Poll: Second unit for home use and backup

[cragginshred]

I have 2 FM3's one for home rehearsal and a back up to the turbo used only in some venues and real amps for others

 

[chrisjnyc]

If I was gigging a ton, I would get a 2nd unit to match the one I am playing out with... Otherwise I would go with the Axe III for home

 

[rushfan]

I have 2 FM9 Turbos, only because I am now playing in a big show band (AC/DC tribute), and sometimes travel 4 hours from home for the shows. Just being prepared. I only use one preset, but I use the pitch follower for a little more grit on the solos higher up the neck, so I can keep the rhythm parts cleaner.

 

[strabes]

We travel with a backup unit but for my personal stuff I just have one FM9. I own a Helix & HX Stomp I can use in a pinch. Unless your monitoring and acoustic treatment are both already 10/10 I would put the money into that.

 

[boyedav]

Originally, my gigging rig was a 100w tube head with my Axe-FX III in the loop, the latter of which was also my backup if the amp or something else died. Now the Axe-FX III is racked for home/recording use only.

I have an FM9 that I'd use for gigging. If anything, I'd get an FM3 to complement that. I could use one or the other depending on how much size mattered, and the other could be my backup.

 

[WillieD]

Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm now leaning toward the FM3T, but I'm going to give it some more thought. I also thought I'd share my backup "rig" that I bring with me to gigs (stays in my car). It's not much but it would get me through a show in a pinch.

 

[seclusion]

Live Ax8 and studio Fm3.

 

[Knaggster]

FM9 for live use. Backup is an FM3 or Axe FXIII.

 

[Dickie Fredericks]

I bought a FM3T for bedroom use. Now I just think I'll use it live too.

 

[chinacat2002]

Like @RLD the Axe 3 is in the studio space. I bought a FM3 to have next to my bed LOL

I used to use the Axe 3 live but there is no need as the FM3 works just great.

So, are you saying you find there’s no need for the Axe 3 on gigs since the FM3 can handle everything you need? Do you have an FC for gigs?

 

[Dickie Fredericks]

So, are you saying you find there’s no need for the Axe 3 on gigs since the FM3 can handle everything you need? Do you have an FC for gigs?

Yes but I can do gigs without it.
I'm amazed that just because everyone can tap dance on a FC they think they should. 99% of the players out there don't need an AXE3.

Sure is freaking nice to have though.

 

[BobBrault]

I have all 3. Axe IIIT stays at home. FM9T gets the gig, FM3T is waiting in the wings......after 6 years gigging Fractal gear....not even once did I have to switch a unit out.
:::::knock on wood::::

 

[TheloniusJ]

I'm recently picked up a used FM9 (non-Turbo) and am currently using this as my primary gig/rehearsal rig. I now use my FM3 as back up and for home use.

 

[Mushahid]

Hmm Two FM9T's here.

 

[chinacat2002]

Yes but I can do gigs without it.
I'm amazed that just because everyone can tap dance on a FC they think they should. 99% of the players out there don't need an AXE3.

Sure is freaking nice to have though.

Thanks, Dickie!