new user, HELP!

Henroid2 · #1 08-13-2007, 07:08 PM

Hey guys, ive been reading for a while, finally decided to make a post. I will give a little background.

I play bass in a Alternative Rock Band, Right now my current Set up is as follows

Head: Hartke HA4000
Cab: Ampeg 8x10
Bass: 2002 Fender Jazz Standard

Problem:
My Bottom String is just not there, we played a gig this weekend and the sound guy said that my bass was in and out, and i know what he was talking about, my low string just isnt there, the top 3 are fine and then my bottom end just drops out.

If i adjust the low, mid low, and or Dbass setting it doenst really help, it just makes the top strings louder/bassier but doesnt effect the low string. I have adjusted the height of my pickup that didnt really help.

HELP!

rodl2005 · #2 08-13-2007, 07:13 PM

1st- try the bass thru another cab/amp- IS it the bass?????

Henroid2 · #3 08-13-2007, 07:29 PM

thats kinda what i was thinking, but im not sure what it would be on the bass

rodl2005 · #4 08-13-2007, 09:15 PM

I had a Fender Jazz Bass once that ONE string just didn't ring out NEAR as loud as the others. New pups fixed 85% of problem.

LesS · #5 08-13-2007, 09:20 PM

It probably is the pickup.
But before you spend any money, try a different amp - it could be the amp.
Also, is the speaker good - do all eight drivers work?

NKUSigEp · #6 08-13-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henroid2

Hey guys, ive been reading for a while, finally decided to make a post. I will give a little background.

I play bass in a Alternative Rock Band, Right now my current Set up is as follows

Head: Hartke HA4000
Cab: Ampeg 8x10
Bass: 2002 Fender Jazz Standard

Problem:
My Bottom String is just not there, we played a gig this weekend and the sound guy said that my bass was in and out, and i know what he was talking about, my low string just isnt there, the top 3 are fine and then my bottom end just drops out.

If i adjust the low, mid low, and or Dbass setting it doenst really help, it just makes the top strings louder/bassier but doesnt effect the low string. I have adjusted the height of my pickup that didnt really help.

HELP!

See them screws that hold the pickups in on the bass? Turn them so that you lower the pickups on the G-string side (yes, I realize I said G-string, go ahead and giggle a little bit, I know I am LOL), and then raise the pickups on the E-string side a bit.

Simply put, the closer the pickups are to your strings, the louder that string will be. Make 'em further apart from each other and you'll have a decrease in output.

***PLEASE try this before you go buying a new bass or new pickups or a new amp! It takes all of 14.876 seconds!

rodl2005 · #7 08-14-2007, 12:20 AM

As long as the string ain too close & "choking" can occur! But-good idea raise & lower a bit, as said. Try diff. amp & cabs!!!

meev992 · #8 08-14-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NKUSigEp

***PLEASE try this before you go buying a new bass or new pickups or a new amp! It takes all of 14.876 seconds!

Darkstar pickups have easily adjustable pole pieces, buy them NOW

Henroid2 · #9 08-14-2007, 07:58 AM

Im going to try lowering the other side tonight. i also know that my e string is a different gauge than the rest its a 105 i believe. i didnt know if that could be it or not. sometimes i do use a sans amp and it still does it either way with or without

RickenBoogie · #10 08-14-2007, 08:02 AM

Could also be the string.

**Thor** · #11 08-14-2007, 08:19 AM

When's the last time you had a decent pro setup?

When's the last time you changed your strings?

(.45-.65-.85-.105 ) is a very standard 34" Scale set. No issues there.

1) New strings
2) Adjust the pickup heights.
3) Go see you local bass luthier for a makeover.

Henroid2 · #12 08-14-2007, 09:41 AM

I just purchased the bass and had it shipped to me. im not sure when it was set up last. also my bottom string is alot larger of a gauge than the rest i broke an e and thats all i had. the low e string feels and sounds dead even when i just play it without my amp

NKUSigEp · #13 08-14-2007, 10:15 AM

Where you located? I'll fix ya up if you're anywhere near Cincinnati.

**Thor** · #14 08-14-2007, 10:22 AM

A .105 E string is exactly the right gauge, that is not a
problem.

However if it sounds dead unamplified, it is not going to
be better amplified.

Go get a nice new set of GHS Boomers 45-105 and put them
on tonight. Report back tomorrow.

And like NKUSigEp noted, there are a lot of people willing
to help you, you may want to fill out your profile and help us
help you.

Bass_Pounder · #15 08-14-2007, 10:49 AM

I'll second the "try a new set of strings" suggestion.

I have had a set of strings have one "dead" one fresh out of the package.

**Kelly Lee** · #16 08-14-2007, 11:00 AM

Since this isn't Amps related, I'm moving it to the Setup & Repair section.

Pilgrim · #17 08-14-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thor

1) New strings
2) Adjust the pickup heights.
3) Go see you local bass luthier for a makeover.

Aside from my offering a suggestion to reverse #1 and #2 above, Thor has given you all the info you need. It's probably either the pickup position or a bad string, and a setup will discover and correct either one.

Henroid2 · #18 08-14-2007, 12:13 PM

I just tried adjusting the height of the pickups, that helped a little, im definitly going to try and get a good set up on the bass asap, hopefully that will help out alot.

oh and im located in PA