How does a Bergantino Forte handle active/passive basses?

[Digg]

I'm playing a Spector with EMG's and a passive Sandberg with Fralins through a Forte. The Sandberg is a recent acquisition and replaced a Geddy Lee Jazz with Fralins. I didn't notice any difference with the Jazz, but the Sandberg seems to be such low output that, after setting the gain level, the Spector is constantly overloading the amp.

Do I need to be doing something differently? What's the optimal approach here?

Appreciate your input!

 

[Jim Bergantino]

If I’m understanding your question, it’s sounds like you have two different Basses with much different output levels. If you’re leaving the gain level on the higher side for the lower output Sandberg, you will have to readjust the level for the higher output Spector so as not to overload the input section of the amp. If I’m misunderstanding your post snd you’re having trouble getting your input levels right, please reach out at info(at)bergantino.com.

 

[Digg]

Jim - thanks for the response! I think you understand the question correctly, and I can certainly readjust per bass. I suppose I was just wondering if there was a built-in mechanism for handling this situation, similar to an active/passive switch on some other brands... or if it made sense to sort of set gain at a happy medium for both basses.

Regardless, the tone is so good for either instrument that readjusting is a VERY minor inconvenience.

Thanks again!

 

[willsellout]

Yeah I have to readjust the gain on my Forte HP when I switch from my stingray to my Ric. Although when playing live I don’t switch basses so it’s a non issue. I prefer to have as much control as possible as far as gain staging, rather than a db pad, personally.

 

[Jim Bergantino]

Jim - thanks for the response! I think you understand the question correctly, and I can certainly readjust per bass. I suppose I was just wondering if there was a built-in mechanism for handling this situation, similar to an active/passive switch on some other brands... or if it made sense to sort of set gain at a happy medium for both basses.

Regardless, the tone is so good for either instrument that readjusting is a VERY minor inconvenience.

Thanks again!

If your Spectors onboard preamp has an adjustable level control where you can turn the output level down to match your Sandberg that may help solve your issue. If not see response above! ;-)