Scott Peterson said:
Ringleader said:
[quote="Scott Peterson":3f8pchxe]
FWIW, I've never auditioned nor used a 12ma, let alone posted any opinion of it. Just to keep the record straight. (Add the Coda to that list too, just to be complete!)
You're right, I wasn't meaning the 12ma specifically but I was referring to the concept of hyping a product on a forum and people jumping on the bandwagon in general. First the Axe-Fx which was ultra-mega-hype-zilla, then the JBL, then the QSC, and now the FBT (although the 8ma and not the 12ma). These glowing reviews are like a double edged sword and like Dojo (and now others since I started typing this) also stated I don't think some folks take the "YMMV" for as important it really is. It's just people sharing their thoughts and those thoughts can change from day to day or even minute to minute. I think A LOT of people bought the Axe-Fx because of your initial review from years ago. I know I bought one and tried it back then but really disliked it (at that time) and sent it back for a refund.
But on the other side of the sword
, I'm happy I gave the Axe-Fx another shot as I really enjoy it now and all the advancements that have come with it. I also would have probably never tried the QSC if I hadn't read yours (and others) reviews, which I am also very happy with, so I thank you for both of those recommendations - even though it took a couple years to fully appreciate one of them.
I honestly try to keep away from 'hype' if at all possible. I speak of things as subjective opinion and NOT as objective truth. I always have, and I always will. When I am excited by something, I am excited to post about it and I always couch those opinions with MANY qualifiers - IMHO, YMMV - and so on.
My opinion, when I am digging something, is often interpreted as 'hype' and 'hyperbole' when I am expressing my
subjective opinion. I have a right to my opinion and a right to express it; and I try to do that with context so that others can judge for themselves whether they agree with me or not.
As Alec notes above, my opinion is not some 'universal truth' by ANY stretch. It's just me sharing my experience with whatever I am talking about.
And one other quick point of fact, I only express opinions based on personal experience. I NEVER (EVER!) express a subjective opinion from a third party as "MY" opinion. (You are not the subject of that point, but adding it here anyway.
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I know that some of Scott's reviews influenced me to at least "TRY" the AxeFX -- and I'm extremely glad I did. I'm on my third one and it took this long to really dig in and appreciate this thing. I'm starting to get very comfortable with a traditional power amp / guitar cab rig in a very short time. So much so that I might actually bail when my name gets called for the Fractomic (but knowing me I'll buy it first, then take a huge loss if I need to sell it
I never, ever got the impression that any of the reviews on here were anything but subjective and people's own opinions. I find reviews EXTREMELY helpful to try and discern what may or may not work for ME (never, what will or MUST work for me).
Anyway, I'm actually glad that the OP has listed the Verve 12ma was not for him in his situation. It's great to hear about real world, first hand experience to look what to shop for!
On a side note I came to the realization that no amp can ever match what this unit can do... it's an amazing piece of gear, unbelievably flexible and so freakin FUN!!!
