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UNMARKED BASS KNOBS?!?!
- Thread starter ManicBass5
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But how do you know which is which 
I own three electric guitars, two of which have unmarked knobs. I own one bass, which also has unmarked knobs.
Generally somebody with a bit of experience will have no trouble figuring out what the knobs do by playing around with them, but yes, it can be confusing for a beginner.
The diagrams that @two fingers provided are the two most likely configurations, though if it's an active bass (bottom diagram) it's possible the bass and treble knobs are the other way around - not all manufacturers use the same layout.
If there is a pickup blend knob as per that diagram it is likely that that knob has what's called a "centre detent" - as you turn the knob, when you get to the halfway point of its rotation you'll feel it sort of catches so that you can tell where the middle position is.
Passive right? I have this setup on one of my basses. Because it’s passive, one tone will affect the other. It’s weird to get used to, but I’ve made peace with mine and there are some pretty usabel tones in there to be had. If you fell like it’s not working for you and like experimenting (and can solder) try different cap values to chang the nature of the tone. I left mine with .047 on each, but have read here where others have done different. I guess it depends on personal taste and the kind of pickups, and your style of playing/type of music. - Also look into series-parallel. That could be good maybe...
ive got a gear for music 6 string bass i ripped out the active eq and rewired it as passive now i cant remember how i wired the knobs up front pu. back pu and tone its a guessing game every time i plug it in. i removed the active eq as it was rubbish. suppose i will get used to it in the end
Oh come on!
One knob makes it loud.
That's the volume.
One makes it bassy.
That's the bass.
And so on.......
One knob makes it loud.
That's the volume.
One makes it bassy.
That's the bass.
And so on.......
one knob front pick up another knob back pick up and another knob tone.[no bass as i removed the eq ] too many knobs
Roland GR 88
Commercial User
Don't sweat it......just turn them all the way up and forget about them. Sculpting precise tones on the bass never impresses the girls anyway.
Welcome to the T.B.
Welcome to the T.B.
i was hoping the extra knobs would impress the girls. ah shucks got it wrong againDon't sweat it......just turn them all the way up and forget about them. Sculpting precise tones on the bass never impresses the girls anyway.
Welcome to the T.B.
Treble,mid,bass, and blend.one knob front pick up another knob back pick up and another knob tone.[no bass as i removed the eq ] too many knobs
This.
When you get settled in a bit, it becomes quite obvious.
There is a limited amount of things the knobs do on standard basses.
I think in 25 years of playing, I've touched one bass which was a Marleaux where I could not figure out what knob does what in less than a minute.
Closed until this cleans up.
A new bass player comes in here asking legitimate questions and you guys get in pissing matches about girls v women.
Don't be surprised when/if tickets get handed out.
A new bass player comes in here asking legitimate questions and you guys get in pissing matches about girls v women.
Don't be surprised when/if tickets get handed out.
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OK kids, play nice. Treat your fellow members with respect, and show respect to others in general.
It's not hard.
It's a thread about control knobs for basses. Let's keep it informative, eh?
It's not hard.
It's a thread about control knobs for basses. Let's keep it informative, eh?
LookTreble,mid,bass, and blend.
Look I played it myself to hear its sounds But as my ++Legal status++ is Vunrible Adult I'm teaching myself at home okay.....this place seems a good place to generally "check out" what's considered to be "official" in the world of bass which seems sensible I think?!? Your sounding patronizing!! Otherwise because I have Ptsd ect I'll just not ask tbh
Your thinking my Q's are too "dumb blonde" Or too easy okay?!?Closed until this cleans up.
A new bass player comes in here asking legitimate questions and you guys get in pissing matches about girls v women.
Don't be surprised when/if tickets get handed out.
I'll think of really difficult bass stuff then huh
Okay that wouldve been good tell me #1st off.....
But they are on electric guitars cause ive been looking on EBay recently)
