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    How to contact Atomic amps?

    I have a CLR speaker cab that I bought a few years ago. The cab recently died. Have tried to contact Atomic by email and have had no response after several tries? I notice there is no phone number on their web site. I also looked to purchase another one and it is "unavailable" in the order...
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    Just received my Elis 8 here in US

    So I have an Atomic CLR that I was happy with for several years but a few weeks ago I turned it on and it basically produced almost no sound, don't think it was a blown speaker maybe a problem with the built in amp? I tried to contact support and its been over a week with no response accept an...
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    New FRFR for 2022

    well I have had an atomic clr that died on me today. I have looked on line and it seems like trying to get a repair from them would be a nightmare. I have been out of the loop for a while any recommendations. so far I am thinking Mission Gemini? maybe a new clr ? what you think?
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    FC-12 mini screens light but are blank?

    Haven't used my axe fx 3 in a while, Noticed the mini screens on the FC-12 light up but are blank? When I press the two right foot switches simultaneously they do show text of "layout" then when clicked they all go blank again? The main screen shows the preset correctly?
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    spdf output to UAD Apollo peaking meters?

    Is there anyway to lower the output of the axe 3 spdf? I am peaking the meters in the UAD console? there is no way that I can find to lower either the output on the axe fx 3 or decrease the input on the UAD side?
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    Using a direct out for reamping using Logic and Apollo?

    So I am using the spdf out into Apollo and using The axe fx 3 works great. Now I want to reamp Is there any way to pass through a dry signal to the Apollo via spdf? Other options can a dry signal be outed to any of the analog outputs on the axe fx 3 , that can then be used as an input to Apollo...
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    Block will not bypass?

    Hi I downloaded a preset JPIICBurg IV , when the preset opens there is a rotary block that is on, I try to bypass it but the bypass will not work? I am running latest version of 11 on axe fx III with a FC 12 controller attached. Is this a bug? I can delete the effect by placing a shunt.
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    Small gap after preset change?

    Hi So I just got the FC12 when I pick a new preset it changes to the preset pretty instantly , you hear the changed preset than there is a slight break in the sound for an instant and then back to the sound is this normal behavior, it is very annoying?
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    Need help: I have an atomic CLR thinking about adding a Friedman?

    So I use a CLR for my axfx2 which has been sold for an axe fx 3 which I am currently using in my bedroom to practice and record. I have an Atomic CLR which has been ok I have gone through them all qsc, NCF etc, I don't even remember all their names :( I like so far the CLR the best although in...
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    Detailed extensive review what you need to know!!

    The sound quality is markedly improved over my fractal axe fx 2.
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    preset help for "if" by bread how to get that sound?

    Hi Band is doing this song as a cover anybody have any ideas or preset to get this sound?
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    What is the best way to back up presets for axe 2

    So in the past I use to use axe manage and there was a setting to create a back up. How do you guys currently save presets to your computer. I am making the move to 13 and would like to store all my presets on my computer and than be able to open them in axe edit? I can't seem to find a...
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    axe fx random preset changes I think I found the cause

    Think I figured out the cause of presets changing seemingly random on the bright side I have a good security preventing the theft of my MCF
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    Marshall 2016x

    So I went into a guitar store and played a Marshall 2016 head through A divided by 13 cab 4x12 with a Fano JM6 guitar I ended up buying the guitar which has 2 p90 went home and tried to create some presets that would sound similar to that amp. I can get great princeton sounds out of the axe...
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    Your top 5 tweak tips to get that killer sound out of the Axe Fx 2

    Well my Atomic CLR arrived here today. Started A/B my real vintage princeton with the axe/CLR. I am surprised how close I got! I just adjusted the tone controls and input gain in the amp block. A real credit to Cliff and Atomic Amps. Now don't get me wrong I am no where close to giving up...
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    Advice for dialing in Atomic CLR

    Hi, Just got my CLR today. Looking for some suggestions. I am coming from an RCF for that speaker I used the global eq to make a frown face with acceptable results. Just wondering if anyone has some tips for the CLR I will be using it as one would use a typical guitar amp cab i.e. behind...
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    need help with decision WIth CLR vs NL12 vs RCF 12 sma

    So I already have two RCF SMA 12's, I kind of find them a little sterile on the high end. A few months ago I joined the waiting list for atomic CLR, Now I got notice that its my turn to buy. For those who have owned the RCF's tell me how much better you like the CLR's or what tonally is...
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    The real Hiwatt sound?

    The "real" Hiwatt sound? Hey just bought an old HiWatt combo amp that sounds amazing just wondering if anyone has a patch that sounds close? This is what it sounds like. any suggestions? vintage HIWATT SAP cranked thru THD Hotplate - YouTube
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    resize editor on mac and back up?

    Is there anyway to change the size of the window on axe edit on a mac dragging it will no longer let you resize it. Also I use to back up with axe manage which no longer exist, i didn't see an option to back up with fractal bot? any suggestions?
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    NL12 vs Q12 vs active CLR? Help

    Ok so I currently run my Axe FX 2 through rcf sma 12 To me the tone is a little too polished, sometimes brittle, sterile not easy to put into words but i am sure a lot of you guys know what I am talking about. So I am thinking of changing up my rig my choices include NL12 plus buying a...
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    A preset project for one of you genius types

    Ok so there are lots of great new amps and great new cabs. Would love to see someone go through each amp and create a preset with 3 scenes for each amp a clean, rhythm and lead scene. Picking the ideal cabinet for the amp. The basic state would have the effects off but there if needed such...
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    Xitone vs RCF?

    Just curious if anyone out there has tried both and could comment I am weighing the option of getting rid of the RCF and going either Matrix gt1000 and port city cab, or xitone active or passive if i go passive i will use them with a matrix gt1000 Any thoughts?
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    Running through a dumblesk amp?

    Hi I built a dumble amp that is mind boggling love it!!! was thinking of running my axe 2 through the amp instead of my rcf's The dumble runs through a 2x 12 cab any suggestions and or tips? Should i hook the axe fx 2 through the effects loops of the dumble amp or directly into the...
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    sultans of swing

    Anyone out there have a nice preset of thhis for version 10? Also still looking for that killer ac15 preset?
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    ac15 presets?

    Had some amazing ac-15 presets I got here from someone? cant remember who? Those were for V9 Anyone out there have any great ones for V10?
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    V10 using my humbuckers getting way better

    Ok finally had some more time today to mess with the axe v10 I have found rather than adjust the patch for humbuckers by decreasing the preamp gain I just turn down the guitar volume a little bit and there is an amazing sweet spot and than when I use a single coil its set just right...
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    V10 all my hum buckers clip?

    So I have loaded V10 firmware as well as V10 presets. Now all the presets sounded clipped and harsh when I play any of my humbucking guitars. the strats sound ok. I can improve the sound by turning down the volume on the guitar. Even the clean presets sound nasty with the guitar volume...
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    trouble uploading to axe on a mac?

    Hi trying to upload a cabIR to my axe fx 2 I have previously installed all drivers usb for axe 2 I can use the axe 2 in logic as audio input If i open axe edit which i do not want to use for obvious reasons it recognizes the axe 2. when i open up sysex librarian under the destination drop...
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    Need to upgrade from RCF 12 sma to sizzly

    Ok so I have tried qsc k10, K12, jbl EON and am currently using RCF 12 "still havent found what I am looking for" No matter how I tweak the axe with the fx I hear a what I describe as a fuzziness around the distortion. I find this results in ear fatigue after a while. I don't get this...
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    ver 7 vs ver 8 vs ver9?

    Let me for warn i have not upgraded the presets to the latest since I am waiting for axe edit to come out before messing with my preset order. That being said I have noticed on some presets version 7 sounds better than 9 to my ears. Example for the stock "59 bass guy" preset ver 7.0 sounds...
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    any users of the RCF sma12 try the new Matrix Q12a?

    Hi I am happy with my RCF, I have tried JBL, Qsc K12 and K10's and so far the RCF blow the others away, Just wondering if anyone who has experience with the RCF have tried or heard these new Matrix Q12a as I am always looking for the next best thing when it comes to sound
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    new presets

    just curious what has changed with th enew presets released 12/10 when compared to th eold presets is it worth it to upgrade them? I am using 9 but the upgrade of presets would be difficult without axe edit since i have a mix of my own
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    all my presets disappeared

    Ok in order to use axe edit i reloaded firmware 7.0 into the axe after that all my presets were blank? So axe edit opens and i found a back up I try to transfer the backup and midi via usb show connection the axe fx midi light is on but the presets remain blank? Any suggestions?
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    help trying to save and move presets iPad?

    Hi wondering if there are any iPad apps that let you back up and manage presets similar to ax edit? I am in a pickle and have to set up my axe 2 by friday for a gig and i can't get axe edit to work with 8.0. My other option is to revert back to 7.0 does anyone know where i could find a copy?
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    Tone Match challenge Friedman "dirty Shirley"

    Anyone want to take a stab at this amp sounds unbelievable on this You tube clip. Just seeing how close someone can get that has more experience than me. especially around the 2:20 mark Friedman Dirty Shirley amp - YouTube!
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    Marshall TM in the Room recording with RCF 12 and axe Tone matched!!

    well this certainly is not scientific and wasn't done in a controlled situation, I did this because I am blown away on how good the axe sounds after my friend tweaked it to sound like his marshall. I placed an AKG mic in the middle of the room and set a figure 8 recording pattern and than...
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    Marshall "baby Will" 18 watt 1974 circuit Real Amp Tone Match!

    My friend has a modded Valve Junior with a marshall circuit stopped by and we toned match his amp to my Axe Fx I must say I am finally extremely impressed with axe fx!!!! I recorded the Axe version using usb but my friend tweaked this so well it even sounds killer as well with my RCF speaker...
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    which Marshall would you use?

    which amp block would you use to tone match a "baby will" 1974x circuit Marshall?
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    real amp tone match

    ok so i posted this latest attempt on gear page My prior attempts I was way off Now I am getting much closer to TM my deluxe fender reverb! ok so I went back to the drawing board made a new IR and new TM and this time instead of recording the axe through the speakers I went straight to the...
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    how long to listen?

    When you are tone matching how long should the reference be? So lets say you are tone matching your own amp how long of a session should you record. In the 2 page of TM there is a time parameter and I think the manual said that the actual time is 3-5x that value? Is thee any indication to...
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    Clif and idea for the next version of tone matching

    would it be possible for the axe fx to listen to itself through whatever amplification system we are using and create an eq correction file? So for example I TM my fender deluxe. I than play the TM sound through the axe fx which is being played through FRFR speakers, at the same time the axe...
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    A NEW attempt at my real Deluxe reverb! Much closer!!

    Ok did some tweaking , this time I recorded my tele instead of a humbucker into my real 1965 fender deluxe reverb I realized a possible mistake I made last time in doing the tone match. Again to simulate live play I recorded the fender deluxe and the axe with a mic in the room no usb no sound...
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    Tone match of a real 1965 deluxe reverb

    Tone match of a real 1965 deluxe reverb(rookie attempt) Ok so I did my first TM of my 1965 Deluxe reverb (original down to every last screw and capacitor). I also made an IR of this amp The only mod to the preset amp module of the reverb was to turn off the bright switch otherwise no settings...
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    Tone match David Gilmore or "smooth" distortion

    I have seen a lot of people tone matching metal type sounds, but I yet to hear a tone match of a killer smooth sounding distortion such as a David Gilmore lead (like on animals) or a carlos Santana type lead? I guess part of the problem is where do you find a sample that is isolated...
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    Fat switch?

    Ok so I am in total love with the Fat switch Is it possible to get an additional toggle switch hook it up to the MFC and have that switch work globally to switch that parameter on and off or even have one of the switches on the MFC do this although this would mean losing a valuable switch ...
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    recording axe fx II with my band using logic pro

    Hi my band is making a demo tape and we want to record a live session I have a ZED r16 mixing board that is capable of 96khz sample conversion rate. what is the best way to record my axe fx II? if I use the usb out than i have to do the entire recording at 44 or 48 kHz at 24 bit...
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    new preset verification

    Are there any new preset names that I can verify I have the latest presets loaded correctly?
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    RCF NX12-SMA vs qcs k10 real life experience

    Ok like the rest of you I have been trying to get that in the room tube amp sound. I have a 1965 fender deluxe the real deal, matchless, carr, fender high power twin, champ etc. Up to now I have been using the AxeFX 2 as my device to practice with by myself. I have found it falls a...
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    Fryette 2:90:2 vs Atomic 50/50

    Hi Thinking of switching from my FRFR system to more of a power amp through a cab system yet I still want to keep all the nuances and control the axe Fx II provides. I am thinking about going with either the Fryette(VHT) or the Atomic 50/50 anyone try them both and have any opinions...
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    QCS K10 sounding harsh with axe II and 4.01

    Hi everyone, I previously was using the qcs 10 with the ultra and I did the mod as per Jay mitchells post. Which helped on the Ultra. I noticed on the axe fxII when you add the PEQ changes as described on Jay's post it no longer sounds better actually sounds more harsh. In general I...
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    Help! Looking for Mathew Sweet Divine intervention sound and Tom Petty

    Anyone have any patches or ideas for an axe fxII I am in a cover band and there are two sounds I am having trouble duplicating The guitar sound on the song Devine intervention and the second guitar sound on Tom Petty's song Mary Jane's Last dance. It seems its easy to get metal sounds a...
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    quick fix changing from hum bucker to single coil?

    So I spent around two hours tweaking a few sounds using my Nik Huber which has hum buckers finally got some nice stuff going on than switched to a tele using the same patches. The tele sounded not so great. Do you guys and girls create separate patches for different style guitars such as...
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    Anyone else miss the "warmth" control in the amp settings?

    I used that control a lot on the ultraII which always helped me get the best out the sounds any chance that will be brought back?
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    Top 3 things you do to get "that" sound

    for me 1) remove affects 2)cut the eq above 4000 on global eq 3)increase master volume
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    Axe fx II preset competition!

    It would be really cool if Fractal had a little competition where you could post your homemade greatest preset and we could all vote on our favorites the winner after a few months could get a free fractal t shirt?
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    red wire truncate?

    Hey sorry for the newbee? I bought the red wire collection and each speaker has two ax fx folders one = truncated the other not? What is the difference? which one do I use? Any other hints or other companies that make killer ir's thanks
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    qsc k10 eq

    can anyone share their graphic eq settings? is it possible to disconnect the tweeter or will it be messed up because of the crossover
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    Instructional video's

    It would be very cool if some of you power users posted how to do video's kind of like a tutorial. just a thought
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    External distortion pedal?

    A few questions: Any recommendations hooking up an external distortion pedal, is it better to place before the fractal after your guitar or to use the effects Loop? Also, When effects are bypassed in the chain do they still eat up processor power? Thanks
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    Help with Axe II settings for mono?

    Hi I am using a single qsc K10 In global settings i have it set to L-R sum. I notice in the cab block there is a setting to have mono, hi res mono, or stereo. Should that also be set to mono and if so do you have to go into each patch and make that change?
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    qsc kw12 vs k10 vs fender tweed twin update

    So I have been experimenting with my new axe II A little background: I had the ultra and used it mainly in my studio to figure out songs and record. I either used it into studio speakers Adam 7's or my K12 I have the one made out of wood. I came up with some great sounds however could...
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    Qsc K12 with Axe FX II any eq suggestions?

    Hi I am loving my axe fx II Just wondering if any other users have a k12 and if so what are your eq settings or any other tricks to improve the in the room sound
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    Axe II have found sound Nirvana(not the band;) )

    So I was having A blast last night with the axe II going through my KR12. Than I brought the axe down from my office into my studio where I am having band practice tonight. Than I got crazy and hooked the axe II into a 85 watt hand wired twin tweed that I built myself from a mojo kit A...
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    Why the Axe Fx is a great deal at current prices!

    I feel Cliff is really giving away the Axe FX II at these prices. I was speaking to a friend in the semiconductor business the other day and we started talking about the AxeII I was blown away how expensive those sharc processors are. Go google it you will be surprised! If the only cost...
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    received My axe II today

    Wow! Have spent the first few hours using just the first 3 presets. First thing I notice is the overall sound before tweaking is better than the ultra when it comes time to tweak it has completely changed it is soooo much easier and intuitive. I really like how it handles the...
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    Ultra vs axe fxII

    Those who have owned both what do you think does it really sound better
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    typing lessons

    anyone have any recommendation on programs that teach speed typing particularly credit card entry
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    anyone able to just get one?

    I had one in each computer but still was not fast enough
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    laboratory Rat

    Does anyone else feel like a laboratory Rat clicking a lever waiting for the reward
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    keep shopping ?

    When you get the"shopping cart is empty page" do you just keep refreshing that page or do you hit keep shopping and than reselect add to cart?
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    Why I should get a fractal Axe II before you

    Its for my girl!! Notice the Line 6 Pod in the background she tired of the artificial sound YouTube - ‪Border Collie plays guitar for the first time‬‏
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    Fractal axe II on ebay

    Well that didn't take long. Somebody is selling one on ebay and if you have looked at his recent history he has sold several axe ultras and standards. smells fishy to me. It will be interesting how long it takes for him to list his second while the faithful here struggle
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    who would be willing to pay$2900 ?

    Just curious who would be willing to pay $2900 or more for the axe fx II If they could get it today?
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    the counter

    I would love to see a number of hits counter at the bottom of the yahoo axe fx II add to the cart page! And on the "your cart is empty page" instead of the option "keep shopping" it should read "get back to living"
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    Like lions!

    So i got one in the cart autofill info within a few seconds, click complete: Gone like the wind Cliff is like the zoo keeper and we are like starved Lions waiting to be fed. There are hundreds of us and Cliff only has a few steaks and just wings them into the pit. letting the lions crawl...
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    Atomic vs boutique

    Seems the issues with the atomic include : not enough head room to play with live band? Requires more tweaking with the ultra? Trying to decide between buying the atomic vs an additional boutique amp For example a Dr Z head with a Dr Z cab with two anilco blues this would cost a little over...
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