Can definitely spend less on a controller, and “useable amplification” is cheap enough to get up and runningso maybe an extra $400 total.
)I would likely spend $0 too as I doubt I would even use a footswitch in my office. I mean, it might be cool, but I don’t think I would need it, at least starting out.Can spend exactly zero on it too, his prerogative.
Point was, he possibly has a significant extra cost to consider to enjoy his trade. Sorry that wasn't crystal clear for ya.
I definitely get what you are saying. Maybe I end up making more money by selling off what I have, but it would amaze you how difficult it is to sell off this Lonestar. I bought used for $1500 at GC and thought I paid a reasonable price. Most people are coming in at $900-1000 and I just don’t want to lose that much money for an amp I recently bought.My two cents...I picked up my 2nd III Turbo from a guy who said he was touring with it but want to go back to amps and pedals for $1700...when it arrived it was as pristine as mine that hasn't left my desk since it came out of the box...must have the worlds greatest roadies!
You can get this cheaper if you are patient (I'm known for patience
Start scoping Reverb, etc. in the mean time put your stuff on the market. You'll need good pair of powered monitors or FRFR and you'll definitely need/want at least a FC-6 if not FC-12.
Also, don't trouble the wife with such things...she probably has enough on her plate and you'll thank her later when she wants something for herself...
It's way better with FC than without it. Changing scenes, on-off drives, etc. Just much more convenient.
Recommendations for the cheap alternatives?
It's not an alternative to those, not at all. It's the closest thing you can get to real amp, and in many respects it's so much better, as you can have so much stuff packed into a single preset, that you can play for weeks before you ran out of things to try. And all of it will sound head and shoulders above Helix stuff. Just no comparison - that's why it's not an alternative. This is not to say Helix sounds bad - this is to say Fractal sounds way better.
Just more complete system. Now having said that, I have a H9, LVX, Big Sky MX and a Walrus Sloer in a loop into the AxeFX...just for variety BUT, you really need nothing because you'll have a hard time finding a better collection of drives, reverbs, etc already at your fingertips.
You’re not wrong, and I feel the same. The long pole in the tent is the Lonestar amp; I’ve had this amp up for sale for a while and very little interest.
Yea, the amp is tricky, as the used prices are all over the place... This one just sold for $850
Yea I saw that one on Reverb. Actually local to me (ish). I do have a feeling that if I was willing to ship it, I’d be able to move it, but it’s so damn heavy that I just don’t think I could guarantee that it wouldn’t arrive decimated.
Plus, sometimes it’s easier to not have to deal with packing and shipping 3x units. Everything gone in one fell swoop.
Exactly!
Definitely understood. Its a great trade in your favor IMO, and without having to consider the extra $$$ you might have had to spend to gig out of the gate, you're in the catbird seat, brother! Especially with the lastest firmware, its a no brainer. Sounds like you're good to go! Best of luck, hope it all works out for ya!
This 100%.
