Bushman2 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 In an earlier post, I mentioned pulling the trigger on a new Helix....Which I found was on backorder.......Which was set back another couple of weeks....And was set back an additional couple of weeks....And the most recent set back was another couple of weeks, due available the 30th (in 1 week) Morbid curiosity made me look at the MF Helix offering page today.The date has changed to 7/04/16, and I haven't received the dreaded extended backorder email yet.Do you think they have given up on sending out the bad news emails, or might it be that my Helix made it there???I'm hoping not more delays. Kinda looking at a couple other multi-fx models in that price range... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpag Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Sorry to hear this. When/if you get it, you'll love it. Mine is sounding really good after learning how to dial it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Be thankful that you were spared participation in the first wave of performances of the "Where's My Helix Symphony", in A minor. Those threads, and their accompanying tales of woe lasted for months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 According to Frank Ritchotte, Line 6's Sr. Director of Operations, Line 6 just shipped a "motherload" of Helices out, so they should be making their way to retailers very soon. Also, they increased their production threefold, so it seems like the Helix pipeline will be flowing more freely in the future... Like the salmon of Capistrano. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman2 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the replies..I wasn't aware they had a supply problem earlier too...I've noticed an increase in the last few days, of folks getting their new units. (jones'ing hard)I should get the helix bag today..Thanks for the ray of sunshine phil-m, I'm hoping my HD500 graduation will occur soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellM5 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 The way I understand it is that Helix sales have outperformed Line 6's expectations by a long shot. It's definitely worth the wait. I got mine from the initial shipment last October but I pre-ordered in July and it was a really long summer and fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippyjun Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 If you have a guitar center near you call them. My local one had one in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specracer986 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Sweetwater had them in stock a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 We all waited (well most of us) a bit. I think it was 2 months or so for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glideman Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah, I was 2 months easily last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman2 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 OK, I'll suck it up, and wait.I know it's worth it, and I really dig the latest Line 6 offerings..BTW, the L6 bag got here last night, looks heavy enough duty, but is less rigid than I thought.Definitely a heavy bag that I can throw my cables, ear pieces, and iPad into, replacing two bags I schlep currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyPM Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Even if they extend it another couple weeks, it's worth it too. Heck I waited so long for mine I forgot I ordered it... twice, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 ... Like the salmon of Capistrano. :D A place where the beer flows like wine...;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 A place where the beer flows like wine... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Now is probably not the time to mention it...but....I waited 4 days for mine. It was a return from a customer (one of four) who had I guess tried it out and decided against keeping it (the only way you can get to try them out). It was 4 days...but the wait was INTOLERABLE!!! :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman2 Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 It Shipped tonight, Woo Hoo! Can't wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveways Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 The store I work at has a couple in stock if anyone is looking for one in Canada.Sorry if this seems spammy, figured it might help someone out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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