Boss Bass Limiter

Moe45673 · #1 12-07-2010, 09:58 AM

I just bought an old CE-2B and am in love with it. It is wonderful and was exactly what I was looking for. I have this forum to thank for pointing me towards it.

I am now looking at a comp/limiter. I found an old LM-2B for cheap that I can purchase. How does this compare to the LMB-3?

My dream would be to buy a Diamond Bass Comp (already own the guitar version as am primarily a guitarist) for my 5-string, active PU bass, but I don't play bass nearly enough in bands to warrant that purchase... Plus, the wallwart is a bit of a putoff.

jamzcl · #2 12-07-2010, 11:12 AM

I have the LM-2B and think it works as it should. I've never tried the LMB-3 for comparision tho.

You should just get it and then grab the rest of the BOSS brown pedals and have the full set like me

bongomania · #3 12-07-2010, 04:53 PM

The only significant difference is that the "2" does not have a ratio control, its ratio is fixed. If you like the ratio, no biggie. It's conceivable that the components in the "2" might be better-quality, but no promise there.

Moe45673 · #4 12-07-2010, 07:11 PM

Do you know this firsthand, bongo? I'm quite aware of the difference in knobs and that one pedal is brown and one is blue

The CEB-3 has a knob that's a highpass filter but a lot of dudes prefer the CE-2B. More or less features does not a better pedal make!

I don't care about components inasmuch as saying better quality components equals better sound. I care more about practically, in the real studio/gigging world, which is easier to dial in, which enhances your tone and helps you sit in the mix better, etc etc. I'm pretty sure the LMB-3 would do the job, but if the 2 is better then why wouldn't I get that? Us gearheads do want something more than just "does the job", you know!

I am looking for something that's always on and isn't necessarily noticeable until you shut it off, if I can use the old cliche.

bigchiefbc · #5 12-07-2010, 07:28 PM

I've never tried the LM-2B so I have no opinion on its sound. But I played the LMB-3 for years and I can tell you that I found the ratio control to be essential.

bongomania · #6 12-07-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moe45673

Do you know this firsthand, bongo?

It's obvious by looking at pictures of the two pedals.