Desmo808
Experienced
Hello! Noob here. I've had my AxeFX for almost two weeks. I wonder, if I could get my doctor to write a prescription for it, would my health insurance help cover the cost of the AxeFX? 
The short version:
I'm old, rickety, and have chronic back problems. It kills me each time I have to haul gear. Because of the AxeFX, I can now eliminate several dozen pounds of rack units and pedals. And maybe even get lighter speakers.
The not so short version:
It looks like the AxeFX will be eliminating most of my pedals, plus half (or more) of my entire rack, including my beloved ADA MP-1! The MP-1 was the core of my tone for 25 years. I did the noise, battery, input jack, and transformer mods myself, it was my baby. So, when I got the AxeFX, I put the MP-1 in the AxeFX's loop, so the FX loop block was essentialy my "MP-1 block." Then I discovered the Friedman, then Tyler Grund's SRV tutorial, and can't wait to explore further. I now find myself making presets that don't even use the MP-1 block anymore. I also don't need any of my pedals anymore (well, except the Polytune2 just because it's so awesome heh heh).
The AxeFX also makes it worthwhile to consider going FRFR, which would reduce the overall weight of my gear, and divide it up into smaller units. Currently, I'm using an old Lee Jackson power amp, plus an oversized 2x12 cab with V30s. I'm a noob at this whole FRFR concept, but those powered, LIGHTWEIGHT neo FRFRs sure look attractive!
The net effect is that I can downsize the rig without downsizing the sound. Heh I know I'm preaching to the choir here. But a lot of the fun also comes in the planning of how to migrate to an AxeFX-based rig from a traditional rack rig & pedals. Just as important as getting a good tone is how much easier it will be on my back, and thus, better for my overall health.
Rock on, everyone.
Desmo
The short version:
I'm old, rickety, and have chronic back problems. It kills me each time I have to haul gear. Because of the AxeFX, I can now eliminate several dozen pounds of rack units and pedals. And maybe even get lighter speakers.
The not so short version:
It looks like the AxeFX will be eliminating most of my pedals, plus half (or more) of my entire rack, including my beloved ADA MP-1! The MP-1 was the core of my tone for 25 years. I did the noise, battery, input jack, and transformer mods myself, it was my baby. So, when I got the AxeFX, I put the MP-1 in the AxeFX's loop, so the FX loop block was essentialy my "MP-1 block." Then I discovered the Friedman, then Tyler Grund's SRV tutorial, and can't wait to explore further. I now find myself making presets that don't even use the MP-1 block anymore. I also don't need any of my pedals anymore (well, except the Polytune2 just because it's so awesome heh heh).
The AxeFX also makes it worthwhile to consider going FRFR, which would reduce the overall weight of my gear, and divide it up into smaller units. Currently, I'm using an old Lee Jackson power amp, plus an oversized 2x12 cab with V30s. I'm a noob at this whole FRFR concept, but those powered, LIGHTWEIGHT neo FRFRs sure look attractive!
The net effect is that I can downsize the rig without downsizing the sound. Heh I know I'm preaching to the choir here. But a lot of the fun also comes in the planning of how to migrate to an AxeFX-based rig from a traditional rack rig & pedals. Just as important as getting a good tone is how much easier it will be on my back, and thus, better for my overall health.
Rock on, everyone.
Desmo
