Recent content by Tommy69

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    Tone secret for Dimarzio P/J pickups: 1 mg ohm tone pot.

    Thank you for this post on this subject. I have recently assembled my own custom bass using a P-Bass Warmoth body and roasted maple neck, DiMarzio DP127 split pickup at the neck position, an Ultra Jazz DP148 at the bridge position. I threw in some 250K MOJO/CTS pots I had lying around, a .047...
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    SVT3Pro Bias Setting

    Thanks cerrem. I've been evaluating tubes based on warmth, sensitivity, headroom, signal gain and noise. I think I would be looking for a warm tube tone, plenty of headroom to stay away from distortion, a high/strong sensitivity (gm), and moderate to low signal gain (gu). That's why I think the...
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    SVT3Pro Bias Setting

    This is the best place to find relevant and helpful information regarding the inherent issues with the Ampeg SVT 3PRO bass amp head. I just picked a used one up from Guitar Center yesterday only after reading about it on this forum. I've been interested in this amp for quite some time (years in...
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    Multi Effects for Cover Band?!

    I've been using the same Zoom Bass multi effect pedal for that past 5 years. Like any piece of electronic equipment, you first must read the instruction manual to become enlightened and empowered. In our world of playing Bass Guitar, you've got to keep it simple because the best tone you are...