FX8 with Vintage Fender Amps

Mine isn't a vintage amp, but the effect quality of the FX8 isn't really amp dependent.

I run a reissue '65 twin for my clean tone, and since I've dialled in my effects everything sounds as it should. I'm primarily a delay and reverb guy. No effects loop, no 4CM, just things dialled in for the music I play.
 
Budda said:
Mine isn't a vintage amp, but the effect quality of the FX8 isn't really amp dependent.

I run a reissue '65 twin for my clean tone, and since I've dialled in my effects everything sounds as it should. I'm primarily a delay and reverb guy. No effects loop, no 4CM, just things dialled in for the music I play.
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Thanks for your opinion
 
I have two amps that while newer are essentially vintage Fender in style (see sig line). I just prefer newer boutique-level build quality over true vintage. The FX8 works fantastically well with both. In fact, I dislike channel switching. Just give me a clean amp with lots of character. The FX8 provides all the drive, comp, EQ and delay I'll ever need.

BTW, effects into a clean amp is essentially what David Gilmour does. Most folks feel that his tone is pretty good. Same for Eric Johnson, and many others.

I'm a bit of a delay freak. Especially analog BBD delays. The FX8 is the first modeler that I feel really gets those right. The latest L6 stuff is pretty good, but sounds a bit cartoonish to my ears. Just a tiny bit exaggerated. The FX8 just sounds more honest to my ears.

Also, if you use a volume pedal, there's no signal loss with the FX8. And everything just stacks better. No weird, "this effect sucks when it's placed behind (or in front of) that effect."
 
Atmospheric said:
I have two amps that while newer are essentially vintage Fender in style (see sig line). I just prefer newer boutique-level build quality over true vintage. The FX8 works fantastically well with both. In fact, I dislike channel switching. Just give me a clean amp with lots of character. The FX8 provides all the drive, comp, EQ and delay I'll ever need.

BTW, effects into a clean amp is essentially what David Gilmour does. Most folks feel that his tone is pretty good. Same for Eric Johnson, and many others.

I'm a bit of a delay freak. Especially analog BBD delays. The FX8 is the first modeler that I feel really gets those right. The latest L6 stuff is pretty good, but sounds a bit cartoonish to my ears. Just a tiny bit exaggerated. The FX8 just sounds more honest to my ears.

Also, if you use a volume pedal, there's no signal loss with the FX8. And everything just stacks better. No weird, "this effect sucks when it's placed behind (or in front of) that effect."
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Works great! Although I like some analog drive with mine. I play mostly clean though so my live sound is mostly the FX8. Reverbs and delays are awesome. Switching is great. Only thing I missed are my drives and I just made it so the FX8 switches them in and out of my chain with the relays.
 
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