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passive tone control

  1. Mike in MI
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    Sadowsky Preamp Pedals - Why no Vintage Tone Control?

    I'm a fan of the Sadowsky onboard preamp. I find it to be the perfect amount of tonal flexibility without being overly complicated. The thing I...
    Thread by: Mike in MI, Jan 20, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  2. tamoor69
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    Aguilar OBP 3 band with Passive Tone Control wiring diagram?

    I’m sending my bass to get a pickup and preamp swap. The bass has 5 knobs (vol, pan, bass, mid, treble), and an active/passive switch. It has no...
    Thread by: tamoor69, Jan 17, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  3. Mike in MI
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    Varitone vs Tone Knob - Opinions

    I've got a 2006 Birdsong Cortobass. It's a terrific short scale bass. The only thing I haven't gotten used to is the varitone control. It's my...
    Thread by: Mike in MI, Dec 23, 2022, 23 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  4. Mike in MI
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    Low Pass Filer Pedal vs. Passive Tone Control

    I mostly play active basses, and never seem to end up with one that has a preamp that includes a passive tone control. Rather than changing all of...
    Thread by: Mike in MI, Dec 9, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  5. Mike in MI
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    Stingray - Passive Tone Control

    I love everything about Stingrays. Every version I’ve owned (4 string, 5 string, H, HH, various stingray specials) just feel like home to me. The...
    Thread by: Mike in MI, Dec 5, 2022, 60 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  6. sonicnuance
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    Video explaining passive tone controls

    This episode focuses on how passive tone controls in guitars and basses work in simple terms. A minimal amount of theory (and as little math as...
    Thread by: sonicnuance, Apr 13, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  7. Alan Ace Cooper
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    SOLD Sadowsky Onboard Preamp w/VTC

    I got this Sadowsky preamp last week, here on TB. I am sure it sounds fabulous…. But I don’t have the time or patience to do any soldering, so I...
    Thread by: Alan Ace Cooper, Oct 7, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories
  8. TheIronMustache
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    Working New Build - Does my diagram look accurate/complete?

    So this is the most complicated diagram I have made to date and I am running short on time for trial and error. Hoping to save myself a little...
    Thread by: TheIronMustache, Jul 21, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  9. Diegombass
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    Piezo+mag

    Hi, I have an electro-acoustic bass with a Bartolini humbucker and an undersaddle piezo. I have tried a lot of configurations. For the moment it...
    Thread by: Diegombass, Mar 26, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  10. Wfrance3
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    Another Varitone Question...

    I was wondering, if a Varitone would work as intended if it were applied as in the pic. I'm not the strongest when it comes to wiring up stuff,...
    Thread by: Wfrance3, Jun 7, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  11. littlebooner
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    Passive tone control with Active preamp?

    I’ve seen a few basses having active preamps along with a passive tone control and have heard people quite like it. I’m thinking of adding it to...
    Thread by: littlebooner, May 26, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  12. Bob_Ross
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    Mike Pope Flexcore users: passive tone control?

    Question for anyone who has owned/used the Michael Pope Designs Flexcore preamp/EQ with the Passive Tone control option: Is the Passive Tone...
    Thread by: Bob_Ross, Jan 13, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  13. idoker
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    SOLD MTD 535-24 (Price Drop!)

    I’m selling my MTD 535-24. I really only play my 6-string these days, so this one isn’t getting the attention it deserves. The bass is in...
    Thread by: idoker, Dec 15, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  14. Rich48
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    Tandem passive tone control for jazz bass?

    I came across this article on Best Base Gear. Passive Tone Controls Explained | eBass Has anyone tried this on their jazz bass. I just picked...
    Thread by: Rich48, Dec 9, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  15. Big Benner
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    Passive Tone Control bypass for Ibanez SRFF805

    Hi all, Does anyone know how to bypass the Passive Tone Control on the Ibanez SRFF805? "Bartolini BH1 Pickups with custom Ibanez preamp" = the...
    Thread by: Big Benner, Aug 10, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  16. oo.viper.oo
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    Passsive EQ @ Markbass TTE - what's so special about it?

    Hello, I'm reading through the articles about Markbass TTE 500/501 and 800/801 and they all rave about passive eq. They all just fail to mention...
    Thread by: oo.viper.oo, Jun 21, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  17. organworthyplayer337
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    Adding a passive tone control to a bass with active 2-band preamp? *resolved*

    Hi, I'm looking to add a passive tone control to an active jazz bass. The current controls are V-V-Treble-Bass, with an active/passive switch....
    Thread by: organworthyplayer337, Apr 10, 2017, 50 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  18. FourBanger
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    Two differing pickups, two separate passove tone controls?

    Has anyone ever done or seen this? Where a two pickup bass is wired passively V/V/T/T and utilizing different cap and/or pot values for the tone...
    Thread by: FourBanger, Feb 9, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  19. Joris 55
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    Remove OBP on Fender Big Block Precision

    My first 'serious' instrument was a Fender Big Block Precision bass. I love the playability of the bass, but never really liked the sound. I'm...
    Thread by: Joris 55, Jan 30, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  20. Nighthound
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    Installing new pickups and need to figure how to add a passive tone pot.

    I have a Vanquish 69 that I will be installing a set of Aguilar Super Doubles. Right now I have a volume pot, pickup blender pot, concentric...
    Thread by: Nighthound, Jan 15, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  21. gnergaard
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    SOLD Fender TBP-1 Even Lower price

    Hi all. Selling this fabulous pre with a passive tone stack and 12ax7. I Fender TBP 1. The features list on these is ridiculous. Includes a...
    Thread by: gnergaard, Jan 9, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: For Sale: Amps, Preamps, and Cabinets
  22. madjazzbass
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    Aguilar OBP-3 passive tone ...?

    I'm sorta leaning towards the Aguilar OBP-3 preamp (2 pickup, 4 knob, 1 switch); Control Configuration Volume Volume Mid Push/Pull (Freq....
    Thread by: madjazzbass, Nov 15, 2015, 51 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
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