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Old 07-07-2009, 05:10 PM
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much differences between the taiwan BF-2, japan one and the BF-3? I have the BF-3 but have an opportunity to get a taiwan BF-2. should i get it?
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I prefer the BF-2 in general, but wouldn't get too into the whole Jap vs Taiwan thing. Its all a bit overrated. Mine is Japanese, but thats just because that was the one I found when I decided to get one.
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I have a BF-3 and Taiwanese BF-2 both plugged in now (borrowed the BF-2 from a cousin to compare the two). There is a difference between the two, but not a great deal at all. If I set them up for the same sound and ask another musician which they prefer, I've either heard each time that the BF-3 sounds better or they can't tell much difference. Honestly, if I just turn one on and start playing I have to look back down to see which one is on to remember and in a band setting you'd never tell the difference. I like the BF-3 a bit better, but would use a BF-2 without reservations. They sound very close. If you have a BF-3 already then don't waste you money on a BF-2 even if it is cheap unless you are an absolute tone snob. That's my 2 cents worth.
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:22 PM
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thanks for the advice fellow low-enders! i guess i will pass esp after listening to some clips and not really being able to tell a difference. I like my flangers subtle like my BF-3. thanks again!
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I just bought a BF-2. I'm selling it. Why? I like my BF-3 10x more. It's more subtle and I like it that way.
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I just bought a BF-2. I'm selling it. Why? I like my BF-3 10x more. It's more subtle and I like it that way.
I prefer the BF-2. I've spent time with both the BF-2 and the BF-3 and I find that the BF-2 is too subtle. Which is why I'm getting a BF-2!
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On thing to note. The BF-3 will be more subtle plugged into the bass input and less subtle plugged into the guitar input. I have mine in the guitar input, but it definately changes the texture depending on the input.
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tried the guitar input and it gets pretty damn close to the BF-2. i'm glad i've decided to not get the BF-2. thanks for the advice!
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Old 07-14-2009, 10:16 PM
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good to hear. I sold my BF-2 and am keeping my BF-3. I love it. I currently have it in the guitar input
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