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Yes. I forgot this was the first multi-fx unit I had. I don't think it had modeling but it has been so long. Obviously; I bought it for the color
Dude, this and your Bumblebee Strat is ALL you need.
First guitar amp/fx modeler?
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Dude, this and your Bumblebee Strat is ALL you need.
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Does the AX2-212 count? If not, technically it was the original POD, but I used an Alesis Quadraverb GT, Marshall JMP-1, and SansAmp PSA-1 before that.
the swede
Shredder
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Helix LT for me, 2017 I think.
Before that a pedalboard, into a Vox NT head and a beaten up 2x12 Vox cab that had those unknown to me speakers that had a name like a city or English town or something.
Jumped on the HX Stomp at release and its my favorite to this day. Tried a bunch of other digital, Iridium, MX5, a Walrus thingy... buuuut, Stomp always had my heart and I think it will remain like that for a while. But that was not the topic so ill just shut up now ok.
Before that a pedalboard, into a Vox NT head and a beaten up 2x12 Vox cab that had those unknown to me speakers that had a name like a city or English town or something.
Jumped on the HX Stomp at release and its my favorite to this day. Tried a bunch of other digital, Iridium, MX5, a Walrus thingy... buuuut, Stomp always had my heart and I think it will remain like that for a while. But that was not the topic so ill just shut up now ok.
Los-D
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AX2-212 holds a special place in my heart LOL. Had it for over 10 years.
TubeStack
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My first was a ZOOM 505 as well. Absolutely hated it and used it maybe three times.
Bought it when I moved into an apartment and needed a headphones option. Thought it would at least sound as good as my old Rockman Soloist, boy was I wrong. Kind of turned me off digital for a long time.
After that, I didn't try any until the Helix Floor, FM3, Stomp, Stage… and the only one I still have is the Stomp. I may get the FM9 “Turdo”… we'll see.
Bought it when I moved into an apartment and needed a headphones option. Thought it would at least sound as good as my old Rockman Soloist, boy was I wrong. Kind of turned me off digital for a long time.
After that, I didn't try any until the Helix Floor, FM3, Stomp, Stage… and the only one I still have is the Stomp. I may get the FM9 “Turdo”… we'll see.
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HotRats
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I can't recall what was my very first amp, but was a just a little cheap clean single channel amp.
anyways later on my first real amp has been a Fender Deluxe 85 solid state amp, like this one
I paired with this Ibanez pue5 at some point
My first digital multi fx has been and ART multiverb alpha I used for decades.
anyways later on my first real amp has been a Fender Deluxe 85 solid state amp, like this one
I paired with this Ibanez pue5 at some point
My first digital multi fx has been and ART multiverb alpha I used for decades.
JiveTurkey
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Oh man! I forgot all about the PUE5! I had one of those back in the day as well! Pedal was plastic and felt cheap but sounds were great. I also had the beige rack mount with the outboard switches. I can't remember the model?
It was the UE400
Wish I still had it!
HotRats
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@JiveTurkey That PUE5 really served me well in the beginning and never failed me.
I loved the fact you could program 5 pedal combinations or turn single pedal on and off.
DIdn't know there was rack version of it. Looks badass!
I loved the fact you could program 5 pedal combinations or turn single pedal on and off.
DIdn't know there was rack version of it. Looks badass!
JiveTurkey
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I'm not sure on the timeline. I had the PUE5 first then the 400. I totally forgot all about these. This was back when I first started out late 80s?
HotRats
Roadie
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yeah late 80s, I probably bought mine in 1989
KingsXJJ
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JiveTurkey
Goatlord
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I always wanted to try something Rocktron. Preferably something without gross switches like they used on the midi mate.
KingsXJJ
Roadie
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I’d recommend the Piranha. Digitally controlled dual tube preamp with plenty of voltage and midi controllable.
JiveTurkey
Goatlord
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That's one I come back to from time to time. As well as those classic tube preamps they had for about 10 minutes, then blew out at $225 a pop which then skyrocketed to 4 times that a week later
KingsXJJ
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I know! I missed out getting the Plexi. Which sucks.That's one I come back to from time to time. As well as those classic tube preamps they had for about 10 minutes, then blew out at $225 a pop which then skyrocketed to 4 times that a week later
JiveTurkey
Goatlord
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Ugh. I would love to have grabbed one
Bob Zaod
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ZOOM 505 II first.
After that I used a Metal zone into a no name 1x8 combo.
Then Peavey Bandit Red Stripe which I still own, now it's cut to a Head, excellent amp, a real life saver.
BOSS GT-10
Peavey ValveKing gutted and modified to my spec + Framus 2x12 with V30s.
Helix Floor.
When I think really hard, I am pretty sure that was my first also.
