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Behringer LX1B PRO Bass, Acoustic-Electric Guitar and Keyboard Amp Modeling

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Looking at the reviews on Musicians Friend, they were all glowing and positive with three exceptions: Two thought it was too complicated, since they just wanted to plug in and play. One had evidently gotten a defective unit, and supposedly Behringer is well known for shoddy manufacturing. However, in my home studio it will see such light duty that I am going to buy one and I will tell you my personal experiences after I have used it.

Let me reiterate: The other 25 reviews were glowing in praise about the features, sound, etc and the owners seemed ecstatic.

It looks like you could do anything with it...lots of voices, effects, cab simulations, etc. There is also a little software program so you can program it from your PC. The simple issue is sound...does it sound good, full, and punch and cut through the mix? We shall see.

The other drag is that it doesn't come with even a cheap little foot controller. You have to buy one separately. No big deal for me, but if you want to play live and cart it everywhere, you might consider buying its cheaper little brother that is a floor unit.

The best unit out there is the Bass Pod Pro rack mount, but it doesn't have true stereo effects (!) and costs waaaaay too much. All the other units are floor units, and I am trying to get junk OFF my floor...thats why I'm making this purchase in the first place. Other rack units require an amp and we shall have NONE of that in my quiet little suburban home.

This looks attractive...just hope my worries about Behringer quality don't turn out to be valid.

Looking at the reviews on Musicians Friend, they were all glowing and positive with three exceptions: Two thought it was too complicated, since they just wanted to plug in and play. One had evidently gotten a defective unit, and supposedly Behringer is well known for shoddy manufacturing. However, in my home studio it will see such light duty that I am going to buy one and I will tell you my personal experiences after I have used it.

Let me reiterate: The other 25 reviews were glowing in praise about the features, sound, etc and the owners seemed ecstatic.

It looks like you could do anything with it...lots of voices, effects, cab simulations, etc. There is also a little software program so you can program it from your PC. The simple issue is sound...does it sound good, full, punchy and cut through the mix? We shall see.

The other drag is that it doesn't come with even a cheap little foot controller. You have to buy one separately. No big deal for me, but if you want to play live and cart it everywhere, you might consider buying its cheaper little brother that is a floor unit.

The best unit out there is the Bass Pod Pro rack mount, but it doesn't have true stereo effects (!) and costs waaaaay too much. All the other units are floor units, and I am trying to get junk OFF my floor...thats why I'm making this purchase in the first place. Other rack units require an amp and we shall have NONE of that in my quiet little suburban home.

This looks attractive...just hope my worries about Behringer quality don't turn out to be valid.