Do You Use a Boost on Bass?

[lowplaces]

Here is a good article concerning using a clean boost with a tube amp.

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/29589/how-to-cook-a-tube-amp-by-dave-barber

 

[Pluckoff]

I can't count how many times I have experienced guitar players being "shy" at the sound check (i.e. playing quiet clean sounds) and then, one hour later, finishing their gigs with all-out overdriven sounds...

It's a nightmare for the sound guy...and for anybody in the band who relies on IEM...

Sneaky guitar players soundcheck with their guitar volume knob set at half volume. Come live action time they boost their volume along with their egos.

 

[arepa_funk]

I started using the Xotic RC V1 a while back but have since started using the Wren & Cuff Phat Phuk B as an always on boost. Nice breakup when digging in, high end sparkle, good low end response. I'm losing the ability to boost on command by keeping it always on, but I really dig it. It was the same "dilemma" with the RC, but since the V2 has a separate gain channel, it can work as always on with the first gain stage and then a boost on top of that when needed. Maaaaaybe I'll look into that.

 

[Luke the Fluke]

No. I have nothing between the bass and the amp head.

Mate, you will literally blow your mind when you discover Jack-Jack cables

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I have it last, in my chain (though, the Wampler Ethereal, and the Tech 21, sometimes exchange places).

cheers - I’m going to try those settings for myself

 

[WG Plum]

Broughton Studio Boost Mini here, and it's an always on tone enhancer at the very front of my chain.

 

[Aussie Player]

Mate, you will literally blow your mind when you discover Jack-Jack cables
cheers - I’m going to try those settings for myself

Actually, I despise any contaminate to my sound so will never use a pedal. This level of chosen ignorance would surprise you if you saw how many bass players approach me at gigs to ask how I get my sound, whether using Gibson, Warwick or Alembic basses.