Keith Horn

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Gerry Sivers

Imho, there's something about the presence of a mid control that adds clarity even if you don't use it.

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

If the mid control is on the bass and set flat not being used, then the sound is not affected by it either. No mid present or not should mean no mid as far as I know. At least that's the case with the Smith circuits.

Yep. What Ken said.

My paraphrase: If you leave the Mid control flat (at center detent), than you get no Mid benefit and may as well not have it. I think what you'll find is if you add (i.e. + from center detent) a touch or so of the Mid control from the bass, you'll find your averall tone in the mix better. Just be sure you have a proper set-up for your playing style and a fresh set of strings.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

I think what you'll find is if you add (i.e. + from center detent) a touch or so of the Mid control from the bass, you'll find your averall tone in the mix better.

If you sound has too much mids or sounds over EQ'd when you boost the Bass and Treble together, start 'cutting' the Mids out till the sound is as tight as you need.

My favorite setting for slap funk is the Bass and Treble up half or more each and the Mids cut just as much.

This creates a notch filter effect, notching the mids out as it cleans out the low treble noise that drowns out the sizzle and takes out the high bass roll off which is just going nowhere.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

If you sound has too much mids or sounds over EQ'd when you boost the Bass and Treble together, start 'cutting' the Mids out till the sound is as tight as you need. Yep, that's a good point.

My favorite setting for slap funk is the Bass and Treble up half or more each and the Mids cut just as much. I'll have to try this one.

This creates a notch filter effect, notching the mids out as it cleans out the low treble noise that drowns out the sizzle and takes out the high bass roll off which is just going nowhere.

There are many options that's for sure. I know with the bass amplification I use and the Smith 3-Band Circuit, I've never had a problem dialing in most anything.

[Tim Bishop]

Hmmm, a "Bass Settings" thread might be an interesting topic. Give everyone a chance to share their favorite settings with their favorite Bass Amp.? Strings, set-up, bass amplification, etc. could lead to some subjectivity, but maybe fun if nothing else.