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Hi all,

I currently use a Zoom B3 with no other effects pedals (apart from the SpectraComp on my RH750). The Zoom has been great although none of the effects sound *that* great. But you get what you pay for. One effect in particular, the octaver, is not good and distorts with anything below an A (standard tuning) which turns into mud.

So I then said to myself, "Ok I'll just buy a separate dedicated octaver!" That's now opened up a wormhole... And not just because there are so many octavers to choose from...

I now find myself looking at different small pedal boards to buy (never used one before) and am considering selling the B3 as it would take up too much real estate. I don't need its drum machine function (as I have an SDRUM) and I don't need the looper function (as I have a Boss RC3).

I'm now considering one of the following as a suitable alternative to the B3:

- Zoom MS60B: Pretty much the same as the B3 but smaller and with less effects, harder to use in a gig situation, unless it's already pre-setup. Also a YouTube hack apparently unlocks more effects...

- Zoom MS100BT: Don't know much about this, not sure if it's more guitar-orientated. But one forum user highly recommended it in place of the MS60B. Like the MS60B, a YouTube hack can apparently unlock more effects...

- Zoom B1four: Seems the same size as the B3 so wouldn't gain any real estate, but newer technology means better sounding effects?

- Someone's also told be that the Line 6 Pod X3 is miles ahead of the Zoom pedals in terms of effects quality, so now I just don't know what to do! Haha. I always thought the Line 6 gear was quite dated...

Any sage advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks for the replies, please close this thread as I've made another similar thread.

59 minutes ago, Japhet said:

You'll lose a lot of versatiliy for sure. The MS60B isn't great for gigging unless you just want a 'core' sound or a particular patch when you want it. At least, that's my experience.

Thanks for the feedback. I'm also considering the MS100BT as heard good things but don't know much about it

Hi all, 

I'm trying to make some room on a pedal board (that I've yet to get), and one way to gain real estate is to get rid of my big old Zoom B3. I'm thinking about 'downgrading' to the smaller Zoom MS60B - does anyone know how much I'll lose out on? 

Thanks 

Excellent stereo looper with lots of extras, including bpm setting, sync modes, record to memory card, etc.
 

The pedal is in good condition, only seen a little use. I no longer have the box, but I will include a 9V 1.3A power supply. It can also be powered with any standard 9V power supply or battery.
 

Sold

1 hour ago, BassBunny said:

You can. You plug the phone/ mp3 in the Aux In but the sound only comes out of the Phones output and not the Speaker output.

Oh, so when using an aux-in I have to play through headphones? That's a bummer

Wait what?? Headphone-only aux-in? 

That makes no sense... Headphones are an output device. Why can't I plug in an mp3 player like literally every other amp? 

Hi all,

Just tried to use the aux-in on my TC RH750 for the first time, and can't get it to work.

I want to play drums off youtube on my phone, so I plugged it in the back using a 3.5mm jack... but no sound...

Am I doing something wrong?

Just noticed he's got Mesa cabs, must have been before GK

Hi all,

I currently jam with my drummer in Leamington, looking for a guitarist to join us.

Alternatively I'd love to start some new projects.

Based in both North London and Coventry 

£570

£580

Thanks for the advice, I'll do that 

Hi all,

Just curious, is the Zoom B3 true bypass? I was told it is but when I play through it on the bypass setting, I can't help but feel it's sucking some of the tone...

Hi all,

I've got my own portable bass rig and occasionally jam with a friend who plays drums. He doesn't own a drumkit so we have to pay for a rehersal stuido.

Is there a good place/forum where I can find other drummers and maybe a guitarist? It would be good if I could find someone who owns their own drumkit!

Or if anyone here knows anybody, I'm North London/Coventry, late 20's, into funk rock.

Cheers

Hi all,

Selling a Bergantino AE410 in perfect condition as I'm not using it and it needs a new loving home. By far the best cab I've ever owned, it's a complete monster. Definitely a one-cab solution, also very lightweight for a 4x10.

Can't describe how light it is, 28kg - one of the lightest if not the lightest 4x10 ever made...

Comes with Berg padded cover and heavy duty castors.

Collection from either London, Leamington, Coventry.

Specs from Bassdirect:

This cabinet delivers! It has everything a bass player needs for larger gigs with it's balanced sound and clear tone. With plenty of volume on tap, the AE410 delivers serious bass end with tight, punchy midrange, clear and transparent highs and will take all that you throw at it and remain controlled and uncluttered. If you are struggling to be heard this maybe the perfect cab for you in a compact lightweight and super efficient package.

Another classic from Bergantino - a one-cab-does-all solution.

Model AE410 specifications:

1. •4 x 10" Custom Neodymium Driver with 7oz magnet and vented pole pieces

2. •high intelligibility 1" tweeter

3. •custom phase - coherent crossover with tweeter level control

4. •power handling - 800 watts rms

5. •frequency response: 40hz - 18khz

6. •sensitivity: 103db  1 watt/1 meter

7. •2 x 1/4" and 2 x neutrik connectors

8. •impedance: 4 ohms

9. •dimensions: 22 3/4" W x 25 1/2" H x 15 1/2" D - 55.9cm x 64.8cm x 39.4cm

10. •weight: 62lbs/28 Kgs

11. •This cab works well with high power amplifiers from 500 - 1000w at 4Ω

AE (Advanced Engineering) PASSIVE SERIES

Having design speakers cabinets and drivers for some of the worlds leading manufacturers, Jim Bergantino has over the past few years been putting his vast knowledge into one of the most acclaimed range of bass guitar cabinets available today. This new generation of Neodymium speakers finally addresses the shortcoming of regular "Neo" speakers and offer you the clarity, definition and bottom end you have come to expect from Bergantino bass cabinets.

The new AE range use only the highest quality tweeters, they are the same as in the HS series cabs, and studio quality "transparent" cross overs for detailed smooth top end. There is a new birch cabinet design that utilises the same 19mm "void free" Baltic Birch as all the other Bergantino speakers but with a new highly durable spray on finish. The cabs also feature durable bottom feet and top recessed feet docks (on the AE112 and AE210) to aid stacking cabinets .

sold

Cheers, they sure are 

Beat Buddy drum pedal - good condition works perfectly.

Boxed with power supply.

Sold

Selling my much-loved Warwick WCA 211 Pro cab. Great condition and very loud 400W @ 8ohm, ceramic speakers. Can get a really nice growl tone. 

Collection preferred from either London or Leamington Spa (as I travel between the two).

Excellent condition minus some scratches to the underside. Works perfectly.

FEATURES:

• Ultra Light 3.75 lb Design

• Power: 500W/8 ohms; 900W/4 ohms

• Analogue 12AX7 Tube Preamp

• Digital SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)

•High Current Class D Amplifier

•Patented pending PHAT topology

• Active eq w/Parametric Mids

•3-Band Signal Shape Circuit (Footswitchable)

•Phat technology

• Signal Mute Switch (Footswitchable)

• Tuner Out

• Extended Range Input Gain for Active/Passive Sensitivity

• Limiter Circuit

• LED Status Indicators

• Speakon® Speaker Outputs

• Internal Fan Cooling

• Full XLR Direct Out Interface

• Aux. Input

• Headphone Jack

• Effects Loop

•Optional Footswitch available

•Dimensions: 2 1/2"H x 10"W x 10 1/2"D (6.35cm H x 25.4cm W x 26.7cm D)

I don't have the manual unfortunately. But I will let it warm up gently when I eventually bring it inside. Cheers for the advice

Could I be causing any damage by doing this?

Weather is getting down to -2 degrees and my cab has been sitting in my car for a few nights...