Faithless Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 So, I've noticed a few rehearsals before, but... To start with, I've got cheapo Ibanez GSR205 5-string bass. The problem lies in [i]E[/i] string's 3rd fret, which would be G - it's slightly louder than other notes around it or even lower, for e.g. 3rd fret on [i]B[/i] string... 3rd fret on E sounds[i] waaay [/i]too [i]boomy[/i] in comparison with other fellow notes. No matter, how much compression I use, the result's practically the same. Other interesting thing - it happens 'only' on my[i] oldy[/i] Trace Elliott Commando amp - I haven't noticed the 'G's sounding problem on my Laney RB2... Maybe it's due to different sound levels - Trace 'lies' in rehearsal room, and Laney one is for home-practising. I'll try my Ibby on Ashdown someday, but, it shouldn't be the amp causing problem, really, right?... I really hate this sound-level-sh1te, cuz, firstly I can't naturally 'attack' G note as other, and, secondly, sound-difference scares my gu1tards and pushes them to turn their volume up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 No one?... ^_^ I'd try to 'fix' something till next rehearsal tomorrow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If it only happens with the Trace in your rehearsal room it sounds like you're hitting the room's resonance/getting a standing wave. Try moving the combo around the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Tried tuning it so that same note is in a different place on the fretboard, that might tell you if its the position or the note at least. however the note is positioned it should do the same if its the amp generating that sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 It does sound like some kind of resonance. It could be the amp itself, or the amp within that room. Try changing the EQ on the amp a little to see if that affects anything, then try moving the amp. The amp will be louder if it's against a wall and louder still if it's in a corner against two walls. Moving the amp a few feet in one direction could make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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