I am stupid enough it took me 2 days to realize I was playing the Peavey with the attenuator for active basses ON (I used that with the Kramer)
Did it start to sound more bassy after disengaging?
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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
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Did it start to sound more bassy after disengaging?
Fuller and more punchy. For the "more bassy" part I adjusted the eq and disengaged the compression driver from the cab. I think I have worked out the "problems", I played with the new settings at today's reharsal and my drummer was impressed!
Did it start to sound more bassy after disengaging?
My bass has noise issues, so I’m going to attempt to shield the cavity and upgrade the preamp. I have 2 questions:
1. When I use the copper tape, which has conductive adhesive backing, do I have to cut out the holes for the pots? I’ll remove the pots for ease of preamp installation, so can I just put the tape in/over the holes then punch a hole in the tape with the pots as I re-install them?
2. How do I get the mids pot to be 500hz? I’m trying to get the mids pot to be the same frequency as my current dying preamp, because I love the current pre besides its noise issues. It’s the Ibanez/Bartolini MK-1 pre, which is much maligned, though I quite like it. Here’s the sheet for my preamp, but I’m not sure what (if anything) to cut on the little board with pre-loaded capacitors.
https://bartolini.net/wp-content/uploads/Docs/NTMB_Wiring.pdf
Thanks for the help, and if there are any tips/tricks you know of for this, let me know!
1. When I use the copper tape, which has conductive adhesive backing, do I have to cut out the holes for the pots? I’ll remove the pots for ease of preamp installation, so can I just put the tape in/over the holes then punch a hole in the tape with the pots as I re-install them?
2. How do I get the mids pot to be 500hz? I’m trying to get the mids pot to be the same frequency as my current dying preamp, because I love the current pre besides its noise issues. It’s the Ibanez/Bartolini MK-1 pre, which is much maligned, though I quite like it. Here’s the sheet for my preamp, but I’m not sure what (if anything) to cut on the little board with pre-loaded capacitors.
https://bartolini.net/wp-content/uploads/Docs/NTMB_Wiring.pdf
Thanks for the help, and if there are any tips/tricks you know of for this, let me know!
Ok, thank you. I thought so, but then it mentions about cutting spots on the board, etc.. I may have a tech do this, just to maybe find a way to install a switch for the 3 mids options, but who knows?
That's talking about cutting the capacitors, but that's only if you want to change the stock mid frequencies.
That would be nice
I am stupid enough it took me 2 days to realize I was playing the Peavey with the attenuator for active basses ON (I used that with the Kramer)
Haha been there, done that! Good to hear it sounds much better.
Is that yes as in “cut out the holes” or as in “push the pots through the tape to make the holes”?Yes
I’m still trying to confirm the mids thing. Now that I look closer at the pic @ihaveaquestion shared, that shows all 3 mids as an option. I know I can’t do that right now. Is what he said accurate? Just double-checking fore I screw it all up...
I’d cut the holes with a razor knife or something of the sort. It will look cleaner.
Sorry, I should have been more specific, heh. Either or is fine, I'd suggest using a small, sharp blade (like the tip of an Xacto knife, to make your initial hole, then you can just push the shaft of the pot through, that'll help ensure good contact between the pot & the copper tape.
Well, the preamp came a day early and I wired it all up - sounds great and noise is almost entirely gone. Still have to shield the cavity when the tape arrives, so I’m not worried about that.
Unfortunately, I learned in the process of testing the new pre that my neck pup is dead... Maybe that’s why my bass suddenly seemed brighter a few months ago than the 6 string version I have...
I performed the screwdriver test on the pups after I noticed turning blend all the way to the neck side just muted my bass. Can’t catch a break!
Guess this is going to be my project bass!
Unfortunately, I learned in the process of testing the new pre that my neck pup is dead... Maybe that’s why my bass suddenly seemed brighter a few months ago than the 6 string version I have...
I performed the screwdriver test on the pups after I noticed turning blend all the way to the neck side just muted my bass. Can’t catch a break!
Guess this is going to be my project bass!
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I did not. The little board that the directions show didn’t come with the preamp! I quite like it how it is right now, so we’ll see. If I change my mind I can go to the local electronics shop and get a cap to wire in. I’m just proud I did it all myself! Especially since I now have to find a new pickup... There goes my money saved on not using a tech!
I have the solution for what ails you my friend. Based on the description of your sister, uncle, and cousins, I feel like you could benefit from my experience. I too have not so great family members in my life. In my case the family unit consists of several mixtures closed minded, irresponsible, dishonest, perpetually broke, addicts, and bigots. They were an emotional burden for sometime, most of my life come to think of it, and were becoming a financial one as well. What'd I do, you ask? I interviewed for a job, hoped in my Jeep, and I moved just over 1000 miles away. Life has been good. That distance is too long for most to drive, but close enough you can get a cheap flight if you need to go home. Also, because I'm out here and everyone else is back there, at most i get exposed to one or two members at a time. When I'm back home I get to control who I see. Hell, more than half the time, I don't even tell anyone I'm in the city and I just stay in a hotel, visit friends, and go to a few ballgames. I'm too far away for them to borrow money because they cant actively observe my financial situation. Its brilliant. I suggest you try it... just don't come to Denver, we're beyond full
HA.
My employer keeps trying to give me reasons to relocate out there and yeah. If it wasn't for the that white stuff falling from the sky in the winter, I'd be out there. Sure is pretty though.
Not to encourage you, because we honestly are having severe growth issues, but it barely snows in Denver. However, This year was the snowiest I recall having in 20 years here... in terms of how long it was on the ground.. Of course, it was 92deg F in Anchorage Alaska the other day, so who knows what to expect anymore; climate change is a bitch.
yeap, it is.
My employer is down in Waterton Canyon and even now traffic out there is a paaaiiinnnn.
I have some laying around. I'll find them and let you know what I have. What are you looking for/ what will fit?
Ahhh, I admit I'd move to Santa Cruz in a heartbeat. Or at least the mountains outside of it, but the family is here for better or worse.
However, I don't know if I could trade having all the seasons. Love it totally, granted I was a hockey bum and love the snow. Fall and spring are so awesome.
