Finding a good tone.

ThumpinKentucky · #1 05-11-2011, 03:59 AM

I'm having an issue finding a good tone with my amp. I have an Acoustic B200H head and an Acoustic B410 cabinet. Two different basses, BC Rich Mockingbird and a cheap Axl Player bass. (The Axl player has a decent sound kind of like a standard fender Pbass). But i'm just having a massive issue with finding a good sound through my amp. Everything I do sounds really tinny and weak. I'm looking for a nice deep warm tone. I was unable to find an amp setup guide or anything of that sort so if anyone could point me in the right direction I would be much obliged.
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, it seemed like the best place to put it. Thanks.

ga_edwards · #2 05-11-2011, 05:53 AM

I would start by setting all the eq controls to the mid setting. You should get a completely undiluted sound to build from.

I notice in the amp manual it has a notch filter. If this is set counter clockwise it's going to take a lot of the low end out. Maybe this is the problem. The manual also has some suggested settings to try out:
http://www.acousticamplification.com...00H-Manual.pdf

If you still have a drastic lack of low end I would suggest taking it back to the shop for them to check over. It could be faulty or there could be something you're missing.

ThumpinKentucky · #3 05-11-2011, 06:15 PM

Thank you. i'll start working on it from there. What is the "notch filter"? Is it the frequency notch dial?

ga_edwards · #4 05-12-2011, 03:31 AM

Yes, it's the frequency notch dial. It provides a deep cut to the frequency it's set too. Therefore if it's set fully counterclockwise, it's going to remove a lot of the bass. Not wanting to sound rude or anything, but I suggest you read the manual fully to understand what the amp is capable of.