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.