Line 6 Spider II 212 user reviews ( 8/10) - 27 user reviews

• 07/02/11

  iamqman's review "Not that great"

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  This amp is not a keeper amp at all. This thing is a basic sounding solid state amp modeler that doesn't sound anything like the amp modelers it claims to emulate. The tone is extremely thin and metallic sounding.
  
  
  
  You get 12 amp models and none of them really are capable of sounding like the tube amps that are very famous and enough so that Line 6 would attempt to model. Not that it is Line 6's fault but the idea of amp modelers is really a humorous joke. The idea that they can emulate digitally a tube amp without tubes is just an enormously huge mistake. Nothing can emulate a real tube sound and feel.

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  FEATURES:
  
  
  
  * 12 amp models that deliver a complete range from Clean to Insane
  
  * 7 Smart Control effects (up to 3 simultaneous) including Tape Echo, standard Delay, Sweep Echo (all w/Tap Tempo), Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo and Reverb
  
  * 4 User-programmable channels
  
  * Built-in front panel Tuner
  
  * Enough power to kill pesky Chupacabras and Evil Payasos

  Sounds

  I guess the most authentic sound are the effects. The effects do sound convincingly enough to go ahead make this purchase only for the practice aspect of it. If you are looking for a practice amp that is an all encompassing everything unit then this isn't a bad unit. You would never go on stage with this thing though. This is not a gigging amp. The sound man will laugh you right off the stage and may even ask you to take this amp off the stage and mic up one of the house amps.
  
  
  
  This is why I am a bit confused of the reason for 150 watts of power when you will never need to turn this thing up this loud. Well, this amp is not a bad practice amp and with a good guitar it will get you jamming comfortably at home.

  Overall Opinion

  I don't believe that these amps are even offered anymore. I think these have been discontinued to another more modern model. If you find one on the classifieds I can't imagine it being more than $200.
  
  
  
  I would recommend this amp to only someone who needs a simple practice amp doesn't want to spend too much money. They are pretty reliable and that is a plus.
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• 01/19/07

  MGR/Anonymous's review "Line 6 Spider II 212 150 Watt"

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  Well, Im not actually a "real" guitarist, Im actually a Jazz Drummer and have been for the last 9 Years. Ive played in several bands and orchestras, and my last endevour I toured Ireland in the schools Swing Band playing drums (im 19)
  
  
  
  In the last 2 or 3 years I have tried to put time aside for learning to play the guitar and bass, and more recently the harmonica! (very cool and quick to learn instrument, cheap too!)
  
  
  
  Anyway, Im a bit of a collecter when it comes to anything music, anything old and cool intrests me, as well as new and modern.
  
  
  
  Well, I managed to snap this baby up for 125 GBP off an online auction, and collecting the amp wasnt a problem, about 60 miles away and back, which is quite a fair way, but its no hassle when I wouldnt risk having it sent by delivery!
  
  
  
  I bought this amp to replace my ageing marshall 8080 valvestate which at the minute is in pieces having some soldering work done to it in my garage
  
  
  
  Oh, this amp is absoutly incredible. I dont know why I even bothered with the basic marshall when I could have bought one of these babys a long time ago.
  
  
  
  Each amp setting, the twelve amp models its based on, from the humble ac30 to a mesa boogie!, its got them all. Although I mainly play blues and rock, this amp doe the job nicely.
  
  
  
  Because the amp is so DIGITAL, it feels almost too perfect, theres no inacurasys in the sound, and theres lots of little quirks I love about it. For example, you can put it too a high gain amp like a mesa, and turn up the master to 1, and you can get some lovley little pinched harmonics squeeling, and I play an ordinary generic telecaster replica!.
  
  
  
  I also love the fact you can save the volume and EQ settings AS WELL as effects on four sperate channels which can be selected by hand, or simply by using a plug in foot pedal lke the FB2 (which came with my amp)
  
  
  
  The effects themselves are pretty nifty, I love the idea that the further you turn the knob on the effect,m the proresivly deeper / faster it gets, and also there is a tap tempo button for setting the delays. There is tremelo, chorus, phaser, flanger, tape echo, delay, and sweep delay (a bit like tape echo with a touch of flanger). Although the ability to edit these effects is fairly limited, who cares?, and BE HONEST, how often do we use effects other then wah wah and reverb, hmmm?
  
  
  
  Speaking of reverb, the reverb on this amp is pretty amazing, and sounds very organic and rich, not tinny and fake.
  
  
  
  OK, there are several things that frustrate me ever so slightly about the amp, and Ill be very honest with you about this.
  
  
  
  If you intend to go about flciking through the amp models with the mster more then 4 or 5, you might risk damaging youre ears as the gain gets progressivly louder, for example, if the gain turned right up on a ac-30 sounds fairly crunchy with the channel volume half way, imagine what the mesa-boogie sounds like!, YES, ALOT of loud squeeling and feedback. Because the amp memorises the gain settings, its dosent changer for another amp, and boosts it too the equivlent if the gain knob was turned that far on the amp it was being moddled on. My advice is suss out what amps you want and effects, and save them on each channel, other then that, turn youre volume down on youre guitar before you go delving in and all is ok
  
  
  
  The effects limitations might piss some people off, but they are there to be subtle like chorus and some mild delay. If you like Pink Floyd / Dave Gilmour, then you will LOVE this amp.
  
  
  
  The other thing I dont like about this amp is the very last amp on the dial \"Insane\", it sounds like a frog farting.
  
  
  
  The EQ settings can seem very subtle at times.
  
  
  
  The only other thing I dont like about this amp, and some of the people have purchased it, is the ammount that they bitch about how cruddy it is. It isnt cruddy!!, if you want cruddy, but a marshall AVT (no offense AVT owners, but the amp has its arse kicked from every angle from the line 6)
  
  
  
  The reason why I like this amp so much is the cheapness of it, its cheap!, and more importantly it does everything it says on the tin.
  
  
  
  My rant is over haha
  
  
  
  The construction of this amp is absoltuly lovley, everything says \"quality\" about it, the dials and buttons feel a tiny bit plasticy, but very smmooth and controlled and chunky.
  
  
  
  The asthetics are amazingly pleasing to the eye, but its certainly built for the road.
  
  
  
  im going to give this amp a 9.5 / 10 purley because I think there a .5 in improvemrnt to be made, but its one hell of a good amp for the money and if youre not an amp connosuir moaning about the lack of valves or \"Tubes\", then this one is for you.
  
  
  
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• 11/24/04

  MGR/Grunge rock kicks ass's review "Line 6 Spider 2 112"

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  Got it at the guitar center for $250
  
  I was in need of an amp loud enough to get me through gigs.
  
  
  
  I like its 12 amp models and its 7 effects.It is 75 watts and seems to get me into to trouble with the police evey time I vave the volume up at 6 . The built in tuner comes handy when changing tuning modes at gigs.
  
  
  
  It should have an included footswitch . It is a bit heavy but it does have alot of built in features.
  
  
  
  Itis very well made and seems that\'ll last me many years.
  
  
  
  For $250 this amp is a steal .
  
  
  
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• 09/21/04

  MGR/james's review "Line 6 Spider 2 112"

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  I paid $300 Dollars for this amp<from Musicians Friend
  
  
  
  
  
  It\'s got 7 effects,6 Amp models it made me sound 10 times better than on my Roland Cube,I really like the celestion speaker.This amp ain\'t thjat big but it can crank up some hugh sounds
  
  
  
  Nothing
  
  
  
  It is well crafted and put together really good look to it
  
  
  
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• 06/14/04

  MGR/Rick Secchi's review "Line 6 Spider II 212"

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  I bought the Line 6 from Electrohill in North London for £299.95. I needed a good amp, with a good metal distortion, decent clean effects, and fair range of other effects. Something loud enough for gigs, but something small enough to practice.
  
  
  
  It has an awesome metal sound (like Metallica) \"Insane Green\", which you can adjust the bass, drive, reverb, treble and mid, for your desired sound. It also has the more lighter metal sound, \"Metal Green\" like AC/DC, and the more rock \'n\'roll stuff. The clean channels are beautiful with new strings, where it sounds great with the \"Chorus/Flange\" and a bit of reverb. Its awesomely loud, and it came with a 2 channel footswitch.
  
  
  
  The footswitch lead sort of shrivels, and stiffens up after you\'ve coiled it up a couple times. Its a bit like a telephone cable, as the plastic inserts, clips into the amp and footswitch. This amp is a bit too heavy as well. The sound isn\'t quite perfect, I use a Epiphone Les Paul Standard, where the pick-ups aren\'t strong enough. I\'ve played the affordable Peavey Wolfgang through it, and its a lot stronger, with more low-end. So you definatly need a decent humbucker guitar to get a good sound out of it. Not suitable for strat players.
  
  
  
  Solid as a rock, very well built. Almost perfect, as it doesn\'t have the stiffer netting like some amps have. It looks awesome as well, the greyish silver on controls board and the silver knobs gives it a modern look.
  
  
  
  Theres not many other combo amps, that contain the decent quality of the construction and sound that the Line 6 Spider II delivers at an affordable price. If you want a decent amp for small gigs and for practice, get the 212 or the 210. But if you want a decent amp just for practice, then you can\'t go wrong with the 112. I do suggest you get a decent guitar with decent humbucker pickups.
  
  
  
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• 04/24/04

  MGR/Rick's review "Line 6 Spider II 212"

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  I got this amp from Long and McQuade in Brampton, Ontario. The grand total came to $850 (Canadian) and $100 for the FBV 4 Footswitch.
  
  
  
  Everything. The amp comes loaded with 150W and two custom Celestion speakers. It has 12 models, 3 modulation effects, 3 delay effects and awesome reverb. It has the ability to let you preset 4 settings. The distortion is amazing and very versitile, and the clean sounds stay smooth even at the highest volume. Oh, and it\'s got looks that could kill.
  
  
  
  At first, I didn\'t like the weight, but after comparing it to my friends Marshall MG 250, its not so bad.
  
  
  
  Like a rock. This amp has held up to a lot.
  
  
  
  I had debated for a long time on weather I sould get the Spider II or a Marshall MG 250 DFX (it\'s main competition). After an hour of hard comparison, the Spider II was my coice, awesome versatillity. All the way from blues to jazz, classic rock, punk, metal and even country, this amp covers it all and with amazing power. This amp, by far, has the best bang-for-the-buck.
  
  
  
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• 04/12/04

  MGR/Lewis 's review "Line 6 Spider II 212"

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  I bought this amp from my local Soundcontrol for £330. I bught it because I needed a new amp that I could gig with, rather than my Marshall MG15DFX.
  
  
  
  This unit has a great distorted tone, like the thrash/speed metal bands out thre like slayer, pantera etc. You can also get good 60\'s tones aswell. Set a little chorus to the clean setting and you\'ll have a really nice sound. This amp comes with 12 different amp models.
  
  
  
  If you turn the volume up really loud, it starts to sound really different from the tone you practise with. Other than that it\'s great.
  
  
  
  This amp is really good quality, I have dropped it loads of times but it is still in top condition.
  
  
  
  Definetly buy this if you are looking for a new amp that totally kicks ass!
  
  
  
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• 02/14/04

  MGR/Lewis 's review "Line 6 Spider MK II 212"

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  I got this amp from my local Soundcontrol for £329. I got it because i need a loud amp with an affordable price.
  
  
  
  It\'s crazy. With 12 amp models you can play some blues to heavy metal solos.
  
  
  
  Nothing, It is great.
  
  
  
  This amp is very heavy, but very durable. It has no backing which means if you drop any fluids down it, you two celestion speakers are screwed.
  
  
  
  I think it gives off a great tone.
  
  
  
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• 01/03/08

  Adrezo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See previous comments.

  Utilization

  - The configuration is it simple?
  
  Yes, we choose a mode, it rules the midlle, treble and bass, we add a small effect if you want and go.
  
  
  
  - Gets it easy to sound good?
  
  This gives her an easily correct for THE SOUND must spend a little time and try lots of adjustment. It not not hours either.
  
  
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  The manual pages 2 ..; I did not even try to read it, I who speak no English and suddenly I did not even know that was included in tuner I found at a concert as a guitarist had the same amp ...

  Sounds

  - Will it fit your style of music?
  
  I like not being limited, I want to have sounds ranging from blues to metal Detah through punk rock and so I did not really have a style of record, although I have some preference for a punk rock.
  
  
  
  - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  I play with a gibson sg goddess
  
  
  
  - What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
  
  Pre-recorded sounds are very good auniveau of clean, even if they are not perfect, with one or two modif expected a very very good sound. For distos, I struggled to find my happiness, I find the insane too "dirty" while the metal is too garish green, and red metal creates parasites (2 years of use and transport .. ). But by doing a good setting I get from the green metal to have a sound hot with a little touch I really like metal.
  
  
  
  - What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
  
  I do not like the model twang, the red is not Intrets insane to me. I love the two modes clean and green metal distortion. The crunch is really good but is sorely lacking sustain. The effect PAHs, chorus, flange, delay suits me perfectly. I have yet to invest in a wah to complete.

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  just over two years
  
  
  
  - What is so special that you like most and least?
  
  what I like most is his power on stage or in repeats (small) sends ca puree. I like its versatility. What I like least: its weight (why nobody wants to wear it to my palces) having to switch from A => B and so on. without being able to go from B to D ...
  
  
  
  - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
  
  I try a Behringer V-Ampire and a small marshall I do not know which model. The behringer had seemed bland, without power, without perosnnalité the amrshall very good but not enough diversity in sound.
  
  
  
  - How would you rate the quality / price?
  
  I can not judge ... I have not done enough in this way.
  
  
  
  - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
  
  Have not found another amp offering as much effect and opportunities in this price range. If I had to make another choice in the same way I would do.
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• 10/31/07

  todowally's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Stereo Combo Amp 75Watts RMS * 2
  
  12 modlisations
  
  150 watts of power (Ouaou!)
  
  2 HP 12-inch
  
  7 numriques effects (Tape Echo, Standard Delay, Sweep Echo, Chorus / Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo and Reverb) with three simultaneous
  
  Headphone and line lenregistrement
  
  A entrepdale line 6

  Utilization

  Careers News is ultra simple.
  
  The manual is clear but a bit tight (enough).
  
  You can save 4 memory config thanks to ABC D.

  Sounds

  I was looking for a well mtal (hard to find on a lot of dampli this price range). Jtais party on pedals of Uber Metal Line 6 amp with a Yamaha 30W. And then tried the Spider jai and jai 75W 2 t impressed with the quality of sound mtal: A Fool's trick!
  
  For scratch seeking the type mtal Arch Enemy, cest good! It is for you! Its clear it is not bad either, although it possde modlisations diffrent two: a basic and a little planing another with lots of reverb. For blues and rock, it nest not too bad but its not the best this quil.
  
  I ustilise Ibanez GSA60 with FBV Express and PDAL (indispensable when playing in groups).

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a year and a half and I really do not want to change.
  
  I prfre mtal is its sounds (that's only j'e have bought. I have tried other: Marshall MG50DFX and AVT50, VOX AD100VT and a ZOOM Fire-30. For that price, with good versatility and sound of mtal OUF without hsitez I chose the Spider 2212. The Stro provides more non ngligeable 150W and with these as well say that never fails to power. It is also effective low volume.
  
  His only restraint default is the number of memory (4) and Line 6 pedals are super Chres. Its weight is also a weak point, but good with two HP 12 "....
  
  I would do without this choice hsiter.
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