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Hi
I have Ordered the Zoom G3X Pedal and seen You Tube information plus this Forum regarding The Shadows Tones from Ross Hall, I already had the EFTP for Zoom G2.1U, but can anyone tell me will I get a Decent Acoustic Tone from this Pedal (Zoom G3X ), like Folk Guitar / Classic Guitar or am I expecting too Much from this Pedal.
Also can a Good Fender or Vox Clean Tone be obtained. I am not too Interested in all the Heavy Distortion Sounds I have heard on You Tube demos, the Sounds I heard of The Shadows Tunes from Dave Robinson were Fantastic and helped me decide to buy this Pedal (G3X).

This is my first question since I joined this Great Forum.

regards
Ronnie

Yes you can get good Vox tones, early sixties as well as 'Top Boost' and all the Beatles sounds and more, as well as a good acoustic sound.

Thank You Dave for your Speedy Reply to my Question.....If anyone could know that Pedal (G3X) it has to be you Dave, at least I can get a Good Acoustic Tone too....

Many Thanks

Ronnie

Hi Ron,
I have used the Zoom G2 for many years now, & mainly playing Rhythm guitar in my band, have refined the Acoustic simulation amp model patch to get the most realistic 'acoustic' sounding tone I can. In the G2 there are adjustable parameters for getting those very high harmonics that are typical of an acoustic guitar. It takes a bit of experimentation & a good look at the manual, but it's all in there. I found that the factory setting 'Acoustic' patch was a bit heavy on the bass side, so I reduced it quite a lot. Then I arrived at a really nice, jangly, acoustic tone, just right for my Rhythm duties. I have recently had many compliments from other bands on the tone I get.
I tend to use either the middle pickup, or the Middle & Bridge on a Strat, & both together on a Tele.

Tony.

Thanks Tony for that fine reply on Acoustic Tones thru the G2..... I found the G2 difficult to explore so I noticed the G3X has better Editing Windows to Adjust...Hopefully I will get a Good Acoustic Tone when I play along with my Shadows Patches for Lead.

Thanks
Ronnie

Well the Zoom G3X Multi Effects arrived today, Did not get much time to explore, Anybody got any Shadows /Hank Marvin Patches to start me off with, Please...
It looks a very Sturdy Unit compared to the Zoom G2.1u.. I have a Fender Mustang 2 Amp, but in reviews it plays well direct into a PA System 200 watt that I also own, never gigged.
Guitars I use will be Fender Strat 1990 American, Burns Marvin 64, Fender Squire Telecaster, so should be some good tones there, all I need is my playing to improve.


Thanks

Ronnie

By the way, Ron, I put my G2 directly into our PA, without using a backline amp. The amp modelling in the G2 is all I need, & it works well. If you put it from the Zoom into a guitar amp, you are then using two pre-amps, & you might have issues of too much gain, with distortion creeping in to the signal.
Above all, get to know the programming of the pedal you are using. It pays to spend time learning about it, & you will get a much more satisfactory sound.

Tony.

Tony....

Thanks for the advice on using the Zoom G3X into the PA I was hoping it worked well, and can play Backing Tracks into PA also.

Learning the different buttons and Reverbs, Amps, Delays etc will I guess take time for this old brain to figure out.....sometimes it`s hard to remember which day is Pension Day...

Regards

Ronnie