My effects chain is Comp > Sansamp > Distortion > B3 :bassist:
I use the B3 last so that when i use it as a recording interface, My entire signal chain is present
Sounds like its the Zoom clipping and not your amp. Does it still do it if you turn the volume down on the bass itself? And does pressing the passive/active button make a difference?
As above. Hands. Before I knew anything about overdrive and aggressive tones I was achieving them on my passive basses by using a sharper attack with my fingers.
I have these pickups in my 6 string, with no preamp... And they sound great! Somewhere between the sound of bartolinis and EMGs I suppose! Definitely worth a shot at that price :)