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Have you tried a factory reset? Helix/Rack/LT/FX/Stomp Reset Procedures and Troubleshooting Tricks - HELIX/HX - Line 6 Community

Using Line6 Updater, re-flash the FW. Hope you made backups......

Sounds like the Helix's right channel XLR pin 3 (signal minus) is not connected / defective. To test this: engage ground lift - if I'm right the right channel doesn't produce signal when plugged into the interface alone while the left does.

I agree with you. Any good patches you would recommend? Thanks!

- Quit HX Edit! Don't start it again until you're finished with everything following. - Go here and download the Line 6 Updater (in case it's not installed on your machine already): https://line6.com/software/ - Also download the "Flash Memory" from there (it's the actual update). - Install the updater. - Reboot the Helix while holding down switches 6 and 12 (this will take you to safe boot mode). - Start the Line 6 Updater, select "Offline Mode" and see whether it finds your Helix. - If yes, select it and choose "local file". Point it to the Flash Memory file you've downloaded.

Amen to the visual stimuli comment! That’s the main reason for my original post/question. Fortunately we live in an age where some convincing graphics can be utilized. Again, if and when you do it... I’d love to see what you come up with. Love the look of Wilford! LOL. That’s one sexy looking fringe. Perfect for some countrified picking! :-)

Love it man! It may take all my remaining years on earth but someday I’ll fabricate a front dress plate or two for an old 500. Visual stimuli has always been important for live stage but even more so in our graphic image rich modern world we live. Doing live country gig on Variax 500 recently I knew there'd be good natured ribbing by some old duffers so I dressed 501 up/down a bit. The nickname "Wilford" (as in Brimley) was immediately thrown out and kinda stuck... Biggest surprise was how many fair ladies in the room loved it!

Thanks guys. Sorry for the delayed response. I've had a crazy work schedule... I appreciate both of your insights and comments/suggestions. I've strung my 700 with heavier electric strings (with a plain 3rd G). It makes those impossible bends on a wound 3rd string work on an acoustic! The tone might be slightly different on that string, but I don't notice it and the intonation seems to work just fine! I like the idea of a graphic facade on your 500 jerseyboy. If you do get around to doing that, PLEASE let me know!! I'd love to see how it turns out. I thought about buying a natural finish 700 and adding a graphic sound hole. It would look pretty sweet. I make a quick mock up of it and it looks convincing! haha Is there anybody on here that would know anything about a hack to make my electric dream possible with this acoustic 700 axe??