GenoBluzGtr Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 ... But I've been agonizing over finding a good backup solution for Helix. I know it's actually very reliable - if you look at statistics, the actual rate of failures is extremely low in comparison to the number of units out there being used daily... but as a former submariner (HAVE to have a backup for the backup to the backup!), and just not wanting to be without my usual rig for very long, I grabbed a Helix LT as backup to my Helix floor. I found a great deal on a returned (open box) demo unit, still with Warranty, etc... for a significant discount (enough to make it seem less painful to spend so much for a backup). My rationale: If the worst happens - or even if it's something relatively minor - a repair will most likely mean shipping it somewhere and it being out of my hands for several weeks. I gig pretty much every weekend, so that's a non-starter. With my old tube amps, I had 2 or 3 of those and usually could get an amp in to my tech with a couple days notice and it was fixed quickly. So, having a backup that would give me the exact same sounds I'm used to, and could VERY easily and seamlessly be plugged in without any extra equipment is attractive to me. (since getting Helix, i don't have any extra pedals, no tuner pedal, no extra expression pedal/wah, etc.) So an LT would be a one-for-one swap out in the middle of a gig with no loss of capability or tonal flexibility and without having to have an extra "box of stuff" to set up in the event of a failure. So, here is my question... am I able to have BOTH devices registered here so any warranty issues are seamless? I've already bought Native with my Helix Floor (and got the additional Black Friday discount!!!), so If I keep the LT for a couple of years and then pass it on, the new owner would still get the discount, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 ... But I've been agonizing over finding a good backup solution for Helix. I know it's actually very reliable - if you look at statistics, the actual rate of failures is extremely low in comparison to the number of units out there being used daily... but as a former submariner (HAVE to have a backup for the backup to the backup!), and just not wanting to be without my usual rig for very long, I grabbed a Helix LT as backup to my Helix floor. I found a great deal on a returned (open box) demo unit, still with Warranty, etc... for a significant discount (enough to make it seem less painful to spend so much for a backup). My rationale: If the worst happens - or even if it's something relatively minor - a repair will most likely mean shipping it somewhere and it being out of my hands for several weeks. I gig pretty much every weekend, so that's a non-starter. With my old tube amps, I had 2 or 3 of those and usually could get an amp in to my tech with a couple days notice and it was fixed quickly. So, having a backup that would give me the exact same sounds I'm used to, and could VERY easily and seamlessly be plugged in without any extra equipment is attractive to me. (since getting Helix, i don't have any extra pedals, no tuner pedal, no extra expression pedal/wah, etc.) So an LT would be a one-for-one swap out in the middle of a gig with no loss of capability or tonal flexibility and without having to have an extra "box of stuff" to set up in the event of a failure. So, here is my question... am I able to have BOTH devices registered here so any warranty issues are seamless? I've already bought Native with my Helix Floor (and got the additional Black Friday discount!!!), so If I keep the LT for a couple of years and then pass it on, the new owner would still get the discount, right? An LT for a backup does seem like an ideal solution. You should be correct on both counts. You can separately register both your Helix and LT on the Line6 registration page and the LT should retain its current Native discount as long as you don't download and register Native using the LT's serial number (provided Line6's current pricing structure, discount, and registration rules on Native stays the same). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenoBluzGtr Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks for the info! I agree. I couldn't decide on which "lesser" device would make the best backup. I know it seem extravagant to have both, but honestly, the deal I got made it hard to refuse... especially with a full warranty. I even have case solutions for both (a larger case for the Floor and the backpack for the LT.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruckingFuggle Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The only thing that worries me is that open-box aren't eligible for the Service Plus warranty. "B-STOCK/BLEM/SCRATCH AND DENT purchases do not qualify. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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