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Anybody using three pre amps…?
- Thread starter BassyBill
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Well...yes and no... Fender Amer. Deluxe is active, but I run it flat....Amp SWR super Redhead, again, set flat, and that goes to the Board, and the sound person does what they think they need to do with it. That's three, right?
Bassist in a buddy's band has 4: Sansamp, EBS pre on board, Stingray and Eden amp. Dude's board is packed with other pedals. Buddy says dude often has noise issues.
No, I use passive basses, no effects, straight to amp.
1 preamp for me I guess.
But cool that you can get such a variety of sounds.
1 preamp for me I guess.
But cool that you can get such a variety of sounds.
All the time. I love preamps and all of the different tones and possibilities.
Like others, active (or even passive tone control) on the bass for song by song adjustments, pedal preamp for core tone, and amp preamp to adjust for the room.
Like others, active (or even passive tone control) on the bass for song by song adjustments, pedal preamp for core tone, and amp preamp to adjust for the room.
Some very interesting responses in this thread - thank you.
I can certainly understand the logic behind not wanting too many "competing" EQs / tone stacks. On the other hand, if they work together well for you, why not? Me, I have a tendency to prefer less complexity rather than more, right now.
I can certainly understand the logic behind not wanting too many "competing" EQs / tone stacks. On the other hand, if they work together well for you, why not? Me, I have a tendency to prefer less complexity rather than more, right now.
I don't see multiple preamps as competing, rather they are complementary.
Yes, they can be complementary if they're not competing. I guess it all depends you you use them. I confess, I'm a minimalist when it comes to EQ. I have the 10 band graphic / parametric Source Audio EQ2 that is just about the most comprehensive, versatile EQ in existence - but I very rarely use it.
I like to pair a Fender tone stack preamp with a parametric EQ. I find they compliment each other very, very well.
Nope. All my basses are passive and i don't have any use or need for pedals.
One day I may look into getting a preamp pedal but I doubt it'd be for live shows. More for rehearsals.
One day I may look into getting a preamp pedal but I doubt it'd be for live shows. More for rehearsals.
I have a similar chain: Active Basses > B3n > GB Shuttle, all of which have really powerful EQ and gain staging options that require careful management to avoid undesirable outcomes. Generally speaking, the EQ section of the Shuttle, running through a couple of 'neutral' 12" cabs, is left almost flat - nothing more than a couple of clicks off centre, and the tweeter running at about 50%. The HPF is permanently engaged and I use the bass control for tuning-out boom in the room. The B3n has presets for each bass and a dozen or so additional presets for specific songs, but again nothing in any of those patches is extreme. I then use the EQ on the basses to make minor on-the-fly adjustments as necessary.
