1976fenderhead Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1327495044' post='1512203'] They never sell them at RRP though do they... [/quote] Yeah you're right, I suppose they might with a fresh product, but hopefully not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Apparently UK launch is early Feb. I think Thomann sold out of their first stock in about a day! Meanwhile I will have gigged and recorded with mine and used all the best sounds by the time you get one, so you'll all just be copying me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Feb/March? Oh good. Chance to raise the funds then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrederikVanDuuren Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I found this on youtube... hope it helps... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ia9cWlpFZE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Checking the Thomann website just now and noticed this: [quote]Availability of this item: shipment due to arrive on 05.03.2012 [/quote] So that maybe around the time that other places in Europe get them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I don't think this has been posted: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE9FCbkGlAw[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi Guys, I'm pleased to inform you that I got a call from Zoom today. The B3's are arriving in the country TODAY! We should have stock tomorrow! We've got them at £149.99 including a free (UK) power supply. Stock is limited. Here's a link: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/zoom-b3-bass-guitar-multi-effects-pedal---free-delivery-1833-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/zoom-b3-bass-guitar-multi-effects-pedal---free-delivery-1833-p.asp[/url] Cheers! Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 [quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' timestamp='1328191867' post='1523331'] Stock is limited. [/quote] how limited?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 In their terms and conditions they reserve the right to charge 10% on returns... I'll wait until some other store has it, so I only lose the postage if I don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 a very smart looking unit. pity you can't just buy the bits you will use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tipping Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hmmmm ... Seriously tempted. Anybody have experience gigging with the previous versions? I play in covers bands and have managed fine with an overdrive, fuzz and chorus pedal .. for like the last ten years. I was looking at replacing my current pedals and this whole unit is cheaper than each individual pedal I was thinking about. In a live situation do you think it will come close to the real pedals? Having one pedal with different saved settings etc. Would be great for getting your settings nailed each time with no faffing between tunes. Also some of the synth, phase, delay etc. Would be cool to play around with ... The looper could be reallt cool also. Is there a way you can turn off the pre-amp Sims and use just the effects so I can simply use it in my effect loop? Don't really fancy running anything infront of my amp's pre-amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 [quote name='Dave Tipping' timestamp='1328221562' post='1524157'] Is there a way you can turn off the pre-amp Sims and use just the effects so I can simply use it in my effect loop? Don't really fancy running anything infront of my amp's pre-amp. [/quote]Yes, the amp sims, if selected, occupy one of the three effects 'slots'. So, you can have one amp sim and two effects running simultaneously or three effects and no amp sims. Or, if you really wanted, three amp sims and no effects - not sure I'd recommend that! There is no differentiation between the amp sims and the effects in terms of selecting them. I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks Richard, that is a really attractive price! Must get finances in order soon! Also guys, I've ordered from effectpowersupplies before and got a really good customer service experience from them, so they definitely deserve our business Edited because I'm a clumsy typist. Edited February 3, 2012 by chrismuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 OMG just put an order in. Fingers crossed there will be enough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1328253061' post='1524341'] Also guys, I've ordered from effectpowersupplies before and got a really good customer service experience from them, so they definitely deserve our business [/quote]Thanks for that Chris - we appreciate it. Just to update you all, the B3's arrived first thing this morning and are NOW IN STOCK! Those who have already placed orders should be getting theirs tomorrow. We've still got a few left from the first shipment for anyone else. I've got a busy day ahead of me but I'll try to grab 5 minutes to put one through its paces. If I do I'll post my thoughts here. Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Looking forward to it - both the pedal and the initial thoughts Richard, is it too late to change the delivery address: I stupidly gave my work address and of course tomorrow is Saturday Edited February 3, 2012 by aldude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='aldude' timestamp='1328264174' post='1524516'] Looking forward to it - both the pedal and the initial thoughts Richard, is it too late to change the delivery address: I stupidly gave my work address and of course tomorrow is Saturday [/quote]No, just give us a call or send us an e-mail with your order number and the address you want it sent to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' timestamp='1328268710' post='1524633'] No, just give us a call or send us an e-mail with your order number and the address you want it sent to. [/quote] Awesome.... email sent. I am very much looking forward to breaking this out ... I used to have the B9.1ut and loved the compressor and EQs in particular but it was far too complicated for a peon like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 OK guys, here's my (very brief) first impressions. This unit is better than it has any right to be at the price point. I haven't spent long with it, but the quality shines through. Obviously I was already familiar with the G3 and many things remain the same. It is refreshingly well tailored for bass and the effects are very usable. There are some very good compressors from subtle to squish. All of the overdrives, distortions and fuzzes have clean blends. And the amp sims sound good. I didn't take any notes so the ones that stand out in my mind as I write this are: 1) The Bass Big Muff: not only is it an accurate reproduction of the original, it also solves the volume issue with the clean blend. Very simply there is a separate parameter for clean level one top of the standard gain and level controls. 2) Sansamp model includes 'mid' frequency to avoid the sometimes too-scooped Sansamp sound. To me ears, though, the Ampeg SVT amp model sounded more 'Ampeggy' than the Sansamp. 3) The Gallien Krueger model sounded great and stood out for me among all the amp models. 4) Clean blended Rat anyone? Sounds very good. 5) Modulations sound good. A good variety of choruses/phasers etc so sure to be one that you'll like At £150, this is priced almost at 'beginner' level yet one could gig it quite happily. Sure, individual pedals will always win out (I hope so, or we're out of business ) but, for the money, this is brilliant. All the features of a Line 6 M9, tailored for bass and priced lower than the Line 6 M5. It's a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hmmmmm.... may have to have serious discussion with the wife later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' timestamp='1328274742' post='1524751'] OK guys, here's my (very brief) first impressions. This unit is better than it has any right to be at the price point. I haven't spent long with it, but the quality shines through. Obviously I was already familiar with the G3 and many things remain the same. It is refreshingly well tailored for bass and the effects are very usable. There are some very good compressors from subtle to squish. All of the overdrives, distortions and fuzzes have clean blends. And the amp sims sound good. I didn't take any notes so the ones that stand out in my mind as I write this are: 1) The Bass Big Muff: not only is it an accurate reproduction of the original, it also solves the volume issue with the clean blend. Very simply there is a separate parameter for clean level one top of the standard gain and level controls. 2) Sansamp model includes 'mid' frequency to avoid the sometimes too-scooped Sansamp sound. To me ears, though, the Ampeg SVT amp model sounded more 'Ampeggy' than the Sansamp. 3) The Gallien Krueger model sounded great and stood out for me among all the amp models. 4) Clean blended Rat anyone? Sounds very good. 5) Modulations sound good. A good variety of choruses/phasers etc so sure to be one that you'll like At £150, this is priced almost at 'beginner' level yet one could gig it quite happily. Sure, individual pedals will always win out (I hope so, or we're out of business ) but, for the money, this is brilliant. All the features of a Line 6 M9, tailored for bass and priced lower than the Line 6 M5. It's a winner! [/quote] I'm pleased I put in the order yesterday then, might try it at tomorrow nights gig if I'm feeling brave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Don't forget you get a built in tuner, it can be used for recording via USB into your computer, has a built in looper (I have no idea how to do that looping thing ) and drum tracks to practice along to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) [quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' timestamp='1328274742' post='1524751'] It's a winner! [/quote] Thanks for this Richard... what's the Markbass amp sim like? Authentic? And does it recreate the VLE and VPF filters? Thanks! Edited February 3, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' timestamp='1328274742' post='1524751'] OK guys, here's my (very brief) first impressions. This unit is better than it has any right to be at the price point. I haven't spent long with it, but the quality shines through. Obviously I was already familiar with the G3 and many things remain the same. It is refreshingly well tailored for bass and the effects are very usable. There are some very good compressors from subtle to squish. All of the overdrives, distortions and fuzzes have clean blends. And the amp sims sound good. I didn't take any notes so the ones that stand out in my mind as I write this are: 1) The Bass Big Muff: not only is it an accurate reproduction of the original, it also solves the volume issue with the clean blend. Very simply there is a separate parameter for clean level one top of the standard gain and level controls. 2) Sansamp model includes 'mid' frequency to avoid the sometimes too-scooped Sansamp sound. To me ears, though, the Ampeg SVT amp model sounded more 'Ampeggy' than the Sansamp. 3) The Gallien Krueger model sounded great and stood out for me among all the amp models. 4) Clean blended Rat anyone? Sounds very good. 5) Modulations sound good. A good variety of choruses/phasers etc so sure to be one that you'll like At £150, this is priced almost at 'beginner' level yet one could gig it quite happily. Sure, individual pedals will always win out (I hope so, or we're out of business ) but, for the money, this is brilliant. All the features of a Line 6 M9, tailored for bass and priced lower than the Line 6 M5. It's a winner! [/quote] Thanks for that. Did you have a play with the synths? How's the tracking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldude Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='steve' timestamp='1328276296' post='1524787'] I'm pleased I put in the order yesterday then, might try it at tomorrow nights gig if I'm feeling brave [/quote] Haha! This. I'm in 2 minds. Though both minds say DO IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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