Plankspanker59
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A little over 6 years ago I tried out an AXE FX . I liked everything about it except the clean amp sounds. The Cleans just sounded way too sterile and digital. So i returned it for a refund.
My need for really decent clean sounds is why I have also avoided Channel switching amps. So for the last 20 years I have pretty much used Fender and Matchless amps with a variety of OD/Dist pedals.
About three years ago I got a Kemper and some MBritt profiles . If not for the MBritt profiles I would have returned it as I did not like any of the stock profiles it came loaded with . The Clean amp profiles and sounds I am getting with the Kemper are really good ! Very close to the real deal.
So, I am on here researching the AXE FX III. So . . . how much has the AXE FX III improved over the earlier models on the clean amp sounds ? Are they as good as what one could get out of the Kemper ? or Better ? or just almost as good ? By clean , I am talking really good cleans that breath. To play real Country lead guitar , Rock-a-billy , Pushed cleans etc.
Your comments will be helpful and appreciated.
Update: I believe I have enough information now about the AXE III . . . greatly improved amp models since the 1st one I tried 7 years ago, and not just on the clean sounds . Just getting the funds up to make the purchase in the next month of two. All that is left to do now is study how to navigate and operate the AXE III with as much understanding as I can so that when it gets here I can have a good head start . I wish to be done with looking and shopping for amps & FX and just spend the rest of my time playing and creating music with better than "Close , but no cigar" sounds . At this point I am sold and getting my funds together to make the purchase. Two two two devices are better than one !
My need for really decent clean sounds is why I have also avoided Channel switching amps. So for the last 20 years I have pretty much used Fender and Matchless amps with a variety of OD/Dist pedals.
About three years ago I got a Kemper and some MBritt profiles . If not for the MBritt profiles I would have returned it as I did not like any of the stock profiles it came loaded with . The Clean amp profiles and sounds I am getting with the Kemper are really good ! Very close to the real deal.
So, I am on here researching the AXE FX III. So . . . how much has the AXE FX III improved over the earlier models on the clean amp sounds ? Are they as good as what one could get out of the Kemper ? or Better ? or just almost as good ? By clean , I am talking really good cleans that breath. To play real Country lead guitar , Rock-a-billy , Pushed cleans etc.
Your comments will be helpful and appreciated.
Update: I believe I have enough information now about the AXE III . . . greatly improved amp models since the 1st one I tried 7 years ago, and not just on the clean sounds . Just getting the funds up to make the purchase in the next month of two. All that is left to do now is study how to navigate and operate the AXE III with as much understanding as I can so that when it gets here I can have a good head start . I wish to be done with looking and shopping for amps & FX and just spend the rest of my time playing and creating music with better than "Close , but no cigar" sounds . At this point I am sold and getting my funds together to make the purchase. Two two two devices are better than one !
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