On 2003-07-21, Husquatch gave this Zoom Bass Guitar Effects a 4...(5308)
Purchase: Purchased from Sam Ash 2001 $129
Pros: Love the super control (a little too much on some) I only use the BLUES 1 that comes with the unit and three patches I programmed myself (Echo, flange and reverb solo) But those WONDERFUL sound and the fact that its a great silent stage tuner almost pays for itself.
Cons: I love it so much but the quality of contruction is cheap. I remember hearing about people sending it back after a year to be fixed because the plugs went faulty. Well it happened to me too! But instead of sending it back, I opened it up to see what's up. Here's a quick fix for those who know hhow to solder (next box)
Quality: unit quality AOK (except cheap plugs) To fix faulty plug problem. Take off plate, inspect circuit board where 1/4 plugs solder right into board(!!) Yes, you'll probably see cracked joints. Get the solder gun out and reapply a little solder there. Now it's like new. From then on, using 90 degree plugs would help. I am currently looking for some. Also a strain relief (or just rubber banding the in and out cable together) will help.
Summary: Absolutely love the unit - wished they used 1/4 plugs that don't solder right into the board - I don't care how careful you are, eventually (after 30-50 gigs) that solder joint will be too stressed and you'll have to do what I did.
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On 2002-02-15, The Black Sheep gave this Zoom Bass Guitar Effects a 4...(1645)
Purchase: I was Given this multi effects pedal, as a christmas present off my parents, it cost £110, and was bought from Rimmers in Leyland (Lancashire, England),this was a very good price for the pedal, one of the cheapest i could find!!!
Pros: I like this unit because, of its many functions, the total of 60 effects, 30 of which are user programmable (customisable), there are around 50 sigle effects, which consist of modular effects, phasing effects, and many amp models. This multi effects pedal is great for live acts because of its noise reduction (which automatically cuts off the output when you arent playing, and starts again when you start) This unit is also very good, because it has an onboard chromatic tuner, allowing you to tune to any note, including sharps (and therefore flats),it is aslo excellent for practising, as it has a drum machine on it, with many different beats, and a 5 second sampler on it!!!
Cons: The one and only thing I do not like about this pedal, is that the batteries dont last long, if you use it a lot (and it is quite hard to find an adapter that will suit the pedal, and it costs a bomb to ship it from zoom itself!!)
Quality: The construction of the pedal is very good, the knobs are rugged, and protected. The pedal does not slide freely, and the effect swiches are easy to press, and non of the parts wiggle around, and serve no purpose, they are all firmly in place, and are very easy to use!!!
Summary: This pedal, is one of the best bass effects pedals, for its price, and it gives great sond, without having to pay for fancy looks (for example the 'line 6 POD' which has some good sounds, but is hard to use live, and does not have an expression pedal) This pedal also gives out great sond, when used with a distortion pedal and a Lead Guitar!!!
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