F1X times 2 or F2B

[hammer]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@moongerm: listening now to your after the comsic rain 2011 and other tracks...!!! Im speechless !!! congrats !!!
 
http://www.piktorsmetamorphosis.com/

[moongerm]

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]

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]

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]

@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 ;-)