Hartke B Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 11

Using Equalization and Shape
The specific EQ (and/or Shape) you will apply to your bass signal is very much dependent
upon your particular instrument and personal taste and playing style. However, here are a
few general suggestions:
• For that super-deep reggae or Motown sound, boost the Low EQ slightly while
attenuating the High EQ. If you're using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control
to approximately 850 Hz.
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145
115
100
90
• To remove boxiness and make your instrument sound more "hi-fi," try attenuating
the Mid EQ control. If you're using a B60, B90 or B120, set the Shape control to
approximately 320 Hz.
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• 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 B60, B90 or B120, set the
Shape control to approximately 145 Hz.
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• 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 particularly effective in instruments that have active circuitry.
SHAPE BASS
0
320
450 -3 +3
770
-6
850 -9
900 -12
-15
1K +15
SHAPE BASS
0
320
450 -3 +3
770 -6
850 -9
900 -12
-15
1K +15
SHAPE BASS
0
320
450 -3 +3
770 -6
-9
850
900 -12
1K -15 +15
MID
0
-3 +3 -3
+6 -6 +6 -6
+9 -9 +9 -9
+12 -12 +12 -12
-15 -15
+15
MID
0
-3 +3 -3
+6 -6 +6 -6
+9 -9 +9 -9
-12 -12
+12 +12
-15 -15
+15
MID
0
-3 +3 -3
+6 -6 +6 -6
+9 -9 +9 -9
+12 -12 +12 -12
-15 +15 -15
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HIGH
0
+3
+6
+9
+12
+15
HIGH
0
+3
+6
+9
+12
+15
HIGH
0
+3
+6
+9
+12
+15