warwickhunt

Good point. I'll check with the seller that they are cool with me opening it up and I'll give that a look. TBH if I return it as it operates now, they are left with a pedal that is probably devalued by 50%, so they might as well let me take a look inside! New battery is an easy test.

So far 3 different power supplies but not battery. TBH the single channel (A) use is very healthy and no issues what so ever; it is only when you try to use or combine Ch B. At this point levels drop off massively. I've watched multiple user videos on YT and none of the videos show the symptoms that this has.

I tried all options!

Multiple times. I've also tried setting/unsetting all switches but it's exactly the same each time. Pretty sure there's something died in Ch B, it'll make a great clean 1 channel preamp/DI but absolutely not fit for the 2 channel purpose or even to use the overdrive (as it is on the B channel).

Tried plugging 2 basses in (1 in A 1 in B) with A+B disengaged. Channel A selected and the bass is nice and clear, select Ch B and the bass is inaudible unless the Drive is cranked and there is a low level (massively overdriven by now) output. Pretty sure that is not how it is meant to work; I've even read the manual. I can only surmise that Ch B is fecked! It can't be used as a 2nd channel nor can it even be summed with A to give a bit of Drive because any combination involving Ch B drops the volume and you'd need to put the Drive on 100% to even hear anything (which would still be loads quieter than A). Looks like a repair job or return to seller!

Agreed and I'm not plugging anything into B but when you plug into the A input and engage A+B button using the switch to go from A > A+B there is a massive volume drop which you can't compensate for (it literally feels like going from 10 down to 1 or 2). Effectively with a single instrument it is a single channel pedal and trying to add channel B to add drive (or clean) reduces the volume to unusable levels. I'm now off to plug basses into A and B to see what we get.

To avoid the drop outs you'd be better off avoiding the 2.4 systems as that is where most of the issues occur, however some folk manage perfectly well with them. If you want low/no latency you really want to be avoiding the cheapie (sub £60) systems... with the caveat that plenty people manage with the latency (be aware latency is cumulative if you have other digital systems in your pathway; inc radio trans/rec, desks etc).

I've read the manual, I've watched the videos, so I'm assuming it isn't me using it wrong but I need to check... Plugged into input A, nothing plugged into input B, volume at 90%, Boost down and all buttons out/EQ centred. The preamp has a nice healthy output and tone. Hit channel B button and there is a massive volume drop (huge, almost inaudible). Back to channel A, engage the A+B button and switch to B (the 2 channels should combine), massive volume drop. I can increase the Drive setting but channel B is then full on Drive and not much volume, flick back to A and it is back to a healthy setting. In summary, whenever channel B is engaged there is a huge drop in output. I've tried engaging various buttons etc but nothing changes that basic issue; neither does increasing the Boost, that simply makes A even louder. Is this unit defective or am I missing something?

I always thought so but I think there was a thread where a certain preamp pedal couldn't provide the appropriate level!

I wouldn't jump to go down the mixer route yet as I've found most preamp pedals (I have 5 and all do) will drive an active PA cab. I'm sure someone cleverer than me (i.e. all of the above contributors) will know how many mV etc you need.

Not all pedal preamps are created equal! I've got several preamp pedals that happily drive an active speaker QSC K10 but I've recently become aware that not every pedal will be guaranteed to do this. I know the word 'impedance' is the incorrect term to use but effectively the output of the pedal needs to have enough juice to drive the amp section; you'd think being a preamp that this would be a given but apparently not!

The fact that the bridge and alignment of the ferrules are 'exactly' as per the Hondo screams that the body is simply a Hondo.

Cant see the neck clearly but the body is a wrong un!

£435 is less than I paid for mine this year and a good deal. I've used mine loads (even at rehearsals) and it has been flawless.

From memory (and I don't have a bass to hand) I'm fairly sure playing the ascending riff it has a different note in, than the descending bit (if that makes sense). We used to play it in a weird key to fit the singer so I've no idea what actual notes we played.

I have a Kala U bass and it's not worth me putting it on analogue bathroom scales as I doubt it would register... I'm sure that you'd be safe with a U bass.

If these didn't go can I take them?