Bass won't stop overdriving. need help

[thenazgul]

I have an Ibanez ergodyne edc 700 4 string active that won't stop distorting. I have done what trouble shooting i know how to do; changing amps, batteries, cables. I am actually getting a cleaner sound when I switch overdrive on on the amp.

I have little know how with guitar repairs, and would like to avoid paying to get it fixed.

Any and all advice is appreciated,

-Mike

 

[JustForSport]

Does it still distort when you roll the volume back 25%? 50%?

 

[LoveThatBass]

Does it still distort when you roll the volume back 25%? 50%?

If it does you might try lowering the pickup/s

 

[ctmullins]

You're not running all of the knobs at 10, are you?

Does your amp have a -10dB pad (sometimes labeled an "active input")?

 

[nashvillebill]

Does the bass do the same thing when used on another amp? Does another bass (or guitar) sound okay when hooked up to this amp?

 

[walterw]

are you sure the battery you changed it for was a good one? distorted output usually means a dying battery.

(also, +1 to @ctmullins' point about not diming all the EQ knobs.)

 

[joebar]

take the keys away