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Helix stockists? (Now Helix-AS!! and cat pictures!!)

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  • gearaddictgearaddict Frets: 894
    Ah, I was thinking LT.  =) only a 300 quid difference now. Doesn't feel like such a great deal, especially if you were thinking of getting native too.
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 26753
    It's here! Massive kudos to gear4music for getting it 4000 miles very quickly and very cheaply. They've gone right to the top of my "friends with great international shipping" list.

    The Helix itself appears to be really as good as everyone says. I'd dialled up a TS808 into a Klon within 5 minutes, then started playing with that and half an hour disappeared. I'm sure you could tell the difference if you had real ones lined up next to it, but it wouldn't be better/worse, just different/different but still very similar and both very good. 

    I only stopped because the cat said it was dinner time. Also, the Rat model is pony, so I'll definitely be using one of mine in a loop. (I'm sure it's a very good model of a specific Rat in Line6's offices, but it doesn't sound like either of mine)


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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    Also, the Rat model is pony
    I don't know about the authenticity, but the RAT is my favourite dirt box in the Helix. Properly GRAWR.
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  • BranshenBranshen Frets: 1222
    Just checking. You're getting 20%VAT discounted off your purchase right? I see it says you're in Abu Dhabi in your profile. 
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 26753
    Branshen said:
    Just checking. You're getting 20%VAT discounted off your purchase right? I see it says you're in Abu Dhabi in your profile. 
    Yep. Including all shipping and taxes at this end I got it a hair under 1k. 

    @Sporky it's possible the "taper" on the filter control is just very different, but it's super-harsh with everything at 50%, which is where my main Rat sounds best. Hardly a massive issue though. The 808 sounds brilliant.
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    Ah, conversely I didn't like the TS as much because it didn't sound like a Valvesporker which is the TS-like pedal I've used most.
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  • @stickyfiddle.... forget the Rat.... give us more photos of the cat (cuter and furrier than any Helix)
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 26753
    @Strat_a_tat_tat ; 

    He's a bloody bastard... But very nice when not being a dickhead.




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  • professorbenprofessorben Frets: 5105
    It's here! Massive kudos to gear4music for getting it 4000 miles very quickly and very cheaply. They've gone right to the top of my "friends with great international shipping" list.

    The Helix itself appears to be really as good as everyone says. I'd dialled up a TS808 into a Klon within 5 minutes, then started playing with that and half an hour disappeared. I'm sure you could tell the difference if you had real ones lined up next to it, but it wouldn't be better/worse, just different/different but still very similar and both very good. 

    I only stopped because the cat said it was dinner time. Also, the Rat model is pony, so I'll definitely be using one of mine in a loop. (I'm sure it's a very good model of a specific Rat in Line6's offices, but it doesn't sound like either of mine)


    I can't believe I'm saying this but........
    the pussy is obscuring the view. 
    " Why does it smell of bum?" Mrs Professorben.
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  • SporkySporky Frets: 27586
    Obvious photoshop is obvious.
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  • @Strat_a_tat_tat ; 

    He's a bloody bastard... But very nice when not being a dickhead.






    Thank you.  LOL duly awarded.

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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 26753
    Sporky said:
    Obvious photoshop is obvious.
    None! I swear. He goes up there when he wants attention... He's actually very clever, but not in any useful sort of way...








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  • Excellent cat photos. Enjoy the Helix 
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 26753
    Excellent cat photos. Enjoy the Helix 
    Ta. I suppose I should really be pontificating about how amazing modelling is and valves are dead to me and all that sort of thing. Or even just plain guitar. Ridiculous! 
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  • @stickyfiddle... thanks for the photos... he looks like a real character. :-)

    Good luck with the Helix.

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  • HeartfeltdawnHeartfeltdawn Frets: 22096
    In 20 years time, we'll all owned modelled cats. Arguments about analog versus digital will still occur. 



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  • Jonathanthomas83Jonathanthomas83 Frets: 3466
    edited April 2017
    In 20 years time, we'll all owned modelled cats.
    ...and thus, it was named the Line 6 Felix.
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    View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
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  • AidanspaghettiAidanspaghetti Frets: 844
    edited April 2017
    In 20 years time, we'll all owned modelled cats.
    ...and thus, it was named the Line 6 Felix.
    Badoosh!
    On the downswing animal related, im being harassed by a badger =(
    (Not as much fun as it sounds)
    Give a man a fire and he's warm for the day. But set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life
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  • DrBobDrBob Frets: 2998
    In 20 years time, we'll all owned modelled cats.
    ...and thus, it was named the Line 6 Felix.
    Badoosh!
    On the downswing animal related, im being harassed by a badger =(
    (Not as much fun as it sounds)
    Verbally or Physically  ?
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  • simonksimonk Frets: 1467
    DrBob said:
    In 20 years time, we'll all owned modelled cats.
    ...and thus, it was named the Line 6 Felix.
    Badoosh!
    On the downswing animal related, im being harassed by a badger =(
    (Not as much fun as it sounds)
    Verbally or Physically  ?
    Or sexually...?
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