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Febuary 2001 Yabb Message Board Archive
Subject: Amp....
by Ransom | 04/10/01 at 20:58:37
8) Hey hows it goin?
I'm thinking about perchasing a new amp, I was thinking about Line 6 does anyone know about them are they good? I play and Ibanez and in the style of Weezer, Radiohead, Nirvana, Fuel, Sublime....... any suggestions?
Subject: Re: Amp....
by Dolphin | 04/12/01 at 00:13:29
This is only my opinion,but I would go for a Marshall "valvestate" or something.It's a good sounding amp on it's own.Nice punch!
I would then get the effects I wanted seperately.
The line 6, in my opinion is kind of an "everything in one package" amp.When I tried one, the effects didn't particularily turn my crank.
I thought the overall sound was compromised as a trade-off for all the "cool" things you got with it.
I've heard the pod is really cool though.
Subject: Re: Amp....
by Haywire | 04/14/01 at 04:03:44
Don't those Valvestates use MOSFETS or something? I once owned a Fender that used MOSFETS in the output stage. Their claim was that the FETS mimic the slew rates and other characteristics of 6L6 tubes. It was a bust, and I unloaded the amp after a while. I like tubes. The POD amps sound nice, but still nothing "breathes" like a tube amp. Having said that...you might consider trying to get your hands on a POD 2.0 and run it as the front end into your existing amp (what are you currently using)? You may be very surprised at the sounds you'll get. I run mine into a Fender Blues Deluxe, which is pretty much just a Bassman w/ a master volume. I can run it either directly into the output stage and use the POD's controls, or cascade it into the preamp section and play with the knobs on both the POD and the amp and get all kinds of sounds. I'm not one to jump on the gizmo bandwagon much at all, especially when it comes to guitars. But there is some serious tone to be had with those PODs. I prefer this setup over using one of the POD amps, and it costs less as well. Just somethin' to think about.;)
Subject: Re: Amp....
by Tim_Z | 04/14/01 at 21:03:37
The line 6 Flextone Amps are GREAT! I currently own a Mesa Boogie Mark IV and a 1969 Fender Super, but I regularly record a local guitar player who has the Flextone Plus amp and it sounds and records very nice. While I would never get rid of either my Boogie or Fender amps, I would never have a problem with using the Flextone. It is very versatile and sounds VERY good recorded. It doesn't sound as good going direct as it does micing the speaker. I am a REAL vintage tube amp diehard, but I really like the Flextone a lot, and they are a good price as well. Just so you understand that I do know my amps, I have been playing for 35 years and have played and owned many Fenders, Marshalls, Boogies, Ampegs, etc.
Two thumbs up here ;)
Tim Z
Subject: Re: Amp....
by Tedster | 04/15/01 at 20:18:16
You might try (while you're at it) one of those Yamaha DG series amps. I was rather impressed. I'd try it next to a Line 6 and see how you like it.
One problem is amps never sound on the gig like they do in the shop. You almost really have to crank it to gig level to get an idea. I've had a lot of (so I thought) killer amps go kersplat on me once I got 'em onstage. Yikes!