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iamqman
Published on 06/26/11 at 18:27
This is the most basic version of the spider series from Line 6. This thing is an inexpensive amp modeling amp that is fit for practice and silent playing. You can play this amp silently in your home or office with the use of some headphones and your guitar.
This is a basic amp that only has four amp models and the basic effects such as chorsu, phaser, delay, tremelo, flanger, and reverb. Those are pretty much all you need of for something like this. You don't need and overload of options since the basic premise of this thing is to keep it small, compact, and easy.
Line 6 Micro Spider Features:
* Four amp models including Clean, Crunch, Metal, and Insane
* One acoustic amp model
* Six Smart Control FX including Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Sweep Echo (with tap tempo), Tape Echo (with tap tempo), and Reverb
* Pod 2.0-style direct output
* 1/4" microphone input with dedicated mic trim knob
* Mini stereo MP3/CD input
* 1/4" instrument input
* 1/4" headphone output
* Integrated chromatic tuner with note-name display
* Powered by six C batteries
* AC adapter included
* 6-watt, 6.5" speaker
* 9.5" W x 10" H x 7" D
* 7 lbs
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power 6W
Speakers 1 x 6.5" Speaker
Effects
Reverb
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble
Amp Modeling
Number of Models 5 Amp Models
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x MP3 (1/8"), 1 x Mic (1/4")
Outputs 1 x Direct Out/Headphone (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
No Effects Loop
Height 10"
Width 9.5"
Depth 7"
Weight 7 lbs.
Notes Battery or AC Powered (6 x C Batteries)
SOUNDS
The tone of this amp isn't anything special. It doesn't in any way sound like a real tube amp. This thing is thin and metallic sounding at its best. It doesn't really matter what guitar that you use with it since the tone is not good what so ever.
I would recommend a Gibson Les Paul or another guitar with a humbucker pickup installed. Since the tone is irritating the end the only real way you can get through a jamming session with this thing is to cover up as much of the tone with effects as you can.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these amps come in at around $130, which isn't bad for the amount of options you get from this little box. You get all that you need to get a decent run through of your guitar. Hopefully you get a good guitar to play this amp with because otherwise you'll get a trash can worth of terrible guitar sounds.
I would only recommend his to anyone who needs a cheap practice amp. You pretty much get what you pay for with this amp. Not going to be an exceptional tone but enough for the price and the purpose of the unit itself.
This is a basic amp that only has four amp models and the basic effects such as chorsu, phaser, delay, tremelo, flanger, and reverb. Those are pretty much all you need of for something like this. You don't need and overload of options since the basic premise of this thing is to keep it small, compact, and easy.
Line 6 Micro Spider Features:
* Four amp models including Clean, Crunch, Metal, and Insane
* One acoustic amp model
* Six Smart Control FX including Chorus/Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Sweep Echo (with tap tempo), Tape Echo (with tap tempo), and Reverb
* Pod 2.0-style direct output
* 1/4" microphone input with dedicated mic trim knob
* Mini stereo MP3/CD input
* 1/4" instrument input
* 1/4" headphone output
* Integrated chromatic tuner with note-name display
* Powered by six C batteries
* AC adapter included
* 6-watt, 6.5" speaker
* 9.5" W x 10" H x 7" D
* 7 lbs
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power 6W
Speakers 1 x 6.5" Speaker
Effects
Reverb
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble
Amp Modeling
Number of Models 5 Amp Models
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x MP3 (1/8"), 1 x Mic (1/4")
Outputs 1 x Direct Out/Headphone (1/4")
Footswitch I/O
No Effects Loop
Height 10"
Width 9.5"
Depth 7"
Weight 7 lbs.
Notes Battery or AC Powered (6 x C Batteries)
SOUNDS
The tone of this amp isn't anything special. It doesn't in any way sound like a real tube amp. This thing is thin and metallic sounding at its best. It doesn't really matter what guitar that you use with it since the tone is not good what so ever.
I would recommend a Gibson Les Paul or another guitar with a humbucker pickup installed. Since the tone is irritating the end the only real way you can get through a jamming session with this thing is to cover up as much of the tone with effects as you can.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these amps come in at around $130, which isn't bad for the amount of options you get from this little box. You get all that you need to get a decent run through of your guitar. Hopefully you get a good guitar to play this amp with because otherwise you'll get a trash can worth of terrible guitar sounds.
I would only recommend his to anyone who needs a cheap practice amp. You pretty much get what you pay for with this amp. Not going to be an exceptional tone but enough for the price and the purpose of the unit itself.