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?? how do I best deal w/active and passive

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by causeBASS, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    causeBASS

    causeBASS

    Jun 14, 2011
    Since I bought a new Jack Casady Epi to use along with my Landing 5 String with active EMG's and want to use both at gigs, what is the best way to be able to go between both basses? I usually am plugged into a DI box. Do I depend totally on the soundman to adjust?
     
  2. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    Baird6869

    Baird6869 Supporting Member

    Feb 16, 2007
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    I would buy a Tonebone, a Sansamp or some kind of EQ/boost pedal.

    If one bass is much louder than the other, it is a pain in the @$$ if you can't switch between them and have a fairly constant volume/tone.

    I have the same problem with my Fodera and my Pedulla/Fenders. The Fodera is super loud and I ensure the other bass is boosted and EQed to be in kinda the same tonal range and volume.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    There are many options, but an easy one is something like a Radial Bass Bone. 2 independent inputs, with separate gain settings for each. Otoh, some passive basses are "hotter" output than some actives, so check your levels and see if you even have a problem.