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Setting knobs to "flat" definition?

Awesome, thanks for this!

I believe having a clear mental image of what ones instrument sounds like direct through a decent mixing console and studio quality headphones can serve as a reference for finding a reasonable approximation of flat response from a given rig.

For me, finding that is how I can move to the tone I want by controlling and playing the instrument. :bassist:

The amp controls may have to assume positions that seem unintuitive, but trust your ears! IMHO, dealing with a passive Fender is easy compared to an upright! :p