Javier Reyes rig rundown - Two Axe-FX III units?

[FretSurfer]

Hey all,

Guess I should say hi to the forum saying this is my first post, so hello everybody!

I did do a search before posting but couldn't find an answer.

I recently checked Javier's (Animals As Leaders) rig rundown from May and in his rack he has 2 Axe FX III units. Any reason why?

 

[Infinite Radius]

One is probably a backup.

 

[FretSurfer]

I was thinking that or he had Tosin's for some reason. Jeez doubling up on equipment could lead to an expensive and heavy rig. I saw Steve Vai recently and he had the new mkII, couldn't tell if it was the turbo or not but there was only one. Mind you he might have a couple spares off stage

 

[Admin M@]

couldn't tell if it was the turbo

It is.

he might have a couple spares off stage

He does.

 

[Brucegregori]

I was thinking that or he had Tosin's for some reason. Jeez doubling up on equipment could lead to an expensive and heavy rig. I saw Steve Vai recently and he had the new mkII, couldn't tell if it was the turbo or not but there was only one. Mind you he might have a couple spares off stage

Most guys tour with a back up or two. Things break all the time or don't turn on and then do...it is crazy but truth. I always bring a back up - just in case.

 

[lqdsnddist]

2nd Axe3 which can be subbed in at the flip of a switch is sure easier to carry than additional amp heads, effects racks et al.

 

[Feflicker]

2nd Axe3 which can be subbed in at the flip of a switch is sure easier to carry than additional amp heads, effects racks et al.

Usually the backup is actually live at the board and foh just has to unmute it.

 

[squealie]

Sometimes they use 2, to bypass all the gap issues.

I don't love gaps, but a well placed stomp on the controller has served me ok. And If you grew up with Boogies, you might still be waiting for a channel change.

 

[Cooper Carter]

A and B unit. A is the main; B is for backup.
Both are always live to the FOH board.
If A has an issue, they'll mute it and unmute B.
Audience likely won't even notice.

 

[2dor]

Hey all,

Guess I should say hi to the forum saying this is my first post, so hello everybody!

I did do a search before posting but couldn't find an answer.

I recently checked Javier's (Animals As Leaders) rig rundown from May and in his rack he has 2 Axe FX III units. Any reason why?

"Two is One, One is None"

 

[fractalz]

"Two is One, One is None"

And, if you want to allow one as a test bed for new patches, Three is One.

And, if you want to allow one to go in for service, Four is One.