How do you set your volume playing live?

[clarkpegasus4001]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1393007871' post='2375266']
Full, I control any louder/softer bits by playing dynamics.
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Same here. The amp is always less than half way as it's loud anyway, and the Rick cuts through the mix easily.

[Mark Dyer]

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1397520582' post='2424847']
I'm very interested in this thread as I'm currently playing in a band where we tune down for certain songs. To save faffing about detuning mid set, I swap basses.
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Have you considered using a HipShot extender?

[Deedee]

I've not, never even tried one to be honest.

I'm reading up on the DiMarzio Model J DP123 pick ups at the mo. They sound like they may fit the bill.

[PaulWarning]

full volume and tone, set the volume according to the drums, I have a 10 metre lead so I stand as far away from the band as possible, it does make a big difference, of course if there's a full PA you are in the hands of the sound engineer, A lot of bands are far too loud, why bands mic up the drums for a pub gig is beyond me, and not invading other peoples frequency space is the key. At a gig recently a guy came up to us after the gig and said "That was great you could hear everything that everybody's playing, can you give my son's band some advice his band just sound a mess?" unfortunately he asked the singer who hasn't got a clue how we set up

[Freddy Le Cragg]

Bass up full pelt, amp down and pluck till I get clipping on the gain, then creep up through the numbers till the drummer starts giving me a funny look. I use the 4 x 10 as backline and if it needs a bit more oomph Ill put the 2x10 on the front of the stage next to the monitor.

[dmccombe7]

My Jazz bass full ON. My active basses set to give me same volume as my Jazz when plugged into amp with same settings if that makes sense.
Tone on my jazz changes dramatically at around the 75-80% vol point. Prefer tone at full volume on both pots.

Dave

Edited April 15, 2014 by dmccombe7

[Twigman]

Depends on the venue, the acoustics on stage, the supporting PA, if any.....too many variables to comment really.

[Happy Jack]

I refuse to answer on the grounds that I might incriminate myself.

[Skol303]

Generally speaking, it would make sense to send a nice strong signal to the amp (i.e. have the volume turned up full on your bass) rather than leave some 'in reserve' by having the volume on your bass at less than maximum. Make the adjustments on the amp instead.

If you need a 'quieter' signal for certain tracks, then I'd recommend adjusting your playing style (lighter touch) or instead of tweaking the volume, adjust the EQ - eg. try dialing down the low or high frequencies (depending on whether you normally play 'big and booming' or 'tight and twangy'). Leave the mids alone as that's where all the good stuff happens

[RockfordStone]

I turn my bass volume all the way up, the amp loud enough that I can hear it on stage, any other volume is from the sound guy on the pa

[Spike Vincent]

Volume (and tone) on the bass up full, and change volume as required on the amp. Mainly because the knobs on the bass don't have graduation marks on like the amp does.

[lurksalot]

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1397562421' post='2425126']
Depends on the venue, the acoustics on stage, the supporting PA, if any.....too many variables to comment really.
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+1
every room seems different to me

[Bassman Steve]

Volume on the bass flat out, master volume on the amp on 5 and I use the channel volume for the right volume for the circumstances (usually between 2 and 4).

Dynamics are done by changing the amount of pluck. I'd say my right hand is my volume control but that sounds kinda creepy!

[matski]

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1393017640' post='2375412'] saves having to walk all the way back to the amp.
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You stand more than 5 feet away from your amp?

I run all my basses at full chat, and adjust amp volume to suit.