Huge Dilemma, SWAP OR NOT |
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Apr 4 2017, 08:58 PM
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I love my Amplifire 12 BUT.................... Line 6 have just released the Helix LT. Using Anderton's 30 day Exchange plan I could swap (and pay the difference of £90) my AA12 for a Helix LT.
I have 2 days left. Please discuss, please advise, please HELP. Thanks -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 4 2017, 09:49 PM
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In the UK, because of the odd situation with the Amplifire price, I think it's a no brainer. IMHO, exchange it. The effects and amp routing options are quite a bit better in the Helix and are more than worth the difference in the price.
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Apr 4 2017, 10:04 PM
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This is not easy at all. Any chance you can test the Helix? They are both 2 great unit, at end, I think, it will be your taste and the way you will use them.
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Apr 4 2017, 10:31 PM
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The helix isn't available for a week so i cant try it. I've emailed Andertons to see if it's possible due to the two timescales. They're a pretty fair company so I'll see what they say.
Cheers QUOTE (Mertay @ Apr 4 2017, 10:09 PM)  If still haven't got rid of the gt100 then exchange it  I read some comments today, the amps and basic fx of amplifire doesn't seem rediculously good or even better than the helix but as to modulation stuff seems the new Helix has more emulations in it. I don't see much risk here cause both considered devices are solid+dependable. I still have the GT100, I'm just thinking that I may be able to get a Helix LT without losing any money on the AA12. Don't get me wrong, i do really like the AA but the Helix LT has more scope and I'm wondering how long Atomic will take to release what I'm waiting for. If Andertons won't do the exchange because of the LT not coming out for a week and my 30 days up in two days then my mind will be made up for me 
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Apr 4 2017, 10:51 PM
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Can you get a full refund for your AA? If so just return it and then compare the two when Helix is out
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Apr 4 2017, 10:58 PM
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Full refund within 14 days, return and exchange within 30 days. Maybe i could do what Todd says and if i. Don't like the Helix LT return it and exchange back to the AA.
I'll await their email but please carry on discussing. Thanks -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 5 2017, 09:14 AM
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My big problem is I only have today to decide. I don't think I'd ever go for the Headrush, the company isn't established yet even though it is said to have some old 11r staff. I was apprehensive about the Atomic because they apparently have a rep of stopping support on their lines. I actually wanted a Helix but could justify paying out that much given my skill levels so I'm leaning towards the Helix LT. I think the Helix LT had everything I wish the AA had and hope for in the future.
Cheers 
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Apr 5 2017, 11:30 AM
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If i had invested a lot of time getting to understand the AA12 then I would not change, but as I've only scratched the surface I think the LT is probably the way to go. I'm basically getting everything I would use in the Helix for much less money
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Apr 5 2017, 01:49 PM
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Do it, you don't even have to resell and take a loss on the Amplifire. No brainer, you just got a 30 day extended trial, now you get to try something else.
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Apr 5 2017, 03:23 PM
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They've just got back to me and I have to say, "How fair is that?" Incredible service really when they could have said "We can only exchange with items already in stock".
Here is their reply. A big thumbs up to Andertons of Guilford. Hi Phil, We’re not expecting these to come in until the 18th April, however it could well be delayed further than that. What we could do is reserve one for you and complete the exchange when the LT’s arrive to us? Please be aware there will be a £20 courier charge for this exchange. Let me know how you’d like to proceed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sKzKp8Qdyw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQDAjNgwlU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XwX0ieMZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJdg4oojwWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltmRrjl77Cc
This post has been edited by Phil66: Apr 5 2017, 08:46 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 5 2017, 09:16 PM
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Well there ya go
You get to try both on for size and see what you think All the cards are in your favor here from the look of it. You get to try out two great boxes and pick which to keep Todd QUOTE (Phil66 @ Apr 5 2017, 10:23 AM) They've just got back to me and I have to say, "How fair is that?" Incredible service really when they could have said "We can only exchange with items already in stock". Here is their reply. A big thumbs up to Andertons of Guilford. Hi Phil, We’re not expecting these to come in until the 18th April, however it could well be delayed further than that. What we could do is reserve one for you and complete the exchange when the LT’s arrive to us? Please be aware there will be a £20 courier charge for this exchange. Let me know how you’d like to proceed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sKzKp8Qdyw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQDAjNgwlU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XwX0ieMZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJdg4oojwWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltmRrjl77Cc |
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Apr 5 2017, 09:20 PM
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Watching all those videos makes me think the Helix is more future proofed for me and might even allow me to sell the GT100 so it's win win
UPDATE: I do have to send the AA back though as it is at the end of the 30 days. Fair enough though.
This post has been edited by Phil66: Apr 6 2017, 03:31 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Apr 7 2017, 01:48 PM
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Hey Phil,
I can notice that you want to do this change so I think that you should go for it. I have not experience with these two devices so I can't give specific comments but from what I can note in your comments, I don't think that you'll regret this move, but maybe you'll regret if you don't do it. Follow your heart, send it back.
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