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Begin with the frequency control fully counterclockwise. Turn the Level
control to approximately 9:00. Now, while playing, rotate the frequency
control to the right a little at a time. You should be able to easily hear the
frequencies this first set of controls affects.
Now, cut the Level control to approximately 3:00 and do the same thing.
Here are a couple of tips to help you dial in your desired tone:
For a great fretless tone, dial in a little extra at approximately 550Hz.
For extra grind for Rock and other aggressive music, add a little at 1-1.2KHz
or 2-2.2KHz. Remember, though, that a little goes a long way. Don’t over
boost.
NOTE
: Remember that the tone you get when playing alone may not cut
through as well as you’d like when playing with others. You may need to
adjust the tone controls to achieve the same (apparent) tone, especially in the
mids and high end.
Edge Control
– If you want to add a touch of old-school style grit to your
sound, this is the control for you. This is not a full-shred type of distortion,
however. Rather, it is mean to add a little, well,
edge
to your sound. This
control interacts with the Input Gain; the effect will be more noticeable at
higher gain settings. At lower gain levels, the effect will be very subtle. We
recommend you spend some time experimenting with this
Really Neat
Feature
.
A FEW TECHNICAL THINGS TO REMEMBER
Clipping = Bad
– Keep an eye on the EQ Clip light. If it blinks, either
reduce Input Gain or cut back on one or more EQ ranges. As we said earlier,
Clipping in the preamp section is a
Very Bad Thing
and is to be avoided at
all times. If you find yourself running out of amplifier headroom, cut a little
in the lower frequencies, which require the most power from your amp.
You’ll know this is happening if you see the Limit light flashing. As long as
the light is just blinking, you’re fine. But, if it’s on more than it’s off, you
might want to back off a bit.
Frequency Oddities
– Two areas are a frequent source of frustration for
bassists trying to achieve their sound: frequency masking and frequency
enhancement. Frequency masking occurs when other instruments
