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Line 6 DT50 212 Reviews

5 4.6/5.0 based on 4 customer reviews

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Brian Cravens
Line 6 worked with Bogner to create a true tone monster amp in the DT50. My theory is that they worked backward through the signal chain, starting with Celestion speakers, a tube power output section (EL34's), and a no-frills dual channel setup. This is a killer tube platform, with four basic amp voicings. Add a POD HD300, 400, or 500 to unleash the beast within, and get all the digital effects and modeling the modern guitarist wants, needs, and must have.
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Customer Reviews

Devin B.
from Pittsburgh, PA USA
July 20, 2011 Music Background:
Hobbyist

Underrated!

People typically think of Line6 and instantly think of their solid state amps that young rockers love so much. Well this amp blows those solid states away! A full tube amp from Line6? I was a bit skeptical. This amp does truly sound amazing. I love the fact you can switch between tube settings and have 2 channels (not your standard dirty clean either) I plan mostly high gain and this thing can get me Metallica/Slipknot tones and also some punk tones (Bad Religion, Screeching Weasels).

Only downfall to this amp and it does not include a simple 2 channel foot switch so you can play without stopping to switch channels.

I also run a Pod HD400 through this which is amazing because Line6 set it up so they intertwine very well.
RJW
from Yakima, WA
January 15, 2011 Music Background:
Musician

Amazing Amp

I just bought this amp yesterday and I already have it dialed in and it sounds out of this world. I found it very easy to use and tweak as needed. The template Line 6 gives you lets you dial up the perfect amp for all occasions
Rob
from Lakewood, CO
December 20, 2010 Music Background:
semi-pro musician :) Recording/live engineering background.

DT50 212

This is really an amazing amp... got mine today and just have been blown away by the tone the tube/drivers give as well as the digital integration with my hd500. Well worth the money if you're in the market for a decent amp without going to a full stack. Plus you can daisy chain a couple of these if you really needed more sound level :) Now I just have to wait for the JTVs to actually make it out but it sounds great with my Strats and Parkers.
Russell Paul
from Burlington VT
March 18, 2011 Music Background:
Hobbyist

Snap, Crackle, Pop and BOOM goes the Dynamite!

I played this the other day at a local guitar shop. It's bigger than my '78 Fender Twin Reverb and heavier,too! I plugged a POD HD 300 into it and plugged in my Variax 700. The tones were nice overall but it really needs to be let out and cranked to get the tubes going. The modeling at lower levels is conspicuous and a bit fizzy at times. But what I really found unnerving is the way this thing pops, cracks, and snaps and punches the speakers when I changed topologies (models)thru the Pod. I would be squeemish to fork over $1500 for an amp that does this anytime I want to swap my presets, especially in the middle of a song playing live. I think it would sound like a small fireworks display. I don't know if Line 6 could avoid this setup as the relays are analogue but to me it is a source of concern. I DO like the idea of what Line 6 was aiming for. I have a Vetta II and was hoping the DT50 would be a smooth transition from it. I may settle for a POD HD 500 and a pair of Tech 21 power 60's to avoid the noise of the relays switching ,plus also to avoid having to haul this beast around.
You pays your money, and you takes your chance. Best of luck to all.

Line 6 DT50 212

50W/25W 2 x 12" Combo Guitar Amplifier with Dynamic Analog Circuitry and HD Modeling

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