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Looking at the range in a bit more detail, it seems that Zoom have positioned the B2 Four in a place that clearly positions it between the B1 Four and B6, rather than directly competing with the competition. Still cannot get to try the unit fully, but some further comments in no particular order or importance: The display is an improvement over the B1 Four but lacks the colour and touchscreen of the B6. It has only one input against the B6's two. Tuner. It does not have the LEDs that the B1 Four has, but its backlight/contrast is adjustable, and I have been able to see it clearly in both dark and fairly light (south facing conservatory). The speed and accuracy is excellent, as is the B1 Four, but the larger display makes it easy to read. Works well with chords too, Currently, neither the Zoom Guitar Lab nor the Tone lib Zoom recognise or control the B2 Four, although Zoom Guitar Lab does work with the B6. Instead, we get an app that works on a phone or tablet. I have tried the iOS version on both an iPhone and iPad, and it seems a useful tool and a good way of overcoming the limitations of the display. It does need a Lightning to USB adaptor and USB-C cable to work, but these are only a £ few. I bought the adaptor from the big A for about £12. I have still to try all the features, but the fact that I can have remote control on my mic stand is a plus. There is an Android app for the Guitar version, the G2 Four, but not currently for the B2 Four. Foot switches. Really nice feel, really positive. Noise. Apart from a few of the more extreme patches, the unit is really quiet even using my wired headphones (Panasonic RP-HTX90N used wired). The B2 Four acts as a 2 in 2 out audio interface and works well with Audacity, even though it is not listed as supported by Zoom. Audacity is the only DAW I have, so I cannot say how well it will work with others. Interestingly, the B2-Four is physically different to the G2-Four, it is larger partly because of the DI functions. The Guitar version has no XLR out and no DI models. Now, I am not yet convinced that the DI models are of any great use, but the XLR out is.

I suggest you wait for either @EBS_freakor @Phil Starras having excellent knowledge in this field. What is your budget?

Tweeters are as good as the design and if a tweeter sounds bad it could be the design, your technique or both. You only have to read the Markbass threads on here and on the Other Place to realise that just adding a tweeter is not the answer. A level control or switch on a tweetered cab may indicate the designer’s doubt in her/his design or could be a marketing device to counter “tweeter hesitancy”. There is little that a tweeter control/switch can do that a good amp EQ cannot. Ask Barefaced why they have added the tweeter and how it is implemented. If you are happy with the answers, order one and take advantage of their returns policy. My concern would be that the 110 has such a baked in sound that balancing the tweeter would be difficult but, only Barefaced can say what they have done.

It is basically a 500 watt amp with 2 ohm capability. Probably more than enough for most people.

Yes try this first. I agree that the RQ curve is extreme in the image but as you say you did not gig it like that it is probably not the problem. Have you got another c AB you could try? Or another amp with that cab?

Hmm.It is easy to be negative but at least they are thinking about their offerings. The pink sparkly one looks a bit “DaisyRocks”. Zero fret. I had guitars in the 69s with zero frets and they are better than a nut. If you think about it it is obvious. The magnetic electronics cover did not look like a good fit Some nice looking basses though.

Gold and white/cream would not be my first choice of colour scheme but that it gorgeous. Enjoy.

Fuji GeNeral were one of the Japanese factories for Fender back in the day. I have always been tempted but recently they t have only done traditional Jazz basses.

One of @stevieLFSys new 10" cabs. They should be available within a few weeks, and the prototypes sound great. https://www.lfsys.co.uk/bassguitarproducts

When I was a lad, we didn't have speakers..... sorry, wrong thread. Seriously though, when I studied reliability, the bathtub curve explained it. The diagram below show the likelihood of failure and the longer you use it the more likely a failure BUT. The start of the End of Life failures to the peak can be several years and assuming your blown speaker is at that start, you may get several years from the other one. You might find it blows next gig. However, a new driver could fail in its infant mortality phase at the start.

The venous has Bar Stolls so should be oK. The ligament is not a Cruciate but a Fibular collateral ligament. Thanks for all the advice.

I tore a ligament I. My knee at the weekend and have a gig tomorrow night. I will not be able to stand all night so any advice on how to get through the gig?

As for the B1 Four being great value, I have to agree and would not let mine go. Although I have bought one, I also agree that the B2-4 is priced too high. *Sadly, I have strained a ligament in my right knee, not ideal for testing a stomp box of any sort. I have read the aforementioned Guitar review. I probably won't read his reviews again. It reads like he is a frustrated writer rather than a guitarist. In saying that, he does have some valid points. The screen could be better, but let's be honest, the screen does not affect the sound. Secondly, I agree that the arrow key cluster looks like it is difficult to change with your foot *see above, However I would not want to change banks mid-song and try to arrange patches so that the ones I need are in set list order. I will look at the other points later but will say the that B2-4 is a dedicated Bass multi effects unit whereas the Nux, Valeton and even Helix range are not.

They are quite different on first listen. My feeling was that many of Zoom's patches on the B! On and B1 Four were a bit extreme. The B2 Four has patches emulating the sound used on classic recordings and are much better starting points for your own patches.

I am sorry, I don’t know.

Yes there are four controls like B1Four but, but being black, they hardly show up on photos.

My first impressions Re that the stock patches are a lot more usable than previous Zoom pedals I have owned. No wacky patches that scream, I have effects and I have to I use them. Tge oatcged all have song titles that are fairly easy to guess plus a year and those that I know sound fairly true to the original recording. I like the real foot switches tge paddle ones on the B1 ranges are not ideal for big feet and little stages YMMV. I like the fact that an expression pedal. Can be added but to me the best bit is the connectivity. Real DI out and a Zomm have realised that almost no headphones now come with a 1/4” TRS connector. I addition the headphone out it separate from the mono out. I have only had a few minutes playing through it and have not yet had a chance to go through the software and apps, To those that scoff the moulded polymer case, they are build like brick outhouses and nut B1 Four has done well I’ve 200 gigs without a hiccup. The faux carbon fibre finish is about the same as that on my car dashboard. That is not too convincing but if you are looking at that you should be playing.

No, the preamp is not open source, although I might do one that is soon.

It has been work in progress for far too long, but now I have to finish it.🤒

Horrified to see I am not on the list. So I WILL be there, and as to what I am bringing? From, Basses Fender Aerodyne/Sire Marcus Miller M2 Amps Bugera Veyron M1001/Ashdown Retroglide 800 and possibly home build 500 watt bass head based on one of @passinwind's pre-amp designs. Cabs TBC but one of the LFSys designs. Effects Zoom B2-Four, Zoom B1-Four

Rock n Roll?

Any suggestions how to persuade some old dinosaurs to go IEM?

Where did it come from? What I mean is the component reference i.e. C1-C302 etc.

The GK combos usuallu use 4 OHM dtivers fro memory

Mine was due today but just heard from DHL that it will be the 11th. To think thaty DHL was once tge fastest courier on earth.