How to Use a Bass Amp Graphic Equalizer
If you play bass in a number of different bands, you'll often find that each band requires a different bass tone. By properly using the graphic equalizer on your bass amp, you can quickly adjust the tone of your bass guitar to best fit the style of music you are playing. The graphic equalizer will allow you to cut or boost a number of different frequency bands (most have 7 to 9) in order to shape the sound of your bass rig.
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Instructions
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Reduce the frequency bands on your graphic equalizer that are below 50 Hz (by pushing them down). This will add clarity to your bass tone by removing frequencies that cannot be easily heard.
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Boost the frequency band that is nearest to 80 Hz (by pushing it up) if you want to increase the "fatness" of your bass guitar.
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Cut the frequency band that is nearest to 80 Hz if you feel that your bass guitar has too much low-end "fatness."
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Boost the midrange frequency bands from 300 Hz to 900 Hz to add clarity and make your bass sound more "aggressive."
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Cut the midrange frequency bands from 300 Hz to 900 Hz if you feel your bass tone is too "aggressive" or "honky" sounding.
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Boost the higher frequency bands from 5 to 9 KHz if you feel that your bass tone is too dull sounding.
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Cut the higher frequency bands from 5 to 9 KHz if you feel that your bass tone is too harsh or has too much treble.
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