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    Difference between Line-Out and Direct-Out

    The Invalid Link Removed is described as having "balanced or unbalanced lines out with independent level control" with both xlr and 1/4" jacks. Even though they don't describe the xlr as direct out, is this considered direct out, or are both sets of jacks considered Line Out and not Direct Out...
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    Built in overdrive channel: Built in effects?

    If an amplifier has a built in overdrive, is it considered to have built in effects? Furthermore, is there a difference between built in overdrive and obtaining overdrive by simply turning up the volume? I might be confused here, but it's my understanding that overdrive can simply be achieved by...
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    Active or Passive pickups: How to tell?

    I see. So they are still passive pickups, you can just choose to use the active eq or not? In the description it does say "If this knob is up and Knob 2 is down only the neck pickup (passive) is heard" and "If both knob 1 and knob 2 are in the up position, both pickups (passive) are...
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    Active or Passive pickups: How to tell?

    Then there is the Invalid Link Removed, which describes how the knobs switch back and forth from active to passive. Little confused, but it sounds like you can choose if you want the pick ups to be passive or active IN ADDITION to the bass having an active eq? I'm I getting that right?
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    Active or Passive pickups: How to tell?

    I just found the perfect example of a good website clearly distinguishing and specifying that the pickups are passive but that it is the eq that is active. The [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] clearly states "Electronics Passive P.U. w/ Active EQ". In my opinion, this should be the...
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    Active or Passive pickups: How to tell?

    Active or Passive pickups: How to tell? Active or Passive pickups: How to tell? I've been searching various websites and looking at basses and it's not always clear if the pickups are active or passive. Sometimes they describe the bass as having active electronics or an active eq, does...
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    Yamaha TRBX304 Bass Pickups. Active or Passive Pickups?

    Are the Yamaha TRBX304 bass pickups passive or active. I know the 504 is active/passive, but I am not sure about the 304.