alternatively wot i like to do is get the drummer to play a beat (as he would in the practice) and then try and get the bass volume similar to that of the drummers bass pedal, and then put the guitar with its levels about the same as the cymbals. You will find if u get it right (in my opinion) the bass wont be really loud and sort of loud enuff not 2 notice it much but so loud that if it wasnt ther it will leave an empty sound. The guitarist should be loud enuff to be heard and should when doing lead lines cut through the bass.
When the bass is too loud it sticks out like a sore thumb
i sppose tho it depends on what music u play.
