DrewBarbs91
New Member
Hey Guys! I know you've gotten similar questions to this before because ive spent a lot of time with the search function, but before i make the axe investment i really want a definitive answer to this question:
How good is the axe-fx if it is run solely as a preamp? I've heard tons of great clips of it going direct drenched in effects and stuff, but what I want to know is, is it good enough to the point where if I were to ask you whether I should go with a Triaxis preamp (similar price range) to go with my mosvalve mv-962 and avatar 2X12 cabs (I know, these arent the best but they do sound good), or an axe standard, u would recommend the axe?
Basically, I'm interested mostly in just plain old amp sounds, maybe with some delay and reverb every now and then, but I LOVE the sound of my strat straight into a Vibrolux and my Ibanez straight into my peavey rockmaster with the same poweramp and cab. The thing is, I dont own the Vibrolux, and I was looking to buy one, or a similar fender this summer. Then, I started hearing about the axe-fx and reading up on it and it seems perfect! Obviously, I'd love to have a Cornford and a Fender (or a few
and a Vox and a Marshall, or at least their respective preamps going through my rig. But ultimately, I loved the magic of my strat through that Vibrolux when i was trying it out before I bought it, I'm searching for an amp with the same subtle nuances and same kind of beautiful tone. Obviously, im not expecting the axe-fx to produce the same exact tone through my rig, but if it can produce one thats just a bit different, but as good as any other amp would sound through my rig, with the same subtle nuances and dynamics and reactivity to my playing, it would be worth it.
So, long post short, is it worth it?
Thanks!
How good is the axe-fx if it is run solely as a preamp? I've heard tons of great clips of it going direct drenched in effects and stuff, but what I want to know is, is it good enough to the point where if I were to ask you whether I should go with a Triaxis preamp (similar price range) to go with my mosvalve mv-962 and avatar 2X12 cabs (I know, these arent the best but they do sound good), or an axe standard, u would recommend the axe?
Basically, I'm interested mostly in just plain old amp sounds, maybe with some delay and reverb every now and then, but I LOVE the sound of my strat straight into a Vibrolux and my Ibanez straight into my peavey rockmaster with the same poweramp and cab. The thing is, I dont own the Vibrolux, and I was looking to buy one, or a similar fender this summer. Then, I started hearing about the axe-fx and reading up on it and it seems perfect! Obviously, I'd love to have a Cornford and a Fender (or a few
So, long post short, is it worth it?