LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

[Gstring]

I will be visiting the US on a regular basis and am looking for an amp to buy in the US which will stay there. Around $300. Guitar I will be using is a Schecter S-1 Elite Diamond fitted with SD 59s . I play most stuff except metal. In the UK I use mainly a Vox VT 50 Valvetronic and like the pre set effects. Understand this model has been discontinued.

A friend in the UK has a Line 6 Spyder IV 75 which I enjoy playing with as it has some excellent presets but I recollect reading that Line 6 after sales is not good if anything goes wrong and that the amps are not the most reliable in the world. My friend has had his for a while and has had no problems.

Any feedback and suggestions would be welcome.

 

[akio]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

You could just pick up another used VT50 over here. Prices look to be around $200 or less.

 

[bloomfieldriffs]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

I will be visiting the US on a regular basis and am looking for an amp to buy in the US which will stay there. Around $300. Guitar I will be using is a Schecter S-1 Elite Diamond fitted with SD 59s . I play most stuff except metal. In the UK I use mainly a Vox VT 50 Valvetronic and like the pre set effects. Understand this model has been discontinued.

A friend in the UK has a Line 6 Spyder IV 75 which I enjoy playing with as it has some excellent presets but I recollect reading that Line 6 after sales is not good if anything goes wrong and that the amps are not the most reliable in the world. My friend has had his for a while and has had no problems.

Any feedback and suggestions would be welcome.

Line 6 Amplifi 75 $199 - unbeatable
http://store.line6.com/factory-refurbished-and-closeouts/line-6-amplifi-75-guitar-amp-bluetooth-speaker-system-with-ios-and-android-integration.html

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Not sure about prices, but you should also look at the Peavey Vyper series if you want a modelling amp.

Bill

 

[Gstring]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Bloomfieldsriff. Amplifi looks a good deal but I will not have computer, smartphone or internet connection in US. I gather these are needed or am I incorrect.

Boogie Bill...Thanks for the suggestion The VIP 3 looks interesting but seems to have stuff I do not really need. Will however try and check one out if I can get up to London.

 

[bloomfieldriffs]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Bloomfieldsriff. Amplifi looks a good deal but I will not have computer, smartphone or internet connection in US. I gather these are needed or am I incorrect.

Boogie Bill...Thanks for the suggestion The VIP 3 looks interesting but seems to have stuff I do not really need. Will however try and check one out if I can get up to London.

Smart phone is very handy but not absolutely necessary. You can pick up an iPhone 4s on eBay for about $50.

 

[probo_squad_henry]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Maybe look at a fender mustang

 

[Gstring]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Anybody got experience of Line 6 Amps and can comment on reliability?

 

[DankStar]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Bring us some victory amps and some pints of Samuel smiths please

 

[BluesGuyJ]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

heard nothing bad about Line6 amp reliability... just about tone.... if I were you, I'd get something used at GC and get their 2 year replacement warranty... that's odd you're coming to the states but wont have a computer, iphone or anything else?

 

[Gstring]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

heard nothing bad about Line6 amp reliability... just about tone.... if I were you, I'd get something used at GC and get their 2 year replacement warranty... that's odd you're coming to the states but wont have a computer, iphone or anything else?

Have not ruled out second hand. Have also now short listed the newish VOX VT 40X which seems a good price and has had some good reviews .

To clarify. I will be visiting US twice a year for around 5/6weeks each time and will be bringing my smart phone and tablet but not sure if UK phone is viable in US .It has been recommended that I get a $15 Trackphone with a prepaid card from Walmart as property where I will be staying (in mountains of Northern NH) has no phone or internet but is great for loud guitar practice.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Craigslist.org is a literal dumping ground for modeling amps at a fraction of what they sold for new. I'd look for a Valvetronix blue grill combo for under $200. Also, check out the Fender Mustang and Blackstar ID series.

 

[BluesGuyJ]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

where in Northern NH? I grew up there. Craigslist may be hard, as there's little gear up that way, because there are nothing but small random towns. North Conway may be a possibility.

 

[El Dunco]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Are you going to play shows with it?

 

[Gstring]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Thanks guys for all the feedback and ideas. There has been a development and it seems I am about to become the proud owner of a second hand Behringer V3O of unknown vintage which allegedly plays OK and has a 10inch Bugera speaker. I was hoping for something a little more upmarket but for $30 I don't think I can go far wrong and at least I shall have something to play with when I arrive next month. I can of course then take my time looking for something better on the second hand market.

BluesGuy... Randolph . I believe its a very small hamlet in the White Mountains outside Gorham. I am informed its about 90 mins drive north from North Conway. Amazingly there was a cheap second Behringer not too far away. There is a music shop in North Conway which sells some low end guitars and the people are very helpful but I am informed that mail orderis the way most people go.


Beer$ ..Despite what a certain Mr K Richards might think I consider myself now well past the upper age limit for gigging . I still like jamming however and with sufficient alcohol inside I have been sometimes known to "guest" with bands on the occasional song on the strict understanding that any contribution is limited to filling out the rhythm section and does not taint any well rehearsed sets. Your answer is therefore ..very very unlikely.

 

[MetalFinatic14]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

My first amp was a spider III combo. I love that thing. Never quit on my until I bought my first amp head and cabinet 7 years later (this year). However, that amp is really only good for clean and metal. The crunch is severely lacking and the sound is pretty distorted. For practice and small gigs, I recommend a Blackstar Ht-5r. This amp is incredibly versatile and built with high quality.

 

[El Dunco]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

Beer$ ..Despite what a certain Mr K Richards might think I consider myself now well past the upper age limit for gigging . I still like jamming however and with sufficient alcohol inside I have been sometimes known to "guest" with bands on the occasional song on the strict understanding that any contribution is limited to filling out the rhythm section and does not taint any well rehearsed sets. Your answer is therefore ..very very unlikely.

What age limit?

 

[Gstring]

Re: LINE 6 SPYDER IV 75 ANY FEEDBACK OR BETTER SUGGESTIONS

What age limit?

Keef still seems to be gigging in his 70s probably to the grandchildren of the fans of the Stones in their early years and probably most of the grandparents still enjoy the music. . The same can be said of Mr Rod Stewart who also seems to still have sell out shows.

However for most of us mere mortals, our exhibitionist genes seem to lose their influence at a much earlier age..



MetalFinatic14...Had already very much short listed the Blackstone but at $500 its a bit more than I wanted to pay.Would definitely be very much interested in a used one if price and shipping was OK.