approaching an unknown rig - how to get 'your' sound

[73jbass]

Dont worry about getting "your" sound. Get something that will work,and you're good to go.

 

[unclekebm]

I agree with plug and play - set everything flat, adjust as needed

IME, Me and my P sound like me and my P

 

[rockstarbassist]

Most of my sound is based on mah Spectors, so if the amp just happens to suck (which has happened) I'll bypass it altogether and ask if I can use my Radial JDI and I'm set.

Otherwise, yeah, everything from Gain/Bass/Mids/Treb to flat and adjust master.

 

[KingRazor]

From a soundguy´s standpoint, a few things:

6. Soundguys won´t appreciate creeping volume. Start with your volume knob full up, to give the soundguy a consistent maximum level. Also, if the sound is DI´d from the amp, don´t fumble with the amp´s "gain" knob mid-show.

10. No need to go overboard. Just be nice. Thank You.

11. Amen. With changeovers of 15min, this is highly appreciated, and will make you appear pro.

13. Yes, this is wise, and avoids confusion and lost items.

Am also a sound man. Completely agree.

 

[addylewis]

I generally start by setting the tone knobs/sliders similar to what I use on my amp - then I play and sometimes boost/cut as near to the right frequencies as the amp allows me...

 

[WalterBush]

I set bass rigs flat, always. I use basses that already sound like I think bass should sound; in the absence of an active bass with tons of EQ and filter knobs, I'd go with a pedal pre.

Set everything on the amp at zero, plug in your gear, and cut anything that's too boomy or tinny with your pedal. Don't bother monkeying with an unknown rig, and if there's a soundman, let 'em do their job rather than cranking the onstage rig until no one can hear anything else.