Ideas for new practice rig?

[BluesGuyJ]

Hey guys... I am completely ampless right now, the input jack on my Roland VGA3 finally gave after a year of already being half broken. I just get this loud noise from the amp and it would require more work than it is worth to fix it, the modeling technology is also 5 years old.

Would you guys go for a Line6 PODxt and a nice powerd studio monitor or a Vox AD15VT?

The great thing about the Line6 setup is that I could really save some space in my room at school by putting the monitor on my desk and keep the PODxt in a desk drawr. However, it is more costly than a Vox AD15VT.

The good thing about the Vox is that it is cheaper and would sound nicer, but I dont need tube tone for a practice rig.

 

[ErikH]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

Get the Vox. You'll be glad you did. You say you don't need the tube tone in a practice rig, but if you're playing at home a lot and like that sound, modeller or not, you'll want it. The Vox does it the best out of all of the modellers. If I could snag the AD15VT right now, I would, then I could leave my AD50VT at the rehearsal space.

 

[innerdreamrecords.co]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

How bout the new Vox DA 10 or DA 20? I think those sound almost as good as the VT's and they're both able to run on batteries when you want to show off to the hot chicks at school.

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

Man!

I'm up against Vox AD15VT vs. Line6 right now too!

I think I'm going to get the AD15VT, it sounds better than the 30 and the 50 to me, believe it or not.

$189 is hard to argue with

 

[ImmortalSix]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

It also has 1/4" direct out, for recording and headphone practice

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

I would look into Kustom, amps they have fantastic tones that let you be you in their ss combos, their 15 watters are woderfull.

 

[bigheadood]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

I liked the vox's alot, especially the 60 watter, but the small ones were'nt bad.
But, if you are gonna record, I'd go for the line6.

 

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

I liked the vox's alot, especially the 60 watter, but the small ones were'nt bad.
But, if you are gonna record, I'd go for the line6.

+1

I have a Vox AD100VTH head, which I run into a Mesa 2x12 cab. Sounds awesome through that cab. For live playing, I'd opt for the Vox -- a combo, in your case.

I have a PODxt as well, and that takes to tape very well. For portability, convenience and recording, the POD is hard to beat.

- Keith

 

[suislidE03]

Re: Ideas for new practice rig?

Definately Line6 if you want the option of recording. It cant be beat for the price. If you just want a small amp for practice then its up in the air.