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[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1451677209' post='2942410'] Straight into the input will work just fine. [/quote] Yup, I think the effects loop is more likely to have too much signal level from the send - or to put it another way, there isn't an input gain control on the B3 sadly.

[quote name='Greg Edwards69' timestamp='1451674237' post='2942362'] I wonder if this could be made into an iOS or android app that would interface directly to an zoom unit? I'm not fussed about extra hardware based control - but the touchscreen interface looks awesome! [/quote] I believe it is possible to use IOS apps that already exist to change patches on a B3. I'll have to search out the YouTube videos that describe how to though using a MIDI interface.

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1451517921' post='2941272'] Guy Pratt uses one [/quote] Yes! True! I remember seeing a video of a show recently where you can see the displays lit up by his feet

That's a Black Beauty! I've a set of Dimarzio PJ's on one of my basses too and I really like the black pole-pieces! I think this one looks great and knowing Jon Shuker's work, It is guaranteed to be a super player! Really pleased for you! Congratulations!!!

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1451489128' post='2940907'] Are there any pro players who endorse this? Not that this is a guarantee of quality - just want to hear one using synth in a live situation. [/quote] Frank Bello, Victor Wootten, Dave Ellefson, Doug Wimbish. Me, lol! Well, I'm a professional bassist!

Actually, I spoke to Dan Gooday a couple of months ago, around the time I reviewed the RM800 head and we enjoyed a good natter especially around an area that I think the B-Social would really shine. Dan agreed, especially as it was maybe something that wasn't specifically evident. I dunno, I remember many many people saying they couldn't see the point of the iPad. I could, about 10 years before it was invented whilst I was working with some of the very early tablet PCs. True story that.

That's quite some work you've accomplished! Good on you! - There was me thinking how it'd be possible to simply change patches using say, a ten pedal MIDI controller? (Think Behringer, Boss, Roland etc) and you've added graphics and a screen and... very cool!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1450895890' post='2936859'] That's the best looking ugly bass of the thread so far! [/quote] It's great because it takes the focus away from the ugly mug holding it he he he

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It depends on the actual construction as to whether the single-cut performs any tonal or structural improvements. There are many basses with said feature that only offer something different to look at - and that's fine, because we all like different things. However, if you base your purchase solely on the chance that it will sound better, well, changing pickup type makes a much larger difference to an instrument tone. You can work in certain 'comforts' afforded by the extra wood though. The back of my 'upper horn' on my Shuker 7 string custom bass is designed to sit very comfortably against my upper body. Strangely comforting actually. The heel of my bass starts after the 23rd fret. It has no heel. The upper horn provides extra structural support along with the two bi-directional truss rods and 4 specially placed rod inserts. The body sculpting throughout is tailored to take the fatigue out of long performances and what is a lower upper horn seems to help there too. Oh and it's a total beast! Be different, be daring, try something new!

Thank you for the check - yes, the demo is actually on YouTube as well, though better off checking out the magazine review for the original video. As I understand it, you'll get a gnats more out of a pair of BB2 verses the Big Twin II. I think this has something to do with additional porting in comparison to the single cabinet, but Alex will be able to answer this better. I really want to hear what two big twins sound like in my stereo set up!! - I'm saving up!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1450650963' post='2934665'] You cannot copyright a schematic, only layout of the PCB. I could release a B3K 100% schem clone tomorrow and I would have no legal questions to answer if I'd redesigned the PCB layout. Si [/quote] That's what I thought! Thanks Si!

Slightly off-topic, but related - how does British law stand with regard to "electronic circuits and copyright"?

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1450450217' post='2932969'] If you play a five string then the Big Twin 2 is the absolute bomb, its not tuned loud in the lows, it just goes waaaay deeper without any eq at all than the S12T. My Roscoe's Low B sounds incredible through my BT2 [/quote] Similarly, my Dingwalls sound superb through the BT2 - especially when drop tuning. Now, my Shuker 7... that's cause for terror from the neighbours F# on a .183 gauge string!