leonshelley01 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 At the moment I run a Jazz Bass through a modded Crybaby and Bass Big Muff into a Marshall MB4210 and I am really happy with my tone. My problem is I have two solo's in the set where the guitars are still going full tilt and I need to boost my volume in these sections without changing the tone significantly. Unfortunately, due to the credit crunch and lack of a current job, I need a very cheap solution. I was looking at the Begringer Volume Boost Pedal or Bass EQ as a possible solution. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Don't you have 2 channels with that amp? Use one as a solo channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I picked up a little clean boost pedal off here for £35 so it does pay to keep an eye out. Before that i used a Hartke VXL pedal which did the trick too I'd imagine the Behringers will do the trick, just don't stomp on them too hard or you might be getting a lot less volume than you'd hoped for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Turn your amp up and play softer when you aren't soloing. Turn your onboard volume knob down and then turn it up for solos. Add a series switch to your Jazz bass. However none of these will work well if your Big Muff is always on. How good are you at turning knobs with your foot? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 +1 to playing gently through an amp turned up loud, then digging in for certain bits, it's what I try and do. You could always solo your bridge pup, which is usually louder than the blended signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='johnnylager' post='410970' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:38 PM']Don't you have 2 channels with that amp? Use one as a solo channel?[/quote] Unfortunately I use the two channels blended as my main tone! [quote name='lemmywinks' post='410977' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:45 PM']I'd imagine the Behringers will do the trick, just don't stomp on them too hard or you might be getting a lot less volume than you'd hoped for![/quote] That was my main concern as they look to be made of cheap plastic. [quote name='alexclaber' post='410982' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:47 PM']How good are you at turning knobs with your foot?[/quote] My other thought was to get a volume pedal and put a "stop" on the quiet side to keep a uniform volume for normal play and then open it up for the solo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escholl Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 what if you were to make a cheap signal attenuator, put it in line after your effects, and turn it off for solo's (hence boosting the volume by however much it was attenuated?) could do the whole thing from a place like maplin for under a tenner, if you know how to solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='escholl' post='411091' date='Feb 16 2009, 02:01 PM']what if you were to make a cheap signal attenuator, put it in line after your effects, and turn it off for solo's (hence boosting the volume by however much it was attenuated?) could do the whole thing from a place like maplin for under a tenner, if you know how to solder.[/quote] I was just on the Electro-Harmonix site and they now make something similar (Signal Pad). I think I shall look into building one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Maybe a Boss bass Eq? [url="http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/GEB-7/"]http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/GEB-7/[/url] You can boost your signal and also further Eq your sound for the solo parts. I'm using one and it does the job perfectly. You should be able to find a second hand one for reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) I've just realised I'm being a bit silly. I have a Zoom B2 MFX as a back-up to plug into the PA in case of amp problems. I can just set two patches up with no effects but differing volumes. Doh! Cheers for all your suggestions though! Edited February 16, 2009 by leonshelley01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='leonshelley01' post='411170' date='Feb 16 2009, 03:00 PM']I've just realised I'm being a bit silly. I have a Zoom B2 MFX as a back-up to plug into the PA in case of amp problems. I can just set two patches up with no effects but differing volumes. Doh! Cheers for all your suggestions though![/quote] That's one of the things the Zoom is really useful for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzombie Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='escholl' post='411091' date='Feb 16 2009, 02:01 PM']what if you were to make a cheap signal attenuator, put it in line after your effects, and turn it off for solo's (hence boosting the volume by however much it was attenuated?) could do the whole thing from a place like maplin for under a tenner, if you know how to solder.[/quote] Or if yr a bit lazy or crap at soldering, the more expensive option - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Perhaps I'm being silly, but one of the knobs on my bass is called volume, and its right there just below my right hand. Alternatively just pull the strings harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Clive Thorne' post='411838' date='Feb 17 2009, 11:56 AM']Perhaps I'm being silly, but one of the knobs on my bass is called volume, and its right there just below my right hand. Alternatively just pull the strings harder.[/quote] Perhaps I'm being silly too, but maybe the guitarists could play a little softer while you're soloing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escholl Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='bremen' post='411856' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:11 PM']Perhaps I'm being silly too, but maybe the guitarists could play a little softer while you're soloing?[/quote] guitarists? softer? don't be ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='bremen' post='411856' date='Feb 17 2009, 12:11 PM']Perhaps I'm being silly too, but maybe the guitarists could play a little softer while you're soloing?[/quote] The guitarists always seem to be in the middle of a volume war, so fat chance! My bass also has a couple of volume knobs, just a tad difficult to adjust mid-song without dropping out for a bar or so. I have just been offered an Electro-Harmonix LPB-1 for gratis, so that should resolve the problem anyhow. Thankyou everyone for all the advice though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 [quote name='Clive Thorne' post='411838' date='Feb 17 2009, 11:56 AM']Perhaps I'm being silly, but one of the knobs on my bass is called volume, and its right there just below my right hand. Alternatively just pull the strings harder.[/quote] The problem with this arguments (and similar ones) is the guy said he uses DISTORTION. This cancels out the dynamic range so these don't work. Same with the guitars, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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