Random Guitarist Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 So I sit down with a bass, not long after I had woken, but one I am pretty familiar with. Play for a bit, decide for move to the bridge pickup, disaster strikes! The bridge pickup is really quiet and wimpy, something is broken, I've had a wiring issue in this guitar before so I immediately think the worst. After a couple of minute of checking the problem recurs and mentally bemoaning the difficulties that lie ahead I realise that I'm turning the bass EQ right down, not adjusting the blend. I think I will avoid sharp tools today. 1 7 Quote
ezbass Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 Been there, no sound, check cables, check pedal board, check amp… maybe I should always start with the volume control. Quote
Franticsmurf Posted May 17, 2022 Posted May 17, 2022 Arrive and set up at an outdoor gig. Plug in and make a noise to make sure the amp is working then off to help with the drums before the soundcheck. Sound guy connects me to the PA through the DI out on the amp. Soundcheck - bass through the PA but nothing from my amp that was working minutes before. Pedals ok, bass ok. 'Discuss' things with the sound guy. Prepare to play the gig with minimal monitoring. At the last minute, I remember my amp has a volume control. D'oh. Sheepishly apologise to the sound guy and prepare for endless p*** taking from the band. I was not disappointed. 🙄 Quote
Random Guitarist Posted May 18, 2022 Author Posted May 18, 2022 19 hours ago, Nail Soup said: Maybe switch to guitar eh? Too late, I already play guitar, I'm discovering late in life that I prefer bass in so many ways. 1 Quote
Downunderwonder Posted May 19, 2022 Posted May 19, 2022 On 18/05/2022 at 05:09, ezbass said: Been there, no sound, check cables, check pedal board, check amp… maybe I should always start with the volume control. Or even the 'On' switch. Quote
Geek99 Posted May 19, 2022 Posted May 19, 2022 On 17/05/2022 at 17:19, Nail Soup said: Maybe switch to guitar eh? I don’t think that kind of abuse is called for 🥺 1 Quote
dclaassen Posted May 19, 2022 Posted May 19, 2022 My new favorite is plugging into the headphone output on my Hartke, then panicking that no sound is coming out....input is on the other side.... Quote
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