Faithless Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So, it's about sound issues.. Not that long ago my sound coloured with some unwanted drive, actually it's like - when battery drains out (my both Ibbies are active), it starts driving. That drive is noticeable only on E and B strings (B especially). Remind you once more, problem exists in [i]both[/i] instruments. I thought it was my little practice amp's fault, but, then again, when I've plugged my basses into Line6 POD XT Live (through headphones), problem remained the same! I've brought my amp to the shop (to try it with different basses) - you couldn't tell there was sorta drive! The problem isn't with the batteries - both Ibbies are equipped with Duracell's, and I've re-equipped 'em just a few months ago. It's also doesn't have to do anything with cables. To add more, I'm using same basses with same cables and FX units in studio, and there's no problem with drive (using Ashdown rig in studio..).. Well, not that long ago I've re- equipped my basses with heavier strings 50-135, but I don't think, that's the problem - drive appeared before re-stringing basses (if my mind's OK..) I just don't have ideas, where that drive is coming from.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Dodgy batch of batteries? Try changing them again, just in case. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Turn the master volume on your bass down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Not a Roland Cube 30 by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Have a fiddle with the small variable resistor on the pre amp,it may need turning down slightly,it sounds like either that or a capacitor on its way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Just changed battery with new Duracell. Farting didn't dissappear. I just don't know what to do now. It just p1sses me off. Anyway, why would I need to turn my vol from bass, if I have never had any problems with it? I'll try different cables, maybe, but I simply know, problem's not there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I can make my ASAT do this on the low notes, normally when I've raised the pickup height, the heavier strings sound to be overpowering and causing distortion. reducing the master volume take it back below hat clipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 That's what I was thinking about.. Anyway, I'll give this job to do for my gu1tard, he's a hell of technician.. Thanks for responses, guys, I'll give a shout about how it's going! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Does this happen everywhere you play? Or just at home? EDIT Just noticed you don't have the problem in your studio. Could it be your home electrics? Edited February 2, 2009 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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