Rocco_Crocco

To get back to the topic, I bought a refurbished 89F from L6 through eBay. It did not have a new warranty... it was either 30 or 90 days (my memory isn't what it used to be), The guitar is terrific. There were a few light pick scratches on the top, but other than that it was as new. All the models sound great and there was no plink whatsoever, which was a relief because my 59 had a bad case of plinkitis.

Agreed. He is the master.

Crap playing, but here you go. https://soundcloud.com/rocco-crocco/nobodys-fault-2

Glenn... that is perfect! I used your 1959 Marshall preset for this. 3 guitar tracks. Epiphone Les Paul with a new DiMarzio Super 2 bridge pivkup. I am new to DAWs. I put some Phaser from within Studio One on the tracks. I can't figure out how to shut the effects now! :lol: Guess I'm a cheater. https://soundcloud.com/rocco-crocco/nobodys-fault

This an interesting tone, very effects heavy and sounds like multiple guitar layers. I will get to work but I bet there are others here who can get much closer. In the off chance there are any takers, post up your attempts! Just the beginning guitar riff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJeGrLJ6dOI

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The Spank model on my 89 is awesome. The Spank on my 59.... not so much. Not very Stratty.

I ordered and received this, and it is a great item. I especially like the clips on the connectors. Thanks for the tip!

I agree. The Drop pedal sounds much better than detuning internally with Helix.

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I only used the top two meters.

L6 could make a whole array of vocal specific effects for the Helix if they wanted to. Would probably easily compete with the VoiceLive. I would imagine Line 6 will "dance with who brought them", and stick with guitars.

Just set this up on my Windows laptop. Seems to work great!

Here's the file... https://soundcloud.com/rocco-crocco/govt-mule

Sounds great. Very close. I'm going to try it. I always liked the unique guitar tone on that song and just wanted to see if the Helix could do it. I am really not much for nailing an exact sound for my bar cover band, as long as it sounds good, it doesn't need to be exact. In this case, however, I thought it would be a fun challenge to try to replicate this sound.

Based on your post, I tried running the champ into a Soldano and actually got much closer than I had before. I had a hard time getting the gain down enough so that it wouldn't be over-saturated without losing the hair. But pretty close.

I am speaking about the opening guitar part. I can't get close on my own. Tried Soldano and a couple Fender models with various distortions, but there is an aspect of this sound I can't get. Can't describe it. Does it sound like a humbucker in the bridge position? Any advice? Care to try it yourselves? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQHtqUo3PzA

Very nice!! What guitar are you using?

I am really a newb regarding recording software. I bought Studio One last year but never even really got around to trying it until tonight. I surprised myself at how quickly I was able to put this together. It took less than two hours. I have been on Robin Trower kick for like 6 months, so I decided to record "Day of the Eagle". I got the backing track from YouTube (user Guitar Jam Tracks). All guitars are me, the backing track is just bass and drums. I didn't play the slower ending part, because this was an exercise in using the recording software. I didn't want to spend too much time trying to nail the end. Guitar Line 6 JTV89F Variax on Spank (Strat) setting. Modeler Line 6 Helix with Glenn DuLaune's Robin Trower preset. I replaced his cab block with a 3 Sigma 1960v 3b IR. https://soundcloud.com/rocco-crocco/day-of-the-eagle

i am in the US. looking one already assembled.

The cable that connects the foot controller to the amp is an unwieldy beast. Trying to wrap it up neatly doesn't work. Does anyone know of a cable that has a jacket more like a good guitar cable?

brueski... try this Variax acoustic preset from CustomeTone. It is the best I've heard yet. There's like 8 EQ blocks! LOL. http://line6.com/customtone/tone/1283667/

Sounds like a Tech 21 Power Engine with more power and a better speaker.

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If there is no plink in your guitar now, the chances of it developing later are slim. I have read the epic threads on the plink issue and I can't remember any user whose guitar started out OK, then developed this particular problem later.