soulstar89 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 hi, im a novice and would like some advice. I have a squirer affinity P bass 2008 and a stagg 20Ba amp combo. The issue i am having is that i hear no difference when i use the tone knob on the bass. the amp is set flat so bass, treble and mids are at 12 o'clock. The amp does distort sometimes in a way where maybe the bass is to much. if i lower the bass knob nothing changes. whatever configuration i try the tone sounds exactly the same. I recently got my bass fixed as the jack wire had come loose. he also cleaned the pots as they was making a crackling sound. all on that side is good. i presume the first protocol would be to try bass and amp with different leads, basses and amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: if i lower the bass knob nothing changes. How about if you lower the master volume before playing with the bass knob? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) If the tone knob makes no difference to the sound at all then perhaps whoever serviced your bass recently accidentally damaged the loom rendering that pot defunct. If you've got an alternative bass and amp then do as you've suggested and try all the combinations to work out if another bass has the same issue through that amp or if your squier has the same issue through another amp. If you don't have another bass or amp, perhaps take your gear to a local music store and ask them if you can test one of their basses/amps to troubleshoot the cause. If you call ahead I'm sure they'd be happy to help! Though you might get roped into buying a new amp or bass! Edited September 8, 2021 by binky_bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: How about if you lower the master volume before playing with the bass knob? hey thanks for responding. i just lowered the master volume to 9 o'clock. I had all the my knobs on bass off when i increased the tone and volume no difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, binky_bass said: If the tone knob makes no difference to the sound at all then perhaps whoever serviced your bass recently accidentally damaged the loom rendering that pot defunct. If you've got an alternative bass and amp then do as you've suggested and try all the combinations to work out if another bass has the same issue through that amp or if your squier has the same issue through another amp. If you don't have another bass or amp, perhaps take your gear to a local music store and ask them if you can test one of their basses/amps to troubleshoot the cause. If you call ahead I'm sure they'd be happy to help! Though you might get roped into buying a new amp or bass! cheers for advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: hey thanks for responding. i just lowered the master volume to 9 o'clock. I had all the my knobs on bass off when i increased the tone and volume no difference. I think you are saying you started with the instrument controls turned off. This is confusing because that should mean there would be no sound at all from the amp. If there was sound from the amp and turning up the instrument controls made no difference then clearly your instrument wiring is fully shagged! Do clarify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: I think you are saying you started with the instrument controls turned off. This is confusing because that should mean there would be no sound at all from the amp. If there was sound from the amp and turning up the instrument controls made no difference then clearly your instrument wiring is fully shagged! Do clarify. Just got back from the luthier near me who fixed my jack port. Its not the bass as we tried with different amps and cords. The tone knob works. New amp it is then. Thanks alot for the helpful input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: Just got back from the luthier near me who fixed my jack port. Its not the bass as we tried with different amps and cords. The tone knob works. New amp it is then. Thanks alot for the helpful input Nothing adds up. I guess it doesn't matter but I would seek out another bass and cable to try with the amp just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said: Nothing adds up. I guess it doesn't matter but I would seek out another bass and cable to try with the amp just to be sure. i didn't answer the question sorry. I had the amp master volume at 9 o'clock with the bass control in the off position. no sound would come out of amp. When i increased the bass volume the amp transmitted sound when i adjusted the tone knob no sound difference could be heard (treble on and off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Glad you got to the bottom of the problem. You deserve a better amp than a Stagg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 hours ago, jezzaboy said: Glad you got to the bottom of the problem. You deserve a better amp than a Stagg! looool you are not wrong lol. i got it with my bass in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 15 hours ago, soulstar89 said: i didn't answer the question sorry. I had the amp master volume at 9 o'clock with the bass control in the off position. no sound would come out of amp. When i increased the bass volume the amp transmitted sound when i adjusted the tone knob no sound difference could be heard (treble on and off) Did you take your cable with the bass to test at the shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: Did you take your cable with the bass to test at the shop? yes i took both cables i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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