Just bought a Fryette LX. Thanks Whizz!

[laxu]

Afaik the Axe-Fx 3 has considerably more output than the FM series on the main outputs, not sure about Out 3/4 though.

If in the US, I'd probably try calling Fryette rather than emailing them.

I've given up on the company because they will just stop answering emails out of the blue even though the issue is not solved, for example when I was asking about having a low hum on the PS-100 at 130-180 Hz when they said "it must be ground hum at 120 Hz". When I said it's at a higher frequency range they never replied back. Same deal trying to get schematics from them to my tech to fix the amp when it failed.

 

[Whizzinby]

Ive never had any issues with them replying from their support@ email addy. Granted I’ve never asked them for a schematic

 

[JiveTurkey]

Thanks for all the suggestions, people. I'm going to try and take time tonight (if I can invent some) to try and sort this a bit better. I am probably going to grab my SY on the way home from work and do a little compare contrast.

 

[JiveTurkey]

JT, have you tried turning your guitar volume knob up? Could be that.





(sorry... I'll see myself out)

I don't have one remember that time when you helped me solder!?!?!?!?!?

 

[FuzzyAce]

I don't have one remember that time when you helped me solder!?!?!?!?!?

 

[GuitarBilly74]

I usually start reading JT threads at the last page to see if it's already on the way out.
And yes it is.

 

[Whizzinby]

I usually start reading JT threads at the last page to see if it's already on the way out.
And yes it is.

Look on my works ye mighty and despair, a pair of F12’s are all that remain.

Sorry JT, couldn’t resist.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I usually start reading JT threads at the last page to see if it's already on the way out.
And yes it is.

 

[JiveTurkey]

FINALLY got some time to give a proper run through and compare.

The FM is comparatively quiet, no matter what. The F12s are great in isolation (when not comparing them to anything "real"). The LXII is loud af but I have to absolutely CRANK the output stage of the FM to a place where I don't feel comfortable to feel like I am getting 100 watts out of this thing.

I ran the Stealth preamp out into the LX. Comparatively LOUD as fucking fuck. I think I like the Stealth with it's own 50w power amp more than the Stealth pre through the LX if I am being honest. The Stealth through the G12H30s is the best. Insert "Told Yall" self spoiler again.

Only thing I will say on the Stealth is it is hard as hell to find a good in between channel. AKA there isn't one. Clean with FX is gorgeous but pretty strident when dry. Red with gain just above zero and mids cranked is a better crunch to my ears and then crack that blue gain up for more saturated tone.

At this point; I'd rather send the LX packing in trade for something else that I am not quite sure what it would be.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

FINALLY got some time to give a proper run through and compare.

The FM is comparatively quiet, no matter what. The F12s are great in isolation (when not comparing them to anything "real"). The LXII is loud af but I have to absolutely CRANK the output stage of the FM to a place where I don't feel comfortable to feel like I am getting 100 watts out of this thing.

I ran the Stealth preamp out into the LX. Comparatively LOUD as fucking fuck. I think I like the Stealth with it's own 50w power amp more than the Stealth pre through the LX if I am being honest. The Stealth through the G12H30s is the best. Insert "Told Yall" self spoiler again.

Only thing I will say on the Stealth is it is hard as hell to find a good in between channel. AKA there isn't one. Clean with FX is gorgeous but pretty strident when dry. Red with gain just above zero and mids cranked is a better crunch to my ears and then crack that blue gain up for more saturated tone.

At this point; I'd rather send the LX packing in trade for something else that I am not quite sure what it would be.

dat Roland-ready Bacchus...

 

[JiveTurkey]

dat Roland-ready Bacchus...

I am digging through ZZounds to see if anything (other the $1900 JVM) trips my trigger

 

[Whizzinby]

FINALLY got some time to give a proper run through and compare.

The FM is comparatively quiet, no matter what. The F12s are great in isolation (when not comparing them to anything "real"). The LXII is loud af but I have to absolutely CRANK the output stage of the FM to a place where I don't feel comfortable to feel like I am getting 100 watts out of this thing.

I ran the Stealth preamp out into the LX. Comparatively LOUD as fucking fuck. I think I like the Stealth with it's own 50w power amp more than the Stealth pre through the LX if I am being honest. The Stealth through the G12H30s is the best. Insert "Told Yall" self spoiler again.

Only thing I will say on the Stealth is it is hard as hell to find a good in between channel. AKA there isn't one. Clean with FX is gorgeous but pretty strident when dry. Red with gain just above zero and mids cranked is a better crunch to my ears and then crack that blue gain up for more saturated tone.

At this point; I'd rather send the LX packing in trade for something else that I am not quite sure what it would be.

You ever email Fryette? I still feel like something is off if you can’t get the LX + Cab to slap. I cranked mine back up to pummel volume this afternoon. Granted that’s with the Axe but would the output be that significantly different with an FM?

I’m going to shoot the Axe/LX out vs the JVM tomorrow for “science”.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

I am digging through ZZounds to see if anything (other the $1900 JVM) trips my trigger

JVM 'll do!

 

[Mongillo19]

I am digging through ZZounds to see if anything (other the $1900 JVM) trips my trigger

Synergy time

 

[holoholo]

One thing I know about JT. Once the "sell" seed is planted, the gear is pretty much gone.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

One thing I know about JT. Once the "sell" seed is planted, the gear is pretty much gone.

Yes except that it usually happens in less than 30 days so it's a "return" seed.

 

[holoholo]

Yes except that it usually happens in less than 30 days so it's a "return" seed.

Always be returning

 

[JiveTurkey]

Always be returning

Perpetual Trail Period TM

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Yes except that it usually happens in less than 30 days minutes so it's a "return" seed.

 

[JiveTurkey]

You ever email Fryette? I still feel like something is off if you can’t get the LX + Cab to slap. I cranked mine back up to pummel volume this afternoon. Granted that’s with the Axe but would the output be that significantly different with an FM?

I’m going to shoot the Axe/LX out vs the JVM tomorrow for “science”.

I did not. It's in the FM levels. It's punishing with a different preamp driving it. I'm sure I could futz around a bunch more with it but I'm not sure I care to.

I'd almost like to channel these funds into a pedalboard build to use with an amp. I've got some great drives and a wah or 3 but nothing else