[quote name='Freddie75' timestamp='1462227522' post='3041353']
Thanks for that.
I guess I need to play round with the EQ a bit more. I noticed quite a big quality jump in overall tone and sound when on a gig playing between this and my USA Fender Jazz select active 4 string. It might be cheaper to go out and get a sadowsy preamp pedal and play the Sire in passive mode. I'm not saying the preamp isn't good, just couldn't really dial in a tone I was completely happy with.
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There's a little gain dial inside the bass on the preamp board, dialing it in and out should get you to your required sweet spot.