KennysFord Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Folks, I'm the proud new owner of my first Fender P Bass and very happy I am with it too. I've noticed that if I have the volume set a full and the tone where I like it (probably about a third from the bottom) if I turn the volume down slightly I loose quite a bit of the midrange punch. The Bass has SD APB-1 pups. Is this normal or not. Thanks in advance, Pete. Quote
skidder652003 Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 thats weird i just asked a very similar question today! I would say its not normal for a spanking new P, however have you tried it with a different amp and/or speakers first? Quote
KennysFord Posted January 21, 2012 Author Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Bud, It does the same on my rig and practise set up. It's not a lot but it is noticeable. Anyone ?? Quote
Protium Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1327153887' post='1507079'] Isn't this a problem that has something to do with how the Pots work and why some people fit a treble bleed kit? [/quote] My thoughts too Quote
discreet Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) If it's a passive P the tone control cuts treble, it doesn't 'add' bass. So if you have the tone control anywhere else but full on you are losing signal, which is then exacerbated by turning the volume control down. I leave both controls at full on my P for maximum signal and use the amp or pre-amp EQ to modify the tone and vol. Edited January 21, 2012 by discreet Quote
KennysFord Posted January 21, 2012 Author Posted January 21, 2012 Cheers for that discreet. I understand it now. Quote
Protium Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 You can mod it easily with a 100k resistor and a 1nF capacitor in parallel between the signal in and out on the volume potentiometer. This should give you a more even sound over the whole volume control Quote
KennysFord Posted January 22, 2012 Author Posted January 22, 2012 Cheers for that protium. I'll look into it. Quote
Immo Posted January 22, 2012 Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) I for one never use the vol knob on mine P-basses for other purposes than 'mute'. If I need to setup the volume of my playing, I use 'Preamp Level' (Gain) and 'Master Level' (Volume) on my amp. Edited January 22, 2012 by Immo Quote
Protium Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='kennyrodg' timestamp='1327272112' post='1508794'] Cheers for that protium. I'll look into it. [/quote] If you need the components, give me a yell. Quote
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