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GTRTony
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I voted no because I did buy a Line 6 AxSys 212. It worked amazingly...until I turn it on as we're just about to start a show and it does nothing but cycle through the presets without stopping. You can't play a show when your tone is changing every second or so!
Then, they wanted almost as much as I paid for it to fix, so I took the guts out and made it a speaker cabinet. I'm looking to have a shop in the city stuff the insides of my Kustom III Lead into the 'head' part of the old Line 6 cabinet so I have a frankenstein combo amp.
**Edit: I bought it used for $400 and the company wanted $400 (plus shipping) to fix it, so that was a total wash to me
Then, they wanted almost as much as I paid for it to fix, so I took the guts out and made it a speaker cabinet. I'm looking to have a shop in the city stuff the insides of my Kustom III Lead into the 'head' part of the old Line 6 cabinet so I have a frankenstein combo amp.
**Edit: I bought it used for $400 and the company wanted $400 (plus shipping) to fix it, so that was a total wash to me
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soundchaser59
Reluctant Commander
If you are as young as your avatar looks, then I can forgive this outburst. But when you are my age you will realize the utter phallusy of this statement. And no, they are not "just tools." That's just another way of saying I'm too lazy to be utterly in complete control of my sound. The sound coming out of that speaker is supposed to represent me and my heart and soul. I'm too brutally honest with my guitar to let something like Line 6 taint my art. That's like Da Vinci saying, "I'm out of paint" so you hand him a box of crayons.....
Some things I am glad to be rid of, and Line 6 is on that list.....
Atom Bomb
Wtf is a PRS
I like my little POD 
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twsknight
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I'm thinking of getting either POD 2.0 and footswitch or a floor POD. My intial thought was to get the POD, then split the output between the amp and the PA we use in our practice space. I figure this would also work well live when we need to get the guitar out there. I also figured I can use it to DI for recording situations.
Then I thought if I get the floor pod not only can I do that, but its easier to swtich between sounds. Plus it's only £10 more for the floor POD. The thing is I've used a normal POD before and liked it, but not used the floor POD before.
Anyone want to make any suggestions (aside from the obvious "Line 6 are shit" comments)?
Then I thought if I get the floor pod not only can I do that, but its easier to swtich between sounds. Plus it's only £10 more for the floor POD. The thing is I've used a normal POD before and liked it, but not used the floor POD before.
Anyone want to make any suggestions (aside from the obvious "Line 6 are shit" comments)?
studiogenocide
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I posted this in another thread, but being that this is an appropriate outlet, I thought I would share my thoughts on the UX2. I just bought it and tracked (or attempted anyway) using a pedal steel guitar. It completely consumed my processor power keeping me from tracking about halfway through the mix, and I wasn;t even using effects in my program. It however did fine for short guitar solos, but that is about as good as its gonna get. I use the POD 2.0, and I have used it for 10 years, so I do like it, but I've never used anything else to compare it to. Just thought I would share.
tc4b
Yeah I been drinkin, SO!?
Line 6 was a phase for me. I loved it at first, but gradually grew to resent it. I sold it, but sometimes wish I had it back for some unique spots where I needed a really cliche or cheesy sounding guitar. But a cheap tube amp works much better for me.
That said, I'm kind of thinking about giving software modeling a chance, just because that would mean more time to record guitar parts at night (without waking the kids).
I really think it's a personal choice, whatever works for you, go for it.
That said, I'm kind of thinking about giving software modeling a chance, just because that would mean more time to record guitar parts at night (without waking the kids).
I really think it's a personal choice, whatever works for you, go for it.
Bitter Dawn
BM is the Devil's Fuel
I've had a couple Line 6 products myself, starting off with the Toneport GX and then I upgraded to a Spider II 75 watt amp.
Initially the Toneport GX was novel, easy to use, a decent amount of effects, customization and modelling but, it just didn't suffice. I'd actually say the old Fender 25R I had at the time had better distortion and, at least it had a reverb tank. It only took me about five months until I upgraded to a mixer, interface and started to mic my gear.
The Spider II was also rather user friendly, having some basic effects like phaser, tremolo, reverb and delay was a bonus and, it sounded better than the Digitech RP250 I had. After a little while I ended up getting my first Boss MT-2 and just used the Spider II for it's Celestian speaker, no effects other than the Boss pedal.
Although those two Line 6 pieces I had weren't a bad experience, they weren't good enough to make me want to continue to purchase any more of their stuff. I'm much more content with my current set-up, albeit solid state but, all it has is reverb, two channels, gain and a three band EQ. Yes, it has distortion but, that's what I got another MT-2 for.
Initially the Toneport GX was novel, easy to use, a decent amount of effects, customization and modelling but, it just didn't suffice. I'd actually say the old Fender 25R I had at the time had better distortion and, at least it had a reverb tank. It only took me about five months until I upgraded to a mixer, interface and started to mic my gear.
The Spider II was also rather user friendly, having some basic effects like phaser, tremolo, reverb and delay was a bonus and, it sounded better than the Digitech RP250 I had. After a little while I ended up getting my first Boss MT-2 and just used the Spider II for it's Celestian speaker, no effects other than the Boss pedal.
Although those two Line 6 pieces I had weren't a bad experience, they weren't good enough to make me want to continue to purchase any more of their stuff. I'm much more content with my current set-up, albeit solid state but, all it has is reverb, two channels, gain and a three band EQ. Yes, it has distortion but, that's what I got another MT-2 for.
FoulPhil
Well-known member
Mine is great for just jamming out alone. You can really feel some OOOMPH to the sounds you're making, especially with my Gibson Les Paul. Sounds very full and not like some cheap plug in.
I can't get the same type of fullness with any of the plug-ins I have. They just don't produce the same sustain either. The distortion doesn't sound as good etc.
So, it's a cute amp, but I'm already looking for something that can offer even more. The line 6 Spider III 120 has a tons of stuff I don't need and won't ever use.
So, I'm fixing to sell it and I'm going to find something that is a dream come true to my ears. Although it'll probably be a combo of some type, just because I really can't afford a $2000 + amp right now.
I can't get the same type of fullness with any of the plug-ins I have. They just don't produce the same sustain either. The distortion doesn't sound as good etc.
So, it's a cute amp, but I'm already looking for something that can offer even more. The line 6 Spider III 120 has a tons of stuff I don't need and won't ever use.
So, I'm fixing to sell it and I'm going to find something that is a dream come true to my ears. Although it'll probably be a combo of some type, just because I really can't afford a $2000 + amp right now.
rog999
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matttheaxe
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remember, Line 6 does offer the Bogner tube powered amp. It meets the needs of tube only guys like myself.
The one problem with Line 6 is that they name the modelers. Many guitar players prefer a nice crunch and avoid the "metal" model. But that is probably the most versitile model of all. Bring that gain way down and you get a really nice tone for many styles. If you read the manual, it says each model mimics a different amp. They should have named the amp rather than a style. Big Mistake. I might also say that the spider jam is one awesome amp. It comes loaded with songs you can practice your chops over. You can also record your ideas very quickly. I even made my own background tracks, plugged in a mic and did a full show once with rave reviews.
Line 6 has come a long way since the 2.0
The one problem with Line 6 is that they name the modelers. Many guitar players prefer a nice crunch and avoid the "metal" model. But that is probably the most versitile model of all. Bring that gain way down and you get a really nice tone for many styles. If you read the manual, it says each model mimics a different amp. They should have named the amp rather than a style. Big Mistake. I might also say that the spider jam is one awesome amp. It comes loaded with songs you can practice your chops over. You can also record your ideas very quickly. I even made my own background tracks, plugged in a mic and did a full show once with rave reviews.
Line 6 has come a long way since the 2.0
CoolCat
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mjbphotos
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Todd Rundgren has been using Line 6 amps on stage for a few years now.