EUROSTEVE Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Looking to switch up my preamp in the TRB6, want bit more definition on low/hi end and a beefy slap tone, anyone have any ideas? Anyone done this very mod to their TRB and have sound clips etc? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I have a 5PII and the pre is the last thing i would touch! I find mine so well balanced and defined that i keep my EQ flat (and the amps and mixing desk's EQ also go flat). All my tone changing is made with the balance knob and with my right hand. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUROSTEVE Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 The way the bass plays is great and the versatility from the Piezo is amazing but I feel it lacks that bottom end thump (Like my Spector with EMG's, obviousley different kettles of fish) i have my Sans amp bass driver which helps on this quest but i think a possible onboard pre amp lift could be an idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Are you sure it's not the pickups? If the signal isn't reaching the Pre then changing it won't make any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Can't you EQ that thump on the bass? Maybe work more with the neck pu? The cristal bright tone is the main characteristic of the TRB's they're not meant for that tradicional thump sound, they were designed to be hi-fi. Perhaps it would be better if you consider a change of bass rather than go spending a good amount of money on new electronics just to find that the bass's wood and construction still gives you a bright tone! There's a lot of difference from a Spector to a TRB, if you like the Spector's sound maybe you would be more comfortable with another Spector or a Warwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUROSTEVE Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've played and sold many TRB's and i know they are amazing clear sounding basses, but in my honest opinion they don't hold the greatest slap tone, i have heard of people switching aguilar pre amps with the TRB for such desired effect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I don't think it would really make much of a difference but that's my opinion because i don't realy get on with the aguilar pre... too many mids... here's my settings for a defined but thick slapping sound: Volume: full Balance: about 6/10 turned to the neck pickup... if it isn't clear: neck - - - - I - - - - - bridge Low: 6/10 Mid: 4/10 High: 5/10 (flat) Piezo: 1 to 2ish/10 - depends on the condition of the strings, i use d'addario prosteels so mine are very bright, you'll probably have to roll back the balance more to the bridge side if needed! Try this with flat EQ on your amp and mess a bit with these settings to see if you can find a usefull sound for you. Avoid going for extreme settings on the EQ, on the Yamaha's pres the slightest move makes a big change! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 If you're looking for a big, crisp slap tone on the TRB you could try a Seymour Duncan preamp. The only thing you have to watch out for in these cases is corrupting the integrity of the midrange sound. SD can be quite 'brash' sounding to me in some basses, whereas say, Bartolini or Glockenklang might sound a little more culutred and balanced. Ultimately though, I think you could be barking up the wrong tree. TRB's, and especially the high end ones, are some of the best sounding 'production' basses you can get. If you want better you'd probably be looking at spending some serious cash with a custom builder. This thread has got me wondering how good a TRB would sound with an ACG/East preamp though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I hope this does not confuse things too much......................... both of my trb`s are early versions,which had only 2 band eq.................. so!.............on my TRB6P I managed to get both GB(bernie goodfellow )p/ups and his earlier series 3 band eq.........I should ad this was done a long time ago(10 years approx) and bernie would not do this now for very sound commercial reasons........................BUT... I love it.......... Then,on my TRB5P,original p/ups but have 3 band Aguilar pre amp installed (by Bernie!)...... a real improvement......... The TRB`s (especially the early one`s) had a very high build quality and really compare against boutique basses............. it was the 2 band eq which I felt needed a mid control was the only reason I felt tampering with such a terrific instrument. However,if and when I have enough money,I would get a GB bass,custom 6 string.... I have recently got a GB spitfire 5 and am totally blown away by it............ fantastic eq!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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