Davy

I did have a Spectra drive for a short while. I couldn't get a tone I was happy with so moved it on but I probably should have presevered with it for a bit longer. I am leaning towards an MXR but I'll hang onto the Zoom B1 Four for the time being and try adjusting the EQ via the PA mixer and see how I get on with that.

I'm just using some of the presets. They sound great through a pair of headphones but when I'm using it through the band PA I want to be able to quickly adjust the EQ to suit the room that I'm playing in. So yes I could make my own presets at home but the EQ would need adjusting at each gig. This is why I'm leaning towards a preamp pedal with quick access to the EQ settings.

I've been using a Zoom B1 four as my main preamp direct into the mixing desk without backline but I'm finding that the EQ section is a bit limited without delving into sub menus. I've been thinking about going to a standard preamp pedal but wondered what everyone's views were on sweepable mids vs High/Low mid controls? I've shortlisted the following pedals and wondered if anyone has had any previous experience with them: TC Spectra drive. MXR M81 NUX Melvin Lee Davis

Just bought a Zoom B1 Four from Jacek. He posted it straight off for me as I needed for a gig at the weekend and I got it with a day to spare! Thanks Jacek!

I've done both but kept my backline gear and was eventually bullied into using backline again by the rest of the band who use in ears but still use backline and an acoustic kit. I have to say that using in ears and a preamp pedal instead of backline was a revelation, not just for the amazing sound quality of the bass but also it helped my singing, protected my ears and stopped me playing my bass really hard just to be able to hear it. I would say that it's a bit isolating using in ears and no backline and I think my ideal scenario would be to use backline but just played at sensible volume with the PA doing all of the work out front. Sadly that the rarely happens in a rock covers bands with 2 guitarists! 😭

Hi everyone, I have an Ashdown 1x15 neo cab that I'm using with an Ashdown ABM 500 head. It has a buzz at a certain frequency when played at gig volume. I'm guessing it's not the speaker as I can stop the buzzing by pressing on the grille with my foot. I've checked all of the screws holding the grille in place and they are all nice and tight. Other than removing the grille, I'm not sure what next step might be. Has anyone had this issue before and how did they manage to fix it? Cheers