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[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1391176665' post='2354163'] Indeed you did, which is much more useful than just saying "mids" Without knowing the actual problem we have no way of knowing which frequency is lacking and/or overpowering. OP - when you play live, do you give the soundman a DI pre or post EQ? Some amp+cab setups will accentuate or attenuate specific frequencies, so you end up tailoring your EQ to the rig. If the rig has a very different response to the soundman's PA rig, and you send the soundman a post EQ signal, it may be near impossible for him to "fix" it to suit his rig. [/quote] Pre-EQ

More thanks to you for taking time to comment. My original question comes from playing for more years than I care to remember with what I thought was 'my preferred tone' that tended towards bassines. It's often a good exercise to re-evaluate things and realise that perhaps I'm stuck in my ways. I didn't mention the FX pedal in my post because I am looking to find a better setting from the amp & guitar set up first. I know the fx is frippery and should be introduced when all else is in place. I don't normally use my own amp at rehearsal studios but humphed it along last week to try a few things with my band.Then I made the mistake of asking for opinions on the sound they liked. Bad move! Lead guitar said "I like that treble tone" Rhythm guitar said "It's got to be bassy" Drummer and keys offered no opinion. The guys are great people and good players and we've been together as a band for three years. Anyway, next gig is Feb 8 at a great venue with in house PA so I'll let you know how it went (if anyone's interested) and thanks again for the input. Haven't been a BC member for long but am glad I joined.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1391087787' post='2353073'] Did you get what you expected? [/quote] I did indeed. Thanks to everyone who commented. I'll use all your advice and see/hear the difference.

Trying to keep this simple so I can understand the answers. Imagine we have a combo amp with a 15" speaker A passive bass Gain - Bass - Mid - Treble - Volume controls How would you set it to deliver a good standard rock tone? No FX or other parametric trickery on the amp to confuse the issue. Ideas for setting the basics please. Up 'til now the sound used has been pretty bassy which suits onstage but we've noticed that it seems to create issues for the sound engineer at venues with house PA and it doesn't seem to record well on a mid price DVD camera. Really two questions there I suppose but I look forward to your ideas. Thanks

I received one of those pick maker contraptions as a gift a year ago and now use nothing but pleccy shaped old bank cards. Works a treat but be sure to avoid a section with raised numbers because when they catch the strings it feels like fingernails down a blackboard.

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Thanks for your comments Burrito and Woody. I won't be doing this gig after all because the people at the venue couldn't organise the proverbial party in a brewery. But perhaps that's a whole different Bass Chat topic. Back to dealing with proper venues and professionals for me.

Yes but they won't be with us this time.

I'm an experienced player in an experienced band who have always been paid by the venue or promoter for years and years. We've decided to hire a small club to try a different approach with PA and sound person provided as part of the hire fee. Only drawback is that it's [b]our job to set the fee and collect money at the door.[/b] Any ideas on how to do this as the whole band will be performing at the same time and we don't have anyone spare to act as cashier? All suggestions welcome.

Hello. Fender P Trace Elliot V~Type 15" Combo Zoom B2.1u Experienced from teenage to middle age and still gigging regularly. Not sure what to expect on here but I'll be happy if it's enjoyable and interesting.