the D and G strings always being too quiet no matter how much i try and fix it with the EQ. The lower strings (BEA) all are fine but lets say i switch between the D and A string there is always a huge volume difference. I've tried putting up high on the bass and my amp and boosting the mid

Any Suggestions would be nice Thanks!

mrTristan · #2 07-08-2010, 07:58 PM

hahaha i have the exact same problem and only just seconds ago posted a similar question. Lets see who can get it figured out first haha

blues.bass · #3 07-08-2010, 08:02 PM

I am not familiar with that particular bass, but could it be the pickup height needs adjustment (i.e. made higher) on that side of the pup?

benedict1115 · #4 07-08-2010, 08:05 PM

hmm i dont know if that could be the problem the pickups seem pretty close to the strings already
but it could be...

mech · #5 07-09-2010, 07:04 AM

Try lowering the PUs on the B-E side. The larger strings cause more output from the PUs than the smaller strings since they have more mass acting on the magnetic field of the PU and move farther when vibrating. More mass and movement causes a larger change in the magnetic field and generates higher output voltage from the PUs.

On all my basses, the large string side of the PU is always at least twice as far from those strings as the small string side.

You will have to turn up the gain on the amp to get to the same overall volume, but that's what it's for.

mech

benedict1115 · #6 07-09-2010, 07:15 AM

Alright thanks for the help should I bring it to the store to get it done or do it myself because I'm a total noob at. Bass setup and such

martijn_2m · #7 07-09-2010, 07:32 AM

I had a similar issue, and looked at the strings as a possible cause. I used to play DR strings a lot and had that issue. Now I use a Ernie Ball set that has a more even spread and the volume and thickness of the sound is more evenly devided over the strings. Probably there are sets like that from many brands. It's a personal preference.

ridgeback · #8 07-09-2010, 07:34 AM

simple to do ..the screws on the pickups also adjust the hight..tight they go lower loose they come higher.just do a small bit at a time dont go to mad with it..

FunkMetalBass · #9 07-09-2010, 08:26 AM

Presuming your bass is properly set up and your D/G-strings don't have ridiculously high action...

Play your B-string. Play your G-string. Is the B-string louder? Raise the G-side of the pickup one turn, lower the B-side of the pickup one turn.

Rinse. Lather. Repeat.

benedict1115 · #10 07-09-2010, 12:29 PM

alright thanks for the help guys ill go do it now

benedict1115 · #11 07-09-2010, 12:43 PM

i've just finished adjusting the pickups and everything seems to be working great thanks for the help