4001 Amp Settings/EQ

[spongebob]

I've recently changed my rig from Markbass to Fender. Equally lightweight, and for me, a far better and rounded tone.

The Precision is awesome through it. I've been struggling a little with my 4001 - it was amazing at one gig, but at rehearsal, wasn't quite as up in the mix.

With that in mind, I'd like some food for thought - what settings do you guys use for the best results from your 4001? I love the bright and clang, but also like solid bottom as well....and I've got to cut through as Les Paul wielding guitarist as well!

I went from too light, and with the bass up, too much boom - any thoughts?

[edski]

Boominess can be helped often by raising the amp off the floor a little.

Of late I tend to keep my amp pretty much flat and try to EQ things from the bass itself. Except for my hot wired Ibby, which is just the 2 PUP's straight to the output. For my 4001 I'll usually keep both PUP's on and fiddle with the balance between them and sometimes the tones.

[AndyM]

I don't like the effect you get when both volumes are maxed - the comb filter effect, so I back each volume off a bit from max. I set the overall EQ from the bass and my amp is either set flat or the mid(s) are dialed back from half way. Bass, if different than 50% is boosted and treble is cut...I don't like clang from any bass guitar, particularly my 4003.
Everybody has different tone tastes, this is mine.

[spongebob]

Cool ideas.

What is the comb filter effect? I must have always had it, as I've always played Rics maxed out!

[Searay]

Not sure if this will do you any good but I have my Eden flat. My Ric is pot out wide open on treble and bass VoIP slightly rolled off. Seems to be a little sweet spot there.

[cheyenne]

Just curious here, but what Fender did you go too?

[spongebob]

Just curious here, but what Fender did you go too?

Went for a Rumble 500 and 115 cab. Have since added the 40 as a practice/small gig amp. They are really super sounding IMHO, much warmer than my old rig.

I gigged the 4001 with them a while back, and it was excellent. Change of room the other week for band practice needed more, hence the post. I run the P-bass with the EQ flat.