Recent content by MassacreBass

New Ernie Ball Elixirs

SR405QM, GSR206, and SR305DX

I've been trying for several years to get a nice growling modern metal bass tone. I've used various preamps, from Bass Pod Pro, to Eden Navigator, and currently a Helix-LT. I've tried numerous EQ setting suggestions from online forums and instructional videos. Nothing comes close to the sound...

I'll be running it in stereo from now on, although as Agedhorse stated, I never was running it bridged.

Does it hurt the amp to run it in this configuration? Right now only the A channel is turned on. Would I turn on the B channel also to run in bridged mode? EDIT: Never mind, I read the manual that Wasnex posted (thank you) and it answered most of my questions.

Other end is 1/4" into a Trace Elliot 4x10

The Stewart can run in mono, mono bridged, or stereo. Unless I'm mistaken, I'm running it mono but not bridged.

I'll be more aware of this in the future.

Yeah, after a gig, we are usually in a hurry to get off stage so the next band can get their gear set up. Cables generally get shoved in bags with little regard to the damage that may occur.

This is totally incorrect, but thanks for your input.

Your original theory was correct! Tried a third cable that was brand new and it fixed the problem. Thanks!

I tried it with my Carvin 4x10 and a different cable. No bueno.

My Stewart power amp suddenly started acting up at practice tonight. With the volume knob on the A channel set anywhere past the 12 o'clock position (it's usually at 3 o'clock) causes the signal to break up badly. I've never had this issue before. I tried it with two different preamps and the...

Tried all of the above except the 9v test. I'll try that.