Thoughts on this amp?

[dvscool]

I need something a little more than I have for rehearsal and small gigs. I really have no desire to have a stack of any kind, at least not at this point. I have a chance at a 150 watt Line6 Spider II 212. I’ve played several other line6’s and I think the sound pretty good. Not amazing, but pretty fukin good. I can get this amp for about 200$, I think…..

Any comments?


Man I'm on a tear....wife is gonna fukin hate me....

[DonP]

Get a half stack. Your wife will fukin love you.

[dvscool]

I may just have to say "I've always had this one" this time around......I haven't tried that yet....

[xenophobe]

150 watts is enough to play a large music hall without PA. lol

[dvscool]

150 watts is enough to play a large music hall without PA. lol

well ok, agreed. But I'm more talking about the tones, reliability....that kind of shit, just overall....

[jgcable]

Its reliable, its crazy loud and it sounds like a fake version of a real amp live. Thin, processed and generally like canned ass. The clean tones are excellent though.

[dvscool]

Its reliable, its crazy loud and it sounds like a fake version of a real amp live. Thin, processed and generally like canned ass. The clean tones are excellent though.

huh, that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, but that’s the shit I need to know thanks dude…

[DonP]

I may just have to say "I've always had this one" this time around......I haven't tried that yet....

Been there, done that. And have been caught trying to pull that off

[VanHoosen]

Its reliable, its crazy loud and it sounds like a fake version of a real amp live. Thin, processed and generally like canned ass. The clean tones are excellent though.

^^ This. Tones like a wall of static fighting to be heard over every other instrument in the mix. At least you wont have to worry about anyone noticing if you mess up.

[dvscool]

Been there, done that. And have been caught trying to pull that off

yeah they can be crafty like that....jes.

[dvscool]

^^ This. Tones like a wall of static fighting to be heard over every other instrument in the mix. At least you wont have to worry about anyone noticing if you mess up.

I've heard enough...no deal. Glad I asked. I do need to find an suitable combo thats not going to break the bank.

[straycat]

Guitar Center close to me has a used Peavey XXX combo for $199 that seems like a fair deal to me.

[damon1]

Might want to check out the older Marshall valavestate amps. They can be found for cheap and sound great.

[dvscool]

Might want to check out the older Marshall valavestate amps. They can be found for cheap and sound great.

I have seen them but have heard not so good things....I'll keep my eye open and have a closer...

[toejam]

Maybe an old Fender Roc Pro 1000 combo? Yngwie used one on his Concerto album and Full Shred DVD. I also used to have the head version, and it was very nice.
The first run of Marshall Valvestates were nice... the 8100 and 8200 series.