glassmoon

Many thanks @jrixn1 and @RussFM. I suspected as much, just wasn't sure. I supposed, incorrectly, that you could assign 3 effects per switch, which would allow me to have the comp/pre on each and every switch and add an effect where required.

Ah bugger.... 

Hi all, 

I'm considering getting a Zoom B3 as a means of reducing my footprint (train travel means lightening the load) and also having a few possibilities for my function band without the need for a lot of pedals (which I don't have). 

Hopefully this will be a simple enough question to answer, but can I do this.... 

• Have button 1 as a permanently ON compressor/preamp
• Button 1 is a universal setting regardless of the bank. (same basic sound throughout) 
• Button 2 and 3 as effects for as-and-when required effects. 

Oh, can I use a Boss type of 9v to power the unit, or is there a specific power supply I will need. And my thanks in advance. 

Julian 

1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said:

There's a well used but perfectly playable sr1205 on gumtree at moment at £425. 

I play a 1205 and I can say without prejudice that it is one of the most amazing basses I have ever played - sonically and in my hands.  And for that price ... wow, I'm tempted just a 2nd hahahaha

Damn @stewblack, that's just another reason to get this.

Right... The "official" Plethora thread

I like the idea of a digital pedal board, but without the complexity of some MultiFX units. I've tried a few and as you say, most of the effects are of little use... Even to the fringe bassist I would suspect. 

A drive in the loop would sort the "hole" out, and as you also say, these are quality effects and relatively easily customised. 

Now to find £399

1 hour ago, stewblack said:

You'll get nothing but GAS from me right now I'm afraid! 

That's a great review then mate!!!

11 hours ago, stewblack said:

This is a pedal board. Pure and simple. The effects loop goes wherever you want it to. I had a play with an OD pedal in the loop, just after the compressor before a phaser. Sounds superb.

This is exactly what I want... I love chorus, delay, reverb... the rest is just a plus.  The TCE compressor I am unfamiliar with, but seems to have good reviews - and especially as it's TP driven, as are all the effects, that is a win (plus the software to tweak).

I guess I will just have to wait until I can get one - or justify one through "house arrest"

Thank you for the great feedback @stewblack

I guess they're figuring (as this is definitely geared more towards guitarists than us lot) that you'd slot your choice of dirt pedal into the loop, aaaaand be able (like onboard) to select where in the chain it goes. To be fair to TCE, if enough people ask (or complain), chances are they'll include drives in a future firmware.

This looks like a win though for a lot of jobbing bassists. Me included 

Hey @stewblack. Nice one. What TonePrints (if any) are you using...and/or what "pedals" will you be using?

I've been interested in one of these since it was announced. This or the H X Stomp, but I like that this is pretty much a pedal board's worth of stomp boxes and very little else.

And I do like TCE 

5 hours ago, bottomfeed said:

Chorus, distortion, treble boost, octaver, compression, envelope, tuner...

@bottomfeed

Stunning. How is the MB octave? I've found very little by way of reviews or videos (that weren't from MB themselves). BTW, what board is that? 

If only I was closer... amazingly nice unit

9 hours ago, Killed_by_Death said:

 

IME thinner pickup actually sounds thinner, IRL

The coils on a Precision for instance, have a wider aperture & noticeably 'fatter sounding that J-bass pickups.

That's what I love about Nordstrand's Big Singles, they have a fatter aperture (soapbar), but still have that single-coil 'stank'

 

I had a 1995 Yamaha TRB6 with the "thin" pickups - which were in have split humbuckers - not in the least bit "thin sounding"... I replaced them with Bartolini G6's and the sound was incredible.... 

My idea for the old 1306 was to do something very similar, probably with Nordstrands.  Carey will do a custom pickup as per my sonic requirements.  Bung in an updated preamp and I'm away to the races.

But yes, to your point WRT "thin sounding" thin pickups, I concede there is a lot of truth in that  

1 hour ago, horrorshowbass said:

Serious GAS!!! 

What are the Nordstrands like? I'm looking at getting a premium but not sure whether to go Aguilar or Nordstrand.

Can't comment on the bass itself, nor the Aguilars, but the Nords are super warm and rich. I've always been a bit of a Bartolini fan, but I have to admit to swinging towards Nords. 

1 minute ago, glassmoon said:

Solid mahogany body too - can't go wrong with that.  Looks a treat too!
Pray tell, what is the "Power Tap Switch"?  is that a coil tap or something completely different?

A quick look at the Ibanez page (https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/sr306eb_02.html) and there it is - a coil tap similar (so it would appear on the surface) to the older ATK switch.... interesting.  and boy, what a price!!!

Bung some Barts, or Nords into that!!!  😎

1 minute ago, horrorshowbass said:

Dude, SR306 EB, £300 great bass (despite just selling mine on here )

 

 

Solid mahogany body too - can't go wrong with that.  Looks a treat too!
Pray tell, what is the "Power Tap Switch"?  is that a coil tap or something completely different?

3 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said:

Lovely, I briefly had an Ibby six string SR306 EB and was a fantastic bass, especially for 300 quid, 6er just not for me!!

I recently (after, let's see... 22 years) moved away from 6... long story and I won't bore anyone with it now... but I am missing a 6.  if only to noodle with and record my insane compositions LOL

I am after - somewhere down the line - a 1993/4 SR1306 - the one with the slim IBZ J6 pickups (i.e. that can be fitted with Barts later)

Such a stunner!!!  I had the SR1306 that came after this - but with the wider ADX6 pickups - and it was incredible to play - well, as you'd expect.  But the 1306 (and the SR886 that had the same pickups) is just a stunner.  The Gallery (Camden) had one but when I found it, it was already marked as sold.

🤦‍♂️ duh.. of course... sorry for being an idiot!

Excuse the ignorance, but what does the acronym "NT" stand for?

37 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Good work 👏👏👏

Why thank you 🙇‍♂️

5 minutes ago, ezbass said:

I had a finish issue with my first 1605, which was sorted with a replacement, but I sometimes found the bodies a bit small. Probably all nonsense and a fair dash of ennui/GAS played its part. To be fair, I was also wooed back to 4 stringers by the company that sometimes can’t be named. Ah, ‘twas ever thus.

I must be honest, the small bodies were never a factor until I picked up my first BTB - and going back now, I remember the size issue.

But having lost 6 stone and the fact that the bass is sooooooooooo light... it's a win!

A little blind never hurt anyone

Can I join please?

After 14 years, I am back with Ibanez

Right - who's handing out numbers - I'll take 1205 please 🤣

After 14 years away, I am back with Ibanez... the things we do when G.A.S. attacks!

The CE2-B is astonishingly good, yet so undervalued