TC Gmajor or G Major 2, is the new one that much better?

[oldmanmetal]

Been looking hard at multieffects rack units, and these 2 look like the best value for the money. I was looking at the Rocktron Intellifex, and these 2. The G Major 1 can be had really cheap, and seems to get good reviews. The G Major 2, being new, is about double the price. I am using a rack setup. Mono preamp into a stereo multieffects into a stereo power amp into 2 cabs. Anybody who has experinece with these 2 rack units, please advise.

 

[glpg80]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

 

[Mr. Burton]

Fuck the search function. I mean really you are talking about a difference of $100 or so on the used market for either. Get the 2 all day no brainer. Everyone is clamoring for the axe2 so I'm thinking in not too much time you should be able to pick up a standard for about the same cost as a new gmaj2 now. I would sit on it for a bit.

 

[oldmanmetal]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

 

[oldmanmetal]

Fuck the search function. I mean really you are talking about a difference of $100 or so on the used market for either. Get the 2 all day no brainer. Everyone is clamoring for the axe2 so I'm thinking in not too much time you should be able to pick up a standard for about the same cost as a new gmaj2 now. I would sit on it for a bit.

Thanks man, I am going to be hitting the road soon, and need soomething soon. I can always pick up the Axefx later. Been watching that drama. Are the effects that much better than the TC stuff? I mostly just use delay, a little reverb, and a little chorus. I play technical death Metal mostly, with some weird clean parts. My biggest concern has been the tone with no effects on, since my rhythm is dry with only a Noise Gate on. I am open to other suggestions, these just seem to be the best bang for the buck.

 

[Anonymous]

im getting an axe 1...dont care if its' the latest greatest..

todays treasure is yesterdays trash..i love capitalizing on that.

i'll let all the other "must haves" iron out the bugs and shit with the new one, then when 3 comes out, i'll get the 2...a day late and a dollah short, but, 4 steps ahead in my mind.

 

[glpg80]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

are people really that incompetent?

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everything you want to know about the g major II down to the recommended footswitches, comparing rocktron effects units, eventide units, the problems seen by other users, and more.

i mean really, how fucking hard was that.

 

[Anonymous]

my buddy though, still uses his gmajor 1, and loves it.
sometimes knowing and being familiar with the functionality of something older, that sounds great, is also a weapon over guys that stand there with their back to the crowd all night turning fucking knobs and adjusting goddmaned parameters.

id say, simply, get what you can justify paying for...or, get what you've budgeted for.

regarding gear over the past 5 years, i've avoided a TON of impulse buying by breaking down my needs, wants and must haves about something (and avoided the "everyone else says this is great" caveats too, save for a few trusted friends)

and i usually always end up either not purchasing, or settling for what meets my needs, rather than my "always wanted".

granted, it seems miserly, but, in the end, i dont usually go to bed obsessing over gear and guitars and wiring and shit, i never did. i value functionality, and the smile on my face at the end of the day.

sorry for the soapbox!
i still WANT a fortin amp...something about the voicing on those speaks to me...and a mark v..and a suhr modern....and a.........................
hahahaha!!!

 

[miguelr]

I would get the GM2. or hold out a bit for a good deal on a used GForce or hold out some more for a deal on a used axe fx std.

 

[oldmanmetal]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

are people really that incompetent?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93662&p=1105463

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92622&p=1101366

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92345&p=1095417

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92281&p=1089044

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92239&p=1088476

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92106&p=1087682

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=91692&p=1082110

everything you want to know about the g major II down to the recommended footswitches, comparing rocktron effects units, eventide units, the problems seen by other users, and more.

i mean really, how fucking hard was that.

Thanks for your help, and being a fucking dick.

 

[Dave L]

I haven´t tried them back to back, but the G-Major 1 never made it into my rig whereas the II is my go-to unit now. Seems to be easier to work with and sound a bit better, plus I think it has some features that the old one didn´t. They´re not worlds apart, but the II is a definite step up in my book.

 

[Mr. Burton]

Thanks man, I am going to be hitting the road soon, and need soomething soon. I can always pick up the Axefx later. Been watching that drama. Are the effects that much better than the TC stuff? I mostly just use delay, a little reverb, and a little chorus. I play technical death Metal mostly, with some weird clean parts. My biggest concern has been the tone with no effects on, since my rhythm is dry with only a Noise Gate on. I am open to other suggestions, these just seem to be the best bang for the buck.

I use the gmaj2 for delay, modulation, and verb mostly. It is a working man's processor for sure. Meaning the gforce, eventide, and fractal stuff are superior IMO. I am waiting in the wings for an axe standard to drop to about $500 or so. The gmaj2 is a decent multifx unit with a few great sounding patches. One of the most highly regarded features is it's transparency.

 

[glpg80]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

are people really that incompetent?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93662&p=1105463

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92622&p=1101366

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92345&p=1095417

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92281&p=1089044

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92239&p=1088476

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92106&p=1087682

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=91692&p=1082110

everything you want to know about the g major II down to the recommended footswitches, comparing rocktron effects units, eventide units, the problems seen by other users, and more.

i mean really, how fucking hard was that.

Thanks for your help, and being a fucking dick.

like i said, its been discussed once before. its not hard to type in g major 2 or g major II into the search button. but i guess you would rather have someone spoon feed you?

 

[oldmanmetal]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

are people really that incompetent?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93662&p=1105463

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92622&p=1101366

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92345&p=1095417

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92281&p=1089044

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92239&p=1088476

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92106&p=1087682

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=91692&p=1082110

everything you want to know about the g major II down to the recommended footswitches, comparing rocktron effects units, eventide units, the problems seen by other users, and more.

i mean really, how fucking hard was that.

Thanks for your help, and being a fucking dick.

like i said, its been discussed once before. its not hard to type in g major 2 or g major II into the search button. but i guess you would rather have someone spoon feed you?

Actually none of your threads answered my question. I will ask whatever questions I want, if you just want to be a dick, go troll someone else's thread.

 

[nevusofota]

I use the Gm2 in the loop of my 5150III and love it. Only use it for verb, delay, and chorus. I've never tried the GM1 however. I know people say that it changes/colors the tone but let me tell you, I have it in a loop of a GCX and I turn the loop on and off and if I close my eyes I cannot tell if it is in the chain or not. So, at least to my ears, it is very transparent. I'm one that doesn't like programming and constantly adjusting. I have set up my sounds/presets and haven't changed them in months. In fact I forget I even have it in my rig.

 

[oldmanmetal]

I use the Gm2 in the loop of my 5150III and love it. Only use it for verb, delay, and chorus. I've never tried the GM1 however. I know people say that it changes/colors the tone but let me tell you, I have it in a loop of a GCX and I turn the loop on and off and if I close my eyes I cannot tell if it is in the chain or not. So, at least to my ears, it is very transparent. I'm one that doesn't like programming and constantly adjusting. I have set up my sounds/presets and haven't changed them in months. In fact I forget I even have it in my rig.

Thanks man, this is the kind of thing I was wanting to hear. Appreciate the input....Looks like I will just spring for the G2. Transparent is really important for me, and ease of use. I just need a few effects, and to split the signal into stereo.

 

[bsp01]

GMajor 1 doesn't alter your tone anymore than the 2 does. If your levels are setup right, it's as transparent as clear glass. I bought a 2 a while ago to "upgrade" from my 1, and after a couple of weeks of tinkering, I made use of the 30 day return policy. For what I use it for, it was pretty much the same as the 1. I didn't have a use for any of the new features.

 

[Spaceboy]

Just posting to say I got a G Major I that could be let go. It's been hangin' out for a couple months since I've been using VSTs, and I think he's starting to get lonely. It might be time to find a new home. It's a great budget unit, but I've never used the G Major 2.

 

[polaris20]

use the search feature - this has been discussed many many times dude.

Thanks for your help. Anyone else with some real input?

are people really that incompetent?

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=93662&p=1105463

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92622&p=1101366

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92345&p=1095417

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92281&p=1089044

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92239&p=1088476

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=92106&p=1087682

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=91692&p=1082110

everything you want to know about the g major II down to the recommended footswitches, comparing rocktron effects units, eventide units, the problems seen by other users, and more.

i mean really, how fucking hard was that.

Are people really that pompous and condescending? I guess so.

As for the OT, the original has been known to be a bit less reliable than ideal, I think the II is supposed to be better. And while you might be able to find a 3rd party editor for the original, the II has a computer-based editor available from TC themselves. That's definitely a selling point too.

 

[noob_pwn]

I had a Gmajor in my old rig and it was a fantastic unit, you really can't do better for that sort of coin