Dood

Gareth, I've found that the 12 o'clock setting for the tone controls doesn't appear to be exactly flat. But a small turn clockwise adds boost very quickly! I set mine with the gain control at zero then used the volume control as my boost. I have been able to clip the pedal with my active EMG pups (which are already very hot) in this setting. Winding the gain control up and the volume down, I was able to distort the pedal gently, but I have to say, it wasn't a nice crunch, more of a 'bass valve drive'. Headroom, there appears to be a softening, a bit like a sovtek preamp valve when you get close to the pedal limits, but actually that's quite nice. I like the frequency centres for the two tone controls, though I'm not sure what they are. I'd take a punt on a shelving bass control of around 100Hz and maybe around 4Khz for the treble. A guess mind!!! I'd happily use this pedal as an outboard preamp for a passive bass. Yeah, I like it. Possibly keeping this one. Less sure about the Blade though. I think I should have thried the Rage pedal. The green Mile *will* need running with my rig to make a decision on that too. The Boss Metal Zone is still a keeper at the moment.

[quote name='Mog' timestamp='1352824274' post='1867956'] I did it on one of the Spectors. There is a difference but it is not massive. Perhaps there was a little more headroom but nothing substantial. IMO of course. [/quote] I'll go with that - Certainly I noticed more headroom and iirc, I had more punch from my slapped bass low end- again, probably due to having the extra headroom. Oh and if nothing else, you'll have waaaay more time before your batteries run down low enough for the preamp to stop working completely. i.e. if the preamp can no longer function below 6v (for example) then it'll take longer to get down there from 18v than it would from 9v.

I've had a massive 30mins so far to try them out. I bought the Pure Boost, Green Mile and Blade distortion. I haven't ran them in the loop of my LS-2 yet, but i initial testing suggests that the Pure Boost will stay and the Green Mile for subtle drive. The jury is out on the Blade at the moment unitl I have put it in to my pedal board signal path. It's difficult buying pedals having not been able to test them first - certainly a leap of faith really. Any pedal that isn't specifically 'my thing', i will offer up on BC for sale with the same huge discount I got. If neither distortion works out, then I will get a micro blender for my current distortion then sell my LS-2 as well.

My three have arrived - now to see which ones will make it to my board!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1352733400' post='1866675'] In all fairness dood... you're basses do have a VERY hot output [/quote] Guilty as charged your honour!! - But, in my defense, they are just a standard 18V EMG pickup and preamp combination, so I guess others could suffer the same if they push the EQ gains a bit.

Message back from zoom about clipping the inout of the B3: [quote] [i][font="Arial"][size="2"]Dear Dan,[/size][/font][/i] [i][font="Arial"][size="2"]Thank you for your reply.[/size][/font][/i] [i][font="Arial"][size="2"]We consulted to our engineer for the B3. The B3 can't fix with firmware about the input volume. It needs to improve the hardware for hardware limitation. Therefore, please connect the preamp or volume pedal before the G3 if possible.[/size][/font][/i] [size=1][font=Arial,][size="2"]We hope you will understand the situation.[/size][/font][/size][color=#500050] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Sincerely yours,[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]ZOOM CORPORATION[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]===================[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] So essentially, they suggest using a volume pedal or additional preamp to attenuate the input. Not ideal, but do-able. Even a simple passive volume pot in a box I reckon!

Hi, Dood here once again with news this time from RockSchool, the accredited provider of rock and pop graded exams for bass players! (oh and those other musicians too... but not drummers. Ahh ok, so drummers can get involved too.. heh) The usual place, the 'blog' tab at the top of the screen or link: http://blog.basschat.co.uk

I'd like to tag on to this thread by asking also which is the better of the ipad interfaces out there? I'm leaning towards the Line 6 Mobile In interface, though i know the Apogee Jam is also good, yet doesn't come with the likes of Line 6's 'pod-like' software.

Yup, i agree with the above! The B3 is getting a lot of love. I've gotten the expression pedal for mine and am looking forward to setting up some cool new sounds! Yep, really like all the features of the Zoom so that gets a +1 from me.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1352329927' post='1861935'] [url="http://www.iguitarmag.com/magazine-editions/iguitar-magazine-issue-12/reviews-(1)/elixir-coated-stainless-steel-and-coated-nickel-plated-strings/"]http://www.iguitarmag.com/magazine-editions/iguitar-magazine-issue-12/reviews-(1)/elixir-coated-stainless-steel-and-coated-nickel-plated-strings/[/url] [/quote] Thank you!

Actually, whilst I'm here, I'll see if I can recall my basses too. Not a long list mind. My amplification has changed massively in comparison though! Marlin Sidewinder Washburn B?? Fender P Bass (late 60's poss) Tobias 6 natural Tobias 6 red Conklin Bill Dickens 7 string Aria GT Shuker 6 (buckeye) Shuker Singlecut 7 string Shuker Headless 6 string Ibanez Gerald Veasley 6 Ibanez Acoustic 5 something or other Fender Power Jazz Bass Special Fender non-export CIJ US Vintage Precision Status Energy 6 Fretless My flock is quite small these days and most of these have left. The custom Shukers take care of pretty much everything these days!

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1352327964' post='1861899'] He's still compiling the Excel sheets to upload...... [/quote] Ha! Indeed!

Oh, here! http://www.iguitarmag.com/magazine-editions/iguitar-magazine-issue-12/reviews-(1)/elixir-coated-stainless-steel-and-coated-nickel-plated-strings/ there's a video in the mag too.

I've reviewed them vs the enhanced nickel strings in Guitar Interactive Magazine. The mag is free to read online, but my poor brain can't remember which issue! They were really good.

I'm expecting Nick Smith along sooooon

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1352326734' post='1861870'] Dood - about 11 days in my case. Ordered on a Sunday afternoon and the post office had tried to delivery a week on Wednesday. I suspect they pool ordered and do a mass shipment once or twice a week. [/quote] Cheers fella! Appreciated! - Think I'll await delivery before looking at any others, but still hovering over the EQ - then it's time to look at replacing the LS-2 maybe!

For those who have theirs already, how soon did you get the pedals through?

No problem! Do give me a shout

Autumn and Winter sessions being booked up now!

I'm feeling very old - and not in touch with the download awards. Just scrolled down and had no idea who at least half those 'artists' were. lol

[quote name='basskit_case' timestamp='1352202578' post='1859925'] The newer pedals have been added to the coupon code now. [/quote] Marcmart? I'm not sure if all have?

Thank you! - UX1 has bad been behaving, but just turned itself off - no light, no nothing! piece of poo!