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Just had thought, I don't claim to fully understand all the techy talk about signal levels, but as the B3 seems happy in the effects loop, would the prolonged input of the higher signal do any damage to the unit? (As mentioned earlier, I've been using a Mark Bass Super Booster for about 3 years (approx 30-40 gigs per year) without any obvious problem).

OK, I have finally found the time to try the B3 in the effects loop of my TC RH450 and, at in-house volumes at least, it seemed quite happy. No sign of unwanted noise or nasty digital distortion or any obvious loss of volume, although I'd need to confirm that at gig volume to be 100% certain. There was certainly nothing obvious at the volume I was playing - loud enough to annoy my son watching TV but (unfortunately) not loud enough to upset the elderly nosy neighbors. I tried the B3 in both active and passive modes and it worked without issue, using my usual gain and eq settings (gain just below clipping and eq mostly flat with a slight (approx 3dB cut to the low mids) using my passive bastardised Sandberg Basic VM with Seymour Duncan SPB-4 and Nordstrand MM4.4 Pickups, which has a very hot output for a passive bass. So, in answer to my original question - will it mute the amp in bypass mode, the answer is yes and no. Entering tuner mode keeps the signal passing through, putting the B3 into silent tuning mutes the amp.

Thanks for the suggestions, folks. In the end I didn't get a chance to set anything up last night, oh the joys of having a family .... Dood, I always set the amp input gain so that it's just below the point where the pre-amp clips when I really dig in (I was under the impression this is the optimum setting?). With that in mind, if the B3 is in-line between the bass and amp, then presumably and effects that boost the signal, like a drive setting, will also clip the pre-amp? I didn't realise that fx loops have a stronger signal. Any reason for that? Surely they are optimised to work with all fx units (am I right in thinking that the implication is that some units work on different signal levels???) I'm happy to try the B3 both in-line and in the fx loop, but my preference would be for the B3 in the loop - if it can be done without issue - as it just seems like a better option to me. Yeah, I know that's hardly any justification whatsoever, but I just don't like the idea of having pedals between the bass and amp For information, I have been using a Mark Bass super booster as an amp top pedal in the fx loop for years without issue. All the RH450 manual has to say on the matter of the fx loop is that "[i]This break point can be used as a regular serial effects loop for inserting e.g. modulation effects or other external devices.[/i]" Do the input/output spec figures mean anything in regard to the fx loop signal strength? For example, the RH450 manual says that the pre-amp out is - [i]1/4" Jack, Balanced Output, Max Output, Level = +8dBu[/i] Whereas the B3 manual says of its input - [i]Rated input level -20dBm, Input impedance 1MΩ[/i]

A new side project I have on the go may require the use of some effects on the bass - I don't usually bother with effects live other than a touch of compression and the in built compressor on my amp has that covered! I'm wondering if I was to put a Zoom B3 into the effects loop on my amp (TC RH450) and set the B3 into bypass mode (as it would only be needed for a handful of songs), would this actually mute the output of the amp? Or just bypass the B3 and let the amp work as though there are no effects in the chain? No doubt I can rig it all up later and find out, but I'm sat at my desk at work pondering!

I've been gigging with the Classic 450 and RH450 heads for a few years now and the in-build Spectracomp in both amps is fantastic. The parameters behind the one knob (not the one actually playing) control are absolutely spot on in my opinion and experience, and really help to level out and add punch to my heavy handed finger style playing. If this pedal has the ability tweak the internal parameters further (not that I think I'd ever need to but it'd be worth seeing what it can do when edited) then it will be a truly versatile and adaptable tool with a wide appeal. Anyone have any idea of the price yet?

Just received a DHA drive pedal from Aidan and am happy to recommend him as a trustworthy guy to deal with. He was quick to respond to my messages and posted the pedal off as soon as he could. The pedal itself was well packaged and in great condition as he'd described it.

Thanks for the help, folks. The pedal board, as and when I get it, will be going in the back of the car with the rest of my gear so the soft case sounds like it might be man enough for my needs. In theory it won't be getting chucked about or having 4x12's dropped on it so I might just get away with it. Failing that, I'll see if any of the local music shops have one in stock so I can see for myself. The worst case scenario is ending up with the hard cased version!

After years of gigging with only an eq pedal on top of my amp, I've got a new project in the pipeline that's going to require the use of a couple more pedals. That being the case, I'm after a pedal board to house them, the Pedaltrain stuff ticks all the boxes for my requirements and seems to be well respected. My question is how sturdy are the bags that come with the boards (I'm probably going to end up with either a Nano +, or Metro 16)? Are they just a thin dust jacket type bag, or are they padded to offer a decent level of protection? Or am I better off going to the hard case version? If anyone else has any other bagged or cased small pedal board recommendations (looking at 3 or 4 pedals only) then please let me know what's worth considering.

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Jordan bought my old Boss bass chorus pedal and it was a doddle. Great guy to deal with and he paid quickly once I'd passed my details over. Enjoy the pedal, Cheers, Sid.

Mike recently bought a pre-amp from me and it could not have been any easier. He was quick to respond and friendly in his messages and paid for the p[re-amp as soon as I'd sent payment details through. You can't ask for any more than that in a buyer!

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