I need advice on upgrading from line 6

[Ethereal Dragon]

Hi i play metal and i want to get a better amplifier (head+cabinet or a combo) i can only spend about 700 dollars. So far i cant find a tube amp thats doesn't break the bank.

[Myaccount876]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Peavey 6505+ combo. You can find them used for about $500, sometimes less, and it'll be quite the upgrade. You can also change the speaker(s) to further shape the tone. IMO V30s work wonders with the 6505/6505+ amps.

Or if you want a head and cabinet, a Peavey 6505/6505+ MH with a quality 1x12 or 2x12. Do not skimp on the cab/speakers or the sound quality will suffer. You may have to save a little extra, but it'll be worth it, or buy used. You'll save a crap ton of money buying amps and cabinets used.

Both will be suitable for home use, practice, and smaller gigs. There's a couple of other good options out there but the 6505/6505+ variants are pretty much always a safe bet.

[Sleepy]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

For bedroom or with a band?
Do you play classic metal or modern chugguh chugguh stuff?

[JOLLY]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Craigslist can be your friend.

[DankStar]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Or right here

https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?290948-FS-Randall-RD20H-Diavlo-With-Footswitchable-Channel-Boost!-Fortin-Designed!&p=3845119#post3845119

Cabs all over CL and GC used section

[Wormhelmet]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Hi i play metal and i want to get a better amplifier (head+cabinet or a combo) i can only spend about 700 dollars. So far i cant find a tube amp thats doesn't break the bank.

Which line 6? What is it you don't like about the line 6 specifically?

[Ethereal Dragon]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Which line 6? What is it you don't like about the line 6 specifically?

I dont know how to do multi quotes but to answer the questions, i play both modern and classic metal. I currently just play in my bedroom but would enough power to be heard over a drummer if need be. I have a spider jam which has nice features but the tones aren't great. I've had this amp for 6 years and mostly use the 'insane' setting. I also have 5 watt fender vibro champ which gets better tones to my ears but its no metal amp. The 6505 is great for metal yes and it be might what i end up buying but other options would nice, thanks for your help so far.

[JRSOLDJA]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Hi i play metal and i want to get a better amplifier (head+cabinet or a combo) i can only spend about 700 dollars. So far i cant find a tube amp thats doesn't break the bank.

You'll probably want a combo since you're only looking at $700, plus not playing in a band. try to look for used gear...something like a 6505, used 5150 or something. you could try the laney ironheart 30watt/1x12 combo..I heard its pretty good. or just get a larger line 6 combo if line 6 is your thing...would be cheaper than a tube amp too!

[dominus]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

You can usually find the Bugera versions of the Peavey amps (6260/6262 vs 6505/6505+, and 333 vs XXX) in the $300 range. Pick one up used from Guitar Center and add the 2 year warranty. They've also got a few used B-52 AT100 amps, which are a poor man's Mesa Dual Rectifier. That along with the 2 year warranty would work, and they usually have 4x12 cabs in the $150-$200 range. (Sometimes even less!) If they don't have it at your local store, have them transfer it from another store.

[ehdwuld]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Of course one must consider Carvin
And their relative used selection

The V3 , V3m, & Legacy amps as well as the reissue X-100b
Are great metal amps

Their 4x12 cabs are less than $200 used


*(Sent from my durned phone!)*

[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Egnater amps are great bang 4 your buck amplifiers! I'm selling my Tweaker 40 for $400 so I can get a Egnater Rebel, 40w is plenty of power for most people & you can find them relatively cheap all over the net & you can probably even find one near you, if you're not shipping it you should save a few bucks that way too? Pick up a nice used 2X12 for about $300 & your ready to rock!!!

[treyhaislip]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Craigslist can be your friend.

Absolutely CL can be your friend for good deals!

I rarely venture out into Metal so I will leave the Tube Amp suggestions to the other Forum Members.

[allbutromeo]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Peavey XXX or 3120 can be had for around $400 (there's currently a XXX listed for this on GC Used) and there's plenty of choices for cabs. One that I saw on GC's used page was a Line 6 Spider Valve angled cab for $299, if it's the same specs as the one I had it should have V30's in it.

[BrianS.]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Might want to check out the Blackstar ID60TVP. Brand new they are well within your budget. Not tube, but sound great!

[Ethereal Dragon]

Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6

Thanks for the help everyone I've decided to get a Laney ironheart 60 combo