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Rating And Reviews: Zoom B3 Bass Pedal

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"Most versatile piece I own" submitted November 11, 2012

By Alex L in columbus, OH
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Overall: I was considering getting the SansAmp Bass Driver pedal. For the same price, I got the Zoom B3, which has a model of the SansAmp. As much as I love Tech 21, it was a no-brainer to get the Zoom. I'll admit, the Zoom "SansAmp" modelling is not exactly like the real-deal, but it's pretty close (and Zoom added a mid control, which I actually like more anyway). For most of the modeled effects, Zoom added an extra parameter that isn't on the original, while still retaining the function and character of the original. Regardless if you think any of the models sound like the original, they're close and still sound good! At a recent practice, my OneSpot daisy chain stopped working. The OneSpot, itself, was fine, but the daisy chain extension wouldn't work, so I was only able to run a single pedal. Within a few moments, I was able to create a Zoom patch that had my dual-band compressor (DigiTech Bass Squeeze), my bass 7-band EQ (Boss Geb-7), and my exciter (BBE Sonic Stomp), plus the built-in tuner. I was able to retain my "stock" pedals with one Zoom. Now, I have that preset to use if I ever need it again. I don't need a practice amp anymore! The headphone out lets me practice silently, but it also let's me find a sound at home, preventing having to waste my band mates' time trying to dial in a setting during practice. With over hundred different effects, a tuner, a 40 second looper, metronome/beat machine, pre/post DI XLR out, stereo out, headphone out, interface with bundled software, free updates, exceptional build quality, and affordable price, it's a no-brainer. Get the Zoom B3.
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"ZoomB3" submitted July 20, 2012

By Mark S
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Musical Background: Bassist/drummer
Music Style: Everything from the Blue's to Country. Allman Brothers, Govt Mule, Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Tesla, the list goes on and on. I was luc
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Overall: I am not a effects guru by any means. Just a simple musician that enjoys to play. So after careful review of the Zoom B3. I decided to order This pedal. It is easy To operate. Anyone can use It. The amp modeling sounds great. The tuner can be accessed at any time very easily. The patches that are already programmed are terrific. Its amazing What all you can do with it immediately. Whether you wan to rehearse alone using only headphones. To a full band practice. Its easy to develop you own sounds. The drum beats are great.
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"Best decision in effects I have ever made" submitted April 19, 2013

By Casey Petruzzelli in Milwaukee, WI
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Musical Background: Bassist since 1988
Music Style: Post rock, old school punk, blues, funk, etc...
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Overall: Forget spending $$$ on dozens of effects when you can just buy one unit (fits in the accessory department of my SKB gig bag) and phantom power use from USB or AUX, which is awesome if your small like me and don't like carrying an amp and tons of stuff around to gigs. The sound is phenomenal but the price is a mystery! Worth a hell of a lot more than that! You're crazy if you doubt this for one second! There is so much to choose from and the pre programmed settings are immaculate. Love it! It's also amazing how precise the sound is to each of the amp selections available. It's spot on!
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"Best bang for your bass buck" submitted June 14, 2012

By Mark S in Uniontown, OH
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Musical Background: Have played bass for 10 years, and just jam at home... for now.
Music Style: Rock, Blues, Christian
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Overall: I’m not a professional musician, just wanted something that would satisfy any need I could possibly have even later on. I searched all the internet sites, viewed many a bass blog… really wanted to hear one first before buying, but every review on the B3 was positive! So I ordered one from zZounds and have not been disappointed! First, kudos to zZounds… I received it in only 2 days! Plugged it in and started playing right away. Had the B3 for over a month now, and just got to playing with the looper. Really weird to hear what you just played, repeating itself back to you. Any real musician will have a blast right off! It imitates 12 bass amps, so if you go where they have a PA, you can leave your heavy bass amp at home. It also has a hundred pedals they call patches at a fraction of their cost. You can mix these patches, even add a hundred of your own. Forget your tuner? The B3 has one built in. Your band switched the key to that hard song you just learned? No problem, the B3 comes with pitch shifting. Drummer didn’t show up for practice? The B3 has 40 rhythms you can set the tempo to, and it all fits in your guitar bag! If you want the most bang for your bass buck, buy a Zoom B3. If you want to entertain your friends with a one man band, buy a B3. There’s even computer recording stuff in this thing… I haven’t the foggiest what I’ll do with that yet, but it’s in there too! I wanted something I could grow into, and got it… the new Zoom B3!
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