Volume variance

[Kenny Gair]

Hi all!

Ok, when switching between an active bass to a passive bass (TRB5p to Fender JB), there's a considerable drop in volume. Now, getting to my amp on a crowded stage isn't always possible so it can be a bit of a pain. I did try one of the sansamp programmable DI boxes (VT bass) pedals but I never really got on that well with it and sold it eventually. I guess I'm not really looking for a pedal that will colour my sound, more give it a lift. Perhaps programmable EQ? Any thoughts?

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[HowieBass]

I've never used one but I wonder if a clean boost pedal would do the job for you?

[ColinB]

It sounds like you want a clean boost pedal - or an e/q pedal with a gain control.

There are zillions to choose from at every price point from about £20 and up.

[dannybuoy]

Some use the Source Audio programmable EQ for this very task, although a clean boost or the opposite (e.g. EHX Signal Pad) is a much simpler approach. The signal pad might be a good bet if you have pedals in your chain that don't respond well to high output basses, you can bring it down to match the level of the passive bass.

[dincz]

Are there any trim pots on the Yam's preamp board? If not, a decent tech could do a simple mod to pad down its output level. A couple of resistors and 10 minutes work should do it.

[Kenny Gair]

Think I'm going to have a look at the source audio pedal although the trim pots is a great idea.....why didn't I think of that...doh! I've only had the bass for 25 years, it should have dawned on me by now lol

[uncle psychosis]

Set the amp up for the output from the passive bass and then turn the volume down on the active one so the levels match?