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New: Zoom B3n Multi-Effects

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Wilmar Boer said:
Is there anyone who did attach the B3n to a pedalboard? ...I think that putting velcro on the little rubber feet under the B3n is not enough surface to hold the B3n's weight. Do you remove the rubber feet completely?

I'm looking for a way to take the unit off and on from my pedalboard easily...
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I make my own boards out of plywood, and swap stuff around regularly. Also, I don’t like to remove the original feet unless they can simply be unscrewed from the chassis.

As long as they aren’t too tall, my solution is to leave them in place, and raise the Velcro a bit to provide clearance.

This can be done a couple of ways, but my favourite is to make a shim from thin plywood, aluminum or plastic, notch it to avoid the stock feet if needed, and put Velcro on top and bottom (hook on one side, loop on the other).

Simply slap the shim down on the board where you need it, and put the pedal on top.

Depending on preference, you can use more or less Velcro on one side of the shim, so that it either stays with the pedal or the board when you pull.
 
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Wilmar Boer said:
Is there anyone who did attach the B3n to a pedalboard? How did you do that? I think that putting velcro on the little rubber feet under the B3n is not enough surface to hold the B3n's weight. Do you remove the rubber feet completely?

I'm looking for a way to take the unit off and on from my pedalboard easily so I can put in on my desk for recordings, patch editing and USB updates and back again. Or for small gigs where I simply don't take my whole pedalboard but just want to put the B3n in my guitarbag pocket.
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I did just that and it's been fine. I used the extra strong grip Velcro just on the bottom of the feet.
 
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Wilmar Boer said:
Is there anyone who did attach the B3n to a pedalboard? How did you do that? I think that putting velcro on the little rubber feet under the B3n is not enough surface to hold the B3n's weight. Do you remove the rubber feet completely?

I'm looking for a way to take the unit off and on from my pedalboard easily so I can put in on my desk for recordings, patch editing and USB updates and back again. Or for small gigs where I simply don't take my whole pedalboard but just want to put the B3n in my guitarbag pocket.
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I've attached the B3n to my pedalboard, which is a Temple Audio Solo 18, and it uses the adhesive mounting plates that screw in from the underside of the board.

And indeed, I needed to remove the rubber feet for this. I considered attaching a "shim plate" to the back of the pedal, and then attaching the mounting plate to that, so I could keep the original rubber feet on, but I didn't think it would be worth the bother.
 
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steve_rolfeca said:
I make my own boards out of plywood, and swap stuff around regularly. Also, I don’t like to remove the original feet unless they can simply be unscrewed from the chassis.

As long as they aren’t too tall, my solution is to leave them in place, and raise the Velcro a bit to provide clearance.

This can be done a couple of ways, but my favourite is to make a shim from thin plywood, aluminum or plastic, notch it to avoid the stock feet if needed, and put Velcro on top and bottom (hook on one side, loop on the other).

Simply slap the shim down on the board where you need it, and put the pedal on top.

Depending on preference, you can use more or less Velcro on one side of the shim, so that it either stays with the pedal or the board when you pull.
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Clever solution. The most flexible without having to remove the original feet. Will try that.
 
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Wilmar Boer said:
Is there anyone who did attach the B3n to a pedalboard? How did you do that? I think that putting velcro on the little rubber feet under the B3n is not enough surface to hold the B3n's weight. Do you remove the rubber feet completely?

I'm looking for a way to take the unit off and on from my pedalboard easily so I can put in on my desk for recordings, patch editing and USB updates and back again. Or for small gigs where I simply don't take my whole pedalboard but just want to put the B3n in my guitarbag pocket.
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I'm using the Pedaltrain Metro 20 - took the feet off the B3n - slapped on the Velcro - ain't moving and done
 
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I simply put a large velcro piece between original feet on the B3n, without removing them and it works perfectly. Not specific velcro, bought in a stitching shop.
That said, i've had to remove pads from additional expression pedal cause it's too thick for velcro.
 
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Polfuste said:
I simply put a large velcro piece between original feet on the B3n, without removing them and it works perfectly. Not specific velcro, bought in a stitching shop.
That said, i've had to remove pads from additional expression pedal cause it's too thick for velcro.
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I did the same last night using industrial strength Velcro that I purchased from my local Michaels craft store. Works fine with feet intact.
 
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CharlieC said:
Let's hope it was worth the wait! :thumbsup:

Cheers!

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It is hard to believe that a full year has now passed since my original post.

Looking back I am quite happy with how things turned out, but I believe the following things would greatly improve the year ahead.

An amp/cabinet model set based on a 15" design is sorely lacking at this time (e.g. Ampeg B-15.)

Guitar Lab software is in need of much improvement to be truly useful.

While I believe many are still holding out for a B5n, my prediction this year at NAMM is for the appearance of a MutliStomp pedal based on the latest "n" platform. We shall soon see! ;)

Cheers!
 
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After a year of deliberation, I finally bought my B3n :bassist:

I have to say, The B3n has surpassed my expectations - my biggest criticism of the B3 was the low fidelity (blanket sound).

Sonically, The B3n really is streets ahead of The B3 - through Adam's Studio Monitors, it's not even close! (IMHO).

My only request at this point is Patch Editing on The Guitar Lab software.

Mine is attached to a Pedalboard which makes the B3n VERY awkward to program/edit by hand.

Zoom really need to add this software feature as it's borderline disrespectful to customers to have to be on their knees, tweaking multiple effect parameters/patches in 2018! - (especially when this basic feature is available on the previous generation of Zoom products?!?).

Please Zoom, don't go backwards in standards!

Apart from the lack of decent software, this B3n really is a VERY good sounding pedal!....:thumbsup:
 
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Frellin Smesh said:
After a year of deliberation, I finally bought my B3n :bassist:

I have to say, The B3n has surpassed my expectations - my biggest criticism of the B3 was the low fidelity (blanket sound).

Sonically, The B3n really is streets ahead of The B3 - through Adam's Studio Monitors, it's not even close! (IMHO).

My only request at this point is Patch Editing on The Guitar Lab software.

Mine is attached to a Pedalboard which makes the B3n VERY awkward to program/edit by hand.

Zoom really need to add this software feature as it's borderline disrespectful to customers to have to be on their knees, tweaking multiple effect parameters/patches in 2018! - (especially when this basic feature is available on the previous generation of Zoom products?!?).

Please Zoom, don't go backwards in standards!

Apart from the lack of decent software, this B3n really is a VERY good sounding pedal!....:thumbsup:
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