Looking for an older Axe FX, as a backup

[bigfoamfinger]

Love my III Mk II Turbo, but looking for another Fractal for my rehearsal space. Looking into getting an older one because this would serve as a backup basically, or in case my other guitarist blows a tube.

Which would you guys recommend? I know the Ultra's are pretty cheap but are the tones still pretty solid? Is it worth the extra $ to grab a II? I guess in that case I would just grab a used Fm3

 

[Bioloop]

Love my III Mk II Turbo, but looking for another Fractal for my rehearsal space. Looking into getting an older one because this would serve as a backup basically, or in case my other guitarist blows a tube.

Which would you guys recommend? I know the Ultra's are pretty cheap but are the tones still pretty solid? Is it worth the extra $ to grab a II? I guess in that case I would just grab a used Fm3

I’d go with the newest tech that I could afford. The FM3 seems to be the one I’d get, of the ones you’ve listed as backup options.

 

[Budda]

If you just need a backup that doesnt run a kitchen sink axe3 preset, fm3 seems the obvious choice. In my area used axe2’s cost the same.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Another vote for the FM3. The tones/architecture will be easier to swap between units, the unit will be newer so less chance of issues/repairs, and you could just make some "lite" versions (if necessary) of your presets. And I imagine you could use the same FC, set up the same way. (But I'm not certain.)

Just overall more similarity between the 2, so that's better than using a previous-gen unit as a backup, imo.

 

[pauly]

Hi,

I'd also go for the FM3 - That way you'll get a sound way closer to what you're used to with the turbo, and compatibility with may features and functionalities in both units.

Thanks
Pauly

Love my III Mk II Turbo, but looking for another Fractal for my rehearsal space. Looking into getting an older one because this would serve as a backup basically, or in case my other guitarist blows a tube.

Which would you guys recommend? I know the Ultra's are pretty cheap but are the tones still pretty solid? Is it worth the extra $ to grab a II? I guess in that case I would just grab a used Fm3

 

[bigfoamfinger]

Decision made. Going with the FM3 again. Thanks guys

 

[Greg Ferguson]

Decision made. Going with the FM3 again. Thanks guys

I think it’s a solid decision. The FM3 is a little tone monster and so easily carried. Because it doesn’t have the same resources you will need to streamline complex presets, but it’s not hard.

 

[ZenRigs Man]

FM3 all day - so compact and no compromise on sound quality

 

[boz52]

FM3 used prices are still pretty high.