TRBboy

I haven't managed to watch it yet, but someone has done a longer video on YouTube

I'm in exactly the same boat. I want a neat package with great sounds, but I don't actually need much, only a few key sounds really.

This is perfect timing, just as I'm looking at the Line 6 range and trying to decide what would be best. I only really use a few sounds, and this looks too have all the essentials covered, PLUS no complicated menus etc. I just can't fathom why Yamaha didn't bring it to the Guitar Show last week, even if the official launch wasn't until yesterday? 🤷

There's already a post about this

It looks/sounds fantastic, but as a pretty light effects user I can't even start to consider spending £1500 on a unit, only to use 3 sounds. Definitely looks like about the best thing on the market at the moment though, if that's what you're looking for.

Wow, that actually really appeals to me! I have a lot of questions though, and the website is down 😅. There's 21 presets, but I'm assuming you can save your own too? Can you navigate through them using the foot switches, or do you have to use the knobs? 🤷 I will find out ...

Will get this in the calendar! Couldn't make it last year, but would really like to come 😊

Most of ours aren't too bad, apart from the best live music venue around here, where you have to fight your way through a CRAMMED smoking area to get the gear out at the end 😫. I yell for people to make way, but end up just smashing a path through with cases/cabs/PA speakers etc 🤣

I was really impressed at the guitar show to be fair, the neck is beautiful. It felt better quality than the EHB I tried, well the knobs were solid on the Cort at least! Spacing felt wider than I expected, but I don't mind that. It was only let down by the strings tbh, I don't know what they are, but they felt rough and horrible.

I take your point, but we're entirely reliant on backline, as our PA is only used for vocals. We run a pair of Yamaha 15" speakers. We do have subs, but rarely drag them out, unless they're really needed. Like I said, the guitarists don't want to ditch or downsize amps, so there's no desire to upgrade the PA. My current rig is a Markbass Stu Amp 1000w and a GR Bass 4x10", 1200w 4ohm, which I love. 😊

If anyone spots a BB405 for sale, could you give me a nod please? Thanks 🙏

Sounds like heaven BRX! Even if I could go ampless, I still have to help haul 100w valve heads, 4x12" cab, drums, PA System etc. 😅

I envy you guys who can go ampless! Unfortunately it's not an option due to the venues we play. There's no appetite for dropping loads of money on investing in a bigger PA system, as our guitarists have no desire to ditch their valve amps, so it's a non starter. Would mean I didn't need backline for the odd festival we do though!

Another consideration then; what does everyone think about the HX One?

Very, very valid points BRX! And you're absolutely right, especially as I'm a pretty sparse effects user, it would probably do me forever. I've been happily using the zoom B3 for at least 10 years 🤷

Another option! But then I'd be getting on for HX Stomp money, which is more flexible and more compact 🤷

Thanks, will check it out!

Well, @SamIAm is kindly sending me her B1 Four to try, with a view to buying it! Top BCer ❤️ Can't wait to give it a try!

Ooh that sounds interesting! Will have to Google that. I've always loved Darkglass distortion, but I'm too tight to pay that much for a single pedal! 😅 It was this video that really piqued my interest in the B1 Four again: https://youtu.be/VQb1D7MBmqk?si=Xq2KnChtYM3jtk5g

Oh wow, I've not seen any going so cheap, will keep my eyes peeled!

Hey everybody! Sorry to resurrect this one, but I thought it better than starting a new thread. I'm back around to completely reconsidering my effects (mainly after trying out an HX Stomp on Saturday!). I'm not a heavy effects user, so I'm not sure I need a top of the line modelling jobby, so I'm back around to thinking about zoom.... This time the B1 Four, which I know several of you recommended to me before. Mainly, I think the Darkglass sound would be really useful to me. Question I've got, is how does the QUALITY of the effects in the B1 Four compare to my aging B3? Are they as good, or lower quality because it's a cheaper pedal? Thanks! 😊👍

Aaaargghhh! I'm so terrible at making decisions 😅😬😵‍💫 I keep flip flopping on it, and this afternoon was pretty decided on just getting a zoom B1 Four! 😅 @fretmeister I've been looking out for used Stomps, but they seem to go for around £400 anyway, so I don't know if it's better just to get a new one and have the warranty, as it's not much more. Genuine question guys: although the stomp is clearly well respected, it has been out for a while, and I get the impression that a lot of die-hard digital/modelling guys are viewing the Line 6 range as slightly 'old hat' now compared to their competitors. What are your thoughts on this? How 'future-proof' is the stomp? Is there likely to be a newer version in the near future? Thanks 🙏

Thanks guys, all good thoughts! Will carry on exploring this and looking at reviews etc.

Hey everybody! 👋😊 My initial excitement after trying the HX Stomp out on Saturday is fading, as I realise that I only really use a few sounds with my band, and it's probably overkill. However, I do really like the idea of having one box that can do everything, and also be used for guitar, as I'd like to get back into home recording. So I've been looking at cheaper options, that balance good sound and features, at a reasonable price point. The Sonicake Matribox 2 has come into my radar, and looks like a really good unit! Does anyone have any experience with this, or anything similar? Would the effect sounds be as good as my individual pedals (drive sounds predominantly). Picture of my current pedalboard below, I use the M80 for my 'light drive' sound which I use pretty regularly, the Boss for my heavier drive, and the zoom for 'occasional' effects that I don't actually use that often (mainly chorus on a couple of songs, very occasionally fuzz, octave or phaser). I enjoy having a wah to use when the mood takes me, but it's not critical. Any help/suggestions/insight much appreciated.

You're right of course! I should have remembered, because while I was trying the EHB my guitarist buddy bought a tuner pedal and got a free Scan hat 🤦 @Jolltax the Sandbergs were kinda crammed on the end of the Cort stand - bit of a shame as Alan Greensall used to run a really good Sandberg stand when Synergy were distributing them. I couldn't believe the 'show deal' for an Electra TT of £979, when you can buy them for about £750 normal price..... 🧐 @Kyndainverse gorgeous bass, congrats for bagging it! ❤️ I didn't spot any other BCers there, but then I forgot to wear the BC lanyard I made, so I wasn't exactly helping matters. 😅 My excitement for the HX Stomp is easing a little today, as I'm trying to remind myself I only really use a few sounds, and the pedals I have sound fine. I still kinda want one though 😬