Some Eq settings

[Franky]

So far the ones that i have worked out as my favorites are as follows:

Slap
Volume: 45%
High: +3
Mid: +1
Bass: +4

Jazz
Volume: 45%
High: -7
Mid: +2
Bass: +5

Funk
Volume: 45%
High: +1
Mid: +1
Bass: +2

The jazz sound didn't fit in with the mix as well as it usually does when i play my jazz bass, but it wasn't far off, so im chalking that one up to poor EQing on my part.

I'd love to hear some peoples opinions when it comes to using and abusing the stingray EQ, so that when i experiment i have some basic ideas to fall back on.

thanks

 

[Smakbass]

Heres mine for my hs sterling

Slap
Volume: 100%
High: flat
Mid: flat
Bass: flat
both pick ups (position 3)


Jazz
Volume: 100%
High: flat
Mid: flat
Bass: flat
Both pick ups sometime I use just one coil on the back pick up.

Funk - I assume you mean fingerstyle..
Volume: 100%
High: flat
Mid: flat
Bass: +1
rear pick up

 

[Duarte]

Slap
Volume: 100%
high: +1
mid: flat
bass: +1

Jazz
volume: 75%
high: -7
mid: +5
bass: +1

Funky fingerstyle
volume: 75%
high: flat
mid: +2
bass: +2

Although, I usually just keep it flat. Sounds killer.

 

[bovinehost]

My standard answer: "Turn the knobs until it sounds good, then stop turning the knobs."

 

[Franky]

second day at uni and ive found a much better jazz setting: Flats

 

[bassplayer22]

My standard answer: "Turn the knobs until it sounds good, then stop turning the knobs."

Yep, that's what I do. Too many variables in there that are not mentioned. Amp/cab, size of the room, indoor or outdoor?

Tim

 

[Ole Man Blues]

My standard answer: "Turn the knobs until it sounds good, then stop turning the knobs."

I'm with you my friend. let your ears be your guide. Seems like each practice or gig something is always changing, that being the case players need to make final adjustments or fine tune as needed.....

OMB

 

[CElton]

My standard answer: "Turn the knobs until it sounds good, then stop turning the knobs."

+1...When I run direct with IEM's my EQ is totally different that when using a rig. That's the beauty of the EBMM preamp. Adjust to taste. If it sounds good, it is.

 

[Bass Control]

I just like keeping my bass flat. Any standard EQing that I like to do is done on the amp, not the bass itself. That usually just entails a slight bass boost because, honestly, who doesn't love more bass? Other than that, everything is kept flat unless I absolutely need to boost/attenuate a certain range. When that needs to happen, then I use the bass' preamp.

 

[the unrepentant]

I tend to boost lots of treble and a good amount of bass, for the sound i like it just gives it plenty of punch and allows it to cut through properly while having some good underlying bass.

 

[kevin rothbeind]

eq settings for stingray

usually I like a nice scooped mid sound, so in a two guitar situation where they are eating up so much of the frequency range, I'll really cut the mids, boost the highs and maybe a bump in the bass, depending on the room. I tend to go parallel mode most of the time, and use the series mode for heavier stuff. Often if I boost the bass too much, it is overpowering with the Mesa Scout combo. Never thought I'd see the day when I cut back on the low-end, but it works to keep the muddiness to a minimum

 

[UniTap]

When I practice at home, I usually keep my bass flat; just adding a little bass or treble depending on my mood of the day. The eq really becomes handy in a band practice/gig situation. It allows me to calibrate my sound in order to fit in the mix. I usually add low mids to cut trought the drums and the distortion guitar and be heard rather than felt.

 

[ronnyG]

My early 90's 4 string, serial # 32104 (it's currently being dated by MM but most likely a 91) only has the 2 band and maple neck..it's pretty bright sounding to say the least. I have been using this bass for rehersal, live shows and recording for like 16 years so I got the settings down.

Bass about 9...treble 0..unless slapping then I increase it depending on the venue and what I am playing through. I have found when I hear live recordings back that I need to be very conservative with the treble or you hear a lot of high frequency which thins out the overall sound.

I find with my amp settings I need to boost the mids substantially to acheive the tone I desire. I have thought about adding a second pickup for some time so I can have more tonal options..not too concerned about resale value as this bass will go to the grave with me.

Any feedback regarding adding another pickup will be appreciated, Thanks.

 

[mynan]

I find with my amp settings I need to boost the mids substantially to acheive the tone I desire.

Probably because you are boosting the bass on your 'Ray so much...

 

[kylierider]

My standard answer: "Turn the knobs until it sounds good, then stop turning the knobs."

Yep same here, Except I usually have the bass setting full on, or close to being full on. Then I adjust the mid and tredle based on the type of music I'm playing at the time, room, etc.

 

[oli@bass]

Probably because you are boosting the bass on your 'Ray so much...

+1

And: Those SWR 4x10 cabs suck out the midrange big time!

And: SWR amps accentuate the high end when set flat, so you might want to cut treble on the amp and cab tweeters as well.

 

[Smakbass]

I suppose if your talking eq settings you would have to add in your amp and your amp setting as that would be part of the equation as well,,,I use a Markbass LMK head and have it set flat as well. I have never been much a knob twiddler...I have a friend who carries a book with different settings for different amps he has and a setting for each of his basses.

 

[ronnyG]

+1

And: Those SWR 4x10 cabs suck out the midrange big time!

And: SWR amps accentuate the high end when set flat, so you might want to cut treble on the amp and cab tweeters as well.

Thanks for all the input peeps. I am like a sponge.

However I have been using this setup for many many years..the SWR's 4x10s are actually very midrangy..and I ALWAYS keep the tweets OFF.

As far as amp settings...it is kept flat with my Jazz bass..The jazz seems to have a tone I prefer..but the SR is my main player..nothing plays like it..I can play it for days straight and it wants more..no finger aches ever.

With that said..I strongly feel (and I have an audio engineering background) that it is just the way that model SR sounds inherantly..and not having the 3band eq adds to the issue. The way I set it (bass almost full, treble off) sounds as close as I can get it to be what I want. I need to crank the mids on the amp for that bass because the bass itself lacks midrange..period..it is "Boom/Hiss" so to speak.

And don't forget in live situations the bass is direct..my amp settings only effect the stage sound..so I need to set it the way I do if I wish to be heard and not sound "plinky and thin"

I don't want to replace the bass since I can't find a player like it...so I thought about adding a Pup..I know from my jazz bass that having a pup "blend" can really round out the overall tone..which is what I am looking for. I also considered installing the 3band eq, which is an option..but I still feel strongly that a 2 pup will give me the tone control and sound I want..of course I need to find out how to integrate a seperate volume control for each pup into the factory MM preamp...or gut it all and start new. Decisions, decisions.

 

[oli@bass]

Try a new SR4 HH in a store and compare it to your own bass. Would be interesting to see if that gives you the result you're looking for.

What mid frequencies are you boosting on the amp?

BTW, how's your EQ set when recording the bass? Do you record direct or process the signal as well?

 

[ronnyG]

Good suggestion again. I will hit the GC tomorrow and try an HH out.

I boost the mids all out (+15db) @ 200hz mid shift..not sure if the x-over slope is 6/12/18 or 24db but not too concerned has it makes a huge improvement in the tone to my ears, where it counts most.

Although for recording I have currently been using a Line 6 amp modeller, I have had pretty good results going straight into the board as well. Keep the eq on the bass just like I do live...bass knob about 9, treble 0. I don't have any complaints really as far as the sound of it recorded (it sounds better then my P-bass Special) but I do boost the mids as well on the board eq..add a touch of reverb, touch of compression and play with a fairly heavy attack..especially for fills...seems to do the trick. I prefer an organic sound as opposed to processed so the sound coming from the bass is what it's all about for me personally...which is why the quest for more tone options from the bass itself.

But I really would like more tone options from the bass itself and giving serious thought to adding a pick-up...and since at that point I will have substantially reduced the resale value...I can paint it a custom color as well..I am sick of the black and it's beat/dented/scratched/faded and worn to all heck anyhow. It's amazing though how good the neck is..never had a fret job either and this bass is played to death. I love it.