So who's playing an Axe-FX? - Page 5

smooth55 · #61 10-14-2009, 12:14 PM

Gotta love the low B chuggin face there.

Sickbean · #62 10-14-2009, 04:07 PM

The slightly annoying thing which is highlighted in that pic is that the POD clearly has the better quality LED screen.

toneboy · #63 10-14-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickbean

The slightly annoying thing which is highlighted in that pic is that the POD clearly has the better quality LED screen.

Why do you say that?

smooth55 · #64 10-14-2009, 06:31 PM

Perhaps he said that because the Pod's screen does look a bit more clear, precise, and aesthetically pleasing. Could be the photo or the cover that appears to be on the Axe's screen.

toneboy · #65 10-14-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by smooth55

Perhaps he said that because the Pod's screen does look a bit more clear, precise, and aesthetically pleasing. Could be the photo or the cover that appears to be on the Axe's screen.

In that picture the sheet of plastic that comes on the Axe-FX's screen from the factory is still on it.

Sickbean · #66 10-15-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by toneboy

In that picture the sheet of plastic that comes on the Axe-FX's screen from the factory is still on it.

That might be why then....

brainstem3000 · #67 10-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by toneboy
In that picture the sheet of plastic that comes on the Axe-FX's screen from the factory is still on it.

yes it is!

Sickbean · #68 10-15-2009, 11:13 AM

In that case I'll buy two!

Algiman · #69 10-15-2009, 02:50 PM

As I said back in post 55, this is not doing my GAS rehabilitation any good. Come on folks, tell me it sucks and I really don't want one.

smooth55 · #70 10-15-2009, 03:54 PM

I think the best you'll get is "it's expensive and you might not want to pay for one..." which will be followed by ten posts about the cumulative amount of money people spent on various pieces of gear and how the Axe gets close enough for cheap compared to having purchased all the "real deals" out there.

Algiman · #71 10-15-2009, 04:10 PM

Oh the stuff it would replace has cost way more than the Axe-FX, this isn't a financial argument. Given that my (2nd) POD is dying, I see a little Christmas present for me is inevitable ...........

markg5150 · #72 10-15-2009, 04:33 PM

Just to finish off the GAS attack, check out some of this guys videos. The tone is absolutely awesome

http://www.youtube.com/user/samhillband

smooth55 · #73 10-15-2009, 06:07 PM

Nothing wrong with a little bit of GAS in that case. I just wish I had the lack of financial constraints to realize the dream

speedy mcfeely · #74 10-15-2009, 10:09 PM

I am really interested by what I've seen on the internet. The buzz for these things is out of control. I am still skeptical though. I guess I need to play through an AxeFX. Is this thing really worth 4 times the price of a pod x3 live?

toneboy · #75 10-16-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by speedy mcfeely

I am really interested by what I've seen on the internet. The buzz for these things is out of control. I am still skeptical though. I guess I need to play through an AxeFX. Is this thing really worth 4 times the price of a pod x3 live?

I too was skeptical before I bought one but playing is believing.

Is it worth 4 times the price of a Pod X3? Objectively speaking, I and many others think it is because it's in a completely different class than the X3. The effects (in the Axe-FX) alone are comparable to an Eventide Eclipses. The Axe-FX amps are also significantly more dynamic and responsive than anything offered by Line 6. It feels like a real tube amp.