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[quote name='cheddatom' post='121309' date='Jan 16 2008, 09:10 AM']I would highly recommend the Zoom. I don't think patch switching is a problem, there are loads of ways around this which have been detailed in threads before. The limiter is deffinitely much better than the comp which is a bit crap, but, at least there's a limiter! The DI is good (although in my rig I can't use that as it's only a portion of my sound) and the usb connectivity for 0 latency recording is a great feature too![/quote] Hey Chedddatom - we've been here before - can you direct me to the threads about how to overcome the B2's patching issues - or give me some ideas urself - I'm intrigued as I want to make the most of mine. Don't feel I'm getting the best out of it at the mo

The Zoom sounds great but you can only change patch to the patch directly next door - that may cause you a problem if you want to use multiple sounds during a song. If you find the compressor harsh (I did) use the limiter setting which IMHO is much better. It's a robust and nice sounding unit - shame you can't name patches or pre select a la the old zoom units.

Playing at Careys in Coventry, I was sorting out the PA as well as playing bass. I'd only done it a few times before. During the break the drummer said...."Col - something's feeding back". I immediately thought PA - so I turned the masters down - ringing gets louder so I turned all the individual channels down - ringing gets louder so I turn the mixer off. Then I realise I haven't turned the volume down on my bass which is sitting in front of my amp/cab - still plugged in AND I've now lost the mix for the second half. Oh dear.

I've got the cash - just need the talent!!

I think the mexican ones have some extra routing holes under the scratchplate. You couldn't us a mex jazz body for a 'jaco' alike with no scratchplate.

I'm learning it at the mo and have a hell of a time working out where to come in after the vocals each time! Any help appreciated!

I love it when I help someone out by buying a bass!!

Yes - very good - nice bloke and reasonable prices - does it cos he loves it - I'll pm you his phone number.

OK - as promised here's some pics. I've decided to go for a tort scratchplate, which I've just ordered, so I'll put the mirror plate on my black 86 Jap Precision. I gigged her on new Year's Eve and I'm very pleased - a very solid sound, very deep - with the treble rolled off she'd make a lovely reggae bass - nice for the Police numbers we do! here goes....... Front - Back - Front Closeup - Headstock - And here's the repair on the neck - it was a double groove - very deep - about 1 -1.5 mm at the deepest. It looks just like a fag burn now, and very smooth - you can hardly feel it - Enjoy - if anyone wants any close ups of anything just shout!

Pics will be forthcoming shortly fellas!! Col

I needed one for mine and used brass from a hobby shop - looks and works fine.

I bought this bass and took delivery on christmas eve. I don't usually buy unseen so took a bit of a chance. I read this thread about 5 hours after the money had changed hands and started to worry - particularly about the comment regarding the scratchplate holes!! Anyhow, it was pretty much as described in the ad, although it did have some fairly serious fret wear, which wasn't described. The scratchplate - I think - maybe is the original one, but had been painted over, making it look like bakelite. By pure coincidence, my son bought me a mirror scratchplate for christmas, so that went straight on! I think the comment about the holes not matching up relates to the pickup cover holes - they were in the correct place - just that the holes hadn't been drilled into the body! Anyway, I got her back from Andy Viccars (luthier) today. He's dressed the frets and filled the hole in the back of the neck. She's definately a keeper - vintagey mojo'd looks - reasonable weight. The action is fairly low for a precision - got it down to about 2.2mm on the E at the top fret. Absolutely no dead spots - and it sustains forever. She came with a good quality lead and gig bag and a Boss CS 3 - so I don't think it was too bad a deal - I'm quite pleased!

I think 1.5 mm at the 12th is EXTREMELY low - I couldn't possibly run an action that low - I'd be clanking all over the shop - maybe that's bad technique on my part - most of my basses are 2 - 3 mm. I'm not surprised you have to keep tweaking! Good luck though matey!

I think you're asking too much from the bass mate - if you love that particular bass - being realistic - you prob need to get a higher action. Can you be specific and give us an idea of the measurement between the bottom of the string and the top of the fret at - say - the 12th and 15th fret?

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='93864' date='Nov 24 2007, 06:11 PM']You could try one of these, tike Tony Levin: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ns_design_strap_system.htm"]NS Bass Strap System[/url] I though about getting one when I first bought my CR5M, or maybe the [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ns_design_eps.htm"]endpin stand[/url], but I got used to the standard tripod and I think I'll stick with it.[/quote] Thanks jean - Luc - I thought about one but it's a lot of money to pay for freedom (what price freedom eh??!!) Daf - I've put the strings on and gigged them - I thought - reading other posts - that 'real' double bass strings would make a world of difference - they are better, but not as much better as I thought they would be. Having said that - for arco, they're much better - with the NS strings the bow kept 'snagging'. I really appreciate your recommendation however - I do prefer the corelli strings over the NS so I'm pleased I bought them.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='104372' date='Dec 14 2007, 04:29 PM']We discussed this in another thread, and there are lots of ways around it. A big plus for the Zoom for me, is that it's small enough to go on my board with a load of other pedals.[/quote] OK Cheddatom - I like my Zoom - I like the fact that it's small - help me here - either direct me to the thread and/or suggest some way around the limitations of only being able to change to the patch next door. I like small units so much that I usually don't gig my GT6B, prefering the simplicity of my BFX 708 - Id like to use the B2.1u more but am stumped by the patch changing probs

I've got both. I love the Zoom BUT it has two major downfalls - 1 - you can't name patches - how good is your memory...was that octaver patch on B1 or C1???? Also, you can only change directly to the patch next door - on the older models, you could select a patch - whicg would flash, then select by pressing both together. The GT6B eats the zoom for dinner - but it is much more expensive - The Korg is blimming good as well - i regret selling mine