Volume difference!

[Stilettoprefer]

How can I solve the difference in volume between my 2 basses? I have a P-bass and a Schecter Stiletto. The P sounds best with volume on full, but that is much louder (in passive input) than my Schecter is on full volume (plugged into active input).

Is there a way to dampen the volume on my P without losing my tone or touching amp settings? Seems like there would be a pedal for this..... I just can't seem to find what I need:P. Maybe I just need a pup with a mellower output.....

[Febs]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

How can I solve the difference in volume between my 2 basses? I have a P-bass and a Schecter Stiletto. The P sounds best with volume on full, but that is much louder (in passive input) than my Schecter is on full volume (plugged into active input).

Is there a way to dampen the volume on my P without losing my tone or touching amp settings? Seems like there would be a pedal for this..... I just can't seem to find what I need:P. Maybe I just need a pup with a mellower output.....

Boss LS-2?

[projectMalamute]

Just so I can be clear.

You are plugging the Schecter in to an input that is padded down 10 or 15dB, and it is too quiet?

I can think of one thing to try right off the bat...

[testing1two]

Don't plug the Schecter into the active input of your amp unless the bass has such high output it distorts the passive input. Otherwise you would need a dual input preamp with independent volume controls (there are several to choose from depending on whether you want a pedal or rackmount unit).

[rockstarbassist]

Originally Posted by projectMalamute

Just so I can be clear.

You are plugging the Schecter in to an input that is padded down 10 or 15dB, and it is too quiet?

I can think of one thing to try right off the bat...

that would just be too easy...

[robass]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

How can I solve the difference in volume between my 2 basses? I have a P-bass and a Schecter Stiletto. The P sounds best with volume on full, but that is much louder (in passive input) than my Schecter is on full volume (plugged into active input).

Is there a way to dampen the volume on my P without losing my tone or touching amp settings? Seems like there would be a pedal for this..... I just can't seem to find what I need:P. Maybe I just need a pup with a mellower output.....

Radial Tonebone Bassbone - I use one for exactly the same reason. Plus it has a bunch of other nice features AND it has a very decent DI out

Tonebone Bassbone - introduction

[MuzikMan]

Yep, the Bassbone is made for this application. Another option would be a small mixer with hi-z inputs like the Allen and Heath ZED 10.

[Stilettoprefer]

Originally Posted by projectMalamute

Just so I can be clear.

You are plugging the Schecter in to an input that is padded down 10 or 15dB, and it is too quiet?

I can think of one thing to try right off the bat...

Durrrrrrrr

Geesh, I amaze myself sometimes!:P didn't even cross my mind to switch inputs haha.

[jamesbalfour]

What if the sound blasts...Is this a issue of amplifier