Compressor Help Please

[thebrig]

I notice a definite jump in volume and tone when I go from the E string to the A string, its especially noticeably when dropping down from the A to the E.

I know absolutely nothing about compressors, but would one help even out the the volume and tone?

Whenever I read threads on compressors I get very confused, everyone has different opinions on what they do and whether they are needed or not.

If a compressor will help, then I want one that is simple to use (not too many dials etc), cost isn't a problem if it will do the job.

Thanks in advance for any advice. 

[ped]

A compressor could help, but I’d try and diagnose the problem in the bass first. Could it be due to pickup height? String action? Strings? 

[jrixn1]

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Edited 4 hours ago by jrixn1

[thebrig]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I play P basses and its the same with all of them, I have adjusted the pickup heights and tried lowering them more on the E string side as most people do with P basses, but I still seem to have the problem, I try to hit the E a little lighter but when you are getting into a song, its not always easy to do 😕

[ped]

Maybe your amp is the problem? Another thing is your technique, if you know it’s because you’re hitting the A harder maybe you aren’t as comfortable with your fingers slightly more bunched up for the E.. changing your anchor point may help. Try temporarily adding a thumbrest a little above the pickup so your fingers are more extended when hitting the E string?

[thebrig]

On 20/04/2019 at 08:22, ped said:

Maybe your amp is the problem? Another thing is your technique, if you know it’s because you’re hitting the A harder maybe you aren’t as comfortable with your fingers slightly more bunched up for the E.. changing your anchor point may help. Try temporarily adding a thumbrest a little above the pickup so your fingers are more extended when hitting the E string?

I don't think its the amp Ped, I play through a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 when gigging, and when rehearsing I use whatever amp is in the room, and it also happens through my Mark Bass 60w practise amp at home, so I guess it probably is my technique, although I really don't think I am hitting the E any harder than any other string tbh 🤔

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 3, 2022 by Jus Lukin