Line 6 Spider IV Amped Review
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Rob Chappers takes a look at the latest Line 6 modeling combo as part of our new Amped section www.sonicstate....
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If you take the crunch red setting and turn the drive all the way down, you get a classic Marshall tube tone.
no,actually you do not.i own a marshall and what you get from good old line sux is a plastic fake sounding fart with no life,no harmonic overtones and its flat and lifeless,sorry dont go down that rabbit hole.
so chappers was here before andertons?
I guess so?
apparently yes
yeah i seen him reviewing the vintage les paul lemon drop on one of his earlier videos on his channel which have since been deleted ......smh
i have the 150w head and 412 cab of this, and i play probs 2 gigs a month of varying size audience/venues, and varying styles. this amp actually gigs pretty darn well once you figure out your base sounds as rob said, and get the right tones for what youre playing. i play varying stuff from metal to blues to old school rock and this performs great for the range of tones i need
As a digital warrior with 32 years of pro playing experience (it's my only job, no day job, playing live and tons of work in my home studio), I appreciate that even though you're a traditionalist, you don't seem nearly as stubborn and closed minded as most. I really appreciate your open mindedness and apparent desire to be neutral and subjective. I've encountered so much snobbery against all my digital modeling equipment which I love and transitioned into being completely digital (Variax into a Helix and now a Spider IV 75 as a backup/practice amp).
For those looking for advice, I can only say try it yourself and see what YOU think. Music equipment is one of the most subjective and snob-filled areas you will find and you are going to find a ton of people who tell you to stay away from this gear and it sucks, etc. I vehemently disagree. Don't succumb to peer pressure or worry about people thinking you're not cool or use crappy gear. Play what YOU love. A LOT of classic tones on your favorite records would be considered "crappy" tones by snobs if you were using it. It's all subjective and there is no right or wrong or one size fits all. If there's one particular sound you love, then go for it. If you love playing with all the flavors you can and colors there are then the digital revolution can't be beat. I'm never going back to non-modeling gear.
Remember: no matter how much people might try to convince you, opinions are not facts. They are just opinions.
just because tube amps are expensive doesn't justify getting a line6. plenty of cheap options in the used market or hybrid amps or digital amp simulations like positive grid bias, ect.
Would you say that amps like this one are still worth considering when buying a first modelling amp or have they been superseded with better, more advanced equipment in the last 7 years?
ukmanthailand no, there are many better options. And the options will only get better as digital simulation gets better. Even the new line6 products are hardly convincing and poorly priced.
+ukmanthailand Don't listen to the naysayers. Listen with your own ears. I'd say yes. I know plenty of (pro) players still very happy with older Line 6 gear. That being said, of course each generation gets better and better. ''Tis the nature of the beast. Anyone who says they can tell the difference between a current digital model and the real thing in a blind A/B test is psychologically biased. As has been proven with actual blind A/B tests.
Plug into one, and see if it moves you to play. That's the most important. Just know that you will absolutely encounter tons of gear snobs warning you away.
And for full disclosure, no I do not work for Line 6. Just a long time very happy user since their very first products. And yes, playing music is my job.
Thanks for your reply. I'm looking for a hybrid or solid state amp to use at home, preferably with a 12-inch speaker. I used to use a Marshall when I gigged in my youth but I don't want to spend the money on a decent valve amp quite yet (only recently started playing again).
The debate rages on. I've been playing for over 40 years, and I finally got me a tube amp. A super-cool '65 Epiphone Futura. 50 Watts and 4 -10" speakers. Original 2-button footswitch, real spring reverb and tremelo. I love it. I paid 450 for it and for another 500 I could have somebody I don't know replace all of the 50 year old capacitors, plate resistors, and crumbling wiring so it doesn't sound like a skillet full of frying bacon. THEN buy a few pedals for God-knows how much and a pedal board and a power supply....you get the picture. So for 650, I got a Spider IV 150 with 2-12"s. All the volume, effects, and tones I could ever want.I prefer concentrating on my musicianship than screwing around with outdated technology.
I gigged this amp for one gig. When I cranked it, everyone laughed at me and I was booed of stage. My girlfriend then left me as a result. My friends hated me because my tone was shit, I tried to get a tube amp but the damage was done - no one trusted me anymore. I got depressed and couldn't keep up with my mortgage repayments and lost my house. I am writing this from an internet cafe. This amp ruined my life.
Live's tough sometimes...
Tremendous review Rob. I've been using Line 6 for years now (Pods) which is DI'd straight into my soundcard. What i have been craving is having an amp which will produce my sounds/tones at home without upsetting my neighbor (and crank it when i want to). I toyed with the idea of the Orange Dark Terror, Mesa, Engl to get the tube sound at reasonable volumes, but when you way up what these cost against the Spider IV (which is loaded with all the effects i use on a regular basis, ie reverb, chorus, flanger etc) it became a no brainer that the Spider was the way to go. I purchased said amp (75 Watt) for a mere £200 (New) and within a couple of hours i dialed in a great Metal/ Rock tone and i have to say i'm really impressed and it sounds fantastic when you start cranking it up (a fine balance needed between the channel and master volume). Basically for what this amp cost it's worth every penny. I'd also say the 75 Watt Model is loud enough to play in a band/ small gigs without the need for a PA. :)
no,actually you do not get anything resembling useable guitar tone from this piece of shit.you do understand they have 1.5,10,15 watt tube amplifiers,you get that right?i own a marshall and what you get from good old line sux is a plastic fake sounding defecation with no life,no harmonic overtones and its flat and lifeless,sorry dont go down that rabbit hole.your tone deaf,i get it.the rest of us arent,chappers was paid for this
tone is in the hands of the beholder
here we have rob chappers showing us amazing tones so there's no excuse that you can't find a good tone using line 6
I just bought one used for $40, It is leaps and bounds better than my Boss Katana!! This amp is very easy to use and if you want to get technical you can hook it to your computer and Line6 has expansion effects for free online. People hate on the Spider amps all the time and I think its because they actually do what they say the will do! Great amp for guitarist that just play at home for fun, I am guessing that would be the majority of us.
I have the 120 and it slays. The main thing with these amps is you HAVE to get the pedal boards. Even if its the small one. You can't enjoy this amp to the fullest potential without it. Some people bitch about the distortion not pushing hard enough but chances are their using crappy pickups. Mine slays with a pair of EMG's.....And the 120 is so god damn loud you could play a small gig without turning it up past 5 lol people pushing it anywhere past 5 are stupid. You typically mic up small shows anyways there's no need for a half stack. If your playing iron maiden gigs then sure lol but for 99.99 percent of players these amps do us justice for a good price. All the reviewers on here and commenters saying it gets muddy at high volumes literally will never EVER have the need to push one of these amps to that level to where it becomes sloppy. Me and my other guitarist both use 120's and it gets the job done fine. In fact the Crate and Peavey amps sit in the corner and just stare at us and collect dust lol
hell yeah man. you can jam with it. as long as you got that foot pedal and a good pair of pickups in your guitar you will be perfectly happy. dont listen to the negative comments they just don't know how to use it
yup the 81/85 is what I got and I really enjoy playing with this amp. You can actually get a really nice tone with seymour duncan hot rails with the line 6, especially if you like an iron maiden type sound.
+UpTheIrons Get a Vox Valvetronix and axe that piece of shit. I've played it through the same pickups and it still sounds horrible.
lol then your doing something wrong man idk what to tell ya mine sounds pretty good considering its not tube.
I have one and I've used Seymour Duncan Invaders and the newer EMG 57/66 and it sounds great.
Thanks for the input...
I ended getting Spider IV 75w and i am really happy with it!
I love the sounds i am getting from it. So much fun and it sounds great i think. last amp was a Marshall.
I have a Line 6 Spider III in 75W and with the perfect microphone in front of the speaker and I have been in concerts with my band like this and sounds great!
Don't got all the money in the world for tube amps and this is great in these days of economic crisis.
Absolutely the best Line 6 review I've seen. Even better than the ones on the Line 6 website. Nicely done. Plus, you rock at guitar.
the change of guitars alone was enough to earn my sub
you sir have not only earned my respect but a thumbs up
you deserve it
Completely agree, the blackstar HTs are my favourite range of amp, but I wouldn't put any tube amp in the same category as a Spider IV or any solid state for that matter.
I've got this amp, I'm pleased to hear that not everyone hates line 6 xD
i have a spider iv head into a 4x12 fender mustang cab. it is all i wanted in an amp. i grew up in the age of pedals...$100 here $200 there...this thing has it all built in and it is amazing. i don't care what anyone says i can get any sound i want from this setup. i love the fact i don't need 100 pedals...it is all very consolidated and easy to use with the fbv shortboard mk2. that makes all the difference. are tube amps awesome? shit yea. are they a pain in the ass? shit yea. big upkeep. i am a minimalist and like zero maintenance. nothing to break on this thing.
BEST!!!! guitar reviews on youtube and what i love about it is that your so honest about the product and not saying all the pro's about it just so you can sell it!
there are a lot of people doing great reviews.. but you are one of the few people who does these great reviews in a fun and very informative way. I can easily watch 10 min videos from you even if you are demoing a product i'm not interested in. Beacuse your videos are fun. Btw.. the the amp seems to be very nice. Cheers from sweden/lenny
I recently purchased a Fender Mustang I V2 and after having it 3 days it got this nasty hum that wouldn't go away. It was surprisingly loud for a practice amp. I'm just now learning guitar so I don't know much about them yet. The Fender is similar to the Spider lots of presets and also download Fuse and get loads of presets others have made (for free btw). The only prob for me though was the fact that none of the preset tones sounded right to me. I had a real cheap 15w amp that came with my guitar bundle that had overdrive and a regular very clean tone that I actually liked more than any the Mustang had. Of course I never got a chance to go through the millions of other presets,tones, pedals that could be loaded from a pc/mac and saved directly into the amp bc of the hum that WOULD NOT go away. So I took it back and bought the Spider IV 75 watt. It sounded better from just what I heard in the store than the Fender preset tones. I really liked the video I hope I enjoy my new amp when it gets shipped.
@RaaaawrProductions Depends on what is more important to you. The spider jam doesn't have all the bells and whistles as the spider iv. It is more of a true student practice amp. But the drums/jam tracks and the 24 minute looper are cool features. The spider iv has more effects, more presets amp/cab models. It is a pretty good digital amp for the money. Not a Mesa or Marshall, but also a lot more reasonable for those of us not on tour or sponsored.
Regarding your comment that when the Spider is opened up it begins to sound too digital. Solid-state amps are usually designed to be used well under maximum output. You should have opted for testing the 120 or 150 watt versions.
I needed a new amp and effects pedals, so this worked out for me since it does it all in one. It does all the stuff I like, metallica, zakk, slayer, megadeth tones as well as a bunch of clean to rock tones. You can press the manual button and and just pick an amp model on the dial , then do your usual gain, bass mid treb etc, then add have a separate dial for, chorus , delay and reverb and save it to channel A B C D. it does have 64 user banks to save things, and you can mess about it in LCD screen and change routing paths and virtual boosters, tweak reverb types.
Basically what im saying, for someone like me who's used to old school solid states or valves you can treat the amp that way without getting lost in it. Then as well easy to appreciate inbuilt tuner and looping. I do have a small class A valve amp that does a specific sound but I still find myself using the spider the spider for the majority of the time. I havn't gigged for a long time, but it's certainly loud enough for small gigs, pubs.
With the insane/metal/hi-gain, and some adjustments of the bass/mid/treb knob you can. Plus I think you can D/L song presets from the line 6 website, and there might be some TBDM, CC, and other death metal bands.
alot of people say this is a bad amp. i just got this amp and i really like it. it has great sounds and effects. i dont care much about the distortion on it since i use a pedal but this is truly an amazing amp! i have the 75w version. it gets pretty loud too. but then again i havent had it for too long so i cant say much about it, but so far, i love it!
And by the way, Line6 are huge in the recording industry, because of their ability to record directly out of the amp, NO MIC needed. I use my HD147 and turn off the can sim, then record my track, then use an Orange speaker impulse on one track and a Engl on the other then blend the 2. There are just soo many ways to make your guitar sound good these days. Tubes are old technology, and soon the technology will surpass "TUBES", If they allready havent.
Good review I think you hit the nail on the head when you said bedroom amp
Hello Phil
I just asked a question up top. Maybe you have an answer or opinion. Thank you!
+Mitch Connor ???????????????
Haha so true. What i do is i turn the channel volume all the way down, then the master to 3, then every so carefully turn up the channel volume. Gets that great crunch at low volumes. But be careful not to switch to a different Preset, cause the master IS at 3. :)
I have this amp... I have to say, the distortion sucks, but the clean sounds that you can get from this amp are great... so i use it with my pedals and it actually love the sound... It's a great option if you don't have lots of money! I'm saving money to get a tube amp though...
The Line6 Spider IV and V are fantastic Amps
@deadlyzin101 - When you have it on clean, try turning both effects knobs on then all the way off. Your sound should be clean without any effects. To keep it that way, press and hold the clean button. All the buttons will flash then stop. Now, everytime you push the 'clean' button, there will be no more effects. I have the same amp and have come across this same issue when I first got it. Enjoy!
I think digital modelling amps have now become more than good enough to use to practice at home, even for professional guitarists. Something like this or the Roland Cube XL range sound fantastic at bedroom volume levels
i recomend this amp for people who are learning and even if you have been playing for 2-4 years. you can use it to play in locals and it sounds good. this amp is cheaper than a marshal 30-50 w and it sounds so much better.roland is a good option too. i don't know about peavey and vox is not as well as these amps.
I just bought the 75 Watt to replace my Peavey Vypyr 30 Watt...definitely an upgrade!
When my band plays Live, I ALWAYS mic my Line6 HD147, and at low volumes being mic'd sound really good. Same with the Line6 Tube amps.. I feel its personal choice. Actually I just got a Randall Solid State amp, and Im VERY pleased with it. I run my POD HD400 into it and It sounds great. You DONT need a tube amp, unless you really want one. And I know they sound great as well, but Ive recorded in the studio and my fellow guitar players cant tell the difference.
thats your opinion and i personally think that it has more than enough gain to get some real muddy tones even slipknow use line 6 and orange and thet get some deep gain tones
I agree, man. I have a 15watt Spider 3 (like $100 new) and a 100watt Fender Frontman (like $300 new) neither of them really help me find my own tone. The amps I've played that are like like $750+ (both tube and SS) in stores they are much easier to get your own tone out of. The amp I'm currently going after is a Marshall Vintage Modern combo tube amp. =P
Yeah, it sounds good AT FIRST, but after checking out the Marshall MG's like he compared it to, there's no question. Spend a bit more, and get the Marshall. You'll be glad you did.
The thing I've noticed playing with my Line 6 Spider III is that I have to set the tone according to where im playing. That being said the tone that I jam with in my bedroom is slightly different than the tone that I Jam with my band or live with. This could be the case with all amplifiers but I wouldn't know, I haven't played them all yet.
@xPhablex Lol I'm not saying I can't tell the difference. I love tube amps! In fact the Line 6 is just a substitute until I can get a nice Marshal or Blackstar! As Chappers said it's great for finding what sound you want.
I own this and I would agree that when you crank it it gets a bit funky, otherwise great all around amp!
i played the spider IV 15w in my schools auditorium(holds at least 300 people) i had the master volume at 12 o clock and it filled the room with sound and it sounded better then bedroom play
ROFL Rob is there not a place I won't find you on RUclips? Your speech in the beginning was spot on, especially the acoustic to valve part.
I came here to see is spiders were as notorious as people say they are. I personally didn't like much of their POD Farm stuff, but holy crap you really made the amp sound good.
Kuddos to the poster who can really play and that alone makes his opinion worth listening to. As far as Line 6 modelling amps are concerned for bedroom levels he's right on target. I have one and it's SO AWESOME to be able to get wide open cranked tube amp tones at volumes that won't blow out your windows.
funny how things can come around...I've played tube amps for years...did make the jump to modeling about 10 years ago..but then went back to tubes...but frankly..and anyone will tell you..tube amps are like people..they have different moods...a tube amp can sound fantastic one day and the next day, you might be looking at the same amp thinking "What is wrong with this thing?" ..just last night I could not get my tube amp to sound like i wanted it to, and I didn't change any settings..just one of those days...as such I am considering a jump back to modeling for my practice amp..I have a JSX 120 1/2 stack for (bigger) gigs...but since I have two basic sounds (clean and metal) , i don't necessarily need all the intermediate tones that a tube amp will provide..and I do like the ability to dial in and preset if need be...I'm kind of old school ..and I do miss the days of the ADA MP1/MP2 and a power amp..that was literally the best of both worlds...wish SOMEONE would make a tube preamp like the MP1 again!!
Probably the best review I've ever seen. Great Sound-Quality, educated explaining of the possibilities. Just great! :)
@flangerrock No. There's a cheaper pedalboard called the FBV Express but there's not one included with the amp.
I've actually heard some complaints about using line six amps with other brand pedals. My friend couldn't use a boss distortion pedal with the amp because the noise was just aweful.
I just bought yesterday a Line 6 Spider IV 120w and im returning it tomorow for a Laney..The amp is good to play at HOME at a practice well spends more electricyty and the sound is soo mudy its a good amp but im gonna stick with tube amps for now ^^ :)
@xPhablex It also depends who plays them, and how much emotion they use!
I think it sounds a little better for what I play (Metal) and the extra power is nice...but really you can't go wrong with either. Also I like the built in noise gate and looper on the line 6.
Great review, fun to watch. Where have I seen or heard Rob Chappers before? Did he do any work for a UK guitar magazine? Wherever he's from, respect to him.
Love the Big Trouble in Little China poster
I think if you want a good sounding solid state amp the Marshall mg amps are far Superior because they just make things simple and easy to do while still sounding great!
Thanks Rob for the review.You and Cap do the best reviews on you tube ever.keep up the great work you guys.
I completely agree. I own a 15 watt SPider and its terribly muddy. I also have a Fender Frontman 212R which is way better, but it still isnt the best amp. (what can you do? the amp was $300)
I've been trying out tube amps (and expensive ss) for awhile now, and they are much clearer than cheaper solid state and modelling/digital amps.
@shadowmario321 Use the headphone jack for private practice. I have the 120w version and it seems to range in volume from 'a bit louder than I would like for night practice' to 'turn organs to gelatin'.
Nice, I have that amps bigger brother, the 150 watt version. It's a half stack with i think 4 12 inch speakers. Same rules apply to it too. Incredible affects, nice tone/sounds at bedroom volume bu as soon as you turn it up it gets real boomy prolly more so than the 75 watt version.
@MetalPower86 Yeah it should, thats the one im getting this week. Its still pretty powerful but it is more portable than hauling that big thing around
Love what he played at 2:40 it sounds so awesome!
Good job on an unbiased review man! The Line 6 Spider's are, IMHO, a great practice amp for home use. Their higher end gear is also great for live and giggin musicians. Alot depends on the musician themselves. I've seen Line 6 sound amazing at one show, and sound like ass at another.
great review :-)
good to hear some quality recordings of the tones.
@AlexM1175 Some people say that the Line 6 amplifiers are not compatible with all the guitars...I think that it is untrue but even it is, the fact that the Line 6 is digital and not proportional it makes it really sensitive!!!
@skilled0like0slash it depends what channels you are going to use I mostly use clean, metal and distortion so Im not sure what it would sound like on the other channels
omg i didn't expect this much from line 6....
the higher gain settings dont sound good at all!!
But the clean and crunch channels amazed me :)
Splendid review, I'll grab one of these for christmas :)
"It's all about fun." Well said Rob exactly how I feel.
Hey Rob. This has got to be one of your more 'personable' mano et mano -esque videos I've seen you in.
I thought your advice and thoughts at the start of the screencast when deciding between valve(tube) and digital amps, was very mature, sorry mate ;)
(I would like to know when you said the new Marshal series was 'MUCH better', what you meant exactly - perhaps another screencast?)
@NiGHTRiDER9001 It is better indeed but as i said i don't need all these type of effects...The only motivation for me is that it costs less than the Line 6 Spider IV (in Greece) (where a Line 6 Spider IV 30W) costs 215€ the Peavey Vypyr 30 costs 177€ plus the shipping charge which is 20€!!!Thanks for the advice though!
I've been playing guitar a long time. This amp is phenomenal for the money
Hello Mr.Chappers , i think the NEW Marshall MG better choice for tone and type of gain
I have a line 6 spider iv hd. Like he said it’s just fun. Can get any sound I can imagine and the shortboard is amazing. However I do admit that I like to go to the music store and plug into a Marshall for some nice distorted tones. But I’d be lost without the versatility and the idea of a typical amp vs a modeling amp and having to buy all the pedals and batteries and wires and crap. Nah. This is better.
I really dig the smart harmony thing looks awesome
Thanks very much for your unbiased opinions towards the amp, very interesting review, and you have some awesome playing skills too.
I've always played a triple rec live. But, I Use my pod for recording and it sounds awesome. I'm thinking of getting a tube preamp and trying the pod out for a set. Line 6 makes awesome stuff. A lot of guitar tones now days are being recorded with the pod hd and even 2.0 and those recordings are phenomenal.
yeah i just ordered the line 6
If you're only going to be using it for home practice, a 15 is easily easily loud enough. A 75 would be too much for home only use unless you have deaf neighbours. I'd look into a Peavey Vypyr instead though mate, I have the 15 and the master vol never gets turned above about 3 in the house. I'd recommend the 30 just for the bigger speaker.
Thank you so mucn, im going to buy this amp today after my hockey game i'm very excited!
I know a few sound engineers and acousticians who would definitely disagree with you about the origin of 'tone'. I agree with you about the mythos that is 'tone' and often unfounded snobbery. I remember A/B-ing, with a load of sound engineers and musicians some different expensive software for mixing and mastering - but someone messed up the AUX sends so we were hearing A/A - it was amazing the amount of people who said "Oh yeah, that sounds great" even though it was exactly the same sound.
One of these with my Jackson Rhoads Rrxmg and emg pickups sounds fuckn mean" put it on "amir lead" and turn the chorus off and it's metal hard,the variety of sounds on this amp are what makes it an awesome purchase as the price is great! We can't all spend thousands of dollars on "proper gig" setups now can we bitches?
@Mattguitar724 In a word, yes. It would be a great starting place or step up from the 'first amp' which is usually hideous. (At least mine was.) Just don't get overwhelmed or disillusioned with the digital toys.
yes tube amps sound alot better ALOT better but for the price i really like my old line 6 i still use it every now and then and there are some good tones the crazy train pre-set is very very nice
@samick94 Yes it does have a loop he even used it in the review.
you know, the quality sound from this video is NOTHING compared to actually hearing it yourself. THIS AMP ROCKS!!!
@gebboo If it was me I'd go with the Roland Cube....I was thinking about getting one of these newer line 6's but nawwww too much to chew, but left me still hungry in the end for a better tone....Cubes are nice for metal
hi try the spider valve bognor, then you will rock and priced so low, ideal amp for your style of playing.
C..c..chappers? what are you doing here D:
A young Chap 😉. Good to see Chappers is still just as silly today as he is in this vid! 🤟
This amp is going to be at my door tomorrow afternoon. cant fucking waittt.
By far the best review I've seen for the amp; thanks mate!
i own a line 6 spider iv hd150 half stack and trust me. I CAN GET ANY TONE OUT OF IT, you just need to know the amp...
when you have only been playing UNDER A YEAR OR 2 your understanding of tone is VERY LIMITED,
remember this is a "PAID ADVERTISEMENT"or in layman's terms "ITS A FUCKING INFOMERCIAL"
well i disagree
that's how it was with me. my friend had a music man 120w, and it sounded great. but i plugged in my Spider III, and it blew his amp out of the water. i barely had the volume past 4 and it was way too loud.
04:25 Epic transition
Hopefully getting the 75watt!
You have an awesome playing style and videos man! Love the real guitarist facts! Might just pick one up. Rock on man
This amp is GREAT for metal. It's probably one of it's strongest sounds.
I have the half stack and love it. Played in a band with one of the best guitarists in my area. The amp went toe to toe with his mesa boogie mark 5. Hell of a stack of you ask me....
Metal setting or insane which is better? I was always curious as I hear insane is unusable from some people and from others I hear insane is the best.
+FGFoxy honestly it's all on the ability to dial everything in. I edit everything I use to my preferred tones. I threw Gibson lp's that I mainly use and it matches up well with everything. if you have it you can check through all the tones they preinstalled because there are just so many tones to use
+mason pullam thanks. I'm looking at buying one of these amps as they have the versatility for not very much money. You said it could compete with a Mk V? What about Dual Rec?
+FGFoxy I watched the band Broken Omen open for Stitched Up Heart last night and their guitarist was using a Spider 4 head. The other band that opened was using a Dual Rec as was Stitched Up Heart. I swear to you on everything that the Spider owned the Mesas. The guy was using the Slipknot preset tweaked just a little and it was incredible. I was shocked. I'm looking for one right now. Ebay has them for a couple hundred bucks. I know there's a lot of haters out there but my ears don't lie. Give it a shot.
+Shawn Marshall Thanks man. I'm gonna play with one at guitar center and probably buy one.
@ShadowOfLight3000 i recently perchesed this, like he said lots of stupid sounds, but also has a really clean, well clean tone, its juts got endless possibilities with different sounds ad effects that would be great for playing in your basement with some friends, but i would suggest a slightly higher quality amp for any gigging
7:39 My face when I fluke a nice piece of lead that I can then never repeat.
Heaps of people are telling me the amps tone dead and a waste of money but the demo's seem fine... is there a general consensus on this amp?
I have had mine for about 6 months and it sounds awesome.
I own a Line 6 Spider IV 150 since 2011 and I have to say, man the thing just sounds awesome! You get a great Modeling-Amp for the money. Of course if you don't really like the whole modeling thing and just wanna turn some knobs, the Spider might not be the thing for you.
played a few of them and everytime theyve sounded terrible. a guy local to me gigs with a line 6 head and cab and every time they sounded so bad, i have to leave the venue... although that might also have something to do with their terrible singer.
also, option paralysis is never worth it. invest in pedals if you want mental effects, you'll thank yourself for doing so in the future!
It's all personal preference man. I think it sounds fuckin awesome and the Peavy 6550 sounds like shit, but others may think the opposite and call me an idiot.
leavemealoneyouprick like rob said you can dial in most any sound you can think of, only have yourself to blame if you can't get a nice sound out of this celestian speaker.