Bass Repair/Maintenance help

[Papaya]

Hi,
Halfway through my practice today, my bass stopped making sound through the amp. I can't figure out the cause of this- I've tried playing from two different amps with different cables but to no avail. I fiddled with the gain and volume knobs on my guitar as well, but that didn't work either. If someone could help me, that would be great! Thank you!

[Stumbo]

How old is your bass? I suggest taking off the control plate and looking for broken connections. Maybe the output jack is not holding your cable tight enough?

[Pilgrim]

If it's active, change the battery.

Also - tell us the exact make and model of the bass, and whether any modifications have been made to it. There's not quite enough info in your post.

[MrLenny1]

Check the input jack. There should be 2 wires soldered to it. If one
is broken off that's the problem. Very common in budget basses.
Also, Pilgrim's answer is one that is commonly overlooked.

[skychief]

If its passive pups, its most likely jack-related trouble, i.e.: broken wire, cold solder joint, tip connector lost its springiness, corrosion in sleeve of jack, etc.

Like Stumbo suggested, you'll need to remove the control plate for inspection.

good luck..