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Compression, on an ultra-low budget.

I matched the volume so it was the same bypassed or not. Then I dime'd the comp knob, which sounded nice and squishy. I rolled it back until it was subtle, yet I could tell it was working.

Coincidentally, yes both knobs were approximately 1:30.

I play a passive 5 str jazz bass, and usually when I play high on the neck the notes are much louder. I like to play low sustained notes, while adding some melodic higher stuff. The compressor evened out the volume across the fretboard.