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    Why do peeps use an external tuner in their rig ?

    I like to be able to quickly tune during songs and in between. I use output 2 with a direct line into my off board tuner.
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    AX8 Waitlist blues...

    Mine was 5 months. Got on list October 19th and got invite to purchase yesterday.
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    It was about a 4 month wait, but I received my purchase invitation yesterday. AX8 on the way to keep my XL+ company! ;-)
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    AX8 Waitlist up

    Just an update .... I sent my waitlist email on October 19th and still no offer to order. So almost three months. Thanks.
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    I would think nothing since it plays for him each Sunday, I'm not perfect ... ;-).
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Hi Folks .... just wanted to clarify a couple of things. First ... got my unit back today and it works great so thankful for that. Also, I didn't have an issue with the $1300 plus repair cost so if I led anyone on the forum or Fractal to believe that, then my apologies. I received a new main...
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Verdict In ... main board damaged beyond point of reasonable repair. New main board w/labor & shipping $1343.44. Better that $2500 :-). Have to say the support at Fractal is pretty great. Always stinks having to ship a unit off, but they do a great job getting it through the process and...
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Fractal has had the unit for over a week now, so not thinking it will be good news. Will update for those interested. Thanks.
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    I'm Just Going to Leave This Here

    Any idea when we can expect some news here? Very interested in this! Really wish this had hit prior to the FX8, but that's just me.
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Jury is still out on the fix. I have full confidence in the folks from Fractal and don't anticipate having to buy another unit (God Willing!). In the event that I have to, the Home Owners insurance does kick in and pick up a portion of the cost. The unfortunate piece is that my deductible is...
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Hi folks ... very interesting comments. I was educated in the Navy in electronics and have spent 25 years in the industry (Video Industry to be specific). Many of you are correct as there is no full proof method of protection from lightning. The best you can hope for is to disconnect all...
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    It's all good ... it could have been much worse. I'm sure Cliff has a couple more XL+'s in stock. At least I hope!
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    It was plugged into a Furman unit and nothing else attached to the Furman unit had an issue. Luck of the draw.
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    Lightning Strikes My Axe-FX II XL+

    Well, I'm the recipient of a lucky lightning bolt which has seemed to have cause an issue with my XL+. Lol. There are worse things in the world to get all bent out of shape about, so I just take it in stride. ;-). That said ... the symptoms are as follows: - You turn the unit on and all...
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    V10 Update

    I just want my F5 key to work again, but will take the other stuff if I have to!
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    gassin for a new guitar

    I've never had a Schecter Guitar, but they have a SLS C-1 FRS model that just looks great. I had a Jackson PC-1 which I sold and have regretted it ever since. I paid $2699 for that guitar. The SLS has the sustainer system, Seymour D. pickups and just looks awesome and it's $1050. All the...
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    Dear Fractal...

    Cliff realized he made a mistake telling us how many amps he had left to check. So now he is just building his buffer for future FW releases! It was actually ready two weeks ago!
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    Can 10.0 Beta be publicly released now?

    That's cool brother ... There are so many that help define the blueprint for our lives. It's awesome you take the time to give credit and own your civic responsibility to do the same!
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    FRIDAY IS THE DAY!

    My bet is on April 1 ... realistic play on a holiday known for pranks. Plus, no one release software/firmware on a Friday right before weekend. Then again, Fractal doesn't do it like everyone else or we wouldn't be stalking a forum for updates on a FW release!
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    Dual Input Wireless Rig

    Thanks .... what I'm finding as well.
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    Dual Input Wireless Rig

    This is what I'm finding as well but thought I would ask. Maybe something I'll put my EE degree to good use for. Haha
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    Dual Input Wireless Rig

    One guitar has a blend control to select magnetic, acoustic or blend of both. Others have separate volume and tone controls for each pickup. I use a stereo guitar cable today.
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    Dual Input Wireless Rig

    Hey Folks, Looking for a little input here. I would like to implement a wireless system to my rig. The biggest reason is because I use a few guitars that have dual output electric/piezo outputs. However, I don't want to have to deal with two transmitters. Was hoping there was a unit that...
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    Version 10.0 Sample

    Cliff has time to record sound clips ..... must mean day is drawing closer! Awesome playing!
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    Managing presets when new F.W arives....

    No .... it doesn't work that way. They will post links to the new banks and you will need to download and place into the correct folders. Then you can audition via AE and as Scott said, as long as you don't save to the AxeFX then you're good to go!
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    AXE-FX II Rack is Finished.... (I think)

    This is really cool ... if we could compress the form factor a bit, would be ideal. Nice job!
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    How Long Before MFC's Available?

    Give the Liquid Foot Pro + a look .... it's pretty impressive!
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    BETA TESTERS: Have you found

    I truly get a kick out of reading through these threads. I was one that paid $2499 for the unit and still have yet to scratch the surface of what this thing can do even though I was an Ultra owner before. Now, we can't wait to have more of something that we can't scratch the surface on! I...
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    LOOPER PEDALS .... WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS ???

    I have the RC-50 ...... record times are significantly longer and you can store and recall the loops. The 300 is the new and improved over the RC-50. Boss Loop Stations are great and will meet your needs for sure. Thanks.
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    My Axe FX II looks dead ...

    Light burning smell doesn't sound positive. Have not looked inside of mine at all but if not getting any power indications at all, may be worth a peek to see if there is an internal fuse. If there is only replace with what it's rated as if there is a deeper issue other than a power surge, you...
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    I personally like the FS-6, especially since I've modded to save battery life. Plus, they interlock together and you have the option of making it a momentary or toggle as well as change the polarity. I think you'll be happy with the FS6!
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    The FS-5U is passive, but the 5L requires a battery. The 5U is a momentary switch only but you can change the behavior of that within the MFC configuration. The Mission Engineering switches are passive as well and a much smaller footprint. See link below: Mission TT-F for Fractal -...
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    Hey MotherSea, They do require a 9 Volt Battery to operate .... the push button switch works perfectly and saves battery life or you can just unplug every time which I hated to do! Would also recommend setting them up as momentary switches for effect types or functions that are apparent when...
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    Hey...thanks a bunch. The Reveal mode was fine, but I just preferred to have the banks/patches readily available. My original intent was to change scenes but found out that could not happen with midi moose via the MFC. Worked fine when I went direct to axe2 vid midi.
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    I made an update to my board by adding in the Midi Moose for Bank/Patch change. Wanted to use it to change scenes via the MFC, but that is not supported. Anyways, I love the layout and simplicity of the board. Thx.... Expression 1 – Volume Expression 2 – Wah Expression 3- Pitch, Chorus...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Thanks guys .... I really appreciate the input. Yes StevieRay...I've been spending a lot of time looking at the LF Products the last few days and my head is spinning on some of the things that could be done! Bakerman ... I'm at the point where I agree with you last comment. What was...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    I can't really justify the LF + ..... I was able to pick up a Midi Moose cheap and from reading all the specs, this should be possible. The PC changes do get passed cause I see them in the Midi Monitor in Midi Ox which is from the Midi Out of the A2 which is the last connection in the chain...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Hey Chris ... had the same thought so I tested this with two scenario's. 1. The MFC was connected via Expansion Port to the A2, Midi Moose Only into the A2 Midi in Port ---- Result was Midi Moose changed banks/presets as desired, MFC and A2 Screens updated accordingly. PC Messages were also...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Hi Chris ..... I agree 100%. What I'm trying to do is pass CC messages sent to the midi in port on the MFC to A2 for processing. It handles Program Changes perfectly, but will not pass external CC commands back to the A2.
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Hi Bakerman, I'm not using the Midi out of the MFC. The MFC is connected to the A2 via the Expansion Port. Program Changes sent via the Midi Moose to the MFC Midi in port are passed via the Cat5 cable and even to the A2 Midi Thru port as I see the Data passed to Midi Ox in realtime. The MFC...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Update After additional troubleshooting, I've determined that something in the MFC is preventing CC messages from being forwarded when they are transmitted via the midi in of the MFC. - I by passed the MFC and connected the output of the event processor to the midi in of A2 and it mapped...
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    Controlling Scenes Via Midi - NEED HELP!

    Folks....I'm hoping you can help me with my issue. I'm trying to use a Midi Moose and Midi Solutions Event Processor to change scenes within the A2. According to the manual .... you have to send a CC#34 Value 0-1 for scenes 1-8. This command as I recorded in Midi Ox is a B0 22 00 through B0...
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    I want to add tubes to my signal. Talk me in or out of this--need experiences

    IMHO ..... why complicate something that's not complicated? I sold my Mesa Lonestar, JVM410 & 1960A Cab, Egnater Renegade & 4 x 12 cab and have never looked back! The Axe2 sounds great and gives me ANY sound I could want, simple pedal board that requires no AC or wall warts and two K12's...
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    External Midi Integration with MFC - Need input!

    After some additional research, I found the perfect little box that makes the midi mouse very useful. The Midi Solutions Event Processor can be programmed via PC to transpose PC Messages into CC Messages with values! This keeps my entire pedal board AC free and all the units that require DC...
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    Show us your MFC setups! (post your pics)

    Thanks "drgary"! The dimensions are 16 x 40 w/ 3.5" rise. $12.50 piece of MDF and two cans of Black Hammered spray paint!
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    External Midi Integration with MFC - Need input!

    Thanks "stevieray" ... I've looked at those and wished I knew better what my wants/needs were prior to buying the MFC. I went ahead and purchased the midi moose although I do not believe that it is going to work as it's a pretty "dumb" midi box. May end up taking your suggestion in the end ...
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    External Midi Integration with MFC - Need input!

    The only problem with having an AxeFx II is all the flexibility so my mind starts to wander. I’m somewhat familiar with Midi, but looking to integrate a small format external midi device to free up IA real estate on the MFC. I’m thinking about using the Tech 21 Midi Moose but wanted to see if...
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    Post Your Rig!

    Home Studio Home Studio rig built around the Ultra and Axe II...
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    TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

    My Axe Fx II and MFC 101 is scheduled to arrive today and expect that this will be the longest day in the history of our planet....lol! Meanwhile, I will continue to give my Ultra and Ground Control Pro love to avoid hardware jealousy! They will both reside in the same rack case so ole girl...
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    Stomp labels...

    Where can I get these at? I saw one site but you had to select different groupings. I would just like to get a whole set.....period. Does anyone have a link where I can go view the labels from sascha? Thanks folks!
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    first tone match U2 still haven't found

    My vote is the original clip. I get my II next week and can't wait to play with the Tone Match! Awesome and thanks for sharing. Would love if you could send the original preset via pm! Thx...
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    My Fractal Audio Support Experience

    I'm simply making the point that Fractal should look at opportunities to improve their support model where they can! Just because you have people on a waiting list to buy your product doesn't mean you never have to make improvements to other aspects of your business. BTW...I'm a FAN of...
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    Stop me!!!! Another new toy to go with 6.0!!!

    Let me know how you like the JTV-59. I have to say the concept is cool but I hate the frets on the guitar. The acoustic models sound ok to me and you really have to create a custom patch in the axe for them to be useable. Let me know how it works out for ya! Thx...
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    Bug? Need HELP/Advice - ULTRA Died This Morning and It Has Not Risen (Bad Easter Joke)

    Hey Fred, Got mine back yesterday but there was no information on what the fix was! Going to email them today and see if they will let me know the details! I have a feeling it was just a battery which I should have just tried myself. Will follow back up when I know more!
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    My Fractal Audio Support Experience

    Joe....You get it! My original post was a positive one concerning my support experience with Fractal. It's funny how folks like to rip one page out of the book and use as a target!
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    My Fractal Audio Support Experience

    Did you even read my original post? I had no problem with the two week turn around and I agree that is acceptable. My only critique was the fact I could not simply talk to a support person and discuss the symptoms I was having and maybe have a couple of things to try before I ship the unit out...
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    My Fractal Audio Support Experience

    Well I work for Cisco Systems and we build far more complex hardware than a guitar preamp! And yes...people that buy our gear can call in and speak to someone and get realtime support for issues they are experiencing so it's not (*cough*) a tad unrealistic. In fact, you can contact most music...
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    Bug? Need HELP/Advice - ULTRA Died This Morning and It Has Not Risen (Bad Easter Joke)

    I ended up sending mine back to Fractal....the fix was only $44 dollars including parts and labor so sounds like there wasn't much to it. I will follow back up once it arrives back to me tomorrow and let everyone know what the issue was. Best of luck on yours. I could not even play mine so...
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    My Fractal Audio Support Experience

    I have to say that I'm disappointed that my Ultra experienced a problem in the first 16 months that required me to ship the unit back to Fractal for bench repair. Having said that, the Fractal RMA process went pretty smooth. They will not necessarily reach out to you through each step of the...
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    Support Turn Around???

    Thanks Adam!
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    Support Turn Around???

    Can someone help level set my expectations with regard to support contact? My unit has died and I've sent an email requesting assistance over 24 hours ago. I assume I will need to ship the unit back and I'm anxious to get the process started. Is there a number that I can call for...
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    Bug? Need HELP/Advice - ULTRA Died This Morning and It Has Not Risen (Bad Easter Joke)

    Thanks Dutch......have read of some other similar issues where Fractal sends a new EPROM chip with instructions on how to flash. Will contact them tomorrow...it's an insignificant issue on Easter but thought there may be a quick fix out there! Regards!
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    Bug? Need HELP/Advice - ULTRA Died This Morning and It Has Not Risen (Bad Easter Joke)

    Went to turn on my Ultra this morning and head a cracking and popping noise through monitors, noticed the LED indicators were all lighted and presets were garbled with odd characters. There is no guitar input, I can not hit any of the buttons to access the different screens but can dial up...
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    Marshall JTM45 Lead Patch

    Playing around last night, I came up with this patch that works good for 80's stuff. Let me know how it works out for you! Thanks! For Reference .... This was based on playing a Les Paul and a QSC K12. Haven't tried the patch through a power amp and cabinet yet.
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    HELP with Clean Tones

    Thanks...... I played around with the Brownface last night and really got a great clean tone and put a BB Pre infront for some OD type sounds. Really nice coming out of the QSC K12. I spent an hour or so reading through the How To on the Wiki for initial setups on some of the popular amps and...
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    HELP with Clean Tones

    Just want to say thanks for the input. Was able to try and couple of tips during my lunch break and got much closer to a couple of sounds I thought were possible. QSC is pretty harsh sounding on the high strings; but I can take care of that with some EQ work. Tweaking is fun and very...
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    HELP with Clean Tones

    Thanks for the tips guys! I'll try some of these and see what I can come up with!
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    HELP with Clean Tones

    Hi Everyone, I'm very new with the Axe Fx Ultra (Just over a week in!) and really struggling to get good clean tones. I've played Fender Twins and a little spoiled I guess. I didn't get the Axe to perfectly replicate every amplifier on the market, but just to get a variety of high quality...
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    Axe fx Ultra availability

    Cool ....... congrats and enjoy. I sure am!
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    First metal track with the axe fx

    Great tone.......! Put up patch!
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    HELP! becoming disillusioned with my Utra a month in.

    No offense, but I really don't care what Petrucci or anyone else is doing. Yes, I'm sure many people use the Axe Fx in 4CM and good for them. I'm a EE so I know a thing or two about setting levels, SNR, etc.... Agreed, I should not have stated the Axe is not designed for the 4CM as I didn't...
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    Axe fx Ultra availability

    I think it has more to do with room in Cliff's trunk and time to update the online inventory. I think you are 100% accurate with this statement. I'm really not sure about the waiting list either; just assumed that was still the case since inventory is not readily available. Thx....
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    HELP! becoming disillusioned with my Utra a month in.

    Just wanted to chime in on the 4CM issue. While I believe the Axe is a great piece of work, I don't believe it's designed to work well in a 4CM mode. I did some extensive testing last night using my JVM410 and it didn't get anywhere close to something that sounded decent unless I used low gain...
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    Axe fx Ultra availability

    Hi, Keep checking and trying to add to you cart everyday. As inventory becomes available, you will be able to add in the cart and checkout. I've seen inventory added over the weekend and Monday/Tuesday of this week. One was there yesterday till about noon. I got mine last Tuesdy so it...
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    Should i get an axe fx? Enlighten me please.

    I just got mine yesterday so I can only give limited scope suggestions, but maybe it will help. Prior to the Axe Fx Ultra, I was running a JVM410H (1960A Cabinet), TC Gsystem (Which I Love), BB Preamp, Fuzzface, Hardwire CM2 and TC Nova Drive in Stereo to a Egnater Renegade head (Tourmaster...
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    Proud New Ultra Owner!!

    Hopefully, 1 hour left before my Ultra should arrived. If I don't get today, I'm gonna cry. Everything is wired, ready and waiting. Feel like I've built a nursery and waiting for the baby to come home. I hope it's as good as I've read about for the last two weeks!
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    Proud New Ultra Owner!!

    I ordered my Ultra last Tuesday and it's scheduled for delivery tomorrow and I can't wait. Longest weekend of my life! You really have to check inventory frequently. I lucked out just playing around and was able to add to my cart so I went ahead and purchased. I did see and Ultra available...
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