pip Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi guys This fri I'm planning to play with some friends and I usually get a 4x10 tracer elliot rig to play through but I seem to struggle to find a good eq setting what with two guitarists blasting away. Can anybody suggest a few eq settings? its usually a head with a 12 band eq and we play rock. Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 From what I've been told is to make sure that the guitards havent cranked up the bass on their EQs for a start. Im sure you probably already know that but hey, every little helps and all that...I'm sure a few others will be along with better suggestions soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 On my Trace I usually have an 'M' shape, with the settings thus: - 30Hz -3db 40Hz 0db 60Hz +6db 100Hz +6db 180Hz +3db 340Hz 0db 660Hz -4db 1.3kHz 0db 2.6kHz +4db 5kHz +6db 10kHz +2db 15kHz -5db That usually cuts through, while retaining a nice tight bottom end. If it's got the dual band compressor on it, I recommend putting the Low Compression at 12 o'clock and then the High Compression at 9 o'clock. And there you've got the Geilerbass sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Leave the EQ flat and switch the "pre shape" button in. You should have a great sound right there. Use the EQ to add some top if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pip Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Cheers guys great stuff! I tend to set the eq flat but I'll give M 'shape' setting a go Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 If that fails, take some wire cutters to the guitar amps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pip Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='266694' date='Aug 20 2008, 11:15 PM']If that fails, take some wire cutters to the guitar amps![/quote] lol! sounds like a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) I don't use a trace but i always like to boost the bass and treble a fair bit just to give it a bit of low end thump but still have it cut through and to compensate a bit for the fact that i use my fingers rather than a pick (i play metal) and leave the mids around 0 ish, cutting or boosting where appropriate, i am of course always changing my settings though. I do put the EQ on flat for my G&L though. Edited August 21, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 EQing by numbers is a recipe for disaster. Use your ears. Every room is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 [quote name='synaesthesia' post='266764' date='Aug 21 2008, 01:39 AM']EQing by numbers is a recipe for disaster. Use your ears. Every room is different.[/quote] +1!!!! I have an ALMK500 Head with a 12 Band graphic - don't think I've used the same settings twice while gigging, even going back to repeat venues......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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