Volume difference between pickup and piezo powerbridge

[Deguzilla]

Hi!

I just got a Spector Spectorcore 4 Fretless. It comes with an EMG-HZ pickup and a Fishman Piezo Powerbridge.

I’ve never had a bass with piezo, or even played one, and I also searched around for the answer to this, but didn’t have much luck. So I’m sorry in advance if this is a really stupid question.

The difference to the piezo volume on full and the EMG on full is huge. The piezo all the way up is about the same volume as the EMG turned up like 25%. I changed the battery, and made little to no difference.

Is it normal to have such a difference in volume between the two pickups? Or does this seem like an issue with the Fishman Powerbridge?

Thank you!

 

[bholder]

No that's not normal for piezo setups. Not familiar with that specific bridge, but I'd contact Fishman support for advice / help.

 

[Deguzilla]

No that's not normal for piezo setups. Not familiar with that specific bridge, but I'd contact Fishman support for advice / help.

I see. That sucks.
Thank you so much for answering!

 

[Matt Liebenau]

Does it have the Powerchip volume control for the piezos? If so there is a volume trim pot on the powerchip. Here’s the manual:

https://www.fishman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/009-074-001_r1-User-Guide-Powerchip.pdf

Also, no the Powerbridge should not be lower volume then the mags. I have a Powerbridge wired passively in a Tele and still typically only turn it up about 1/2 way.

 

[bholder]

I see. That sucks.
Thank you so much for answering!

Good luck! I was thinking there must be a control to adjust, @Matt Liebenau has the goods!

 

[Deguzilla]

Does it have the Powerchip volume control for the piezos? If so there is a volume trim pot on the powerchip. Here’s the manual:

https://www.fishman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/009-074-001_r1-User-Guide-Powerchip.pdf

Also, no the Powerbridge should not be lower volume then the mags. I have a Powerbridge wired passively in a Tele and still typically only turn it up about 1/2 way.

That was it! It’s perfect now. Thank you so much!

 

[Matt Liebenau]

That was it! It’s perfect now. Thank you so much!

Glad I could help. When all else fails, check the manual!