About Equalization
To find out how each graphic equalizer slider affects the sound of your particular
bass, start with all ten bands flat (that is, all ten sliders at their detented O0�
center position). Then, one by one, raise and lower each slider, listening care-
fully to the effect of each. If you donOt specifically need to utilize the ten-band
graphic equalizer, bypass it by setting the In/Out switch to its OOut� position.
Alternatively, you can preset a custom graphic equalization curve (for example,
for a feature solo) and activate it simply by pressing the switch when needed.
Note that turning all EQ controls up the same amount will have virtually the
same effect as simply turning up the Master Volume; conversely, turning them
all down the same amount will have virtually the same effect as turning down the
Master Volume. Both approaches are pointless (after all, thatOs why we gave
you a Master Volume control!)
In many instances, the best way to deal with equalization is to think in terms of
which frequency areas you need to attenuate, as opposed to which ones you
need to boost. Be aware that boosting a frequency area also has the effect of
boosting the overall signal; specifically, too much low frequency EQ boost can
actually cause overload distortion or even harm a connected speaker, though
the Model 2000/3500Os compression circuitryN if onN will act to some extent to
prevent this from occurring. In general, if youOre going to apply a fair amount of
low frequency EQ boost, itOs a good idea to keep Compression on, if only to
protect your speakers from potential damage.
The specific EQ you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent upon
your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here
are a few general suggestions:
Y For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost low frequencies slightlyGRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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while attenuating the highest ones (leave mid-range frequencies flat or+15+15
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slightly attenuated), as shown in the illustration on the right.+3+2
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Y To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more Ohi-fi,� try atten-GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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uating mid-range frequencies while leaving low and high frequency settings+15+12+15
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flat, as shown in the illustration on the right.+6+3
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Y For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the high and high mid-range fre-GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
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quencies, as shown in the illustration on the right (putting new roundwound+15+15
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strings on your bass will help a lot also!)+3+2
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song, write it down (youOd be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!).
Finally, as you experiment with the EQ controls of the Model 2000/3500, donOt
forget that your bass also provides EQ controls in the form of its tonal settingsN
this can be particularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry. Also,
try various EQ settings with different Pre-Amp blends and with and without
Compression. For more information, see the OAbout Compression� section on
the following page.
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