My main bass is my 77 4001, and I play it through my Markbass TA 501 head. However, I noticed a long time ago how much quieter the 4001 is when compared to other basses I've owned and/or played. This got me thinking that a preamp might be the solution. I do have an Ampeg SVP CL preamp around from my previous rig, but I was hoping there might be some other solution that wouldn't "color" the sound so much, nor do I know if this is the right way to go. I don't need any more power than I already have at my disposal, it just seems that with a preamp or something for the bass, I could probably use the amp a lot more efficiently than I do right now. Might a simple DI do the trick? I was thinking about running it right into the input, as there is no other way to do it, and I don't want to hurt the amp.
Any suggestions would be helpful!
4001/Markbass inquiry
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Re: 4001/Markbass inquiry
Does the amp get loud enough right now for any foreseeable gigs? If so just keep on rockin' with what you have.
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Re: 4001/Markbass inquiry
Yeah, it does. I'm just wondering how different things I might do might affect the preamp. So far, the 4001 and the Markbass are pretty much a perfect combination. No serious plans to change the setup at all. Just curious.
Re: 4001/Markbass inquiry
Robert, if you have a compressor pedal that has gain matching, you could use it to boost a little and see that way, without worrys to the Markbass.
Re: 4001/Markbass inquiry
Thanks! It was time to ditch the Christmas tree, and I've always admired the Lone Ranger, so there it is. 