Someone talk me out of getting a HX Stomp

guitarcookie1

I bought a Stomp at the start of lockdown and found it sounded great. Eventually though I found the lack of available blocks and the three footswitches limiting. I did add a midi controller and expression pedal but then that kind of defeated the object of its small size and cheaper cost.

I now have a LT.

Both sound great through headphones or FRFR speaker.

tone1

meltedbuzzbox said:

tone1 said:

All interesting stuff...yes it’ll be used with an amp but I wouldn’t rule out some powered speakers later. Really I’m just looking to fill a space where I can throw a rarely used effect in or delay. Take the recent passing of EVH.... I’ve thought a flanger or phaser would be good for having a crack at a part. Any small footprint alternatives worth a mention? 
Yes I could just buy one and suck it see.... but I like hearing opinions first...

Save yourself a lot of money and grab a line 6 m5

I was a bit addicted to the M- series and have had multiple M5, M9 and M13 units....Maybe another M9..... 

sgosden

I have a love/hate relationship with the M series! 
Sounds wise they were spot on (bar a bit of dry tone altering with the M9). 
But fuck the reliability was a gamble!  

meltedbuzzbox

sgosden said:

I have a love/hate relationship with the M series! 
Sounds wise they were spot on (bar a bit of dry tone altering with the M9). 
But fuck the reliability was a gamble!  

my m9 felt bullet proof.

I have heard the switches can be a bit of a pain on them though. 

nick79

Had mine for about 18 months now and I wouldn’t be without it. I spend a minimal amount of time setting it up, only really use a few amps but it’s nice to know the others are there if/when I want a different sound.
Biggest bonus for me is using it as an interface for my pc, so I can record/play over guitar pro/backing tracks. 

I’ve also used it live straight to pa and into an amp, it just does it all! 

Definatly no regrets, just get one!

guitargeek62

Interestingly I'm trying to talk myself out of downsizing from a Helix to the HX Stomp. I only use a handful of presets that I've made on it, and most of those are fairly straight-forward so I think I could manage to use them with a Stomp as well. The main thing I'd miss would be the expression pedal and scribble strips, plus I could see myself wanting to add a Morningstar MC-6 at some point too... but by the time I've done that I may as well stick with the Helix though  


As the others have said, just buy a used one and see how you get on with it. The modelling is of superb quality, and while it might help to use your laptop to get the presets dialled in easier, once that's done it's pretty much set & forget.

soma1975

Buy my delay pedal instead. And some modulations pedals. 

fretmeister

tone1 said:

That’s my fear with the Stomp...I really want my guitar playing to be technology free..and I know I won’t use a fraction of what it can do....

Because valves and pickups and electricity aren't "technology"?

nick79

You don’t have to use it all. Some of my favourite patches are just an amp, a boost and a cab. 

PC_Dave

Bought one yet @tone1 ?

builttospill

Talking of L6 any idea when the v3.0 firmware update is going to happen? really could do with those extra two blocks.

JMS96

Love the Stomp. I put it on a pedalboard, but really struggling to know what else to put on it because the Stomp really has everything I need. Hated digital and menus before but picked it up very quickly. I now use a whole range of features I never thought I would - wet/dry? I generally use it only for pedals and 6 blocks plenty. Like others have said - keep it simple.

fretmeister

builttospill said:

Talking of L6 any idea when the v3.0 firmware update is going to happen? really could do with those extra two blocks.

Nope.

And anyone that tells you different is telling porkies.

Helix head honcho Eric @Digital_Igloo is a member of this forum and all you get out of the L6 guys is "when it's ready."

Count yourself lucky. Us bassists never get excited about firmware updates!

tone1

PC_Dave said:

Bought one yet @tone1 ?

Not yet.... I’ll pontificate for ages as is usually the case with me...

edit... it’s a miracle I’ve bought anything or had kids.....

DrJazzTap

The idea of not faffing around with patch cables and trouble shooting afterwards is very attractive. I've got no real pedal board at the moment, and I'm not sure i can be arsed to put another one together. 

builttospill

DrJazzTap said:

The idea of not faffing around with patch cables and trouble shooting afterwards is very attractive. I've got no real pedal board at the moment, and I'm not sure i can be arsed to put another one together. 

This is why I hated my pedalboard.. I now have no noise, no stupid patch cables and no more wrestling  with heavy duty velcro

soma1975

builttospill said: no more wrestling  with heavy duty velcro

Just how weak are you? 

tone1

So, I’m still looking at the stomp... new price about £399 and actually one retailer selling for £389 obviously with 12 months warranty brand new...just looking at some used prices for either more than retail and some just about £30 less than retail with no warranty...not sure I want to spend nearly £400 on one, but then 2nd hand prices are crazy too.... 

UnclePsychosis

Given the mental second hand prices I'd buy new, myself. 

SRD81

I got a Stomp on the forum a couple of months back and it’s revolutionised my playing. I got some headphones with it and downloaded the M. Britt presets, which are brilliant too.

As a result I simply play guitar more often. One press of a switch and I have sounds I’m really happy with through a range of classic amps that I can play silently.

Best bit of kit I’ve bought this year I reckon.