Multieffects (Line 6 M9 for instance)- buy new or used

[Norwoodrules]

I'm looking for opinions on whether it would be better to buy used or new, cost comparisons aside.

I'm GASing for an M9 stompbox modeller from line 6.

My main concern is that a used model may be jumbled up with all sorts of presets and preferences from the earlier user where a new one would obviously not have this issue.

for a multieffect noob, is this an issue or am i being a bit overly worried about nothing?

also, a new one would likely have any upgrades to the software, (if there are any with the M9)

Not sure how big an issue this is, but its conceivable that a previous owner may not have kept up with updates.

Ive done numerous searches and can't find a clear cut review of the unit. I have found some decent posts--enough that I've pretty much made the decision that I want one.

please help out a multi-effect noob. and be gentle...

[rockstarbassist]

I'm pretty sure you can reset those to "New" no problems at all.
You can ask Rich in the Line6 forum actually.

[kevteop]

When you select a different effect in any given slot/scene it will load with the same set of default settings every time, so you don't need to worry about that. A used model might have some global settings changed but if you RTFM you can decide what you want to do with those in a few minutes (there aren't a lot of global settings).

FWIW I bought my M9 used.

[strke-fender]

The M9 comes with presets already loaded up. So, you would have to swap them all for something you'd use anyway. Same amount of work, less money.

btw: I bought it new.

[cybersnyder]

The M9 has a factory reset option. It's detailed in the manual.

[BigOldHarry]

I'd spend as little as possible on your first Mfx - it seems that most folks (myself included) get them, want them to be *great* and find that, while they do a ton of things, they don't do any one thing well enough - so we go back to separate good sounding pedals. So get one you can flip without breaking the bank would be my advice. If you end up digging it, then great. If not... Flippage!

[Kosko]

Used all the way, in fact I'd say there's few things in life to buy new. You should definitely buy food new though.

[iamdenialNJ]

If you're set on buying a m9 full price how about you buy a used m9 and then spend the rest on another pedal that way you won't spend less.

[Bjazzman]

There's one in the tb classifieds that I know of

[bassman1185]

For what it's worth, I think that the added features and flexibility of the M13 is worth the extra money. I got mine used, with the previous owner's presets, but it only took a few minutes to start dialing in my own. The M series are so user friendly that I can't imagine having any problems with prior owners' presets.

[kevteop]

Originally Posted by bassman1185

For what it's worth, I think that the added features and flexibility of the M13 is worth the extra money.

I found the smaller size and less money of the M9 was plenty for what I wanted it to do.

[kevteop]

Originally Posted by Kosko

in fact I'd say there's few things in life to buy new.

You would've got on with the late, great Ian Dury - he even named his first album after such a sentiment:

[bassman1185]

Originally Posted by kevteop

I found the smaller size and less money of the M9 was plenty for what I wanted it to do.

Fair enough.

My sound is very dirt-centric, so having the effects loop that I can run my drive pedals where I want them in the chain was worth the price of admission for me.