Ethereal Dragon
New member
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.
I need advice on upgrading from line 6
- Thread starter Ethereal Dragon
- Start date
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
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.
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.
Last edited:
DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
Or right here
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/sho...Boost!-Fortin-Designed!&p=3845119#post3845119
Cabs all over CL and GC used section
Or right here
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/sho...Boost!-Fortin-Designed!&p=3845119#post3845119
Cabs all over CL and GC used section
Wormhelmet
New member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
Which line 6? What is it you don't like about the line 6 specifically?
Which line 6? What is it you don't like about the line 6 specifically?
Ethereal Dragon
New member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
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.
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.
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
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!
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
King Midas to Cheap Guitars
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.
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.
Nostalgic Distortion
New member
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!!!
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
Well-known member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
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.
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
Well-known member
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.
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.
Ethereal Dragon
New member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
Thanks for the help everyone I've decided to get a Laney ironheart 60 combo
Thanks for the help everyone I've decided to get a Laney ironheart 60 combo
DeadandBuried
New member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
Bit late to the party but EVH's are slightly less than a 6505+ head. Its the new version of the 5150 and you can get it in 50/100 watt versions. Look on Ebay as well, I got my 6505+ for almost half of the RRP in a good deal, brand new never gigged condition.
Bit late to the party but EVH's are slightly less than a 6505+ head. Its the new version of the 5150 and you can get it in 50/100 watt versions. Look on Ebay as well, I got my 6505+ for almost half of the RRP in a good deal, brand new never gigged condition.
Rex_Rocker
Well-known member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
My Peavey XXX head was $330. I bought it used. GREAT amp. For that kind of money, I cannot think of a better amp for metal, honestly.
I'm sure you can find a Marshall 1960 for around $350-400 if you look hard enough.
My Peavey XXX head was $330. I bought it used. GREAT amp. For that kind of money, I cannot think of a better amp for metal, honestly.
I'm sure you can find a Marshall 1960 for around $350-400 if you look hard enough.
Last edited:
Wormhelmet
New member
Lightstrings
New member
Re: I need advice on upgrading from line 6
I have the solution. Inside track dude. You or any guitarist beginner to pro. Head to American Musical Supply or Zzounds website online. Many of their metal amps have payment plans that fit your budget. So if you want a more expensive amp, you can find amazing deals. I'm not an employee there, but they are cool. You can get a line of credit. With some money save which is what I did, I'm buying nice equipment early and paying them per month. I do work, but I don't have to wait to save all the money. Some advice.
I have the solution. Inside track dude. You or any guitarist beginner to pro. Head to American Musical Supply or Zzounds website online. Many of their metal amps have payment plans that fit your budget. So if you want a more expensive amp, you can find amazing deals. I'm not an employee there, but they are cool. You can get a line of credit. With some money save which is what I did, I'm buying nice equipment early and paying them per month. I do work, but I don't have to wait to save all the money. Some advice.
Similar threads
