Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 Review

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(More customer reviews)This sucker sounds really great. And it's true what they say about tube amps. You aren't really hearing it unless you crank it. I cranked it, and it was the greatest thing I've ever heard (I played a metal chord, then turned it from super loud to very low, and I could progressively hear the tone go from amazingly thick and rich, to crackly and thin. so only buy this if you plan on playing it LOUD). Put it on the Metal or Insane settings, and it's just nuts. However, it broke the next day, so I had to send it off for repair to a "local" service center (where Line 6 made me pay 30 bucks to ship. thanks L6). It's been over a month and they finally got around to checking it out. They told me the tubes were faulty. So great. Now they say another 2 weeks to order new tubes and test to see if there are any other problems. Nice work, Line 6. BTW, my POD X3's headphone jack only outputs a MONO signal now. How great is that? Talk about quality! (the presets suck too btw. no one uses those. and you can't customize them like you can on the POD X3, but thankfully, you don't need them. the main channel knob has all you need!!)
Other than that, this amp sounds AMAZING. A shame about the faulty tubes in my unit, but I hope when I get it back, it will last longer than a few minutes of it cranked. And no, not crazy cranked, just normal cranked.
The matching cab sounds amazing btw.

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Spider Valve fuses the versatility of amp and effects modeling with the performance and feel of a world-class tube amplifier. Combining award-winning Line 6 modeling technology with a genuine tube amplifier designed by legendary amp designer Reinhold Bogner, Spider Valve delivers unmatched performance, responsiveness and tonal flexibility on the stage and in the studio.

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Fishman Loudbox Mini Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great little amp, and surprisingly powerful. It's very clean sounding, like the more expensive Fishman amps, but still quite small. I've played an outdoor picnic and at church with it so far, using a mid size Martin guitar and SM58, and I'm very pleased with the purchase. Definitely the best acoustic amp on the market for the money IMO.

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The award-winning Loudbox family has a new little brother. Fishman\'s lightest and most portable amp yet, Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman name the standard for great acoustic sound. The Loudbox Mini packs 60Watts of clean acoustic power, and has two channels featuring Fishman\'s legendary preamp and tone control designs, plus digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel and reverb for the microphone channel. The Loudbox Mini sports an MP3 input and balanced XLR D.I. output – a must for jamming along and capturing your performances. If you\'re looking for great sound to inspire your practice sessions, or just need a big, yet portable voice at the local open mic night, check out the affordable Loudbox Mini.

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Kustom Sienna Series 35-watt Acoustic Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)This amp really performs. It has ample power for small venues such as the small church where it is primarily used. It has 8 different effect/reverb combinations that can be managed with a level control and has a 3 band EQ to work with. I suggest not using the feedback control unless absolutely necessary because it limits some of your instruments clarity ( it does what it is designed to do but you have to decide ). I have not used the mic input as yet and can't comment on it but have read good reviews about it. I like the portability at 31 lbs. and can slide it into the back seat and go. The ONLY drawback so far is the fact that it has no way to tilt it back to get the sound up. I have to lean it against a wall or use a small 2x4 to angle it. They do make a small stand for it to accomplish this however. Al the reviews from my congregation are good so far. This Amp has alot of bang for the buck. Great for acoustic guitar users. Looks great too! Gofer it.

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The Sienna 35 is a 30-watt combo amplifier with a 10-inch speaker that is specifically designed to reproduce and enhance the natural sound of your guitar or other acoustic instrument. The approach is more "hi-fi" in nature.

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Marshall AS50D Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (2x8 inch, 50 watts) Review

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(More customer reviews)We have owned a Marshall AS50R (same amp-earlier generation) acoustic amp for several years and gig professionally with it....that is when it works. We have had ongoing problems with this amp and it has failed us several times while ON STAGE . It has been in the shop several times (and even back to the Marshall company where it was "repaired" and we were charged for shipping). It still only works intermittently and all attempts to fix it have failed. We were told by a repair technician that sub-standard soldering is an endemic problem with the newer Marshall amps. All I know is that we are very frustrated and disappointed with this unreliable amp.

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The Marshall AS50D is New for 2007 , incredibly expressive and feature-loaded with sound quality that will impress all. If you though that Marshall caters only to metal heads and rockers, this new amp will change all that. The AS50D features two 8-inch woofers to provide plenty of volume and round bodied tone when needed. Its newly-designed polydome tweeter brings crystal clear presence to any performance. The AS50D provides a phantom-powered XLR microphone input for use with condenser microphones, as well as stereo RCA phono inputs for connecting MP3 players, drum machines and many any other line level electronic devices. It comes standard with an anti-feedback notch filter, channel assignable chorus, digital reverb, effects loop and D.I. output. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Marshall products.

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Orange Amplifiers Dual Terror DT30H 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head Review

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(More customer reviews)Like most guitarists I am always searching for tone. I have a very respectable rig but I wanted a true 2 channel amp that would give me full gain capability on both channels. I also wanted something portable. The Dual Terror fits the bill very nicely.
The original Tiny Terror channel is versatile. It's very responsive to touch but can peel the paint off the walls when you need it to. The Fat channel is deeper and very melodic with a hint of more drive giving you lots of tone and texture.
I am a tube roller. For those not familiar that means I like to experiment with different valves (tubes) to alter my tone. This is a great rig for tube rolling because the different wattage switches allow you to slightly alter the overall sound of each channel. I am currently running several new old stock tubes in this head and have been very pleasantly surprised with the results. Before you buy an amp do yourself a favor and check out this one. It's really well constructed and very versatile.
By the way. You can get a great sound at low volume levels but this thing really sings when you open it up! It's definitely loud enough to rehearse and gig with. I'll be posting a full review on conventionalcurrent.com soon. Don't go by, give it a try.

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The Dual Terror DT30H 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head from Orange Amplification is an all-valve, twin-channel 30-watt portable guitar head. It features a unique two-stage preamp with massive tonal range using just three controls per channel. The Dual Terror switches from 30 to 15 to 7 watts making it a highly versatile portable amplifier both for studio and stage. The Fat Channel delivers warmer tones whilst the Tiny Terror Channel has the sonic character of the original Tiny Terror. Note: The Dual Terror does not require rebiasing when replacing power tubes.

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ZT Club 200-watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I expect a lot out of my amps... and this amp has yet to let me down. As of this review's posting, I have run the following instruments into this amp: guitar, bass, vocals, synths, electric oud, digital tanpura, electric sitar, drums machines, digital piano, and a mp3 players. This amp has yet to let me down with delivering the goods. It's fallen off the stage, been kicked by people, bounced around the pack of a truck, sat on, stepped on... basically used and abused. Currently, mine has seen ~ 30 gigs, countless hours of rehearsals and yet continues to impress.
The amp is loud without being raspy or painful. It's a BIG sound when turned up - to be sure. A few gigs, where a PA was not available for all the amps, I ran the Club 12 at full throttle - no problems. The reverb has a natural sound to it too.
Overall, I'm very happy and impressed with this amp. Highly recommended for musicians of all types.

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The Club is ZT Amplifiers\' premium, stage-ready musical instrument amplifier. It offers a no-compromise output level and frequency range while remaining true to the ZT design spirit of compact and lightweight gear for the real world.Like all ZT products, the Club is simple and intuitive enough to allow anyone to plug and play without much effort.The Club is the amp that shows what ZT can accomplish without limits. With the Lunchbox, ZT proved that a tiny amp can hold its own on stage. Now we introduce a compact, lightweight 12" combo that can hold its own with anything.Sharing the same proprietary electronics design of the Lunchbox amp, the Club is capable of delivering 200 watts with output over 130dB\'at only 22 pounds and just a few inches bigger than the custom 12" driver inside.The Club expands on the Lunchbox platform by featuring separate bass & treble controls, an effects loop, and a traditional reverb. The rock-solid enclosed cabinet reinforces the Club\'s serious, kick-you-in-the-chest low end. Highs and mids are detailed, with rich harmonics and an immediate attack that lets the player really connect with the amp.The Club is ZT with the gloves off. There is simply no stage it won\'t fill.

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Genz Benz Shenandoah SHEN-CPK-10T 300-Watt 1 x 10 Inches Acoustic Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)It is an amazing amp. to be as small as it is. It has plenty of volume and a nice clear sound. It would be nice if it came with a foot switch so that you could change to a different pre-set setting. I like the fact that you can add more speakers if performing before a large group. All in all it is a great amp. and I would highly recommend it.

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Based upon our lightweight, compact, class d amplifier technology this series of acoustic amps delivers warm, rich tone and phenomenal output in surprisingly compact cabinets. each model produces 175 watts as a combo and 300 watts with an extension 8 ohm cabinet.the shenandoah compak 300 combos offer attractive, creative, lightweight cabinet designs and our unique removable amplifier chassis feature. this allows the player to extract the amp and use it for larger venues, transporting it in the pocket of a guitar gig bag.the shenandoah compak 300 amplifier offers 2 preamp channels with identical eq networks, xlr and ¼ inch inputs, phase switch, studio quality dsp and output led peak indicators. the rear panel offers 3 xlr direct out options, effects loop, aux input, headphone jack and 2 speaker outputs. the amplifier utilizes a universal power supply so that the shenandoah compak 300 can be used with any voltage around the world without modification.the larger model of the series, this combo is still surprisingly small with a larger output and tonal footprint. this combo weights only 19 lbs and offers our neodymium 10 inch and soft dome tweeter with a tweeter level control provided.

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AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I can only guess that the newness of this product accounts for the relative lack of online reviews at this time. Although I have been impressed with the relatively inexpensive Crate acoustic guitar amps, I'm doubtful that you can find a better sub-$500 acoustic amp than the Vox AGA70. There is ample tone control on each of the two channels, via 3-band EQ and an additional "Color" knob. One of the two channels contains a tube pre, which provides additional warmth to either guitar or vocal. The 70-watt capacity with 6.5" driver provides enough sound for many of the smaller venues I play; if not, the DI on the back allows for output to the soundboard. My workhorse acoustic guitar, which has an older and not-so-impressive under-the-bridge pickup, never sounded as good "plugged up" as when ran into this amplifier. My only complaints, still minimal, are the complete lack of vintage appearance (except for chickenhead knobs) and the use of a softer cloth grill rather than a hard grill. Without an accessory cover, I'm not sure how long this will hold up through regular loading and unloading.

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The ideal acoustic amplifier. Each channel offers both Guitar and Mic inputs with selectable phantom power; High/Low switches and clip indicators assure proper gain matching. In addition to a three-band EQ, each channel is equipped with a Color knob, providing convenient overall tone shaping. Reverb depth and Chorus selection is also independent per channel. The anti-feedback control prevents on-stage mishaps. Use the AGA70 as self-contained amplifier or as a personal monitor by feeding the balanced XLR output into any sound system - or even a multitrack recorder. The handy All Mute switch leaves just the Tuner output live for silent tuning.

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Crate CA6110DG Gunnison Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, 60 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this amp for about three months and love it. It can be found for a great price if you look around. It has a lot of very nice features, sounds great, and is a very good value. I play a variety of acoustic guitars and all sound nice. The DSP effects are good - if you need more or better just get a pro pedal. I played my vintage Sears Silvertone 1448 through it and the sound was amazing. I've only run it at light to moderate sound levels so I don't know how well it handles full volume.
The only thing I don't like is the location of the panel. Its on top but a bit hard to tweak - especially when it is tilted. The included foot switch is nice (and has a very long cable).
As with all amps or musical gear you'll want to play before you buy as everyone's idea of good or desired tone varies and is quite subjective. I found mine in a local music shop and jammed on it a while before purchase.
In conclusion - a very nice amp for a great street price.

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When you need to send the perfect acoustic signal to the front-of-house mixer, the Crate CA6110DG can get you there in style. With features like XLR & 1/4" balanced line out (with Level control and ground lift), Tweeter Level control, Effects Loop, and footswitch accessible Reverb/Effects and Chorus switching, it's easy to see why the Crate CA6110DG is the leader in its class.
Designed for the performing artist, CA6110DG's 60 watt power amp drives the internal 10" polypropylene woofer/piezo tweeter combination to outstanding volume levels, providing both low end punch and superb top-end fidelity. And since volume without tone just doesn't cut it, the CA6110DG provides two separate channels, each with its own gain, EQ, and reverb/effects controls. Crate's built-in feedback filters make feedback a thing of the past, effectively killing feedback without sacrificing sound quality. We've even included the footswitch for hands-free operation of the feedback filters.

The CA6110DG also features 16 of Crate's stunning DSP effects, including short and medium Slapback Delays, Echo, Chorus, Rotary Speaker, Chorus (with Hall Reverb), and two distinct Reverb modes. These effects were designed specifically for use with acoustic instruments and vocals.

Whether you need the perfect acoustic guitar amp, or a self-contained PA system with digital effects and feedback control, the Crate CA6110DG is all about tone, control, and flexibility.

Why is it so hard to amplify an acoustic guitar? By its very nature, an acoustic instrument requires lots of feedback control, especially when it's asked to compete with drums and a stage full of rockers. And although most amps can effectively control feedback, they often do so by severely sacrificing tone for volume.

Our CA Series amps give you all the tone and features necessary to put your acoustic sound on top of the mix, whether you're soloing at the Opry or strummin' at the coffeehouse. With its unparalleled balance of clarity, power, natural tone, and intuitive controls, the Crate Acoustic Series remains our most widely endorsed amp line. Try one and you'll see why.

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Kustom Sienna Series 30-watt Acoustic Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this amp for use with my Epiphone Masterbuilt acoustic guitar. What really sold me was the included microphone input, a feature I had rarely seen in a 30W amp. It sounds great and the volume is strong. I recently used it for a small group in a big room and I didn't need to put the volume above about 3. If you are looking for a 30W acoustic amp including a microphone and you don't want to break the bank, check this one out!

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The Sienna 30 is a 30-watt combo amplifier with a 10-inch speaker that is specifically designed to reproduce and enhance the natural sound of your guitar or other acoustic instrument. The approach is more "hi-fi" in nature.

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Mini Portable Electric Guitar Practice Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I had this mini amp for a while (including an earlier version still in great condition) and I'm happy with them. I bought one and plan to buy more for gifts the price is great. Very convenient. The sound is great. It is built durable. Fits a Strat, Les Paul, ES-335 etc. no problem with model type. The battery (9 volt) lasts a long time. Turn the volume down the sound is clean. Turn the volume up - the sound starts to get raunchy - you know - you get the overdrive/distortion/fuzz - bluesy, metal sound with the touch of your guitar volume knob, really convenient. You get clean and overdrive sound without a sound effect box.
What I love of this ampuplugnplay amp you connect this little amp directly to your guitar input plug - NO GUITAR CORD NEEDED AT ALL! I can move around the house with no problem or sit on my sofa/couch or chair relax and play with ease.
Believe me folks I've never seen a little amp made this way and sound so good. And I'm in my mid 50s and been playing since the early '70s I've seen them all (amps, gadgets and all).
Another thing you don't need one of those Micro Watt small amps to get an overdriven sound (you know turn your amp way up) this little amp does it easy by turning the guitar volume knob up and IT WON'T BOTHER YOUR NEIGHBORS. The sound is not overly loud to get that sound to bother anyone in the house or outside, great.
This is one purchase I made and I have no regrets about it, and if the makers of this amp come up with another improved model - I'm buying one for myself.

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This Portable Mini Guitar Practice Amp plugs directly into your guitar and eliminates the guitar cord. Tired of the mini amps that keep falling over because your guitar cord weighs more than the amp? Then this is the mini guitar practice amp for you! This mini guitar amp runs on a 9 volt battery and fits in your case. You can take it and play it anywhere. Delivers about 1 watt and gets a nice tubey overdriven sound with amazing sustain when cranked!

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ZT Lunchbox 200-watt 1x6.5 Guitar Combo Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)This amp will not blow away a quality amp with a bigger speaker.
But, for a 9 lb amp, it's remarkable.
Out of the box, it is very dry and even a little harsh sounding, but, with some outboard reverb and EQ, it can sound quite good. It retains its sound quality at high volume (I played it with keys, bass and drums and had no problem with volume). You forget how small the thing is.
I rated it 4 stars because there are better sounding amps (although they are bigger) and because it requires outboard FX to sound good at all.


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Since hitting the streets in February 2009, the ultra-compact ZT Lunchbox amplifier has changed the way many players think about amps. The Lunchbox has proven that an amp does not need to be big to be loud, or expensive to sound great. That you can actually gig with an amp that weighs less than 10 pounds. Doubters have become believers – The Lunchbox really delivers.

Packing 200 watts of power, the Lunchbox has enough output for a jam or live gig, and world-class tone that has pros using it in the studio as well as onstage. Unlike any other amp close to its size, it has the muscle to handle any effects you throw in front of it, and the warmth and depth to sound great with single-coil pickups as well as humbuckers.

Go ahead, plug in and see for yourself. Then, lift your jaw up off the floor, toss your Lunchbox in a backpack with some cords and pedals, and get out there and play!

Features:
Ambience effect (open-back cabinet simulation)
Variable Headphone/DI Output
Custom Ultra-High Performance 6.5" Speaker, Switchable
External Speaker Output (8 ohms min.)
Aux Input on 1/8" Stereo Jack
Voltage switch 115V/230V

System Design:
200W Class A/B Power Amplifier
Ultra-low latency circuit for player responsiveness
Pure analog front-end, with diode overdrive capability
Proprietary dynamic tone shaping
Vintage modeled tone stack
Class A/B output stage with unregulated linear supply
Sealed-box speaker tuning

Specifications:Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.8" x 4.4"/192mm x 250mm x 112mm Weight: 9.5 lbs./4.3kg Peak Output: 120 dB at 1 meter Controls: Volume, Gain, Tone, Ambience, Line Out/Headphone Level

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ZT Lunchbox Acoustic 200-watt 1x6.5 Acoustic guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Well.... You have probably heard a lot about ZT amps already right? This one(Lunchbox Acoustic)lives up to the ZT name and delivers! I tried it out with my brother, he was on guitar, I was singing. It was crankin'. We didn't have a drummer around at the time, but I think the volume would of been plenty loud enough to compete with your average drummer. No problem. The controls are straight forward and very usable. A lot of options on this little thing! Phantom power! Sweet! Reverb on both channels....etc...etc... I have talked to people who have said with a bigger speaker this amp really cranks! I have yet to try it, but with it's built-in 6.5" speaker I have no complaints! The portability factor alone is awesome! One thing I did notice, if you want a super clean sound, crank the gain up really loud and then use the volume for the overall "volume" of sound. This is an awesome amp!

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The Lunchbox Acoustic is ZT\'s first two-channel amp, a compact masterpiece with perfect features, flexibility and tone for the performing acoustic musician. A top quality, dedicated microphone channel and separate instrument channel each sport the individual controls you need and the rich tonal palette you want. Complemented by 200W of clean amplifier power, anti-feedback circuitry, a pro-grade reverb and highly flexible signal I/O, the Lunchbox Acoustic is your affordable, one-box performance solution for the home, the club, the café or the recording studio.The original ZT Lunchbox took the music world by storm, and proved that our unique amp technology can pack an amazing amount of sound into a tiny, reliable, and attractive package. Now, with the Lunchbox Acoustic, this level of performance is available for working singer-songwriters, vocalists and demanding acoustic players of all styles. The Lunchbox Acoustic is easy to carry and easy to use, but provides plenty of clear, natural, room-filling sound when you need it. Designed with logical simplicity but able to adapt to each unique environment, instrument and individual voice, the Lunchbox Acoustic offers the features you need to get the very best out of real world performing situations.The Lunchbox Acoustic holds a down-to-earth visual appeal, yet remains unmistakably ZT. That little red circle on the front lets you know you\'re looking at a uniquely powerful compact amp. Like the original Lunchbox, unmatched in its combination of performance, portability, it is sure to become the best friend of working musicians everywhere.

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