just james Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I've tried pedals and stomp boxes to try get certain sounds from my gear so I would not have to change guitars during a show. However. If you truly require a fretless sound it's better to just play a fretless bass. That leads to my problem. My main bass is a Les Paul (passive) and my fretless is a Yamaha (active). I'm using a Yorkville XS800 head that allows for both passive and active inputs. Should I have both plugged in or should I run a split through a D.I.? Suggestion would be great as I don't want to have to reset my mix during a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hmmmm... I'm in a similar situation myself. I use a passive Les Paul 5er and an active fretless Jazz. I used to use an a/b box into the active input of my amp. The fretless was then always a bit hotter, but I pretty much new how much less volume to use on the bass itself. Nowadays, i tend to run my efects through the effect loop on the amp; and just run the LP to the passive input and the Jazz to the active input. Then, if I need a DI, I just use the amp's DI. You're idea of running each into it's respective input should be fine. Just make sure that the bass you're not using has it's volume knob turned all the way down, or they'll resonate and give unwanted overtones and feedback. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just james Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I like the idea of running the effects through the effectsloop it's something I've always thought about doing but never did. I had another thought while I was browsing through the sight. I use a GT6-B for effects so why not just dedicate a patch for the fretless. There is something about leaving both bass guitars plugged in that makes me nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Not to mention that some heads/combos aren't designed to have two basses plugged in at the same time; consult manual. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just james Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 whoops. I meant to write site not sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 How about a Radial BassBone? Lets you run 2 basses with different EQ's and volume levels. Has a DI, and Radial has a good reputation. Might be just what you need. http://www.tonebone.com/tbone-bassbone.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 You could plug both basses in, but you may be disappointed in the gain differences. I always found the "active" and "passive" labels on amp inputs to be misleading. Some active basses sound better plugged into the passive input, while others have such a hot signal that you're better off plugging into the active. It's a matter of listening for distortion and making your decision based upon that. Raven Labs used to make a great little box for the purpose you're talking about, but they're out of business: http://www.raven-labs.com/art/products/mdb1/m1.jpeghttp://www.raven-labs.com/art/products/mdb1/m2.jpeghttp://www.raven-labs.com/art/products/mdb1/m3.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwittman Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I have the same issue with my VERY loud Status Graphite versus my normal level Rickenbacker. I ended up installing a Fulltone Fat-Boost pedal in my rack.It is a nice full soudning clean boost that doesn't screw with the bass guitar's natural tone but just makes it sound loud enough to compete.And it's true bypass so when it's out it doesn't effect the Status at all. fulltone.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I want myself a bass bone, who has experience with one in a regular playing setting, say giging,teaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I don't but I've seen enough others who do. It's a no-brainer really - not too many products available that function as compact mixers that also play nice with typical passive-output levels/impedances. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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