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I post Nikki's pic just for reference.
Bass: 6-6.5 Mid: 6-7 (#3 mid setting) Treb: 5. No buttons depressed.
Yes, but I think it cleans it up a bit. I think. It honestly didn't sound scooped (which I don't care for), so I'm wondering if it's cleaning up or taming some of the lows the modern Gibson might be emphasizing. I still didn't have enough time to really get a feel for what that setting did, but I used it for about 5 songs.
Ha! No, I'm still trying to memorize the fret board. The amp is after the notes.
You left out drumsticks-they're really skinny.
Thanks! I think you are right. I do like a big sound, but do believe there are some lows that may be causing the punch to get buried and lose some definition. On an Ampeg tube head many set the Master all the way up to get the most out of the power tubes, then use the Gain to adjust volume (according to JimmyM). (I actually can't tell any difference.) I'm not driving anything hard and want a clean sound.
Oh, hah, I was thinking MCF posted that.Ha! No, I'm still trying to memorize the fret board. The amp is after the notes.
I’m past wanting an Ampeg. Re Nikki, I should have just climbed on stage that night I last saw them and taken detailed pics of each of her pedals and the settings.
Pedals? Is that what the kids are calling it these days?
The Queen will point out that it is not required, but if you really want to have fun, get the right headwear!
Do you have a high pass thingy ?
No, unfortunately. But I suspect that would be very handy in this situation. I do have a BBE Sonic Stomp (Maximizer). It may function like that in some small way, but that's not what it is. Some claim it's just a Bass and Treble boost. That may be closer to the truth, but I suspect there's a little more to it that just that. BBE doesn't seem to agree with that description, but I can understand wanting others to believe there' really something more impressive going on other than Bass and Treble boost. But I haven't really fooled with that as I'm trying to figure out how to EQ the amp then seek add that, but maybe I need to throw in on in the mix.
Have you started with bass all the way down and treble all the way up?
Very good point. I did once, and during the next song I had to turn it up to 5 as it didn't sound right very far down. That was some time back and I don't recall which strings I had on at the time. As I recall I tried backing off treble and bass to kind of start from scratch and begin adding. But I'm really constrained my time to do much EQing. I do a little in between songs and during it, am thinking about what I'm hearing and need there to adjust while playing. We aren't having regular rehearsals yet to where I can have and even ask for some playing just so I can do some EQing. I'll get there, it's just taking longer than normal, partly due to the bass has very different characteristics from the others I have, and because I am trying to EQ basically while playing.
And I suck on drums, too. It is an ever expanding suck talent universe.
Yep. I did. Plus the technique is a bit different. It is a vortex of endless confusion.You left out drumsticks-they're really skinny.
I found the a high pass filter made a huge difference with my Thunderbirds. I got it mostly for feedback taming on the upright, but I like what it does on Thunderbirds even more. The sound is the same, but better. I can't explain it any differently. It does not change the sound. It does seem to sharpen it and expand it.
