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That's it, a less is more approach using the amps headroom rather than putting the pup too close, even with it quite far away the signal to the amp will be hotter than say a passive p bass or similar. Some people have pushed the pole pieces out more but I have not needed to yet on any of mine. A good bit of trial and error should do the trick, also quite a few of us with the 2 EQ preamp use the bass knob flat out all the time then use the treble pot like a single tone pot, the results are usually good and offer a massive scope in one simple adjustment, I use fingers, pick and the odd bit of slap, it's very easy to dial in a good sound on the fly live if like me when using those different techniques your EQ needs altering to suit.
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I found myself doing much the same with my 3EQs - albeit with the Mids set to the middle position.