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Yes, perfect. You are spot on. Thanks so much. I thought I had tried every configuration of switching, but I hadn't tried that !

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Some fantastic thoughts and info in this thread !

Guys, please can you help me out. I am in temporary posession of a B3n to try out. I am trying to replicate some patches I have on my B6. Anyway, on the B3n for the life of me I can't work out how to turn OFF the Boost on the DarkPre model. The Zoom site states for the Boost - "This sets the frequency bands boosted when the control switch is on". Surely this indicates that it can also be switched off ? but I just can't work it out. Twiddling the dial underneath the Boost display just turns it between Lo, Hi and Lo & Hi. There is no OFF. I really would like to turn the boost fully off. Can any owners out there help ?

Yup, I have used those nozzle cleaners many a time on a bass nut. They don’t go small enough for a guitar nut but for bass they are great. Remember to go SLoWLY !!!

Thanks guys. I have now bought one and am very happy with it. It’s not as flexible as the hx stomp I used to use but the sound quality of what it does is better imo. I think it is also more flexible in terms of overdrive sounds. All the hx stomp’s drives tended to have a similar tonality to my ears.

The tuners I have on there are actually a fraction lighter than Ultralites already ! They are super cheapo ones I have had for years, but they hold tune well and are very light !

Difficult to believe but I honestly didn't see it coming ! It was the Ibanez Steve Vai superstrats that gave me the inspiration for the holes. I have never been a shredder but I admired the hole/handle on the Vai strat the moment I saw it. Yup, I'm vaguely with you there, but you try buying a precision scratchplate for a Jazz neck pickup ! Simply not available unless custom made (and thus lots of dosh). The blue plate was one I made up a few years ago and I simply don't dislike it enough to bother making up a new one !

Not noticeable at the moment, although I don't have my normal effects etc at home. I'll find out more definitively playing at church on sunday.

Not noticeably. It already balanced really well, with not a hint of neck dive, and ultimately the weight change was fairly minimal in the end.

That is the exact same bit as my largest holes !

I've been using my homemade bitsa "Jazz with a P body" for about 3 years. Its got a lovely walnut body which was never massively heavy but I have been wanting a slightly lighter bass recently as I have a back problem. I toyed with getting a new body, or a new bass but I love my bass - everything is exactly as I want it. So a few jumbo forstner drill bits were acquired and drilling began on monday. As well as the holes you see there are also a few more under the scratchplate. It went surprisingly well and I produced a vast amount of walnut shavings. Finished off with a dremel and sandpaper. A quick oil and beeswax finish to the new holes and by tuesday evening I was back in business. Only a 0.2 kg saving, but it all helps and its a manageable 4.0kg now. Personally I think it now looks awesome too !