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lespaul3013

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I have an opportunity to buy an Axe FX Standard at a really good price...the only problem is the guy originally bought an Ultra, then traded a guy for his Standard. So the dude doesn't know how old it is. Should this present any kind of problem at all? Any defects or problems with older models?

Also, I don't know if I'll be able to try it out or not.

Thanks
 
Well, if he traded an Ultra for a Standard, at your place I'll try to get a second hand 11R and trade it for his Standard...4-500 bucks and you're set!:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol
 
lespaul3013 said:
I have an opportunity to buy an Axe FX Standard at a really good price...the only problem is the guy originally bought an Ultra, then traded a guy for his Standard. So the dude doesn't know how old it is. Should this present any kind of problem at all? Any defects or problems with older models?

Also, I don't know if I'll be able to try it out or not.

Thanks
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I dont think it should pose a problem. As long as the unit has been kept in good condition you should be good to go. I had a first run "handbuilt" standard- it was as good as the production run units now sold. I would not concern myself as to when it was made, but how well it was kept.
 
Two easily-discoverable indicators for how old it is are:
- finger indent on the scrollwheel: *really* old, one of the first, vintage sound ;), collector's item! :D
- absence of the two additional bolts in the middle (top and bottom) of the faceplate: older, quite possibly still from the hand-built era
Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx - Guitar Tone and Effects Processor - Amps, Cabs, Effects and More
...compare the angled pic at the top of that page (newer) with the pic at the bottom (older) -- just left of the 3x4 button grid, you can see the two bolts on the newer faceplate

In either case, there's nothing to worry about with regard to functionality -- the Value wheel may be finicky, but it will work.
 
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