Acinonyx bass - series vs parallel mode

[TeatroLirico]

A question for you cat bass owners…

 

I have always been puzzled reading about the all-in series mode on this bass. When I go all-in, my bass is definitely not louder than just using the first button pressed (parallel mode).

 

Anyone else?

 

Is it possible my bass is wired up differently?

[TeatroLirico]

Just wanted to tag @nordygrrlto weigh in!

[Obrienp]

I just tried mine and it is definitely louder in all-in (series) mode than in parallel. Are you sure all the switches are engaging when you put it in series? I have a hell of a struggle getting mine into series mode. I would happily trade the mute button for a one button series switch.

[warwickhunt]

All in 3 buttons or all in 4 buttons?  

[TeatroLirico]

36 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

All in 3 buttons or all in 4 buttons?  

Well aren’t I the total fool. How did I not know that it was all 4 buttons? That just makes no sense 😅

[Obrienp]

1 hour ago, warwickhunt said:

All in 3 buttons or all in 4 buttons?  

As I understand it, it is meant to be all 4 and that is how it works on mine.

[warwickhunt]

I asked about the 3 / 4 buttons in, over on TB and it was totally inconclusive as to which is what setting but you get 2 different sounds... at least on my bass you do!    

[TeatroLirico]

4 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

I asked about the 3 / 4 buttons in, over on TB and it was totally inconclusive as to which is what setting but you get 2 different sounds... at least on my bass you do!    

 
Well indeed - I always thought 3 buttons was lacking, but I thought “well this must be it, otherwise… what is *this* setting”

[nordygrrl]

yep its 4.  and it takes some practice to engage.  It's a lighter touch than you might think. I love how the forum jumps in and helps answer the questions posted.  You guys are awesome.

 

[TeatroLirico]

5 minutes ago, nordygrrl said:

yep its 4.  and it takes some practice to engage.  It's a lighter touch than you might think. I love how the forum jumps in and helps answer the questions posted.  You guys are awesome.

 

yeah, sorry for summoning you for nothing!

[warwickhunt]

28 minutes ago, nordygrrl said:

yep its 4.  and it takes some practice to engage.  It's a lighter touch than you might think. I love how the forum jumps in and helps answer the questions posted.  You guys are awesome.

 

 

So what setting is '3 buttons in'?    

 

[nordygrrl]

29 minutes ago, TeatroLirico said:

yeah, sorry for summoning you for nothing!

Never shy away from asking. I mostly don't know anything but I know who to ask!

[nordygrrl]

13 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

 

So what setting is '3 buttons in'?    

 

Ummm all three in parallel

 

[warwickhunt]

2 minutes ago, nordygrrl said:

Ummm all three in parallel

 

 

1 button in is parallel is it not?  1 button in sounds different to 3 buttons in which in turn is different to 4 buttons in. 

[Obrienp]

7 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

 

1 button in is parallel is it not?  1 button in sounds different to 3 buttons in.

I’ve been wondering about that and had come to the conclusion that 3 is not different to button 1 but I have to admit my hearing is not what it was.

[nordygrrl]

1 hour ago, Obrienp said:

I’ve been wondering about that and had come to the conclusion that 3 is not different to button 1 but I have to admit my hearing is not what it was.

Which bass... V1  or V2?

 

 

[warwickhunt]

V1 for me

[Obrienp]

1 hour ago, nordygrrl said:

Which bass... V1  or V2?

 

 

V1

[nordygrrl]

three switches down is all three pups in parallel for the V2. 4 switches down is series.
on the v2 if you press 3 buttons down is the same as pressing the first button.  both pups in parallel.  four buttons down is in series.

 

[Obrienp]

1 hour ago, nordygrrl said:

three switches down is all three pups in parallel for the V2. 4 switches down is series.
on the v2 if you press 3 buttons down is the same as pressing the first button.  both pups in parallel.  four buttons down is in series.

 

I take it your third sentence is referring to the V1, twin pickup version?

Edited April 12, 2023 by Obrienp

[warwickhunt]

5 minutes ago, nordygrrl said:

three switches down is all three pups in parallel for the V2. 4 switches down is series.
on the v2 if you press 3 buttons down is the same as pressing the first button.  both pups in parallel.  four buttons down is in series.

 

 

V1?