Why I am Ditching Helix for Pod Go... And Why I am Not...

Why I am Ditching Helix for Pod Go... And Why I am Not...
Discussing how I plan on using the Pod Go and why it has the potential to replace my Helix Floor.
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[SteveSterlacci]

*EDIT* The exp pedal is cast aluminum, not plastic!

[anthonychanchavac]

We’ve really been spoiled when we complain about carrying the helix around compared to amplifiers and even bigger pedalboard cases lol

[gritsguitar]

Bro...you are golden! I am wanting the Helix tones but not ready to jet out $1600. This is a great way to get started with Helix for a lot less and with your presets available to upload to the Pod Go I prob will go that way! Thanks for this.

[bryantwalley]

All about the right tool for the right job. Glad you figured it out. As an engineer, this is one of the most difficult things to get people to understand.

[darryldoesit]

awesome video...as I sit here waiting for my Pod Go to be delivered today !!!

[emilyzimmermusic]

Thanks so much for the info! This helped a lot with my gear research.

[petersteer]

Great news as I've just bought a Pod Go Wireless to replace my very old Pod XT Live which I've been gigging and touring with since 2005!

[aeguitar]

Dude, my 80's rig was twice as big as you! Then again, so was my hair! The Helix doesn't worry me.

[MatthiasBuesing]

I had the Helix LT and I'm so happy after switching to the HX Stomp XL. The right size, all metal and just the right amount of stomps. Love it! 🥰

[jasonstallworth]

Dude, thanks for putting this out there. My wife and I play 80s (and some 70s) covers on acoustic locally and I've been considering the POD Go. I currently have the Fishman ToneDEQ and TC Electronics Ditto Looper. Those work great, but I'd love to simplify with an all-in-on, and would also like to play some electric here and there.

[ralera]

Great videos, keep em' coming. BTW, the expression pedal on the POD Go is cast-aluminum so should hold up well.

[RaphaelOlmos]

Greaaaat vídeo! I’m on the same process…I will keep my helix, but for tours and local gigs, it will with pod go!

[alext.]

Great video ....in definetely replacing my pod 500x (which haa served me great and still like) with the Pod go....thanks to you!!! Ive had it carrying weight...for me now the smaller the better...and the pod go's amps and effects are modeled better than the HDs...so this is the perfect solution for me...for.playing in small gigs, parties, touring and really anywhere. And it seems i can take it with me as a carry on in the airplane cabin, avoiding excess weight bills. Its an absolute winner. My regards from Chile, South america

[ShineDawg]

I love the RBX shout out, my buddy has one and loves it. I am getting one too very soon. All the best

[whitelistqd]

I just ordered mine should be here in 2-3 days, can’t wait

[StevenHess]

I have 2 Powercab 112s both have different IRs and stack them. I have a Helix Floor and a Helix LT. Honestly I can't see the Pod Go as a thing for me and my use case. Love the videos.

[StephenSpelman]

Interesting, Steve. As a bar cover band guy myself for many, many years, I do like how I can shape tones with my Helix, but I know that NONE of the drunk happy dancing people in the bar notice one bit. (Which is why bar gigs are so great - it’s all about having fun playing music with your friends, and making sure the bar patrons have a good time). Keep up the great videos!

[deadshot]

my main rig used to be a boss gt-10 into a full stack crate 200 watt peavey straight cab and a randall slant gave me a great set of years damaging my neighbors hearing a mile away.

[richardnagy]

Hey!! That was great!! You are so right about everything You said. After wanting all that “Stuff” and professionally using it for your needs it came down that you didn’t really need so many options. Example, I have variax hardware in a fender. But I ended up just using my 3 guitars as they are. fender semi hollow body and acoustic. I don’t need 24 different guitars in one. I also dont need to switch from acoustic to electric in a song like I thought. It was all overkill. Next thing is this heavy 60 watt 212 Gibson amp I have. a nice 12” 15 watt tube amp is all I need.

[jrnyixtlan]

Didn't realize you were married to JL...I know her through Santos Guitars and now I remember seeing you with a blue tele on their page. Nice videos. Very informative and not too long. Short and to the point. Thanks!