MGR/String Breaker « Zoom 506 II »
Published on 03/11/02 at 15:00After thinking about the 506 for a long time, I was pushed over the edge when Zoom revised the pedal, and bought out the 506/2.
So I went the the Rockshop and paid $199 NZ for it, and $89 for the expression pedal (I really only wanted the unit for wah and volume swells, so the expression pedal was a nescessary requirement for me.
I liked the tuner, the ease of getting from one effect to another.
Hmm... First of all, the unit is made out of a tough, but cheap plastic which doesn't look like it'd handle being kicked around a stage. In fact, every time I stand on it Im afraid I'm gonna crush it. Secondly, the effects sound terrible. The unit sucks all the low mids out of the sound, leaving you with a very hollow, and incredibly weak bass sound. To my ears this unit actually sounds better on a guitar.
The plastic fantastic top, with a metal plate underneath, and 4 little rubber feet.
In summary, I felt a little let down by this unit, but what did I expect for the price.... Good for beginners, but if you know your #5's from your augmented notes, you'll not have a happy time with this one
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
So I went the the Rockshop and paid $199 NZ for it, and $89 for the expression pedal (I really only wanted the unit for wah and volume swells, so the expression pedal was a nescessary requirement for me.
I liked the tuner, the ease of getting from one effect to another.
Hmm... First of all, the unit is made out of a tough, but cheap plastic which doesn't look like it'd handle being kicked around a stage. In fact, every time I stand on it Im afraid I'm gonna crush it. Secondly, the effects sound terrible. The unit sucks all the low mids out of the sound, leaving you with a very hollow, and incredibly weak bass sound. To my ears this unit actually sounds better on a guitar.
The plastic fantastic top, with a metal plate underneath, and 4 little rubber feet.
In summary, I felt a little let down by this unit, but what did I expect for the price.... Good for beginners, but if you know your #5's from your augmented notes, you'll not have a happy time with this one
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com