Best guitar FX rack for use with amp loop

[javert]

Wilkinsi, if you want to go rack rather than floor model, I've got a Boss GT Pro that I'm not using.

[javert]

The G-Force while ancient still sounds great and I'm not aware of anything in its price range that is as good. Next up would be Eventide but they are expensive as well and tend to be even more complicated than a G-Force. I picked up my G-Force last year used but in mint shape for $550. Used is the way to go! If you buy new you're looking at $1200ish!
As for the G-Major2, yeah it has a couple additions over the G-Major but its still basically the same sounds. If you're careful with the original G-Major its still a good unit for guitar and they are starting to drop under $200.00 used now which makes them a good deal. I haven't messed with the Intellifex but most users seem to like them and they're reasonably priced used as well. You may notice a trend, I'm all for ancient effects processors as long as they sound good and can be obtained fairly cheap

Well, I'm using a G-Major and a G-Sharp, so I'm using pretty old units myself The difference is that those can be had cheap while the G-Force is still rather expensive (even used) here in Europe. The G-Sharp is actually what I want. In the loop of an amp, you won't have any use for compressors and stuff like that anyway. The only problem with the G-Sharp (which is really, really easy to set up) is that the buffer clearing/setup when you switch effects is pretty bad.

[wilkinsi]

I appreciate all the thoughts. Those of you selling, please PM me. It turns out in fact, the guy who sold me the JFX-1 to send to Rudy, does actually have another one, just not in as good condition as Rudy's. Whilst I'm waiting on pics/confirmation, I'm gonna try the 4CM on both my amps (one at a time ) with my GT-10.

[nor]

I sold Crushpuppy on the 4CM - I'll sell you too!

[javert]

I use a super simple Lexicon MX200. Sounds good with every amp I've had.

Interesting, it looks like it's based on the principle as the G-Sharp, which has recently been discontinued. I like the idea.

[javert]

I use a super simple Lexicon MX200. Sounds good with every amp I've had.

I'm getting really interested in this unit. How well does it handle effect changes? Like I worte somewhere else, the G-Sharp is horrible in this regard and you have to mute the sound when changing.

[wilkinsi]

As if by magic, I get the photos and this second JFX-1 looks like its been mauled by a starved dog... and a third one turns up on ebay, much better condition. Its also £25 cheaper than what I paid for Rudy's. I pelt it down to the ATM which fucks up. So I've hit the BIN and am making payment fri/sat.

[VitaminG]

I'm getting really interested in this unit. How well does it handle effect changes? Like I worte somewhere else, the G-Sharp is horrible in this regard and you have to mute the sound when changing.

there's a guy selling one on the MTS forum (http://mtsforum.grailtone.com/) at the moment. I was tempted, but it's in the US and I don't want to fuck around with step down transformers etc. to get it working on 240volts

[chrisolson]

I'm getting really interested in this unit. How well does it handle effect changes?

Can't really comment - it's kind of a "set and forget" processor for me. I have delay on all the time, and if I feel like adding some chorus, I just push the button. I don't have a midi changer for it. That said, everything I've done with it to date has been seamless, and it's dead quiet.

[chrisolson]

Interesting, it looks like it's based on the principle as the G-Sharp, which has recently been discontinued. I like the idea.

Yep. And a bit more flexible as far as options. I also prefer the Lexicon 'verbs to TC.

[roodyrocker]

As if by magic, I get the photos and this second JFX-1 looks like its been mauled by a starved dog... and a third one turns up on ebay, much better condition. Its also £25 cheaper than what I paid for Rudy's. I pelt it down to the ATM which fucks up. So I've hit the BIN and am making payment fri/sat.

So you're getting one then Simon, awesome!

Rudy