Volume, gain, pickup height.

[Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)]

Hi all,  
 
Can somebody help me with this?  
Why does a series I or II have two volume or gain controls.
 
Two adjustable gain pots on the back and the ability to adjust the gain or volume by changing the pickup height? I mean, what's the difference between these options.  
 
What is the best way to start the adjustment if you want to change anything. Pickups or trimpots?
My bass sounds great, but I was just wondering what to do in case of a bad hairday.  
 
Thanks,  
Manfred
 
(Message edited by mdrdvp on January 26, 2003)

[Bob Novy (bob)]

You're in luck, Manfred. Joey posted an excellent discussion on this topic just yesterday, which you can find here:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/3207.html?1043517647#POST4417
 
(Alembic Basses & Guitars/Question for Mica)
 
There is also some related material in this same section, under the thread on Ideal pick-up height?.
 
If you still have questions after that, let us know (though I'm afraid I can't help you much with hair problems...).

[Manfred de Rooy (mdrdvp)]

Thanks Bob,
 
I overlooked that discussion. This is very helpful. No questions anymore.
 
Thanks,
Manfred