Asomodai
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Hey guys.
Usually i can sort these issues out myself but i am having problems with both my Musicmans when used with my rack setups.
I have a Bongo Stealth 5 HH and SR5.
Both are completely stock, both have fresh batterys in. I run the rack setup EQ and bass pre-amps flat.
My pre-amps used in my rigs are an Ampeg SVT IIP and Trace Elliot SMX Gp12.
Whenever i hit any note on the low B and E i get alot of distortion, this happens on both basses. I understand that the bongos Pre-amp is very powerful, but i didnt expect the Stingrays to be as powerful.
Is there a Gain/Trim pot on the basses pre-amps that i can turn down? I would prefer not to mess around with the volume pots if possible, i would rather the problem be fixed permanently without having to find the correct volume level on the volume pot everytime i want to play the basses. Turning down the rack pre-amp gain does nothing to help, even on the lowest setting, it still creates a horrible sound.
Is it typical to have to run the basses at less then 10 on the volume pot?
I have also adjusted the pickup heights, didnt really work to my satisfaction.
I have never had these problems when using my fender jazz usa deluxe 5 or my Pedullas. (Which run at 18volt)
Cheers!
Usually i can sort these issues out myself but i am having problems with both my Musicmans when used with my rack setups.
I have a Bongo Stealth 5 HH and SR5.
Both are completely stock, both have fresh batterys in. I run the rack setup EQ and bass pre-amps flat.
My pre-amps used in my rigs are an Ampeg SVT IIP and Trace Elliot SMX Gp12.
Whenever i hit any note on the low B and E i get alot of distortion, this happens on both basses. I understand that the bongos Pre-amp is very powerful, but i didnt expect the Stingrays to be as powerful.
Is there a Gain/Trim pot on the basses pre-amps that i can turn down? I would prefer not to mess around with the volume pots if possible, i would rather the problem be fixed permanently without having to find the correct volume level on the volume pot everytime i want to play the basses. Turning down the rack pre-amp gain does nothing to help, even on the lowest setting, it still creates a horrible sound.
Is it typical to have to run the basses at less then 10 on the volume pot?
I have also adjusted the pickup heights, didnt really work to my satisfaction.
I have never had these problems when using my fender jazz usa deluxe 5 or my Pedullas. (Which run at 18volt)
Cheers!
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