Can't make a choice

dsimms said:
Haven't tried the Friedmans, but folks seem to like them here. I get the feeling that they might not be as flat as the CLRs - that they have more of the Marshall thump/low midrange emphasis that would help make up for that 412 not being there, but someone with the Friedmans needs to chime in.
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You don't necessarily need something super fancy like a Friedman or CLR or an all golden, diamon encrusted cab. I have a Yamaha DXR10 and it thumps more than enough....More than my neighbors like.

Just my 2 cents
 
It can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be.

For some song presets I have barely anything, on others I’m running at the computers max.
 
gabrielthorn said:
Is there any place I can order the Atomic CLR in Europe?
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They are quite hard to get hand on these days, especially in europe. I got mine from Andertons in the UK (1,5 month on waitlist), but due to Brexit it seems things have changed.

Quote from march 20:
"We're working on new distribution in the EU. Brexit complicated things for that but we'll try to do something for our EU customers when we restock there."

I would drop them an email...get on a waitlist and be patient. You won't regret it :)

Good luck :)
 
dongzo said:
They are quite hard to get hand on these days, especially in europe. I got mine from Andertons in the UK (1,5 month on waitlist), but due to Brexit it seems things have changed.

Quote from march 20:
"We're working on new distribution in the EU. Brexit complicated things for that but we'll try to do something for our EU customers when we restock there."

I would drop them an email...get on a waitlist and be patient. You won't regret it :)

Good luck :)
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Thank you, I'll email them :) Do they only sell wedges? Would you recommend a straight speaker or the wedge? I have only experience with straight speakers.
 
If you do end up going with the Mk II and want to add a foot controller, the FC-6 is very capable and flexible, and it takes up a lot less space than the FC-12. And with the money you save, you can buy one or two expression pedals, too. (For me, an expression pedal is a must-have item. I'm running 3 of them along with my FC-6.)
 
If you get the MkII, you're gonna be missing the FC after a few months, or so. Especially if you play in a band or live.

The difference between the two is pretty negligible at this point. Logo lighting, new screen, and some extra IR memory. I wouldn't call it "better" per se. Essentially the difference is cosmetic.


I'd go with the MkI and the FC absolutely. If it's going to just be used at home, and you're a fan of your own IRs, then wait for the MkII.
 
You'll hear more of a control-room / FOH sound from FRFR monitors versus a 4x12 at you back sound. Both are good.
 
Peromustejn said:
If you want the feel of a 4x12, just use a 4x12. You can't really compare a set of monitors to a guitar cab.
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This. I know people love their FRFR cabs. Everyone has their thing. You mentioned you have your loved amps. My buds and I have tried both routes. We ended up with our modelers, into SS power amps, and then into our amp speaker cabs. Sounds absolutely right on. At shows, I send a stereo set of outs through CAB blocks and out to FOH.
 
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skydog said:
This. I know people love their FRFR cabs. Everyone has their thing. You mentioned you have your loved amps. My buds and I have tried both routes. We ended up with our modelers, into SS power amps, and then into our amp speaker cabs. Sounds absolutely right on. At shows, I send a stereo set of outs through CAB blocks and out to FOH.
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Right. If "your sound" is a 4x12 blasting your calves, you won't get it from a post-mic'd cab FRFR signal. They are different.

For me, I'm listening to the whole band using IEMs. In that case, I prefer the fully produced sound.
 
gabrielthorn said:
Thank you, I'll email them :) Do they only sell wedges? Would you recommend a straight speaker or the wedge? I have only experience with straight speakers.
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The CLR's have a 3-way switch on the back to set them up for either wedge, straight or pole-mount use.....so up to you how to place them :)
 
Great thank you. Yes, I'm aware the characteristics are different between the 4x12 and the mic'd cab. I gave up on the modeling vs real debate once and for all after doing blind tests and failing miserably to distinguish even the TH-U and a mic'd 4x12 with real tube amps, and I know that the feel of a produced sound is very different to what I can hear from a 4x12. And one day if I'll play live, only I will hear the 4x12 anyway if I stand in front of it (unless I play in a really small space).

What is your opinion about the XiTone monitors? The guy is pretty quick the respond.
 
Sash said:
Where are you located?
I can highly recommend the Redhouse Frfr System MF10 or Elis 8 available for preorder at G66.
Try them out, you won't be disappointed.
Cheers
Sash
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Do you mean the RedSound? I can see they are open for pre-orders, I'm not familiar with these brands though.
 
Sash said:
Oh yes, Redsound (wrong autocorrection, sorry)
They are great.
You can watch several videos from Marco Fanton on YouTube.
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Great, I'm checking out the video now.

Not trying to poke the wasps nest, but is there anyone who has experience with TH-U and can tell why he'd choose the AXE FX over that?
 
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