I've had this amp for 4 years now and it plays like a boss. People here are hating on Line6 just to hate and I bet 90% of you haven't played this amp. I don't really use all the effects, made my own channels and it's great when playing gigs cause you don't need a damn pedal board when you want some delay or reverb on your leads. Fantastic amp and loud as hell.
@@willchaney8931 contact line 6 they should have service centers/ authorized to help only issue is, are any near you .. can't be any fun to ship this heavy ass mofo anywhere...
vballmusicGod yep ... just roll the Bass up a tad, roll the Treb and Mids BACK a few notches and then play with your Presence and dial in the room and then EQ the sound again ...
iv played this amp in the shop (considering that i only have a 15 watt starter amp at the moment) this amp amazed me with the clarity of sound and the amount of built ins it has
I've heard this amp in real life and it sounded much better. Turn down the treble a bit man. Or get a better mic to record into. This is very harsh sounding. Tube amps are supposed to be warm. It's what they're known for.
I am basing it on this video, but I have had a Line 6 Spider amp before, and I think that it is safe to say that Line 6 does not make good amps. If you want a really good tubey roar sound for a small budget, I highly suggest a Vox Valvetronix hybrid amp. It has a tube in it, and I can get it to sound like many high-quality tube amps, including a Dumble and a JCM 800.
This review does nothing for this amp. I have the 112 version and I've got a really solid, thick hard rock tone. Think BLS, This review is rubbish and Line 6 should sue them,
After playing guitar for 35+ years I've learned that no matter how good or bad an amp is, everyone has different opinions. For 25 years I was a tube only guy. I've pretty much owned everything from AC30's to Marshalls, Fenders, Peavy, Mesa, Carvin, Roland, Hughes-Kettner. You name I've either used one or owned one. Everyone that has a tube amp ends up trying to get more gain by using distortion and compression to the point it may as well be a digital amp.
Bullshit, All my guitars are active and i get tones that the audience loves. This fool don't know what tone is. What the hell do they have tubes in that thing for, and then put that crappy effects engine on top for ? Where the hell is the bass, mid and treble knobs?
got my Spider 212 Bogner last May with the FBV SB. I can't say enough how amazing this amp continues to stun audiences when they see what I'm playing through. Def try this one before you go out & buy a $1600 Vox, VK, or any other boutique combo. A++++++
Just keep in mind people who watch this, the master volume is EVERYTHING in shaping your distorted tones on this amp. This video doesn't really show off how good it sounds because he is cranking the channel volume and not the master. You need to crank the master like 3/4 and then turn the channel volume up to like half for this thing to sound like a tube amp. Otherwise you are just whistlin dixie..
I'd like to point out it has a digital preamp, and the two 12ax7 are in the phase Inverter spot to push the power amp tubes. I actually run my helix through the power amp of one of these. It sounds incredible.
@10thFulcrum you should be able to get rid of it by holding down the TAP button and turn the reverb knob clockwise, a green light by the D button should indicate that the noise gate is ON. Your guitar's pickups might also be the problem, some pickups are more sensitive to static, and so could your cable.
What I really like about line 6 is that you can customise and program your own sounds.Dont have to mess around finding sounds they are already there programmed in.
yes, solid state amps often have huge circuit boards, whereas the last amp I built barely used a board at all! the compents are bigger, but theres no where near the quantity, which means you can string things "point to point", between valves and pots.
I'm willing to bet 75% of these people saying that this amplifier is bad haven't even played it. It's an absolutely fantastic piece of equipment. I've had it near on 6 years and i've only recently needed to replace with the tubes, even after a fair amount of use. Some tones i will admit aren't great, but the better outweigh the bad by far. This amplifier is a sound purchase for anyone looking to move up from a practice amp to something more affordable than going straight to a Half/Full stack.
I had a Spider Valve 112 that was one of my favorite amps. Good punch with the bogner designed tube section, combined with the array of sounds from Line 6 modeling. And the 1x12 was crazy loud, I can’t imagine the 2x12!!😵
I have this amp, its awesome...the only complaint I have is the default channel volumes. Someone who plugs into this amp for the first time is bound to have the crap scared out of them due to the volume...the channel volumes are nearly maxed by default. Its easy to fix, just turn each of them down and save...but it shouldnt be like that to begin with. Other than that, I love this amp
I bought this amp recently.. and even though I wasnt a Line6 fan before.... this amp got me and today I am a proud owner.. I must agree with a few guys here, that it sounds really much better in real life, this vid gives you a preview, but seriously go to your local store and try it out if you have the chance :)
I really have never gotten why people hate on line 6 amps so much. If you want something with alot of options on it to play around with then they're a really great option. I picked up my line 6 spider II 210 for about 200 bucks and it's a great practice amp. I'd never gig with it or anything, but it's really nice to have a few effects to play around with.
well anyone who has done any research knows that the Spider series is Line 6's beginner amp line and their Vetta series is their proline. I have a vetta II 300 watt combo and it is the best amp I have ever owned. If line 6 ever made a vetta valveamp line It would be BEASTLY. The truth is most of you people here on yt have never even seen or heard of the vetta series, yet you still criticize line 6. And their new pods are the GOLD STANDARD in recording nowadays. You kids are so silly
i have discovered with my spider 2 that you can use the headphone socket as line out and plug it into the input of another amp, i have plugged it into a yamaha GA-10 and its great for my bedroom etc,using reverb and whatever effects you want playing through the other practice amp,with or without the treble/bass of the little amp, brings with it a new tone,and if you have a problem with volume of spider you dont have to fear death everytime you alter it,cos you can set it then alter GA-10! great!
I went into the store and played several valve amps, I ended up buying a Fender Deluxe, its small, class A and sounds awesome, but to get a decent tones you need to have stomp boxes. So although it cost a little less than the Spider, once you add half a dozen foot pedals, a power supply, extra cables etc, your up to Mesa Boogie money. I'm going back today and swapping it for the spider valve. Ask yourself do you want to become a sound engineer or play guitar ? For me the latter !
Spidervalve is great for metal on guitars with humbuckers. I've used it through an Epiphone G-400 and it sounds sharp and clear. That presence knob works wonders!!!
Really nice review. I really like listening to Paul. Line 6 makes some of the best digital amps out there... I've played Marshals Tubes, Fenders, Peavey and all the rest. My go to amp is always a Line 6 and the new ones keep getting better and better with more features. This Valve 212 has some sweet features and you can get an insane amount of different tones/sounds/effects out of this...
My pedal was 100 dollars. But if you mean amp, I bought the Spider Valve HD100 head and the matching cab. It was i think 800 for head and 600 for cab. Its great though. I cant believe i liked this amp at all before the EQ, it sounds way better. I also recently modded it with the SVpre, which is a mod from strymon that many owners have done. Its great.
I am happy with this combo, I have the esp eclipse on top of the line 6 spider valve 112 with the short board and I have really had great results. ESP fukin rocks the house, very under rated guitars
I couldn't agree more! The amount of gain you can squeeze out of this thing is insane. I got the newer version then the one that's being reviewed. So loud and so much power for 40 watts. There is only one concern that i have. I use my FBV Foot switch Express pedal with this thing and there is a slight delay when switching between channels. Not sure if it's the cable that connects the foot switch itself
I went to a Michael Angelo Batio clinic and he says he plays through ANYTHING, because he uses an overdrive pedal for his sound. He used a DIME amp when I saw him because it was handy. He also said he will sound the same no matter what amp or guitar he plays through, he is not beholding to any real brands, but he does dig his custom Dean guitars for their playability and pickups...after endorsing many others in the past.
I Think that the most of the people that have seen this video thinks this thing sucks! Buts it is not the amp that suck, its the recording, This Is A Amp You Must Test Self Before You Can Deside!
I hate almost all my friends "spider" amps but i found the spider valve 212 and the thing sounds great. and has amazing bottom end even at REALLY low volumes.
Dang Paul, nicely done. Intro was well played. Anyone know what mode (scale) he was playing in first 30 seconds? Was it aeolian played well or was it something more exotic? Thanx.
what are you playing it with...? I have a Fender Tele & an Ibanez Art100, the Tele gets really clean & warm, while the Ibanez tends to sound a little brighter in the clean. I'm no tone freak, but when you mic this on stage the PA EQ's it to perfection. I only use my stage volume at 4.
One the best reviewers out there and this vid sold me on the amp. Maybe some of you were abused at kids so you hate the world, but it's obvious Paul makes that amp work.
Paul has mentioned in past Guitar World CD Roms that he can't play exact songs due to copyright issues but that he plays similar parts that recall specific songs. In this case at 10:14 he's playing a part that is meant to be reminiscent of the intro to Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell" which makes use of the same style of echo and moving chords over a drone bass line.
The cost was covered because it was under warranty. I think it was very inexpensive, because it was just a little piece. I would contact Line 6 because I took it to a licenced Line 6 rep. If you are any where near a larger city, you will find plenty of licenced repair people. Line 6 make still take care of it because it is a know problem according to the repairman that fixed mine. I had to drive about 90 miles, so hopefully you are closer to a rep.
Yea i hear that. I got a Line 6 Spider III 212 right now and i do use it to play live. Its not a horrible amp. Ive gotten good compliments. I'm in a cover band and it does give me a lot of different tones, but im not exactally 100% satisified with it and im not a huge fan of the tone either. It works for now till i can afford a good tube amp. If i can find one in good condition i will pick myself up a JCM800, thats my dream amp.
Actually I will sell this 212 with the FVB shortboard for 600,and no shipping is what I meant to say.You cant beat that deal,this stuff is brand new and alot more than 600 in the exact same condition as what you would buy in the store for both.
Are you talking about directly from your guitar? If so, dont because it sounds far worse there, but if your talking about connected to the back of the amp thru the preamp in and preamp out (the same as a effects loop) then yes it should go there. Its amazing, you will love it. I got a Boss EQ for 100 dollars which is a 7band EQ and it does the job.
This amp sounds great in person.I know its hard to tell from a youtube video, but I have a Blackstar HT40 combo and have stopped using it because this amp sounds so good.
I use the EQ pedal ALL the time. you dont really need to change it even when switching from distortion to clean, it still improves the sound. It depends what genre your playing. for rock, keep the mids up and maybe up the treble, it really depends on what you think sounds good, but its far better then the normal EQ on the amp. Put the EQ thru the effects loop by the way. For a metal tone, drop the mids and up the bass and treble and your rockin.
wow dude those are badass, but the clean on a fender is more or less untouched in my opinion, perfect glassy tone. Thanks for giving me a new perspective.
Im planing to buy this amp,its very versatile for a tube amp and have a great price.I will buy along Line 6 FBV Shortboard USB MK II.What do u guys think?Really worth?
@MrTomWeeks93 If you're influenced by someones sounds though, you can load up the artist presets and then use that as a starting point to modify until you get a tone that's got a bit more of you in it. Great for those with no effects and not knowing where to start.
Just by the by, his pickup's output must be huge cos my guitars don't sound half as "gainy" with those settings. Just another demonstration of how versatile this amp is. Love it
What’s May be Maxmimum Life Of The Tubes Or Valve Used in Spider Valve Bogner’s Tube Amp, And In Which Year this Is Manufactured Pls Reply If Some one can,Thnkx
I have two flush mount input Jacks,and one Barrel jack,..What amp do you need it for ?Im sure to have a few more laying around in some of my parts boxes.Let me know what you need exactly,I'm sure I have it here somewhere.
im looking to get a valve amp, is this any good for plugging pedals into i have distortion, chorus, wah, phazer plus a few more. the built in effects seem pretty good but is the amp any good for external effects or what would you reccomend?
Can you explain more ?? I am in the market for a tube amp and thought this was FULL TUBE Tone STack ?? I thought you had two sections .. PRE-AMP and POWER AMP in which case the SPider has tubes in both Any help would be appreciated
Si, de hecho yo he tocado harto dream con el y especialmente cuando lo usai con el volumen bn alto en el modo metal amarillito (y poniendole oreja a la ecualizacion y drive) suena bien convincente. Lo interesante es q si usas el drive correcto, no va a ocultar tus errores y tendra una buena reproduccion de los armonicos. Te recomiendo lo pruebes y lo compares con un valvestate marshall, para mi gusto este gano con creces.
@sumopub Just because it's a line 6 does not mean it sucks, you just listen to that video and you know it's an awesome amp. It's pricey, but reallllyyy great!
Stupid question perhaps, but would this amp be worth having with a multi effects pedal like a zoom g2.1u, or does the amp have everything you need without the need for a pedal?
Hi. I'd just like to say that Line 6 isn't bad. The spider series are pretty notorious, and yeah they're not the best, but that doesn't mean that all of Line 6 is bad. Their new POD HD and Variax guitars are amazing. They really stepped up their game with those. Of course a classic tube amp rocks, but you can't keep denying that modeling is getting more and more amazing each passing year.
Very powerful amp for the guitarist with a not too big wallet do to speak. The alternative is the Spider Valve HD100 which is a head with 100watts tube power. To get the max out of this amp I use a modified 1960a speakercabinet along with a Ibanez prestige equipped with EMG's. It's durable! rigid! However, keep in mind that it's basically a computer with a tube amp so be careful! Sound: Profound, heavy, superb modelling! For effect I use external because the amp effects aren't that good.
@Jovanchero the 212 comes with $300 worth of Celestion vintage 30 speakers so there's that....if you're playing gigs or looking to blow the roof off the place...get the HD100...if you're playing in your room or garage the 212 Mkii is MORE than enough.....40 watts of tube power is A LOT!
Hey paleman, I was wanting to buy one of these but it was A head and cab. the one with the clear plate in front so you can see the tubes, anyway, I didn't buy it because when you crank it up just A little the feedback was just horrible, bad enuf 4 me not to buy it. im sure it has A gate in it but my question is can you still get that action out of it after you gate the terrible feedback? Ty...
Well, all I can say is that I have this Amp, and in my opinion, it rocks. SO POWERFUL. But I Usually play through Solid state stuff, so this was a step up for me. :)
tubes. definantly tube amps are louder because they rely on actual tubes instead of little computer chips for sound. and they have a better feel to them too. and what i mean by that is that they get more gain when you hit the strings harder. tube amps are basically amazing :]
One of the best kept secrets is the Bugera 1960 and the 1990 Tube amps. They sound just like a Marshall but at 1/4 of the cost. 449.00 for a 120 Watt Tube head.
i have a jcm 2000 dsl 100. i want the head version of this for its effects. now my question, can i use this and my jcm at the same time. meaning distortion threw jcm and effects thew this at the same time., or switching back and forth between older stuff (jcm) and newer heavy metal (this amp (head version) ) while using a pedal board for eq boost and some distortion, and noise supression. while playing threw single 4x12 cab. if not tell me what i need to make it work.
The line 6 Bogner (Valve series) is NOT a modeling amp it just takes the digital effects and modeling of the popular Line 6 spider series and combines it with the Bogner all-tube amplification, it even says that at 1:17 in the video...
I'm trying to decide between the Line 6 spider valve and then Blackstar ht-5 combo. Anyone have any opinions? I mainly play melodic instrumental rock and paul gilbert type metal. I only play in my bedroom so that watts are no problem. I like the spider valve because it has built in effects and probably better emulated output, but the blackstar has that ISF knob that can really change your tone. Thoughts/Comments would be appreciated!
ive actually never heard the fender's distortion but while were in the business of naming of amps for distortion my top 3 are Laney, Mesa Boogie, or Peavey. In my opinion, but ill look up the fender now that youve got me curious.
I've had this amp for 4 years now and it plays like a boss. People here are hating on Line6 just to hate and I bet 90% of you haven't played this amp. I don't really use all the effects, made my own channels and it's great when playing gigs cause you don't need a damn pedal board when you want some delay or reverb on your leads. Fantastic amp and loud as hell.
Ever had to do repairs on it? I can't find where to service mine
@@willchaney8931 contact line 6 they should have service centers/ authorized to help only issue is, are any near you .. can't be any fun to ship this heavy ass mofo anywhere...
@@willchaney8931 not at the toilet store, I can tell you that much! Or wait… do you think it might be at the toilet store?!
trust me this thing sounds SOOOOOOO much better in person
vballmusicGod yep ... just roll the Bass up a tad, roll the Treb and Mids BACK a few notches and then play with your Presence and dial in the room and then EQ the sound again ...
i can't tell if ur being serious or hating
vballmusicGod lol me neither, but I think he means get a feel for the ambience of the room before fine tuning the EQ again. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Don't think this does justice to how nice this amp can sound.
iv played this amp in the shop (considering that i only have a 15 watt starter amp at the moment) this amp amazed me with the clarity of sound and the amount of built ins it has
I've heard this amp in real life and it sounded much better. Turn down the treble a bit man. Or get a better mic to record into. This is very harsh sounding. Tube amps are supposed to be warm. It's what they're known for.
Thanks m8 ☺️☺️☺️
I am basing it on this video, but I have had a Line 6 Spider amp before, and I think that it is safe to say that Line 6 does not make good amps. If you want a really good tubey roar sound for a small budget, I highly suggest a Vox Valvetronix hybrid amp. It has a tube in it, and I can get it to sound like many high-quality tube amps, including a Dumble and a JCM 800.
This review does nothing for this amp. I have the 112 version and I've got a really solid, thick hard rock tone. Think BLS, This review is rubbish and Line 6 should sue them,
Paul Rollins Post the settings?
Paul Rollins pls the setting
Paul Rollins are we going to see some settings?
That last part was stupid
Oh it does *something…* it damages the reputation of Spider amps all the more…
After playing guitar for 35+ years I've learned that no matter how good or bad an amp is, everyone has different opinions. For 25 years I was a tube only guy. I've pretty much owned everything from AC30's to Marshalls, Fenders, Peavy, Mesa, Carvin, Roland, Hughes-Kettner. You name I've either used one or owned one. Everyone that has a tube amp ends up trying to get more gain by using distortion and compression to the point it may as well be a digital amp.
Keep in mind he's using active pickups people.......that truly changes everything
nice profile pic, are you playing in any clubs ?
Bullshit, All my guitars are active and i get tones that the audience loves. This fool don't know what tone is. What the hell do they have tubes in that thing for, and then put that crappy effects engine on top for ?
Where the hell is the bass, mid and treble knobs?
@@ralphiemccarthy4339 I saw them. They’re right there in the video. You dumb or something?
got my Spider 212 Bogner last May with the FBV SB. I can't say enough how amazing this amp continues to stun audiences when they see what I'm playing through. Def try this one before you go out & buy a $1600 Vox, VK, or any other boutique combo. A++++++
Horrible review. I have the same amp. It sounds much better in person.
Doug Collins For metal an clean...yes. Crunch/Low gain sounds suck.
Totally I love mine and gig with it often.The tubes sound awesome
Is it loud enough to play with a drummer? What's the price about?
+Larry Tate It is plenty loud enough for play with a drummer.
Just keep in mind people who watch this, the master volume is EVERYTHING in shaping your distorted tones on this amp. This video doesn't really show off how good it sounds because he is cranking the channel volume and not the master. You need to crank the master like 3/4 and then turn the channel volume up to like half for this thing to sound like a tube amp. Otherwise you are just whistlin dixie..
I'd like to point out it has a digital preamp, and the two 12ax7 are in the phase Inverter spot to push the power amp tubes. I actually run my helix through the power amp of one of these. It sounds incredible.
@10thFulcrum you should be able to get rid of it by holding down the TAP button and turn the reverb knob clockwise, a green light by the D button should indicate that the noise gate is ON. Your guitar's pickups might also be the problem, some pickups are more sensitive to static, and so could your cable.
What I really like about line 6 is that you can customise and program your own sounds.Dont have to mess around finding sounds they are already there programmed in.
yes, solid state amps often have huge circuit boards, whereas the last amp I built barely used a board at all! the compents are bigger, but theres no where near the quantity, which means you can string things "point to point", between valves and pots.
I'm willing to bet 75% of these people saying that this amplifier is bad haven't even played it. It's an absolutely fantastic piece of equipment. I've had it near on 6 years and i've only recently needed to replace with the tubes, even after a fair amount of use. Some tones i will admit aren't great, but the better outweigh the bad by far. This amplifier is a sound purchase for anyone looking to move up from a practice amp to something more affordable than going straight to a Half/Full stack.
I had a Spider Valve 112 that was one of my favorite amps. Good punch with the bogner designed tube section, combined with the array of sounds from Line 6 modeling. And the 1x12 was crazy loud, I can’t imagine the 2x12!!😵
Yikes. I just ordered a 212… gets here tomorrow.. but I plan on mostly using the power amp in with my Axe 3 so it’ll function as a quasi-attenuator..
i agree, i have one and ive never liked them but it is so loud its mindblowing and the distortion sounds awesome.
I have this amp, its awesome...the only complaint I have is the default channel volumes. Someone who plugs into this amp for the first time is bound to have the crap scared out of them due to the volume...the channel volumes are nearly maxed by default. Its easy to fix, just turn each of them down and save...but it shouldnt be like that to begin with.
Other than that, I love this amp
I bought this amp recently.. and even though I wasnt a Line6 fan before.... this amp got me and today I am a proud owner.. I must agree with a few guys here, that it sounds really much better in real life, this vid gives you a preview, but seriously go to your local store and try it out if you have the chance :)
I really have never gotten why people hate on line 6 amps so much. If you want something with alot of options on it to play around with then they're a really great option. I picked up my line 6 spider II 210 for about 200 bucks and it's a great practice amp. I'd never gig with it or anything, but it's really nice to have a few effects to play around with.
this is a great amp believe it or not for line 6 especially. best amp I've played
well anyone who has done any research knows that the Spider series is Line 6's beginner amp line and their Vetta series is their proline. I have a vetta II 300 watt combo and it is the best amp I have ever owned. If line 6 ever made a vetta valveamp line It would be BEASTLY. The truth is most of you people here on yt have never even seen or heard of the vetta series, yet you still criticize line 6. And their new pods are the GOLD STANDARD in recording nowadays. You kids are so silly
I just bought a Tube amp and really nothing can beat it... Its just awesome.
actually, its on december 24th, to tell i cant wait for it, ive gone to a shop yesterday to see my line 6, its reserved for me
i have discovered with my spider 2 that you can use the headphone socket as line out and plug it into the input of another amp, i have plugged it into a yamaha GA-10 and its great for my bedroom etc,using reverb and whatever effects you want playing through the other practice amp,with or without the treble/bass of the little amp, brings with it a new tone,and if you have a problem with volume of spider you dont have to fear death everytime you alter it,cos you can set it then alter GA-10! great!
I went into the store and played several valve amps, I ended up buying a Fender Deluxe, its small, class A and sounds awesome, but to get a decent tones you need to have stomp boxes. So although it cost a little less than the Spider, once you add half a dozen foot pedals, a power supply, extra cables etc, your up to Mesa Boogie money. I'm going back today and swapping it for the spider valve. Ask yourself do you want to become a sound engineer or play guitar ? For me the latter !
Spidervalve is great for metal on guitars with humbuckers. I've used it through an Epiphone G-400 and it sounds sharp and clear. That presence knob works wonders!!!
Really nice review. I really like listening to Paul. Line 6 makes some of the best digital amps out there... I've played Marshals Tubes, Fenders, Peavey and all the rest. My go to amp is always a Line 6 and the new ones keep getting better and better with more features. This Valve 212 has some sweet features and you can get an insane amount of different tones/sounds/effects out of this...
My pedal was 100 dollars. But if you mean amp, I bought the Spider Valve HD100 head and the matching cab. It was i think 800 for head and 600 for cab. Its great though. I cant believe i liked this amp at all before the EQ, it sounds way better. I also recently modded it with the SVpre, which is a mod from strymon that many owners have done. Its great.
loved the solo at the end. this amp sounds good to me, and seeing as i don't have thousands then Ill likely be getting one soon
2 quick questions.
1) how good is the sustain on this beauty?
2) Do i need to buy a pedal for maximum distortion or is it perfect by itself?
it can either be very quiet or ear shattering loud, and it doesnt lose its tone when you turn it down
yeah im the guy that just posted the question thanks much for replying to me either way :D and yes ill check it out now
I am happy with this combo, I have the esp eclipse on top of the line 6 spider valve 112 with the short board and I have really had great results. ESP fukin rocks the house, very under rated guitars
I couldn't agree more! The amount of gain you can squeeze out of this thing is insane. I got the newer version then the one that's being reviewed. So loud and so much power for 40 watts. There is only one concern that i have. I use my FBV Foot switch Express pedal with this thing and there is a slight delay when switching between channels. Not sure if it's the cable that connects the foot switch itself
Thanks for replying. i appreciate it. im gunna seriously consider the amp
i played that amp at a store, it is a very amazing amp for what i think, and it is very VERY loud, much louder than a normal line 6.
I went to a Michael Angelo Batio clinic and he says he plays through ANYTHING, because he uses an overdrive pedal for his sound. He used a DIME amp when I saw him because it was handy. He also said he will sound the same no matter what amp or guitar he plays through, he is not beholding to any real brands, but he does dig his custom Dean guitars for their playability and pickups...after endorsing many others in the past.
What’s are the Valve Infos in Spider Valve Bogner’s Tube Amp, And What May be The Date Of Manufacturing pls Reply, Thnkx
Paul has the talent of underrating any product he reviews ^_^
Line 6 gets hated on far too often...so does Paul. Great amp. Great demo.
I Think that the most of the people that have seen this video thinks this thing sucks!
Buts it is not the amp that suck, its the recording, This Is A Amp You Must Test Self Before You Can Deside!
I hate almost all my friends "spider" amps but i found the spider valve 212 and the thing sounds great. and has amazing bottom end even at REALLY low volumes.
Got this amp and i love it. Is is loud as hell and you can get the best sounds out of it! BUY IT!
Dang Paul, nicely done. Intro was well played.
Anyone know what mode (scale) he was playing in first 30 seconds? Was it aeolian played well or was it something more exotic? Thanx.
The VOX for sure!!! I have had both amps. I despised the Line 6 Spider so much that I actually returned it. I LOVE the Vox.
what are you playing it with...? I have a Fender Tele & an Ibanez Art100, the Tele gets really clean & warm, while the Ibanez tends to sound a little brighter in the clean. I'm no tone freak, but when you mic this on stage the PA EQ's it to perfection. I only use my stage volume at 4.
One the best reviewers out there and this vid sold me on the amp. Maybe some of you were abused at kids so you hate the world, but it's obvious Paul makes that amp work.
Paul, you're great! Thaks for all your demos!
Paul has mentioned in past Guitar World CD Roms that he can't play exact songs due to copyright issues but that he plays similar parts that recall specific songs. In this case at 10:14 he's playing a part that is meant to be reminiscent of the intro to Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell" which makes use of the same style of echo and moving chords over a drone bass line.
The cost was covered because it was under warranty. I think it was very inexpensive, because it was just a little piece. I would contact Line 6 because I took it to a licenced Line 6 rep. If you are any where near a larger city, you will find plenty of licenced repair people. Line 6 make still take care of it because it is a know problem according to the repairman that fixed mine. I had to drive about 90 miles, so hopefully you are closer to a rep.
Yea i hear that. I got a Line 6 Spider III 212 right now and i do use it to play live. Its not a horrible amp. Ive gotten good compliments. I'm in a cover band and it does give me a lot of different tones, but im not exactally 100% satisified with it and im not a huge fan of the tone either. It works for now till i can afford a good tube amp. If i can find one in good condition i will pick myself up a JCM800, thats my dream amp.
Actually I will sell this 212 with the FVB shortboard for 600,and no shipping is what I meant to say.You cant beat that deal,this stuff is brand new and alot more than 600 in the exact same condition as what you would buy in the store for both.
Are you talking about directly from your guitar? If so, dont because it sounds far worse there, but if your talking about connected to the back of the amp thru the preamp in and preamp out (the same as a effects loop) then yes it should go there. Its amazing, you will love it. I got a Boss EQ for 100 dollars which is a 7band EQ and it does the job.
This amp sounds great in person.I know its hard to tell from a youtube video, but I have a Blackstar HT40 combo and have stopped using it because this amp sounds so good.
I played one of these in store and trust me, it sounds much better than in this video, considering getting one off ebay.
Power section on these are awesome, I run preamps through it with excellent results.
I love this amp and that guitar sounds amazing !!!
I use the EQ pedal ALL the time. you dont really need to change it even when switching from distortion to clean, it still improves the sound. It depends what genre your playing. for rock, keep the mids up and maybe up the treble, it really depends on what you think sounds good, but its far better then the normal EQ on the amp. Put the EQ thru the effects loop by the way. For a metal tone, drop the mids and up the bass and treble and your rockin.
Paul Riario makes ANYTHING (like this Line 6) sound good
wow dude those are badass, but the clean on a fender is more or less untouched in my opinion, perfect glassy tone. Thanks for giving me a new perspective.
Im planing to buy this amp,its very versatile for a tube amp and have a great price.I will buy along Line 6 FBV Shortboard USB MK II.What do u guys think?Really worth?
And from reading a little about it, the new Peavey Satriani amp looks pretty nice as well.
Lets take a look at the circuit board will it hold up? first time you bang it around will it work? My old Marshall was bulletproof
do you have to put the standby swith on for while before you turn on power to warm up the tubes???
or what do you do to not damge the tubes and stuff?
@MrTomWeeks93 If you're influenced by someones sounds though, you can load up the artist presets and then use that as a starting point to modify until you get a tone that's got a bit more of you in it. Great for those with no effects and not knowing where to start.
Just by the by, his pickup's output must be huge cos my guitars don't sound half as "gainy" with those settings. Just another demonstration of how versatile this amp is. Love it
i have that amp. i love it!! I just dont know how to adjust the wah volume on the pedal board. the wah makes it
boost so loud!
What’s May be Maxmimum Life Of The Tubes Or Valve Used in Spider Valve Bogner’s Tube Amp, And In Which Year this Is Manufactured Pls Reply If Some one can,Thnkx
I have two flush mount input Jacks,and one Barrel jack,..What amp do you need it for ?Im sure to have a few more laying around in some of my parts boxes.Let me know what you need exactly,I'm sure I have it here somewhere.
im looking to get a valve amp, is this any good for plugging pedals into i have distortion, chorus, wah, phazer plus a few more. the built in effects seem pretty good but is the amp any good for external effects or what would you reccomend?
Can you explain more ?? I am in the market for a tube amp and thought this was FULL TUBE
Tone STack ??
I thought you had two sections .. PRE-AMP and POWER AMP in which case the SPider has tubes in both
Any help would be appreciated
Si, de hecho yo he tocado harto dream con el y especialmente cuando lo usai con el volumen bn alto en el modo metal amarillito (y poniendole oreja a la ecualizacion y drive) suena bien convincente. Lo interesante es q si usas el drive correcto, no va a ocultar tus errores y tendra una buena reproduccion de los armonicos. Te recomiendo lo pruebes y lo compares con un valvestate marshall, para mi gusto este gano con creces.
So its good live and cuts through nice? Do you combine it with other effects pedals? If so, how good does it sound with those?
@Anarchyffan What do you think of the Roland Cubes? With the cosm amp technology.
A resonance knob would have really helped these. I struggle to get a really good modern high gain tone out of it.
Any decent amp tech should be able to add one.
Have you played one? They sound damn good for a cheap amp with valves IMO.
@sumopub Just because it's a line 6 does not mean it sucks, you just listen to that video and you know it's an awesome amp. It's pricey, but reallllyyy great!
Stupid question perhaps, but would this amp be worth having with a multi effects pedal like a zoom g2.1u, or does the amp have everything you need without the need for a pedal?
More bass please?
Hi. I'd just like to say that Line 6 isn't bad. The spider series are pretty notorious, and yeah they're not the best, but that doesn't mean that all of Line 6 is bad.
Their new POD HD and Variax guitars are amazing. They really stepped up their game with those.
Of course a classic tube amp rocks, but you can't keep denying that modeling is getting more and more amazing each passing year.
Very powerful amp for the guitarist with a not too big wallet do to speak.
The alternative is the Spider Valve HD100 which is a head with 100watts tube power.
To get the max out of this amp I use a modified 1960a speakercabinet along with a Ibanez prestige equipped with EMG's.
It's durable! rigid! However, keep in mind that it's basically a computer with a tube amp so be careful!
Sound: Profound, heavy, superb modelling! For effect I use external because the amp effects aren't that good.
@Jovanchero the 212 comes with $300 worth of Celestion vintage 30 speakers so there's that....if you're playing gigs or looking to blow the roof off the place...get the HD100...if you're playing in your room or garage the 212 Mkii is MORE than enough.....40 watts of tube power is A LOT!
Hey paleman, I was wanting to buy one of these but it was A head and cab. the one with the clear plate in front so you can see the tubes, anyway, I didn't buy it because when you crank it up just A little the feedback was just horrible, bad enuf 4 me not to buy it. im sure it has A gate in it but my question is can you still get that action out of it after you gate the terrible feedback? Ty...
Just one question, while playing this amp, the volume kept on jumping around, what am I doing wrong? I really like the amp though.
Well, all I can say is that I have this Amp, and in my opinion, it rocks. SO POWERFUL.
But I Usually play through Solid state stuff, so this was a step up for me. :)
i know right i played one at the local music store and it's amazing im savin up for it right now
tubes. definantly
tube amps are louder because they rely on actual tubes instead of little computer chips for sound.
and they have a better feel to them too. and what i mean by that is that they get more gain when you hit the strings harder.
tube amps are basically amazing :]
so what do you use your Eq pedal for than? mid boost or...? im curious as im looking at getting this amp
One of the best kept secrets is the Bugera 1960 and the 1990 Tube amps. They sound just like a Marshall but at 1/4 of the cost. 449.00 for a 120 Watt Tube head.
wow, i think this is one of the best reviews ive ever seen paul do! he has sooo much heart poured into his playing!
i have a jcm 2000 dsl 100. i want the head version of this for its effects. now my question, can i use this and my jcm at the same time. meaning distortion threw jcm and effects thew this at the same time., or switching back and forth between older stuff (jcm) and newer heavy metal (this amp (head version) ) while using a pedal board for eq boost and some distortion, and noise supression. while playing threw single 4x12 cab. if not tell me what i need to make it work.
does this amp include the footswitch or you must buy it apart? thanks
yeah chappers is great can't wait for him to show us his esp's with their new paint jobs
The line 6 Bogner (Valve series) is NOT a modeling amp it just takes the digital effects and modeling of the popular Line 6 spider series and combines it with the Bogner all-tube amplification, it even says that at 1:17 in the video...
I have a Spider Valve 112 demo to share. Is the "Demo Spider Valve 112, Marshall Avt 50 y Fender MIM" video response above.
I'm trying to decide between the Line 6 spider valve and then Blackstar ht-5 combo. Anyone have any opinions?
I mainly play melodic instrumental rock and paul gilbert type metal. I only play in my bedroom so that watts are no problem.
I like the spider valve because it has built in effects and probably better emulated output, but the blackstar has that ISF knob that can really change your tone.
Thoughts/Comments would be appreciated!
ive actually never heard the fender's distortion but while were in the business of naming of amps for distortion my top 3 are Laney, Mesa Boogie, or Peavey. In my opinion, but ill look up the fender now that youve got me curious.