G&L ASAT bass clipping when slapping?

[straylite]

Hey all,

I just got a G&L semi-hollow ASAT bass on eBay. I love the way it feels and looks, but there is an issue with the sound. In passive mode, it sounds like the bass is clipping when slapped or plucked with intensity. I removed the battery from the bass, so it's only passive right now. I checked the gain on my amp, and also tried plugging it into an mbox, still sounds like it's clipping at any gain level.

Is there something I'm doing wrong? Thanks!

 

[Dave W]

G&L MFD pickups are super hot. Try turning down the volume on the bass a little bit.

 

[straylite]

G&L MFD pickups are super hot. Try turning down the volume on the bass a little bit.

Thanks, that did help. So every bass player that uses MFD pickups turns the volume down when slapping? This is a common thing? Just making sure there's nothing wrong with the bass.

 

[Dave W]

I would say that it depends on the player and the sound they go for.

I doubt there is anything wrong. L2K electronics are known to be uber hot.

 

[Jimtoonz]

The ASAT electronics are the same as those of an L-2000. The tone controls are "cut-only", and running them at "wide-open" is usually not the way to go. I think you'll find that working with the settings will get you where you need to be. Start with everything on about 5(halfway) and work your way from there

 

[straylite]

The ASAT electronics are the same as those of an L-2000. The tone controls are "cut-only", and running them at "wide-open" is usually not the way to go. I think you'll find that working with the settings will get you where you need to be. Start with everything on about 5(halfway) and work your way from there

Thank you! It's making sense now.