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+1 for the ISP Decimator. i had one built in to an ISP bass preamp. Actually awesome!

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1348185672' post='1810714'] Nice one Never realised just how cool the finish on this bass really was! [/quote] Thank you! Yes, it's a metallic purple / emerald green flip paint that changes colour, but under certain indoor lights it looks dark blue. Outside in bright sunlight there's a flash of red round the edges too. There's a link to my build diary in my sig below.

I was pleased as punch to get an FB tag from fellow BCer Attitude Castle to say that he'd spotted my Shuker Singlecut feature in No Treble magazine as Bass Of The Week! How cool! Read the piece here: http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/09/20/bass-of-the-week-shuker-singlecut-elite/ Yayyyyyy!

The amp isn't plugged in. lol.

Ah, beat me to it Chrismuzz!

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1348095213' post='1809391'] No way that's amazing! [/quote] Isn't it! [quote name='topo morto' timestamp='1348095253' post='1809394'] [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/downloads/g3/software/"]Latest update for the G3[/url] allows this so surely must be in the offing for the B3... [/quote] The suggestion from Zoom so far is 'not available, but we'll pass on your suggestion to the development team'. I think it'd be a really good idea to do it, unless they want to keep the B3 limited to make the MS more inviting.

The write up suggests six effects at once and the ability to fast toggle between three patches each containing six effects in any order. Having just bought a B3, i'm feeling a bit sick, as this sounds amazing! Come on Zoom, let us have the '6 effects at once' update for the B3 please! P.s i'd like one of these too

P.s. if you can't find a Nova Dynamics and can do 'rack' then the TC C300 or C400 are both amazing I had the C300 and changed to the N.D when downsizing.

I still do regret selling mine yes! I'd take that review quoted in the OP with a pinch of salt too. Frankly, the person who wrote it should work for one of those 'hifi' companies who manufacture power leads for £100 lol

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1347793743' post='1804952'] Kiwi has asked me and dood to admin it when it's live. No rush as the domain is parked for now - but I think it's better to plan properly than rush, as it won't just be a copy and paste of Basschat, p.s. Definitely easier to register new accounts than try and migrate them. [/quote] DoooooodChat.co.uk lol

Here's a big thank you for sending me some patch cables - very kindly for free. A thoughtful gesture very much appreciated!

Pat? Riiiiiiiiickyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Cool, who do I email to ask the same question? - Ya know, plant the seeds n' all!

[quote name='still-young' timestamp='1347258017' post='1798465'] Does anybody know if the Source Audio Hot Hand works on this? Thanks [/quote] I'm not sure, but i'd expect it to - and it'd be pretty amazing if it does!

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1346540681' post='1790482'] How come everyone here loves the B3 and think its really good while the demo vids on youtube of this multifx (including the official zoom vid) all sound like crap? [/quote] because YouTube videos don't account for the person's ability to actually know how to make a decent video - and thus, make the pedal sound rubbish lol! The official video leaves a lot to be desired too. If I had the spare time I'd do a decent video myself. I even floated the idea with Guitar Interactive Magazine.

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1347290872' post='1798892'] They do one for drums [/quote] Is it air tight? ;o) heh

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1346919365' post='1794735'] What you want to avoid doing is showing up to a lesson without having even looked at the stuff you were given the week / fortnight before because of other commitments. Your teacher will have two choices in that situation, make you practice the previous lessons stuff (while charging you £25+) or move on to another aspect of playing knowing that you'll then have two lessons worth of practising to do. You'll either get fed up because you're paying top money but just struggling through the same stuff each lesson and not really progressing, or you'll soon end up with a daunting amount of stuff to work through and it'll get you down. I'd say aim for weekly or fortnightly. Leave it 3 weeks or a month and you might find you're not practising at all until a few days before the lesson. [/quote] [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1346919790' post='1794746'] [indent=1]The important thing is to make sure you've done sufficient practice before your lesson. 15 minutes every day is better than a 4 hour session once a week![/indent] [/quote] As a tutor, these quotes ring true. As much as you don't want it to, life generally 'gets in the way' and you decide to practice tomorrow, but maybe the day after.. And so on. I'd rather teach 30mins a week instead of a 2 hour session once a month. It's actually waaay more work for me, but the results for younger students is easy to see! I want my students to enjoy coming to my lessons and that means helping them as best as possible to see results. Example, you wouldn't go to the gym every week and feel or look no different. Regular practice I feel works and once a week for an hour is a minimum for beginner to intermediate, but I teach 30 minute sessions for my very young ones or absolute beginners.

That's sounds mighty interesting! - If I had the cash I'd love to test the theory, just to have something a bit different!

This afternoon, I roughed out the signal chain for my new 'mini rig' pedal board. I'd been looking for a solution so that I can leave my usual rack gear at home and this compact set up is looking like it'll cover most of my needs. The Ampeg BSP distortion preamp is staying home* and my MXR M80 is being retired, though to be honest I hadn't used it for ages anyway! I've still got my TC Electronic Nova System. I like that alot - but with the B3 here now, I'm going to see if I really need the Nova too! - I'd be tempted to try out an iPad driven pedal, such as iStomp for extra flexibility but not required yet! So, the mess in the picture above is before I have dropped some custom foam in to the pedal board. I've ordered up a Planet Waves pedal board kit so I can do custom cable lengths. If I was to ever be a bit OCD (heh, aren't well all) then tidy rack systems and pedal boards is where I'm at! Finally, I will probably install a stereo DI to feed to PA FOH / recording devices and put in a two button foot switch for amp channel switching should I need it. Oh, you may be wondering why I've got a tuner in there too, despite the B3 having a perfectly good one.. well, my geeky side loves flashing lights lol - but actually it makes for a great mute button for changing basses too. This will unbelievably after over 20 years of playing bass, my first 'proper' pedal board as I have always used rack mount effects and MIDI foot controllers. edit: *The LS-2, graphic and MT-2 are taking the place of the BSP. Not perfect but actually a close match to the type of distortion produced if you keep an eye on EQ settings.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1346779817' post='1793144'] So if rigidity of the cabinet is the goal, why is nobody using ultra lightweight aluminium honeycomb panels? I can vouch for the rigidity of this stuff and you can get it foam filled so no nasty voids to excite. [/quote] Hmm, I don't know JPJ - I'd hazard a guess at cost and difficulty to machine? Wood is easier to throw in to a CNC and cheaper. Wow, that'd be a pretty ultimate Hartke cabinet! Aluminium cones and aluminium cabinet! but that's one too many 'alooominums' for my liking! heh, ey Larry!!

Reaper! Actually love this DAW more than any other.

Sonuus also do the I2m 'instrument to midi' USB interface. It even works with the iPad. Mono in, MIDI oit via USB and also acts as a high quality audio recording interface and is physically very small!

I'm not sure the project will go ahead after all. I'd really hoped to make much more of a weight saving than the suggested figures in this thread. If i coud have saved 10Kg or more then the cost would have made it worth it for my poor back. Next option would be 2x 2.5XL cabs, but they aren't made any more.

This link for the mag videos : http://licklibrary.ceros.com/iguitarmag/issue-10-eddie-van-halen-iguitar/issue10/page/200

It's worth mentioning that the MB800 has a completely different preamp section. An all FET design for a more valve-like character - for example soft break up. Here's my review, http://www.iguitarmag.com/magazine-editions/iguitar-magazine-issue-10/reviews/gallien-krueger-mb800/ If you click on the magazine link, there's a video too.