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Published on 04/25/11 at 23:26Line 6 maybe the biggest company to use amp modeling, but I don't really like their tones that they get from these units. When I think of amp modelers I think of sterile inferior sounding digital processors trying to pull of the sound of a real amp.
This amp really doesn't come close to sounding like anything that would resemble a tube amp of any sort. Thought the effects like the delays and choruses sound ok, the stomp boxes and amps just sound terrible. There are some decent sounding ones but nothing you would use as a gigging or recording tone.
Line 6 Spider IV 30 30-watt 1 x 12" Modeling Amp at a Glance:
* 30 watts
* 1x12" Celestion custom speaker
* Three-quarter closed-back cabinet for a tight, snappy response
* 12 amp models masterfully dialed in by pro players
* Sparkling clean tones to high-gain metal tones and beyond
* Keep your hands on your guitar and switch channels with your feet using the FBV2 foot controller
* 7 brilliant and easy-to-use Smart FX (3 at once)
* Effect models inspired by celebrated stompbox and studio effects
* Bass, Mid and Treble knobs like the EQ controls of each modeled amplifier
* Drive knob, Channel volume, Master volume
* Built-in tuner
* Headphone output for all-night jamming
* High-quality direct-recording output
* CD/MP3 input
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 4
Power 30W
Speakers 1 x 12" Custom Speaker
Effects Yes
Reverb Yes
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble
Amp Modeling Yes
Number of Models 12 Amp Models
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x MP3 (1/8")
Outputs 1 x Direct Out/Headphone (1/4")
Footswitch I/O Yes
No Effects Loop
Height 17.5"
Width 18.5"
Depth 9.5"
Weight 26 lbs.
SOUNDS
If you are going to buy an amp with 12 different amp models then make them at least sound somewhat natural. I'm sorry but not one amp in the unit sounds very good. They all sound like a poor solid state attempt at sounding like the amp they are trying to recreate.
It really doesn't matter what guitar you try to play through this thing, they are all going to sound very poor. I have heard Strat through a cigar box amp sound better than this thing.
OVERALL OPINION
At the price point this thing is in you can find plenty of other amps that will sound a lot better than this one. Off the top of my head the Peavey Vypyr and Roland Cube series' sound a lot better than this thing. Sure this has a lot more customizable sounds with the effects and but all that doesn't matter if it sounds like garbage.
I like Line 6 products but this is not a good amp and I do not recommend this to anyone. If you are determined to buy it you can find them new at around $200. Not going to break the bank on this amp but the amps mentioned above sound more natural than this one.
This amp really doesn't come close to sounding like anything that would resemble a tube amp of any sort. Thought the effects like the delays and choruses sound ok, the stomp boxes and amps just sound terrible. There are some decent sounding ones but nothing you would use as a gigging or recording tone.
Line 6 Spider IV 30 30-watt 1 x 12" Modeling Amp at a Glance:
* 30 watts
* 1x12" Celestion custom speaker
* Three-quarter closed-back cabinet for a tight, snappy response
* 12 amp models masterfully dialed in by pro players
* Sparkling clean tones to high-gain metal tones and beyond
* Keep your hands on your guitar and switch channels with your feet using the FBV2 foot controller
* 7 brilliant and easy-to-use Smart FX (3 at once)
* Effect models inspired by celebrated stompbox and studio effects
* Bass, Mid and Treble knobs like the EQ controls of each modeled amplifier
* Drive knob, Channel volume, Master volume
* Built-in tuner
* Headphone output for all-night jamming
* High-quality direct-recording output
* CD/MP3 input
UTILIZATION
Details
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 4
Power 30W
Speakers 1 x 12" Custom Speaker
Effects Yes
Reverb Yes
EQ Bass, Mid, Treble
Amp Modeling Yes
Number of Models 12 Amp Models
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x MP3 (1/8")
Outputs 1 x Direct Out/Headphone (1/4")
Footswitch I/O Yes
No Effects Loop
Height 17.5"
Width 18.5"
Depth 9.5"
Weight 26 lbs.
SOUNDS
If you are going to buy an amp with 12 different amp models then make them at least sound somewhat natural. I'm sorry but not one amp in the unit sounds very good. They all sound like a poor solid state attempt at sounding like the amp they are trying to recreate.
It really doesn't matter what guitar you try to play through this thing, they are all going to sound very poor. I have heard Strat through a cigar box amp sound better than this thing.
OVERALL OPINION
At the price point this thing is in you can find plenty of other amps that will sound a lot better than this one. Off the top of my head the Peavey Vypyr and Roland Cube series' sound a lot better than this thing. Sure this has a lot more customizable sounds with the effects and but all that doesn't matter if it sounds like garbage.
I like Line 6 products but this is not a good amp and I do not recommend this to anyone. If you are determined to buy it you can find them new at around $200. Not going to break the bank on this amp but the amps mentioned above sound more natural than this one.