kostein
Inspired
I haven't posted here in a while but I felt that this would be the best place to ask fellow fractalites for your thoughts/opinions/advice. Some of you might remember me from some high gain videos I did years ago.
I've been rocking my AFX2 mk1 since early 2012 and I am still perfectly happy with it. It does everything I need and have been very much settled with it when it comes to tones.
I play metal mostly so most of my presets are pretty simple, drive -> amp-> cab, and maybe a delay or reverb for leads. I might try an elaborate preset for time to time just for the fun of it but I don't really have a use for one. I don't play live so I only use it at home. Basically my number one priority is how good the core tone sounds, I am not too concerned about effects (which can sound amazing).
This year, thoughts have been creeping into my mind about upgrading to the 3. The recent price drop didn't help things as the GAS has intensified since. I've been thinking about this over and over and even though I most definitely don't NEED the 3, I've come to the realization that I want the 3. The thought of, upgrading will cost me around 1k (if I sell my 2), is intruiging.
So that is where I am at. In short, I LOVE my 2 but the GAS is strong and intensifying for a 3. On to the questions.
1. How difficult would it be to replicate my tones that I use currently with my AFX2?
2. In terms of just pure tone, how big of a difference is there currently between the two units?
3. I am struggling with this one as I keep asking myself, would a cost of roughly 1k for an upgrade (again if I sell my 2) be worth it?
I know that these are subjective and some people might feel differently than others. I also know that there are a million things that come with the purchase of new gear, especially with something as special as the 3. I'm talking about the excitement, being inspired, the newness of it all, etc, I'm sure you know feeling. I'll have to weigh that in as well. Ultimately, I'm the one who has to make a decision but I would love to hear people's thoughts on my current situation.
Resist the GAS, or succumb to it? Help a guy out!
I've been rocking my AFX2 mk1 since early 2012 and I am still perfectly happy with it. It does everything I need and have been very much settled with it when it comes to tones.
I play metal mostly so most of my presets are pretty simple, drive -> amp-> cab, and maybe a delay or reverb for leads. I might try an elaborate preset for time to time just for the fun of it but I don't really have a use for one. I don't play live so I only use it at home. Basically my number one priority is how good the core tone sounds, I am not too concerned about effects (which can sound amazing).
This year, thoughts have been creeping into my mind about upgrading to the 3. The recent price drop didn't help things as the GAS has intensified since. I've been thinking about this over and over and even though I most definitely don't NEED the 3, I've come to the realization that I want the 3. The thought of, upgrading will cost me around 1k (if I sell my 2), is intruiging.
So that is where I am at. In short, I LOVE my 2 but the GAS is strong and intensifying for a 3. On to the questions.
1. How difficult would it be to replicate my tones that I use currently with my AFX2?
2. In terms of just pure tone, how big of a difference is there currently between the two units?
3. I am struggling with this one as I keep asking myself, would a cost of roughly 1k for an upgrade (again if I sell my 2) be worth it?
I know that these are subjective and some people might feel differently than others. I also know that there are a million things that come with the purchase of new gear, especially with something as special as the 3. I'm talking about the excitement, being inspired, the newness of it all, etc, I'm sure you know feeling. I'll have to weigh that in as well. Ultimately, I'm the one who has to make a decision but I would love to hear people's thoughts on my current situation.
Resist the GAS, or succumb to it? Help a guy out!