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[Sadowsky]

Currently, the 2-way switch goes from boost to "flat", with Q and Freq selected on the back.

If you move Freq to the 3-way, and all three positions represent a Freq, how do you get to "flat"? Does each Freq have a boost level on the back so you have to simply adjust one to be non-boosted and sacrifice that Freq?

The frequency switch would be in addition to the on/off switch.
It would replace the switch on the circuit board.

Roger

 

[Sadowsky]

I've read somewhere (in an interview with Will) that Will virtually never changes strings, and uses extreme EQ to muscle an even tone out of very old strings.

Will does not play with old strings.

Roger

 

[Sadowsky]

What about using different Q and level for each frequency if that's possible, each designed to create a specific interaction with the 2band and VTC.

One of my goals has always been to design things to be "plug and play". There are a myriad of outboard EQ devices to enable one to dial in a very specific frequency and Q. I am actually still very happy with my original 2 band EQ. My original thought was just to move the frequency switch on the circuit board to a mini toggle and realized that a 3 way switch takes up the same space as a 2-way.

I appreciate everyone's input on a choice for a 3rd frequency.

Roger

 

[KJung]

Will does not play with old strings.

Roger

Interesting... he specifically said he did in that interview, cranking the treble control more and more as the strings got older and older. There was even a discussion on this thread a while back about it. Who knows though, might be misremembering somehow.

In the spirit of just adding one extra frequency, I'd go with a low mid boost just above the top range of the bass boost.... 200hz or whatever.

 

[pickles]

One of my goals has always been to design things to be "plug and play". There are a myriad of outboard EQ devices to enable one to dial in a very specific frequency and Q. I am actually still very happy with my original 2 band EQ. My original thought was just to move the frequency switch on the circuit board to a mini toggle and realized that a 3 way switch takes up the same space as a 2-way.

I appreciate everyone's input on a choice for a 3rd frequency.

Roger

That's exactly what I was thinking about. I didn't mean user-adjustable Q ... I meant each boost frequency's Q was chosen by roger to sound great.

 

[Hounddog]

One of my goals has always been to design things to be "plug and play". There are a myriad of outboard EQ devices to enable one to dial in a very specific frequency and Q. I am actually still very happy with my original 2 band EQ. My original thought was just to move the frequency switch on the circuit board to a mini toggle and realized that a 3 way switch takes up the same space as a 2-way.

I appreciate everyone's input on a choice for a 3rd frequency.

Roger

Roger, You sure opened up a can of worms by asking a bunch of Bass players a question.

On a serious note: I love the simplicity of the 2 band EQ. (I realize I may be the minority ) I slightly pan my PUs on certain songs and adjust my VTC but other than that I plug and play. Im sure whatever Freq. you decide for the 3rd setting will be very useable.

 

[rulyongo]

Roger, You sure opened up a can of worms by asking a bunch of Bass players a question.

On a serious note: I love the simplicity of the 2 band EQ. (I realize I may be the minority ) I slightly pan my PUs on certain songs and adjust my VTC but other than that I plug and play. Im sure whatever Freq. you decide for the 3rd setting will be very useable.

My thought exactly, there are a lot of sounds you can dial up by just working with the pick ups pan...

 

[NOLA Bass]

Thank you for pointing this out. I just gave Kevin his 2 weeks notice!

Roger

Ha! Hey Roger, it is indeed awesome you ask for our input on a potential modification! It is great to have your input on here regularly.

As someone completely responsible for the website at my job, I have never ever ever ever had a mistake on the site!!! I've also never posted the wrong date for a gig on my band's website/facebook/twitter!!!
I'm gonna let Kevin slide just this once!!! ; )

 

[roadkill2309]

Thank you for pointing this out. I just gave Kevin his 2 weeks notice!

Roger

Tell him I'll hire him to drum up freelance business for me. It's a win-win situation!

 

[chris.gotfunk]

The real producer from last nights session...

 

[kevmoga]

I'm a little late to the party, but my vote goes for 300 hz. Sure hope you offer a retro-fit option!

 

[bikeplate]

Whatever you, think Roger. I have a WL 4 but seldom use the 3 band part of it. Still feel the traditional 2 band boost only preamp is a winner

 

[Chef]

With a Sadowsky single coil JJ, I've never felt a need for mid boost, so: no comment from me.

 

[lowB_2277]

With a Sadowsky single coil JJ, I've never felt a need for mid boost, so: no comment from me.

+1

 

[Sadowsky]

I'm gonna let Kevin slide just this once!!! ; )

Me too!

Roger

 

[Sadowsky]

I appreciate everyone's input. Who better to solicit feedback from than you guys?!!!

Roger

 

[Hounddog]

The real producer from last nights session...

Awesome. Cant wait to hear some clips.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Has anyone had the chance to hear the mid boost used with soapbar pickups?

 

[Fuzzbass]

I am considering some future revisions to the Will Lee preamp and would like to solicit your opinions.

I am thinking of moving the frequency switch from the circuit board to a 3 way mini toggle. Narrow Q will be eliminated.
Since it is just as easy to make this a 3 ways switch as a two way switch, I would like your suggestions on the 3rd frequency.

We will have 500 and 800.
I am thinking of adding either 300 or 1200.

Opinions and reasons are welcome.

Thanks.

Roger

I vote for 300. To me, the 200-300Hz range is useful in boomy rooms where bass frequencies are bouncing around blurring note definition. My solution is to cut bass and/or boost those low mids.

Edit: I see others voted for 250, 200, even 180... I generally prefer somewhat lower than 300, but 300 would still be useful!

 

[Vic]

The frequency switch would be in addition to the on/off switch.
It would replace the switch on the circuit board.

Roger

Ok, I didn't extract that... going from one switch to two. Thanks. That'll work!