G-Major Multi-effects or XT Pro

[creeduk]

Ah I know I am just bouncing all over here with which to go for but I saw 2 deals both excellent in their own right.

XT Pro with Line 6 Foot controller at sub $300 and the other was a G-Major, in 4 space rack with conditioner & FCB1010 Midi Footcontroller sub $500. I have heard a lot of good things about the G-Major.

I would miss overdrive effects and I got rid of my JMP 1 pre amp years back which I bet would work sweet with that unit.

Anybody know if the XT Pro is as flexible as the XT Live? with foor switch it means 2 pedals so that issue is overcome.

[wilkinsi]

I've tried both devices. The TC is only designed to go in a loop whereas the XT can operate on it's own. Certainly the TC will be a lot cheaper than the Line6.

[creeduk]

Yeah the XT seems more flexible and in this case cheaper, the bundle cannot be separated so you end up paying for the power conditioner etc and the G Major is now 299 or less new as the G-Major 2 is out (I had not realized). I kinda wish the XT was in that rack as it is a nice footswitch and combo.

The Line 6 FB is the Mk1 but if things hold true for that as with the other modern devices the old model may actually be more reliable (switches) LOL

[creeduk]

Strike that I just go t a message to say the price dropped on the G-Major bundle it is now sub 400. I don't think the pedal can do tuner which sucks (I could be wrong) but the pedl gets better ratings for flexibility and expression use and the effects seem a lot cleaner...now I wish I never got rid of the preamp but I guess instead of replacing my old Boss I could always use it as well.

Now I am tempted to get the XT Live to back up my Boss and the bundle to move back to racks. Best of both worlds?

[toxikdeth]

If you only want effects the major is probly better

[krimson]

Yeah, I have to agree. If you only want it for the effects, and don't care for a preamp, go with the Major.