Zoom G3X and Boss FV-50

[bridev]

Thanks for the post Alan. It made me dig out my Boss pedal and I have to agree it is better than the Zoom so another good thing came out of it.

Cheers
Brian

[alanbakewell]

Thanks Brian. I'm pleased, something good came out of it for you too.

Cheers, Alan.

[dave robinson]

Seek and ye shall find!

I decided to go back to the RFX 2000 for the benefit of this experiment.

So, Guitar / Boss pedal / RFX 2000 / Amplifier.

I know this combination works as I've done it before. Albeit a couple of years ago.

All plugged in as above. Bingo! it all works.

So, why doesn't the G3X do the same? Bear with it, the answers here.

As I unplugged the lead from the RFX 2000 to re-insert it into the G3X, Snap, crackle and pop.
No, not breakfast time, the noise of a lead making a noise. Not the usual "Unplugging" noise.
The noise of a faulty lead.

Lead replaced with one of many that inhabit the spare bedroom. And.....it works again.

Remove RFX 2000 from the chain, replace with G3X. Just to remind you, Guitar / Boss pedal / G3X / amplifier.

All working....

So, to be specific. Guitar into input one of the Boss pedal. Lead from output one of the Boss pedal to input on the Zoom G3X
Output from G3X to the amplifier. Works fine. the faulty lead managed to hide itself from me.

What have I learned from this? I DO prefer the Boss pedal to the expression pedal on the G3X. A couple of reasons. There's more operating room
with the Boss pedal. You're not in close proximity to the unit and nothing to catch your footwear on. And...there seems to be a greater "sweep".
More pedal travel giving a more uniform operation. Doubtless some will disagree. However, this is what I've found and I'm pleased I carried out the experiment.
Even if I did make a schoolboy error by not checking my leads properly.

Thanks to everyone for their help on this. it is appreciated.

Cheers, Alan.

You plonker ! I asked you if the lead was OK when you phoned and you said it was.

[alanbakewell]

Aw shucks, I know. I thought it was.

At least I fessed up didn't I?

How you feeling mate? Daft question really. You're obviously well enough to give me some Gip on here.
I can live with that.

[dave robinson]

Aw shucks, I know. I thought it was.

At least I fessed up didn't I?

How you feeling mate? Daft question really. You're obviously well enough to give me some Gip on here.
I can live with that.

Only joking Alan, my sense of humour and you're brave to admit that it was the lead - we've all been through it ! Glad it's all working for you.
I am feeling a lot better knowing that the procedure was a success, albeit a little sore for a few days. See you soon hopefully.