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[quote name='cclowend' timestamp='1392982735' post='2374874']
I have never used fx but have just bought a used zoom b1 to use as a tuner/vol/delay. Can I get some guidance as to which (send or return) the pedals output goes into. Obviously the input goes in t'other hole.

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I don't really understand your question.

"Send" is typically always an output
"Return" is typically always an input.

If you want to put the pedal in the effects loop of your amp then connect the amp's send to the pedal's input and the pedal's output to the amp's return.

If you want to put the pedal in front of your amp connect your bass to the pedal input and the pedal output to the instrument input on the amp.

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[quote name='cclowend' timestamp='1393060103' post='2375652']
What's the point of having an effects loop if its not as good as putting the effects in line from bass to amp then?
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Because the effects loop will generally be after the pre-amp and EQ section of your amplifier. There is a lot of debate about where certain effects should go, but arguably some effects sound better before the preamp section, and others after. Lots of articles about which effects should go where on line.

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[quote name='cclowend' timestamp='1393060103' post='2375652']
What's the point of having an effects loop if its not as good as putting the effects in line from bass to amp then?
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Some effects, mainly rack-mount units, are designed to be used at line level. Stompbox effects and multifx won't necessarily distort if used at line level but it is something to be aware of.

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