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    Super portable “FRFR” thoughts?

    Check out the GR Guitar line. Loud, great tone, and carbon fiber makes it weigh much less than any other equivalent FRFR.
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    Tone of Kings model does not sound like the real pedal

    Resurrecting an old thread. I saw an interview with Chris Buck where he talks about a KOT being his main overdrive and I was wondering why my FM9 patches with a KOT block didn't sound at all like him (besides the fact that I'm not as good as he is). Switched to the single 1N914 diodes like...
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    Thoughts about Gr Guitar AT G210A ST

    I've been gigging with a G210A-ST and an FM9 since the beginning of the year. I love it, sounds more like a guitar cab than many FRFRs I've tried and is absurdly light. The only issue is that the stereo spread is practically nonexistent when you get more than a few feet away. The Enhance block...
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    What's a Matrix Q12a worth?

    San Francisco bay area.
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    Single Cabinet Stereo Powered FRFR Speaker

    Not sure what you mean. If you mean noise floor or fan noise, its inaudible. I have it on all the time in my studio and can't hear it.
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    FM9 tuner for intonation

    I've been using Fractals to set intonation since the AFX Ultra.
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    Single Cabinet Stereo Powered FRFR Speaker

    No, online from Austin Guitar House in Texas. They're is a full range GR dealer. There's also a dealer in Canada, don't remember the name offhand.
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    What's a Matrix Q12a worth?

    No Reverb history. I did find one completed listing on eBay for $500 that didn't sell so I'll probably try $400 on Reverb and see what happens.
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    Single Cabinet Stereo Powered FRFR Speaker

    I've been gigging with a GR Guitar AT G210A, 2x10 FRFR with my FM9. Powered stereo 150w X 2. Really happy with the tone, can keep up with a full band at half volume. Carbon fiber so its really light (17.5 lb). There is a wall between the 2 drivers so you get some separation, but its definitely...
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    What's a Matrix Q12a worth?

    I've got 2 Matrix Q12a's I'm thinking of selling. The very first dedicated powered cabs for Fractal from 10 years ago. Matrix stopping making them a while back and I haven't seen any listed on Reverb or Ebay in so long that I don't even know what to ask. Anybody bought or sold one or seen a...
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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

    tt
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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

    Make me an offer!
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    FM9 Case?

    I've got a new Studios Slips bag for FM9 in the for sale section.
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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

    To your zipcode in FL $17.05 USPS priority, $15 USPS ground.
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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

    Its the basic version, but with the optional pocket. I can check shipping later today.
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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

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    FS New Studio Slips FM9/FC12 bag

    New Studio Slips FM9 bag with optional pocket. Works for FC12 also. Never used, decided to use my existing case and they only make-to-order, so no returns. Cost me $155 with tax and shipping, and 3 week lead time for them to make. $105 Cashapp/Venmo/Zelle only Shipping $17 USPS Priority / $15...
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    Waitlist Email

    Waitlist 8/28/2021 4:33PM PDT Invite 8/29/2022 10:04AM PDT
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    FS FM9 SOLD

    Bump for price drop. Get it before it goes on Reverb!
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    FS FM9 SOLD

    For sale, FM9 in good condition. Just got the FM9 Turbo invite so need to raise the cash (and hopefully cover the exorbitant price I paid on Reverb for the FM9 :(). One small paint chip on front panel and 2 dings in one of the rubber side pieces. See arrows in pictures. $1900 OBO shipped in...
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    Unboxing most powerful floor modeler in the UNIVERSE

    I messaged him last night on his site asking about prices and he replied within a few hours. Names Rik, had a nice exchange but he's not sure he wants to make it a product because the warranty issue would be too complicated, since it voids Fractal's warranty and he can't fix their components if...
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    FM3 + FC-6 = OMG9!

    If I'm running OMG9 and am in Presets mode on the FM3, Is there a way to automatically switch to Effects mode when a new Preset is selected without having to hit the Effects button on the FM3?
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    Post Here if You've Received An FM3 Invite!

    Waitlist Tuesday, April 23, 2019 10:59 AM PDT, received invite and ordered today 3/21/2020 To answer a question I've seen some folks ask: "This invitation does not expire, but the link will stop working when we sell out, so please don't delay your order. "
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    Samson RSXM10A

    Just got the 10", used it with my AX8 at rehearsal last night with drums, bass, keys, 2 vocalists as my guitar amp. So far I'm really pleased. Plenty of low end but not hyped low end like QSC's, guitar sounds natural and not harsh, patches translate well from studio monitors, even dispersion...
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    Samson RSXM10A

    Anyone tried this one for FRFR? Coaxial, small, cheap, -3dB @ 60hz.
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    Is This The End Of Solid State?

    I hope it wasn't this one... I'd hate to be hit in the back with a 150lb 500 kWatt vacuum tube.
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    Axe-Fx III wait list: Let us know when you get notified...

    Confirmation received Monday, January 29, 2018 at 8:27 AM PST (11:27 AM EST) Purchase invitation received Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1:40 PM PDT Ordered Friday, April 6, 2018 at 2:13 PM PDT
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    ISP Vector FS8

    I've had it a few days. I've been A/B'ing it with my first-gen Xitone 10" semi open back FRFR, coming out of the AX8. It has less bass and sounds a little compressed relative to the Xitone, but they sound pretty similar overall. Both of them sound more like a guitar cab than many FRFRs I've...
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    Has the Ax lll shipped yet?

    We'll know they are actually shipping when the first one to flip shows up on Ebay at $1000 over list price.
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    ISP Vector FS8

    Ebay had a one item 20%/$100 off coupon any item today. That took the Sweetwater price down to $499 free ship so I couldn't resist. Will let you guys know my impressions when I get it. I don't know if the coupon works for everyone, but its PSPRING20 ending at 8pm PST tonight (3/9/2018).
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    ISP Vector FS8

    Just read those reviews. Based on the first review I'm wondering if the person in the second review is having a gain staging issue. Might have to get one to try it out.
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    Modeler Stress Test

    This would be a more useful comparison if #3 was as loud as #1 and #2.
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    ISP Vector FS8

    Anybody tried this one? I like the idea that it can work either FRFR or emulating a guitar cab like the Mission Engineering, but much lighter and cheaper. I'm a little concerned that an 8" isn't going to have enough punch. http://www.isptechnologies.com/portfolio/vector-fs8/...
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    Setting a block to default values

    Thank you!
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    Setting a block to default values

    On the Axe-FX II you can set an block to default parameters for that block by double-clicking the Bypass button. Is there any shortcut like that on the AX8?
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    1u Tube Power Amps

    I've got an Engl E810/20, much prefer it to the Mesa 20/20: http://englamps.de/portfolio/tube-poweramp-e81020/
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    Keep effect on/off state across presets?

    Thank you, that sounds like just what I need!
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    Keep effect on/off state across presets?

    Lets say I have a clean preset and a lead preset that both have a chorus in the effect chain, but bypassed in both presets. I want to be able to turn on chorus in the clean preset, switch to the lead preset and still have its chorus be on until I turn it off. Is there a way to do this, either...
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    New Dunlop Mini Expression?

    I've got one. Works great, had no trouble adjusting to the small size. I use it for volume, not expression so can't comment on how it would work in that role.
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    Tone Matching for Tuck Andress Guitar Tone

    Amazing player. He doesn't use a guitar amp, so I don't know that amp modeling is going to help much. Gibson L5 with a Bartolini pickup into a clean, high headroom solid-state preamp into a volume pedal straight into the board. This article is old, but AFAIK he hasn't changed anything gear-wise...
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    Preamp crunch parameter?

    Thanks! I knew about the amp section of the wiki, but hadn't known about JMA's document.
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    Preamp crunch parameter?

    I'm guessing you haven't tried searching through the 100's of irrelevant hits on the word "crunch" in this forum :).
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    Preamp crunch parameter?

    The preamp tab in the amp block has a parameter called 'crunch' that I can't find defined in the manual or the wiki. Can somebody explain what if anything it does? As far as I can tell, it doesn't make the tone more or less crunchy .
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    For those who have gone AxeFX II to AX8 for live workflow...

    I was using Normal resolution, but still got tired of crafting the perfect effects chain and getting the dreaded “INSUFFICIENT CPU” even when I didn't have all the effects on at once. I haven't tried reducing Echo Density, maybe that's all I need. Like I said, I like delay better than reverb...
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    For those who have gone AxeFX II to AX8 for live workflow...

    The only issue I have with AX8 vs AxeFX2 is that its hard to get all the effects I want into one AX8 patch without running out of CPU if I include a reverb. Even a basic reverb seems to use as much CPU as three of anything else. Fortunately I use delay much more than I use reverb anyway, so...
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    looking for all in one FRFR Solution.

    You might check out Accugroove. They are a high-end bass cab manufacturer that has recently entered the guitar FRFR market. I haven't heard their guitar stuff but their bass cabs are great. Large and heavy though.
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    All views, experiences and opinions much wanted - Matrix GT-800 vs. GT-1000

    I have a 1sp GT1000FX and the fan is easily quiet enough for recording. Way quieter than my Axe Fx 2 fan, and quieter than the GT800FX it replaced.
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    atomic clr alternative?

    I'm very happy with the Matrix Q12a. It's not a floor monitor shape, but I use it as backline with an Ampwedge under it to give it some tilt. Definitely smaller than the CLR, and about the same weight as the CLR Neo.
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    Non-FRFR powered cabs?

    I've tried and tried to like FRFR with the AxeFX, but I keep going back to amp-in-the-room tone. For convenience, size, and weight I'm now looking for the smallest, lightest, least hassle non-FRFR powered cab for the Axe, rather than a rack power amp. The Mission Gemini 1 with the adjustable EQ...
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    My week with a Helix

    I didn't spend as much time with the clean tones as with the overdrives, but my main complaint with the cleans was that it was hard to get that edge of breakup tone without the bass getting flubby. I've noticed this with the Axe as well, but at least with the Axe you can dial some of this out...
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    My week with a Helix

    AX8: 11.8 lb, Helix 14.6 lb, so not that much difference in weight, but the additional size is noticably bigger (at least to me) that the addition of a small expression pedal. If you look at the pictures of the Helix you can see how far the chassis extends above and to the right of the...
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    My week with a Helix

    I bought a Helix (pedalboard) a week ago. I didn't hate it, could have made it work, but ultimately decided to return it. Below are my pro and con impressions. To give you some background, I've owned every Axe-FX since the Standard, currently own a II XL, have also owned a Kemper, older Line6...
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    AX8 USA/Canada Purchase Invitations

    Waitlist confirmation at 8:15 PM EDT on October 13 Email received at 10:34 AM PST on March 04 Ordered.
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    Hi. I'm interested in Chord Orbits and Hip Licks for Guitar. What level are they and do you...

    Hi. I'm interested in Chord Orbits and Hip Licks for Guitar. What level are they and do you think they are useful? thanks!
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    Anyone switch from QSC to Matrix or Xitone etc...? Was it worth it?

    I switched from a pair of QSC K10s to a pair of Matrix Q12 actives a few years ago. The Q12's sounded better and more like a guitar amp to me. The K10s had a harsher top end, and it was hard to dial in the right amount of bass with them. The K10s did seem louder and to cut through better though.
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    Is it just me ... or is anyone else starting to think we -wont- see the AX8 until Q1 2016 ?

    This. I go to the NAMM show every year, and every year there are at least half dozen new products I lust for. They are going to make my rig lighter, help me with my songwriting, solve a problem in my studio, or are just a guitar or effect I fall in love with. Not a single one of them ships when...
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    So when is the waitlist open!

    Tues 10/13/15 at 5:05 PDT.
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    where can i find the null IR?

    Awesome, thanks Morphosis!
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    Does anyone have an ideal IR (straight wire)?

    I want to use some of the parameters in the cab block like very short delay and mic pre's without using an actual cab IR. Does anyone have an ideal IR (i.e. straight wire) file I could have. I know I could probably sample my own with a patch cord but hoped someone would have one to save time.
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    What's Your NON-FRACTAL Rig?

    I had back surgery a few months ago and have to be careful lifting anything heavy. My grab and go lightweight rig now is a DV Mark Multiamp, (10lb with soft case), a Matrix NL12 (18lb), and a MidiMoose pedal. Lightest, smallest decent sounding rig I've ever had, and plenty loud. The Multiamp...
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    Fan noise: Matrix GT800 vs GT1000FX 1sp?

    Just to be clear, the GT1000FX and the older GT800FX I'm comparing are both 1sp, and the GT1000FX is the quieter one.
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    Fan noise: Matrix GT800 vs GT1000FX 1sp?

    Just got a used GT1000FX, the fan noise is actually quieter than my GT800FX!
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    axe sounding terrible through guitar cab?

    To the OP. Have you tried using the master graphic eq on the AxeFX? I find that adding 2 or 3 db of boost from 2khz on up, and from 120hz on down, make all the factory patches come alive when using an SS power amp and a guitar cab with no cab sims.
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    So I played through a Two Rock combo yesterday.....

    Wouldn't you have to edit every single patch to do this?
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    So I played through a Two Rock combo yesterday.....

    I'm another vote for AxeFx + power amp + guitar cab. Axe with an FRFR never sounds quite natural to me, but run an Axe through a Matrix power amp with a good sounding guitar cab (with cab sims off) and I'm there.
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    Fan noise: Matrix GT800 vs GT1000FX 1sp?

    I have the Matrix GT800, and find the fan noise to be quite acceptable in the studio. Thinking of upgrading to GT1000FX 1sp, wondering if the fan noise is the same or louder. Anybody done the comparison?
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    Amps that clean up well

    Actually Plexi 100 hi is exactly what I've been using, but I feel like the volume jump between "slightly crunchy rhythm to full solo" is too big on that one. I am looking forward to playing with everyone's suggestions.
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    Amps that clean up well

    My holy grail amps are the ones where you can go from slightly crunchy rhythm to full solo tone just using your guitar volume knob, without a big jump in perceived volume. This seems to be an area where modelers have trouble. Any suggestions on which Axe-FX amp models, patches, or...
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    Most shallow case for an Axe-FX II?

    Just got my Gator Rackbag (the shallower one). Pretty tight in the back but does fit with right angle plugs. For the little amount that I travel with my Axe-FX its OK, but if I was gigging every week I'd probably want the GRB bag or a case instead, as I'd be worried about accidentally damaging...
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    Opinions of the Centerpoint Spacestation V.3

    I had the v1 version, back when it was made by Groove Tubes, before Fender bought them. The stereo sounded cool, but it just didn't have the low end punch that I need in a guitar cab. If they had a larger version with a 12" as the main driver I would consider another one.
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    Most shallow case for an Axe-FX II?

    OK, I'm looking at the specs on the Gator GR-RACKBAG-3U and GRB-3U. The inside depth on the Rackbag is listed as 12.5 and the GRB as 14. With the stated depth of the Axe-FX of 14.25 I'm assuming only the GRB will work, but the Rackbag has an outside depth of 12.5. Has anybody tried putting...
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    Most shallow case for an Axe-FX II?

    Thanks for all the tips!!
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    Most shallow case for an Axe-FX II?

    Thanks for all the tips!!
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    Most shallow case for an Axe-FX II?

    I'm looking for the most shallow 3 space rack case or rack bag I can find for an Axe-FX II plus power amp. Any suggestions?
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    Two monitors in stereo, worth it?

    Stereo!
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    K10 without the vacuum cleaner?

    I really think you have a defective unit. With my K10s, when there is no input I have to literally stick my ear an inch away from the fan opening to hear anything, and then what I hear is only the tiniest whisper of air moving. After playing loud for 10 minutes, the fans do come on, but the...
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    K10 without the vacuum cleaner?

    I think you have a defective K10. I'm very sensitive to fan noise and I've got two K10s in my studio. The fans are inaudible when there is no input, you have to stick your head right next to the fan to even hear it, much quieter than the Axe. When I play loud through the K10s the fans do kick...
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    My Review - XiTone Cabs X7 FRFR for Modelers

    Are there any neodymium drivers available to cut down the weight?
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    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 1.05 Up

    Doesn't help those of us with floor monitors in hard-to-reach places. 1.05 output is better in terms of no zipper noise and ability to turn volume all the way down, but seems worse in terms of power-off pop. Maybe the power-off pop is the same but seems worse because I'm not expecting it.
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    Volume adjust Pops

    I have my QSC K10s on the floor, so I would have to put down the guitar, tilt the K10s out of their tiltback position, shine a flashlight on them on a dark stage to find the volume knobs, hope I am adjusting both volume knobs to the same level, and then move the monitors back to the tiltback...
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    How to mod a VHT 2/50/2 poweramp from USA (110v) to Europe (240)?

    Why don't you just email the folks at Fryette ( www.sfdamp.com )? Back when they were VHT I emailed them asking how to do a fan mod on my 2/50/2. They emailed me back in a couple of days with detailed instructions.
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    Please don't hate me :-)

    Well, I did put smilies on the subject line to show I wasn't really serious. However, given the vitriol some people have shown in these forums I did think twice about posting. I am glad to see that everybody has been so supportive!
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    Please don't hate me :-)

    For some reason my name (rockridge98 ) was gone from the spreadsheet, I just replaced it and added todays date into the "coupon received" column. Don't know who jj4521 is, but congrats if he got a coupon too.
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    Please don't hate me :-)

    Will do, thanks for reminding me. EDIT: just tried to, but the spreadsheet is currently a mess, whoever is keeping it needs to restore from backup.
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    See this story for the latest news... http://forum.fractalaudio.com/lounge/38569-please-dont-hate-me.html
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    Please don't hate me :-)

    I have a story you will not believe, but its true. I've had weeks of pounding on F5 at the Axe-FX order page, and had the bad luck of having it in my cart twice on different days only to have it snatched away, and had basically given up on getting one this year. So here is the story: In mid May...
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    I'm hoping that means they are fulfilling back Tone Merchants and G66 orders and will be ready to hit it with online orders once the new store is ready.
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    FRACTAL WORLDWIDE is at it again on Ebay with an AXEFX 2 !!! $3,999

    Fractalworldwide is now down to 3500+75 shipping. I guess forum people aren't that desperate.
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    FRACTAL WORLDWIDE is at it again on Ebay with an AXEFX 2 !!! $3,999

    Last year I listed an Eastwood guitar on eBay with the title "Eastwood Joey Leone LTD (Gibson es-335 clone)" and eBay pulled it for copyright violation. I can only assume that Gibson's lawyers have a direct line to eBay's lawyers.
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    For a second time I got one in my cart and it was gone by the time I clicked the final OK.
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    So I got my Axe FX today... questions.

    Hi KsE. I'm the guy who sold it to you (I still have an Ultra). I use it with a FRFR system (2 QSC K10s), and I really think the Axe sounds best that way, but I know you are using a guitar cab, so here is my advice to start: First thing to try is press the Global button, and then on the...
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    I think an anthropology or sociology student could get a whole PhD thesis out of this forum :-) .
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    The "Official" unofficial Axe Fx II US Purchase Availability Thread

    While I agree that Fractal could have handled this better, the reality is that banks have completely stopped giving small businesses credit lines to finance inventory, and I doubt that Fractal could afford to build 400 units from their company checking account. How much of a credit line are...
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    Blame Canada (Post)? - AXE FX II Shipping to Canada - Definitive Answers Thread

    I was able to get to the real AxeFX-II order page today, although it sold out before I could enter my credit card info. However, I did have time to look at the shipping options, and USPS to Canada was listed as an option!
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    Fractal says "SOLD OUT"...but what does that mean?

    When the MFC-101 first started shipping, they would parcel out a certain number each day. I'm guessing that is what is happening now.
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    Sold out while I was entering my credit card number!

    Title says it all!!
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    Axe Fx II Shipping Date....?

    I go to the NAMM show in LA every January. Many of the new products that are shown there have not shipped by June of the same year. Quite a few of them don't ship by the time of the next NAMM show a year later. A few of them never ship. If Fractal can ship the AxeFX II two months after its...
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    Any used/vintage high end FRFRs to look for?

    Anything made by Meyer Sound would work for me, if I could afford it.
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    We aren't all going to get "wait listed" after we buy these are we?

    It may sell out, but at least they won't tie up your money. When the MFC finally came out last year, the status on the Fractal store page changed hour by hour as they shipped from stock, and it wouldn't take credit card info unless they had one ready to ship.
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