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hammer
Senior Member
Username: hammer

Post Number: 824
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2015 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post

Finally landed a Series I medium scale and I'm now wondering which direction to go...an F2B and the sale of my F1X or purchase of a second F1X. Your thoughts and experiences would be appreciated.
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 325
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2015 - 7:09 pm:   Edit Post

2 F1-Xs. Having a DI, effect loop, and crossover for each pickup are indispensable. I would however like to have an F2B just to have one :-).
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin

Post Number: 2162
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2015 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

If you've got the rack space, I agree. I like the sound of the F1-X better. It sounds clearer to me, although both are great.

I use an F2-B because of rack space, along with a Grace Felix, so I have all the features covered, but two F1-X's is definitely the most flexible way to go.
charles_holmes
Senior Member
Username: charles_holmes

Post Number: 452
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2015 - 7:51 pm:   Edit Post

You've got a couple of options (as far as I know).
1)Buy the F2B and DS-5R (or mini) and go through each channel of the F2B... OR just buy another F1X along with the DSR5 (if you don't have one) and Blamo!! Stereo!! For my taste I use 2 F1X's, & the mini DS. You can check it out on "Chalie's Revised Rig".. I'd like to purchase the mini hook up that Stanley ordered because that's just an awesome build...so tiny & lightweight, but powerful in that you can put them in a leather shoulder bag and carry em'!!!! Good Luck and don't forget to post some photos of your axe!!!
Merry Christmas all!!!!!
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4837
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 4:31 am:   Edit Post

Like you I had an F1-x and waited for ages for an F2-B to appear but it didn't before another F1-x did so I got the F1-x and those work great. But they add quite a bit of weight to a rig which is 6U's. But they do sound great and the DI outs are extremely useful.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4677
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post

At some time in your life's musical adventure as a Bass Player you will asked for a DI out and with an FI-X that is provided. I agree with Jazzyvee's statement regarding the quality of the sound from the DI out of an FI-X. You can go with the F2-B if you provide an additional piece of gear with a DI. I have various racks built up that I have configured with various combinations of F1-X, F2-B, SF-2 and IN-2 . In every rack kit a provision of a DI out is provided.
Two FI-X units work well together and can "float the boat"___ quite effectively, In one of my " 4 space Signal process Control Rack 's " I have a Furman PL-8 rack mount surge protector and light unit on top , next ; TWO F1-X units and at the bottom a DS-5R power supply. I have another rack with other stuff like IN-2 /SF-2/ F-2B . Rack Gear is so much fun .

Wolf
rv_bass
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Username: rv_bass

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2015
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 3:43 pm:   Edit Post

I have two F-1X. One is in a rack with a power amp for mono, a second is in its own single rack and I combine the two for stereo. I find this set up lighter, less bulky, and easier to move.
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 744
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 9:31 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations landing that elusive Series bass Brian. If it's the one I'm thinking, I'm very much looking forward to the Showcase thread. ;-)
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1783
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2015 - 11:52 pm:   Edit Post

moongerm,
Do you use the high output on one F-1X for one pup and the low output on the other F-1X for the other pup?
(then set the crossover points about the same on each unit?)
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1282
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 2:55 pm:   Edit Post

if anyone can tell me how to connect two F1-X with ONE effects pedal (Boss ME50B for example) to have the same effect on the two PU, I'm interested... If I want octaver on both PU, how to do with 2 F1-X ?
I decided not to use 2 F-1 X because of this impossibility, so I only uses one F1-X mono.
Is it really worth to use one preamp set for each PU or is it an unnecessary headache ?

(Message edited by pierreyves on December 27, 2015)
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1283
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 3:10 pm:   Edit Post

@moongerm: listening now to your "after the comsic rain 2011" and other tracks...!!! Im speechless !!! congrats !!!

http://www.piktorsmetamorphosis.com/
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 326
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 4:31 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Pierre-Yves! I almost forgot about those tracks, that was a fun show. You can try daisy chaining the effects loops together. In one return , then out then into the other return of the 2nd f1x then back out. Peace and Blessings -Brian
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 327
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

Elwood, using the full range output on each f1x for each pickup. Will sometimes use the high and full range on the bridge pickup if I am using a guitar amp this way I can dial out the lows so I don't blow it :-)....
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1784
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2015 - 5:15 pm:   Edit Post

Makes good sense,thanks :-)

Pierre-Yves, have you tried putting the octaver in an aux send on a little mixer (like this one)?
You could dial in different amounts for each pickup.
Matching the impedance to your effect might be an issue.It could be a fun experiment :-)
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1288
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post

@Moongerm: it would be possible to make me a little drawned diagram ? (picture) because I dont understand like that... I have: DS5R, 2 Fi-X, one lexicon http://www.thomann.de/fr/lexicon_mx200.htm
and after pedal board with boss ME 50B and Rodenberg GAS

thanks ;-)
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 335
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 8:21 am:   Edit Post

Hi Pierre,

Not a problem. Here is a little diagram I worked up for you.

Diagram for Pierre

I too have the Rodenberg GAS. Great gear!

How is the M200 reverb for bass?

Best, Brian
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1788
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

Cool Brian,
I've never tried that. I also use a Lexicon MX unit(MX400), I love it just for the reverb, the other time based FX are pretty nice too.
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1289
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 2:29 pm:   Edit Post

wow !!! it would be work ??? wow !!! lot of thanks for your prompt and kind answer, I will try that ! The Lexicon MX200 is great and enough for bass play !! for my use of course ;-)
moongerm
Advanced Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 336
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 2:56 pm:   Edit Post

Not a problem Pierre. Yes it should work just fine. The boost however I would just use on the bridge pickup before the regular preamp input for solos, but that's just me. Using it in the loop should be fine too.

Elwood and Pierre thanks for the lexicon feedback guys.

Best, Brian
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1290
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2016 - 3:15 pm:   Edit Post

you are welcome !!

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