Ive owned this amp since the 90s I believe. Still have it. Its one of 5 amps.A couple of things. The foot padel gives 9 banks of 4 presets each. All editable. You can also turn certain effects on and off with it. Next. The amp selector dial has 1-16 amp models. If you hold the tap switch down and turn the selector you get 17-32. With the effects selector, if you hold down tap and turn the switch you can change the cabinets for the amp you are on.. 6 o clock is off. turning clockwise you have a 1x8, 4- 1x12, 4- 2x12, 2- 4x10, and 4- 4x12. Try to get a hold of the manuel. It describes all the amp types as well as everything else.
Thanks, @robertartese808, i appreciate the info. I was strongly considering getting one of the footswitches, as you can generally find them for around $100. I'll see if i can find one locally and update as I go!
@@tjkcivic Im on my second footswitch. The 1st one crapped out. You have to be careful with the RJ 45 heads on the footswitch cable also. I bought my replacement from Line 6. I don't remember how much it was. Anyway, Enjoy ~!
The jazz clean is a Roland-jc 120. Small Tweed is a52 Fender Deluxe Tweed blues is 59 Fender Bassman Black Panel is a65 Fender Deluxe. Let me know if theres something else you like that you want to know. And right on with the Brit Class A is a 63 AC-30 with top boost. Brit Blues is a 65 Marshall jtm-45 Brit classic-68 Marshall plexi 50 watt. You can tweek some of those to get really great sounds. Play with the drive etc
This is an excellent amp. Plenty of people gigged with it back in the day and still do. Doubt any of you can tell the difference between this 20 year old amp and a new Catalyst.
Thanks for the comment @user-os3ko9fw3c! I agree, this amp is 100% giggable, and has tones for days! I haven't plugged into the new Catalyst, but what i do know is that it is a DSP based amp, which is what the Flextone line was, but they have updated the sound profiles to be more modern and higher quality overall. I wouldn't be surprised if the Catalyst has a similar brain, but updated to modern sounds. Either way, it should be a great amp!
I've been using a Flextone II+ since they first came out. It's not my only amp, nor would I want it to be, but I've sold more prestigious ones and kept the L6.
I am proud thatvi have this flextone iii xl .very versatile amp .150watts 75/75 .i will keep it . This demo is flextone ii .thank you sir for introducing this amp ..for me its a great amp .
This amp really shines with clean tones. The tweed and blackface models sound the best and the true stereo makes the modulation effects sound lush. High gain tones sound pretty dated now but the clean tones hold up to the Helix stuff.
Thanks bro. I'm about to buy one of these for $150, with 4 channel pedal and wah-wah. I appreciate the run down on the rig. I think I'll use a dolly to haul it 👍
nice! that's a killer deal! I'm still looking for the 4 channel pedal myself. It's hefty for sure, but if you can get some wheels under it, it'll be all you need!
Im actually a keyboard player, I just ended up with one of these. Comment not mentioned about rotary speaker: You hear it used with Hammond organs all the time -- most dramatically the gradual speed up and slow down of the turning of the speaker while holding a chord or note. YOU CAN DO THIS with this amp by tapping the tempo button twice!
Nice suggestion, @garycitro1674! i hadn't even thought about that, but that makes a ton of sense. the leslie sound is cool with guitar, but waaaay cooler with a Hammond or Rhodes! Thanks for the comment!
I don’t normally do this but I want to comment on your rotary explanation. Rotary speakers gained popularity in a number of 60s/70s organs/electric pianos. While rotary was active, the speaker house literally rotated in circles. The effect is simply gained by way of the speaker’s directional oscillation. It’s not a matter of noise or phase cancellation it’s simply the fact that the speaker is pointing at you vs not pointing at you and the effect you get with it rotating. This effect is also the likely reason why this amp is stereo vs mono.
Oh man! that's a bummer, to my knowledge that's the only way to turn this amp on and off. You could just plug it into a power strip and use that as your on/off. I don't understand why they made the switch so small on these!
Thanks for the comment, Gary. I have zero experience with an actual Leslie, but have always wanted to hear one in the flesh. Not sure if i have the room, though!
You will get a lot more out of this amp if you download the owners manual from the website. And if you get a chance to trade this amp for a Flextone lll jump on it. They really improved it.. Thanks for sharing
Great video, I have this amp, but I'm not sure about the XLR mic inputs, if you can plug a mic and guitar and use them both at the same time, or it connects to a mixer Via XLR
@leep6875, that's a great question! I'm going to try this tonight if i can. I'll film it and get a response out shortly. Thanks for the suggestion, now i'm intregued!
thanks for the comment, RemodlingByRy. I see a difference in philosophy for how we approach our channels. I prefer to provide more info and opinion on my channel. I understand that's not for everyone, but that's my approach. There are plenty of guys who can play on the internet, I'm just better at talking, so that's what i do. I wish you the best in your guitar endeavors.
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Ive owned this amp since the 90s I believe. Still have it. Its one of 5 amps.A couple of things. The foot padel gives 9 banks of 4 presets each. All editable. You can also turn certain effects on and off with it. Next. The amp selector dial has 1-16 amp models. If you hold the tap switch down and turn the selector you get 17-32. With the effects selector, if you hold down tap and turn the switch you can change the cabinets for the amp you are on.. 6 o clock is off. turning clockwise you have a 1x8, 4- 1x12, 4- 2x12, 2- 4x10, and 4- 4x12. Try to get a hold of the manuel. It describes all the amp types as well as everything else.
Thanks, @robertartese808, i appreciate the info. I was strongly considering getting one of the footswitches, as you can generally find them for around $100. I'll see if i can find one locally and update as I go!
@@tjkcivic Im on my second footswitch. The 1st one crapped out. You have to be careful with the RJ 45 heads on the footswitch cable also. I bought my replacement from Line 6. I don't remember how much it was. Anyway, Enjoy ~!
The jazz clean is a Roland-jc 120. Small Tweed is a52 Fender Deluxe Tweed blues is 59 Fender Bassman Black Panel is a65 Fender Deluxe. Let me know if theres something else you like that you want to know. And right on with the Brit Class A is a 63 AC-30 with top boost. Brit Blues is a 65 Marshall jtm-45 Brit classic-68 Marshall plexi 50 watt. You can tweek some of those to get really great sounds. Play with the drive etc
Man, you know this amp inside and out! Thanks for the info, and glad my intuition was close! I'll keep you posted if i have any more questions.
This is an excellent amp. Plenty of people gigged with it back in the day and still do. Doubt any of you can tell the difference between this 20 year old amp and a new Catalyst.
Thanks for the comment @user-os3ko9fw3c! I agree, this amp is 100% giggable, and has tones for days! I haven't plugged into the new Catalyst, but what i do know is that it is a DSP based amp, which is what the Flextone line was, but they have updated the sound profiles to be more modern and higher quality overall. I wouldn't be surprised if the Catalyst has a similar brain, but updated to modern sounds. Either way, it should be a great amp!
I actually have the FlexTone II and Catalyst 200… I’m thinking of selling the Catalyst and keeping the FlexTone… am I crazy?!
I've been using a Flextone II+ since they first came out. It's not my only amp, nor would I want it to be, but I've sold more prestigious ones and kept the L6.
That says a lot, @LaminatorX. A ton of versatility here, and decibels for days! Thanks for the comment!
I am proud thatvi have this flextone iii xl .very versatile amp .150watts 75/75 .i will keep it . This demo is flextone ii .thank you sir for introducing this amp ..for me its a great amp .
Thanks for the comment, @boyetmaranan5544! Glad that you're able to rock on an amazing amp! This one sure is fun too!
This amp really shines with clean tones. The tweed and blackface models sound the best and the true stereo makes the modulation effects sound lush. High gain tones sound pretty dated now but the clean tones hold up to the Helix stuff.
Thanks, Blastofo, you nailed it. the cleans are timeless, the high gain tones feel like mid-2000s sounds, but they're still fun to mess around with!!
I still use the Head version of this Amp with the Floorboard for Gigging.
Pretty sure "Jazz Clean" means Roland JC120... Good video dude!
Yeah, I was totally thinking JC120 for this clean, it's definitely loud like a JC120! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks bro. I'm about to buy one of these for $150, with 4 channel pedal and wah-wah. I appreciate the run down on the rig. I think I'll use a dolly to haul it 👍
nice! that's a killer deal! I'm still looking for the 4 channel pedal myself. It's hefty for sure, but if you can get some wheels under it, it'll be all you need!
Its a lot of amp for a buck fifty
@@blastofo maybe a buck fifty in bon jovi world, but he said one hundred and fifty.
Im actually a keyboard player, I just ended up with one of these. Comment not mentioned about rotary speaker: You hear it used with Hammond organs all the time -- most dramatically the gradual speed up and slow down of the turning of the speaker while holding a chord or note. YOU CAN DO THIS with this amp by tapping the tempo button twice!
Nice suggestion, @garycitro1674! i hadn't even thought about that, but that makes a ton of sense. the leslie sound is cool with guitar, but waaaay cooler with a Hammond or Rhodes! Thanks for the comment!
I don’t normally do this but I want to comment on your rotary explanation. Rotary speakers gained popularity in a number of 60s/70s organs/electric pianos. While rotary was active, the speaker house literally rotated in circles. The effect is simply gained by way of the speaker’s directional oscillation. It’s not a matter of noise or phase cancellation it’s simply the fact that the speaker is pointing at you vs not pointing at you and the effect you get with it rotating. This effect is also the likely reason why this amp is stereo vs mono.
Thanks for the comment!
I have this amp and the power button broke off. Is there any way to turn it off? Or do I have to keep unplugging it
Oh man! that's a bummer, to my knowledge that's the only way to turn this amp on and off. You could just plug it into a power strip and use that as your on/off. I don't understand why they made the switch so small on these!
Anyone have this model and experience static/tonal changes etc when turning the digital volume control knob? 😢
Leslie speakers were rotating. That amp imitates the Doppler effect. And the 'backwards' note.
Thanks for the comment, Gary. I have zero experience with an actual Leslie, but have always wanted to hear one in the flesh. Not sure if i have the room, though!
You will get a lot more out of this amp if you download the owners manual from the website. And if you get a chance to trade this amp for a Flextone lll jump on it. They really improved it.. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment, and yeah, there are a ton of features on this badboy, having the manual is a must!
@@tjkcivic
After you get to know it give us another demo.
Great video, I have this amp, but I'm not sure about the XLR mic inputs, if you can plug a mic and guitar and use them both at the same time, or it connects to a mixer Via XLR
@leep6875, that's a great question! I'm going to try this tonight if i can. I'll film it and get a response out shortly. Thanks for the suggestion, now i'm intregued!
Help! I cant save a sound patch. I turn the knobs to the sound of my liking, press save and then the save location button but it NEVER saves.
woe
have you tried a factory reset? I haven't myself, but found this online: Flextone I &II: hold down A, B, C, and D while powering the unit on.
You have to press save again after pressing the save location button
tell me the name of cable connector to a floarboard please .. I need to buy it but i cannot know the name of it
Googling “line 6 flextone floorboard cable” will bring up the results you’re looking for
Seems to be a standard ethernet cable. I see no crossover connections, just straight point-to-point connection.
Cat 5
what happen to my line 6 amp , while i use it , it automatic on/off while i play guitar
Imo this was the best amp line 6 ever made
Although the Flextone amps do sound good, my favorite Line 6 platform is the Spider line, pretty similar.
@@tjkcivic I wasn't impressed with my spider
Ha! I guess some gotta be dogs!
@@tjkcivic there's always a bad one somewhere, huh
You think it worth 100 bucks
Definitely. This thing has sounds for days, and is rock solid.
Everytime I fast-forwarded this video to hear tones you are talking not playing. This video is 95%talking.
It sounds very average, absolutely nothing special on this amp
they are kick ass amps
Yeah, you can get so many sounds out of this beast. pretty impressive!
umm play more talk less
thanks for the comment, RemodlingByRy. I see a difference in philosophy for how we approach our channels. I prefer to provide more info and opinion on my channel. I understand that's not for everyone, but that's my approach. There are plenty of guys who can play on the internet, I'm just better at talking, so that's what i do. I wish you the best in your guitar endeavors.