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Using Equalization and Shape
• For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Low EQ slightly while attenuating
the High EQ. If you're using a B600 or B900 , set the Shape control to approximately 850 Hz.
• To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more "hi-fi, " try attenuating the Mid EQ
control. If you're using a B600 or B900 , set the Shape control to approximately 320 Hz.
• For a twangy, cutting sound, try boosting the High EQ. (putting new roundwound strings
on your bass will help a lot also!). If you're using a B600 or B900 , set the Shape control to
approximately 145 Hz.
• Whenever you get a really good EQ (and/or Shape) setting for a particular instrument or
song, write it down (you'd be amazed how easy it is to forget these things!).
As you experiment with the EQ and Shape controls of the B Series, don't forget that your bass
also provides significant EQ control in the form of its pickup and tonal settings—this can be par-
ticularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry.
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