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Cheers Ratman thanks for the reply, the reason a pedal option to drive the gain would be good is my 'clean' bass which is active has a considerably stronger signal than my 'distorted' bass which is passive. Hitting the button, allowed me to set the gain so the volumes were quite similar. But I couldn't be bothered walking over to my amp so I just used a pedal to add grit. I'm looking at a 2 channel pre at the moment so I can have seperate EQs and levels and I also need an option for the upright. So that might be the thing to allow me to have the gain always on.

Cheers lads I need to spend a bit more time messing around with the amp. But my gear is in the studio and time is precious so you end up going with the imperfect solution! I'll defintely turn the gain on tho!

One of my main issues is the bass I want for overdriven sounds is passive and the bass I have for clean sounds is active though I have just bought a jazz. I found a real volume boost when switching to the 'clean' bass so I just stopped using the gain channel and used pedals for a bit of overdrive and to equalise the volume. Just switched settings when I changed bass but I actually like the sound from the Streamliner. If I could set the amp so it's still clean but on the cusp of distorting (as discrete suggested) on my 'overdriven' bass and use a pedal to drive the amp. And if I could roll back the volume on my active clean bass to stop it distorting but keep a consistent volume that would be ideal.

I'm feeling pretty dumb here. So on the streamliner if I set the gain and volume to a setting I like and the master to whatever. No matter how strong the signal going in, if it's reached peak volume it won't get any louder. But it will be more overdriven if the signal is stronger. So for instance, my stingray runs way hotter than my Rickie so I could just roll back the volume on my Stingray (it seems so simple). I've been thinking of all manner of convoluted solutions.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1423931117' post='2690511'] I do just this... set everything up so that the gain is pushed over the edge when you stomp on the pedal. I was using an M80 which has a separate disto channel, but a BDI-21 pushes it just as well and is a lot cheaper, too. [/quote] Cheers discrete do you have the gain switch on with a clean tone and then the pedal drives the amp? I'm a bit hopeless when it comes to this stuff. I don't want to increase the volume. So would I increase the gain and decrease the volume on the pedal and that would do the trick?

I've got got a Genz Benz Streamliner which I really like. The only niggle I have is there is no footswitch to engage the gain! I know I could just walk over to my amp and hit the switch but I don't. Is there anyway I can use a pedal to drive the preamp and not increase the volume just get a natural distortion. If so what would be a good suggestion?

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1423483905' post='2685236'] Given the price of many of the 2 channel preamps I'd be tempted to buy two cheaper preamps and set each one up differently for each instrument. [/quote] Yeah I know what you mean, I'll wait and see what the custom builder guy comes back with.

Thanks for all the replies, I've been speaking to a guy about potentially making a 2 channel version of the EWS Trilogic. It has a 1 mohm input impedance which I believe is good for the upright. I'd like something that allows me to switch between basses without having to mess about too much. Any thoughts on the EWS?

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1423336165' post='2683723'] Something like the K&K sound 2-channel battery preamp will do it. For something more sophisticated, have you considered a twin channel rack preamp? [/quote] I used to own the KK which was great but I'm looking for something that will work with the electric as well. Maybe a rack mounted thing but like the idea of a footswitch that's why the Headway is not quite right.

Be worth it if any of them were particularly good for recording.

These are all great suggestions. They appear to be uniformly expensive but I suppose it's a niche thing!

Looking for a 2 channel preamp. Something that can handle an upright preferably. I can find the Radial Bassbone and the headway. But any others would be appreciated.

Hey Jay thanks for the reply. The plan is to just DI the upright but we haven't quite sorted that yet so I'm Just looking for an interim solution. Back in the day I had an EA doubler which would have been perfect but it's long gone! A bloke I know is putting a volume control in my 1st gen fdeck so that will give me a bit more control. Failing that I might look at a pro plat or take my practice rig to the studio. It's only for a couple of tunes but they don't benefit from feedback madness! Good to hear from you Jay!

I've got a set of hotrod (wizard) jb64s I was going to put them on a mim jazz . Maybe I'll stick them on this bass instead.

Bought this yesterday, pretty chuffed. Some marks on the body and hardware is a little pitted but nothing that can't be cleaned up. Neck is in fantastic nick. I feared the worst when it had rusty old rounds on it but the neck looks like it's hardly been used. Sounds top notch!

Apologies for the grainy photo will upload better ASAP. Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in the Year(s): 1986 - 1987

I should go to the doctor

And have bought it!

Lol I saw one

Got an itch to get an 80s Japanese jazz. I know nothing about fenders. Just wondering what the prices they go for and wether to just forget it!

Cheers Pete much appreciated!

I'll try that Pete. If you stick the zoom on tuner it acts like a bypass.

Hi Pete Thanks for that very detailed response. I currently use a line selector almost as a volume boosts shifting between active and passive basses perhaps I could take an out from that. The most convenient would be to have the fdeck first in the signal chain, just velcroed to the tailpiece then I don't need to mess up my set up. But the signal might get mangled going through all those effects even if they aren't doing anything.

[quote name='keeponehandloose' timestamp='1421838543' post='2665486'] The one thing the B3 wont do is the phase inversion. Essential for DB. [/quote] Hi can you elaborate a bit? I've had all manner of pres for the upright and they have had phase switches. Could I take the out from my FDeck HPF ( which has a phase switch) into my wireless transmitter and then thru the b3? I'm using a genz Benz streamliner and it only has one input and I'm trying to avoid plugging and unplugging a bunch of cables!

I'll mess about with AC BS Pre and the 7 band EQ.