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    Tone is in your fingers debate

    Yeah I agree for the most part, people carry it a bit to far. Things that can affect the tone however as far as picks: gauge, materials, shape, The angle the pick is held at and were the person is actually picking: by the neck by the bridge in between and so on. I would consider this a...
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    AX-8 comparing to AX-FX II

    Same for me! John
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    Axe fx II live with my "Police tribute band"

    Sounds great! :)
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    @BBN Thanks for the offer! But I'm going to keep them, it might have come off that I don't like them, but I do. So for now they will go on the shelf and probably end up in one of my other guitars in the future. And yes they do have the two rows of screws like you said. John
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    Just in case anyone was curios. Put the Alnico 3 magnets in the Seth Lover Pickups this past Wenesday and just installed them on my Gibson "The V". Left the covers off BTW. Happy yes, more in the direction I want. Some surprises though ! 1. The pickups are out and I'm still not sure what...
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    Fuck you Gibson

    Kind of a blanket statement (or at least dont entirely agree) I have a 1981 Les Paul Standard and a 2007 Les Paul Custom both trouble free great sounding guitars (taste vary of coarse). Throught the years I have many offers for the Standard, after people have tried it. However: After getting...
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    Fuck you Gibson

    Same here in my case a 1981 Les Paul Standard, no problems. You are sugar coating it: and I do love my Gibson's. But Gibson has flat out lied at times.
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    After 6 years with Fractal going back to Line 6...

    When I read the title, the though that crossed my mind was. "That's funny its not April Fool's yet" John
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    Some Les Pauls (and their copies) compared

    I guess if I had to pick one, it would be the LP Standard for me. However they all sound great, different but great. John
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    AX8 to Blackstar fly

    Got a couple- Yamaha THR-10, had this a couple of years now sounds pretty good overall. The range of effects are pretty good but you do need to edit it on a computer to get the full benefit. Boss Katana-Mini, very meat and potatoes, no effects except a delay which is very limited in adjustment...
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    I hear you about finding time, but when I just don’t see a opening, just bite the bullet and bring it to your local guitar guy, and let him/her do it. This was a concern of mine also. But now I have plans! (thanks to the Skinnerburst) @cronerror suggested playing with different magnets and I...
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    Yeah I like them allot, its more of what the guitar should sound like in my head. (Tele on steroids with a little beef around them) So yeah I am glad I got them. They do a have similar vibe to the Seth Lovers, like I said above. I also have a set of Joe Bonamassa pickups the Magellan set (I...
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    NGD and (pickup question)

    I just installed the Skinnerburst and posted "first though's" on another thread I participated on last month, concerning the Skinnerburst pickups. If your curious Skinner Burst pickups = real deal
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    For anyone that may be curious, did the swap a few hours ago. The Skinnerburst are in. (My 1980 Les Paul Standard) First impressions: Yes they are brighter than the Seth Lovers. Im finding the bass a little tighter (that could be new strings, honeymoon phase, or a little of both take your...
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    Day Of The Truss Rod

    My Gibsons and Fenders just some minor tweaks a few times a year. I had a EBMM BFR that seemed to constantly need attention. I have a couple of Ibanez's that are like rocks never have to touch them, it's been years. During the winter months on Long Island guitars are kept in there cases after...
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    NGD and (pickup question)

    I currently have a set of Seth Lovers in my Les Paul Standard. Although they may be considered dark sounding, you were using terms like “mud” & “blanket over speakers”. To me: I’m getting the idea there may be something else going on. The Seth Lovers are not that dark. Not even close when using...
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    Mine will arrive tomorrow, but I am also going away in a few days. So probably wont be installed for a good week and a half to two weeks.So looking forward to your review! As for guitar choice, my set will be going into my 1980 Les Paul Standard (and I'm the original owner, proud to say!) The...
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    Skinner Burst pickups = real deal

    @1poorplayer @brianv4 @bradlake @BBN ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I want you all to know you suck! :) And yes I ordered a set too. :p The magnet swapping is something I think I would like try in the future. And I think I will try it with my set of Seth Lovers. Had them for years and love them but...
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    Free Mesa Preset Pack

    Thank you much! John
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    Celestial IR's

    I have G12M-65 Creamback A-Type Celestion Blue Very happy with them. And will probably end up with more Something didn't see mentioned by anyone. Celestion did a real nice job with the folder/file structure. Very easy to find things and they keep the same continuity going across all the...
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    Did you sell Axe Fx/MFC after the purchase of the AX8

    Thanks for the replies guys! Its funny how I am not sure what to do, so when in doubt (Keep it for for now). After all both pieces have been bought and paid for for years now. Not like I’m making monthly payments or anything like that. The “backup rig” or the “A/B rig”. In my case I really...
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    Did you sell Axe Fx/MFC after the purchase of the AX8

    Got my AX8 months ago and it seems that the Axe Fx gets very little use and the MFC has been pretty much just sitting. There is a desire to sell the Axe Fx and MFC lately but I am not impulsive like allot of my friends, who change gear more than socks. And then a few months later turn around...
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    Gibson w/ built-in OD... <sigh>

    @Stagepig I see your points but I believe you are missing what is really getting most of us steamed. QC big lack of it !! You can put in robot tuners, onboard distortion but if there something not right about the guitar all the add on features mean nothing. John
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    Gibson w/ built-in OD... <sigh>

    Yeah and I though the robo-tuners they were shoving down everybody's throat a few years ago was the lowest. But Again! !! Gibson proves me wrong.. How out of touch are they with there customer base?? It just makes me wonder. The kicker is I am pretty much a Les Paul guy, and have been for 36...
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    One license how many machines?

    Ok ! (Nice) Thanks for the quick reply Gary. John
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    One license how many machines?

    How many machines is one license good for? I just built a new tower and installed MFC Edit but thinking it would also be nice to have on my laptop. John
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    Les Paul wiring and switching overhaul?

    As for the 50's wiring or treble bleed, I prefer 50's wiring especially on my Gibsons (which means nothing just kind of worked out that way) But I do have a few guitars that I prefer the treble bleed circuit. I have done it both ways with all of my guitars. If I look at the whole collection...
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    Some Sabbath from Saturday's show.

    Me too! Mention of the band "Black Sabbath" always makes my mind go to Ozzy. However some of the best shows I have seen were with Dio! And I'm not talking just Sabbath, I mean out of all shows I have seen in my life. The Mob Rules tour was hands down a mind blowing GREAT !! show. Also seeing...
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    AX 8 Cover

    I like it allot a personal and home like touch. + You can put it in any room in the house and it would not look out of place. John
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    Welcome Don Felder (The Eagles, Solo Artist)

    That's some heavy duty Rock Royalty !
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    Dr. Feelgood Mod

    Since the album seems to such a mix of amps and mics. Maybe use one of the Friedman models and then do a tone match. John
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    Why do peeps use an external tuner in their rig ?

    The Fractal tuners Axe Fx II/AX8 work just great. Although I will admit when using the Axe Fx and MFC, by the time the information gets to the MFC there is a little bit of a lag. (But it is accurate) or I can turn around and just look at the Axe Fx which is not lagging. I use to use the TC...
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    AxeLive Update

    Great piece of software, installed this past Sunday, and made donation yesterday (Monday). Very pleased! John
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    What to do when a luthier doesn't deliver?

    Well, since you are probably going to have to get a attorney involved. I would suggest trying to get back your money instead. I would not trust anything from him at this point. The threat of a attorney may just prompt him to throw something together quickly. Have you seen photos of the progress...
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    Axe fx 2 + Mesa Triaxis = bliss

    I use to have a TriAxis/2:90 also. It was a beast for sure!
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    Just a thought/complaint

    There is another way of looking at it also since you mentioned Line 6. I don't know if they still do this but when I had some of there products (POD XT) they use to have effect bundles at I believe $50 a pop. And I remember spending in the neighborhood of $150 to basically unlock the unit so it...
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    Hi gain topology Marshall vs. Mesa

    I got a Mark IV in1993 and for years avoided channel 2, kicking in the 5 band EQ did help allot. Time Marches on, and the amp needed tubes, different sound with new tubes for sure and there were certain times channel 2 sounded better. About 12 years ago I ended up getting some tubes from Doug's...
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    JP-2C with the FX8?

    Hey Matt I had helped Rich B hook up his FX8 with the JP-2C months ago, no problems super quiet with humbucker cables. Until you get the FX8 in your hands and play with it it is a bit to wrap your head around, the board is extremely powerful ! Basically because those buttons 1 - 8 can be...
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    At my wits end with this pedal

    Did you set the MFC bank size? Did you set the MFC to Axe Fx mode?
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    Dave Friedman and Steven Fryette discussing modeling

    As for the sound not having "weight" comment if it was 10 years ago I would agree. But not today. And I love to plug into a tube amp! (Although I don't own any anymore)I love it all really! Modelers/tubes guitar cabs/FRFR. Actually I still own one tube amp, a Fender Champ 600, one volume no...
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    Mesa 290 question.

    According to the manual you need a load for BOTH channels. So show the manual to the other person also. You can leave everything wired for stereo and there is a number of different ways to tell the Axe Fx to send a mono signal to both left/right outputs. (If you choose) I use to own a TriAxis...
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    New album coming, fractal meets tape. World-Prog-Rock vibes ;)

    Sounds great! Enjoyed the video also. Whatever you guys are doing, keep doing that! It's working. John
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    Mark IV-Anyone know how to simulate EL34 in outer sockets?

    Yes very cold at times! My Mark IV with EL34's in the outer sockets measured about 5 watt's per EL34 or lower at times. If you put 6L6's back in, it was more in a normal range. Still I could not argue the end results in simul-class with 6L6/EL34 it was a nice flavor! But my overall choice was...
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    Fractal EV-1

    Decided to try an EV-1 and ended up getting three more as you can see in my signature. Main reason for me is feel, but there are other reasons. The tension control on this thing is the best I have ever experienced, smooth travel all through the range. Doesn’t feel stronger in some spots and...
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    Ozzy's Little Dolls

    I like these videos in your rehearsal space. Your always looking down at the guitar. Makes it much easier for me to learn the song! :);) John
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    I was looking for a cheap alternative to ax8 for traveling

    Agreed !
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    Wish Link Footswitches

    I might be missing something, but, wouldn't scenes server the purpose? Or is this more, "on the fly" type stuff. Like I said I might be missing something. I do know what your talking about since you can do linking on the MFC-101. John
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    Wiki has been updated (FX8)

    yek Do you sleep? Ever ?? :p:p Looks great!! John
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    Could use a little help this morning (USB issue) (RESOLVED)

    Have you tried a different preset (at startup), maybe something corrupt. Have tried a different computer Mac PC whatever, just to see if it reacts the exact same way. John
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    A Shout Out to Gibson USA (the company)

    I’m not jealous, but I am envious! ;) That is awesome! Enjoy it ! John
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    Axe-Fx Ultra in 2017

    Best advice ^ ^ ^ And you also don't have worry about a midi board ;)
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    Some gig videos

    You guys always sound so good! I never get tired of it ! Keep it coming, great stuff :) John
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    What DAW should I get?

    Yeah! That was a pleasant surprise.
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    EV-1 Expression Pedal Setup Problem

    When you calibrated the pedal on the MFC what was the min number and what was the max number. I would go back into setup and see what the numbers are. Try re-calabrating, what does that min number say, if it is very high sounds like something wrong in the pedal. Another thing you could do is...
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    What DAW should I get?

    Sonar user for a long time but I have not updated since Sonar X. (A while for sure) I like Sonar although expensive (that first time around) it is a full suite with pretty much everything to get you going. if it is your first DAW. That being said I had tried Reaper last year and like others have...
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    [NOT A BUG] Axe FXII MkI + MFC MkIII Connection problems

    That’s a tough one to nail down for it can be either device. I’m sure you thought of this, but I’ll state it anyway. Is there anyone around your area with either an Axe Fx or a MFC? This would take some of the guess work out of it. If not--- Suggestion: With the Axe Fx try preforming backups...
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    March 19 1982 (what a sad day)

    ...Jim pulls up in his car “you have to check this out”. We ended up listening to the whole album. Being a 17 year old guitar player it was a HOLY **** moment. It’s funny how certain things will stick with you. For I am somebody who spends about ½ hour a week looking for my wallet and keys...
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    Too many options?

    I keep it simple usually one preset per song. However that one preset may service many songs. And in some cases the presets are copy's of others presets, the only real difference scenes are rearranged. I like (and everyone else) seems to like the consistency. If doing covers, not busy cloning...
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    New user with a couple of questions?

    I use to use a FV-500 with my MFC-101 no problems at all. John
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    New user with a couple of questions?

    Hi Andy Long as the amp gets you the sound you want, who cares? FX8 or AX8? Hard decision because they are both great units I own a AX8 but have worked with a FX8. I would lean toward the AX8 if you plan on recording. Since you mentioned you are a bedroom player. Allot easier to get a sound...
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    Locking tuners on Ibanez Jem.

    The locking tuners are a bonus they make string changes way faster, I have them for my Fenders. (Fender locking tuners BTW) But if you are having tuning issues with a Jem you might want to check the knife blades on the trem, if they are worn that is most likely your tuning problems. John
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    Carvin's DCM200L Poweramp with Axe FX

    I have used it in stereo with FRFR cabs and it did the job just fine. But I would consider it border line. These days I run mono with a different cab which you can see in my signature and it's more than enough! (Bridge mono) Same goes for a guitar cab more than enough!
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    Reproducing Petrucci's Wah

    How does the wah react on a clean patch, is it starting to clip?? Maybe increase the pad on the input setting of the FX8. Have you tried the wah straight into the input of the FX8? It's been a while but, "Rich_B" (a few post above) also had noise problems from his JP wah and ended up sending it...
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    ....Thinking about a 2nd strat , fav colors ?

    Adding mine to the mix of already beautiful Strat’s on this thread, it was a guitar I acquired while on vacation five years ago. My first Strat too! (American Standard) But made some changes, locking tuners (Fenders). This was an impulse buy, in Guitar Center and just happened to see them. The...
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    ax8 backup emergency amp

    For me a Fly Rig 5. Good to go! Maybe stick a wah in front.
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    Special Thanks to Charlie @ FAS!

    I'm sure your friends and family will confirm this. ;)
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    JOHN SYKES/BLUE MURDER "VALLEY OF THE KINGS"

    One of my favorites from that band. And yes you did do it justice! Great playing!!
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    AX 8 VS AxeFXII

    Have both and just got the AX8 two months ago, like you I was a bit hesitant. Even after I got it I was thinking, ahh- maybe not. BTW I don't feel that way anymore! Creating presets was a concern the AX8 is not as powerful as its big brother, no secret there. But does sound identical! Have to...
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    FX-8 / Mesa Mark IV Switching Questions

    Yeah your inface would work just fine, it's just really a little port replication. Keeps the wear down on the FX8 from things being plugged in and out constantly. Good idea! As for the Friedman I'm pretty sure it will work (but don't know for sure), just check with Friedman if nobody chimes in...
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    Marshall Plexi Crunch

    One of the best Plexi sounds that I have heard. And that's through my phone speakers! Holy SHIT!
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    I think I love my Fractal gear most...

    ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Yes !
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    I think I love my Fractal gear most...

    Like allot of you I prefer my lower output pickups, but it took me a while to learn my lesson. In 81 got my first electric guitar (Les Paul Standard) had already been playing 4 years at this point. Being young and gullible, I had to change my pickups! My friends told me so! (who were also...
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    Mesa JP-2C and FX8 Question

    Function switches are meant for other things. I’m guessing you need to review the manual. As far as I set it up for my friend I kept it simple. Go to page 31 in the manual for the amp, this is the center of the universe. I am going to assume you are the original owner of the amp and also you...
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    Mojo Tone pickup's (Quiet Coil's)

    Hey guys, just curious???? I have been watching some videos lately for Mojo Tone pickups (single coils to be precise) my interest is in the “Quiet Coil” models. And I am hearing some things that have got my attention, which I like. So the question is, any of you using them on your Strat’s or...
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    Mesa JP-2C and FX8 Question

    MIDI is the way to go! Did this for a friend of mine months ago, with the same exact setup.
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    Taking the final plunge.

    I still have one tube amp Fender Champion 600 One switch one volume no tone controls Volume is always maxed and control everything from the guitar. Meat and potatoes as you get. I like practicing with it makes me fight a bit
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    Hello, WOW! Just WOW!!

    A little different comment here: I’m giving props to the GSP1101 when the OP said he was using this in his first post on this thread. Brought back memories (and good ones!). Although I tried it as an amp sim device never really cared for it, then got the Axe Fx Standard. And well-- you know...
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    Black Sabbath said goodbye

    Oh I can keep going!! Ha ha ha But I have seen some pretty bad ones also. John
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    Black Sabbath said goodbye

    The only format I never got into, although it was still popular at the time was 8-track. Yeah I have been fortunate in the time I grew up, other highlights (for me). I had seen Ozzy's Blizzard of Oz tour with Randy Rhoads, I forget off hand but there was a short tour in 1982-ish Jimmy Page, Jeff...
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    Trying to convince indie kids AX8 doesn't sound like shit...

    I would stop then and just work on your own thing. It's nice that you do it in the first place and give a dam about your local music scene. It's ok that you bump heads as far as amp's or AX8. But a overall attitude, not worth your time. From what I have been reading you remind me of a friend, a...
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    Black Sabbath said goodbye

    The first time I had seen Sabbath was the Never Say Die tour with this new band opening they were called Van Halen. (Yep that was a while ago). Next time with Dio for the Mob Rules. That show was just one of the best I have ever seen of any band! And the next time was with Ian Gillian, another...
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    Black Sabbath said goodbye

    Yeah but it would have been nice to see Bill Ward with them also. Cant have everything! John
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    Taming the MFC LED laser beams!

    This is what I use John
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    Might ditch rig for an AXE FX2. Scared lo NEED EXPERT ADVICE

    Just take it piece at a time: Get the 4 cable method working with your amp (since this seems to be your main goal right now), and start feeling what effects work for you and tweaking them. It’s really the same as using pedals just in a virtual environment change the order of the effects just by...
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    Might ditch rig for an AXE FX2. Scared lo NEED EXPERT ADVICE

    From what you are describing, it sounds to me that you probably cabled correctly but forgot to put in an effects loop block. Without the effects loop block you are not running 4 cable method. You were running Axe Fx straight to the power amp section of your amp and since you defeated the cab and...
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    PC Reset

    You are pretty new here. Welcome! From the Manual: Axe Fx II Program Change Reset Normally, the last value of an external control source is retained—even across preset changes—until a new value is received. So if you “park” a pedal-controlled Wah, for example, then change to a new preset with...
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    Watch this !

    Seen Greg about 5 years ago he was doing a clinic for Fender, strange feeling after leaving. You feel inspired and at the same time selling all of your gear and call it a day. But over all I felt inspired !! John
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    Protect Ethernet Plug

    I'll stick with the adapter!! I don't have your brothers skills and don't trust myself with something like that. I agree great update! John
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    Protect Ethernet Plug

    I am new to the AX8 just got it last month and love it. BUT -- I would not sell your Axe Fx to fund the AX8 if that's what your planning, or at least not right away. Created get presets is pretty much the same of coarse, but you have to be a little more mindful of how you set things up. CPU...
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    Protect Ethernet Plug

    I am assuming you have a Mark I MFC unit like myself, so the Ether-con cable like "sebastos08" recommended is not a going to work for you. I use to have this on my board and also one back in my rack. (Have a Mark I Axe Fx also) http://www.redco.com/Neutrik-NE8FF.html I was never that thrilled...
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    So, what do guys like about this? Does it D...?

    Not the type of music I listen to normally BUT - - - - - - - I really like what you have going on here. Well-crafted songs. Good tones I know its early in the songs recording but like the mix so far. I would buy an album worth of songs like this! John
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    What I want to See AX8 II

    Almost forgot Expression pedals again increasing the size of the unit. Not everyone uses them. But in my case I like to pick and choose.
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    What I want to See AX8 II

    The only thing I would like to see with all the units not just the AX8 is Bluetooth for editing purposes and even that does not bother me that much. But it would be cool to drop a laptop/iPad what ever on a music stand and edit away. As for the rest of the stuff (personally) I don't care about...
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    GAS won. This is on the way....

    Yes it does !
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    Might ditch rig for an AXE FX2. Scared lo NEED EXPERT ADVICE

    I would suggest NOT ditching your whole rig, but -- I would suggest a Axe Fx. The guys above already answered your questions but I throw in a little food for though. (Baby steps) There is a learning curve to the device, and just as great as it can sound the opposite is also true. This was my...
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    Some gig videos from over the weekend

    I don’t run two amps either (or I should say at the same time) except maybe during some recording secessions, even that’s rare. And it doesn’t matter since my Axe Fx II staying!! My fears when looking at the AX8 come from basically being a bit of a spoiled bitch from the AF II. I have a few...
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    First strat , what string Guage do you use ?

    I have been playing (almost 40 years) and pretty much a Gibson guy always used 10's, so when I got my first Strat about 4 years ago I automatically put 10's on though nothing of it. As time marched on just had a feeling "maybe I should try a set of 9's". But kind of dismissed it and never did...
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    Some gig videos from over the weekend

    I tell you "bishops5150" I have been a Fractal owner for years since around 2009, anyway---. I always had interest in the AX8 since it came out but since it is not as powerful as its big brother I have had reservations. But your videos were the push I needed and got one last month. thanks John
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    For Tightwads...

    The Mark I has an Ethernet port and the Mark II a Ethercon. The Axe Fx will act as a sound interface the AX8 does not perform this function. (side note: also makes re-amping easier) The AX8 can only run one cab and one amp per preset; the Axe Fx will do two of each. The Axe Fx will run more...
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    For Tightwads...

    Your right I should have put something like this (""Friend"" << very sarcastic)
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