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Line 6 Spider IV 120 Reviews

5 4.7/5.0 based on 7 customer reviews
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Charles Asbury
from United States
April 25, 2012 Music Background:
Hobbyist/student.

The Line #6 Rep on the video

I just wanted to say how good the line #6 plays on this video. My favorite is right around 5:12. The large gain sound is sick! I played it over and over so I can play it. haha, sorry but I'm stealing that riff bro. Nice job. - Chuck
Jayce Robinson
from Daingerfield, Texas
March 26, 2012 Music Background:
Student

Line 6 Spider IV 120

Coupled with the Line 6 FBV Express Mkll it appears that nothing else is needed. This amp combo does a lot more than I will probably ever need it to. But if I ever need it then I'll have it. A seasoned pro friend of mine has a Line 6 tube combo and he showed me some set-up and adjustment pointers and I was off and running! GREAT. Although the instructions do not cover the 'noisegate' feature, I simply used the internet to find the details and printed it.
Doug
from Northwest, Pa.
May 6, 2011 Music Background:
Active, gigging musician, 25 years experience.

More than a modeling amp...

I don't know why Line 6 is so compelled to market the preset tones this amp comes programmed with: this amp is about exploration, deeper so than any other modeling amp I'm familiar with, and at a price that made me swear off tube amps for good. I'm a Line 6 man now. If I could only get back the thousands I spent on effects and tube amps over the years...

It could literally take me months to explore the deepest, most feature-laden combo amp on the market (I own the 120 watt), even with the interface so easy to navigate, but it's hard to break away from the sweet tones I dialed in for myself. That means there's going to be pleasant surprises for years to come, as I explore my own tonal and effects fantasies.

It was easy to ditch my well-worn effects board and array of EQ's and rack effects, along with my bulky half stack in favor of the FBV Shortboard Mark II, and it's combo amp counterpart. To own a rig this sophisticated in such a small package is a blessing in itself. Pack amp, pack SBMK II, pack guitar and bag, and I'm ready to gig.

Anyone wondering if this amp is road worthy, or sonically capable of gigging even outdoors can rest easy. I've done so, and the 120 watt version handles it, with even a bit of headroom. Ruggedly built, and simply constructed, it should last for years.

But that won't stop me from adding another to my home, which is my next major gear purchase: The Spider IV 150 watt.

I'll say this: I wish (after demoing it) I'd have got the 150 watt, only because the 12" speakers project a bit deeper sound in the new closed-back cabinet.
Ben
from Seaford, DE USA
November 3, 2011 Music Background:
Guitar hobbyist

Very good sound

This amp gives you the clean and the dirty all in one package. It's fairly simple to figure out and provides all the sounds i need. Especially paired with a Line 6 FBV shortboard Mkll which provides an expression pedals. It's a perfect amp for new players and experienced musicians. And for the price tag, it would be very hard to find an amp that competes with this. It is truly a very versatile piece of equipment that i would most definitely buy over again.
Ron
from Palm Bay, FL. USA
February 4, 2011 Music Background:
Hobbyist

Worth every penny

Love this amp! Great sound from either the 2 x 10" or line out. Having a blast with the loop function, however the foot pedal is a must. If you take some time and learn the functions this amp has a lot to give. Watch the master volume it goes from moderate to holy cow !!!
W. Campbell
from Palm Bay, FL
November 8, 2010

Line 6 Spider lv 120

I have been using this amp for a couple of months now and find it to be a very good amp, especially for the money. There are plenty of different built in tones, but more importantly, enough room to find your own! I would have preferred the tone of a tube amp, such as a Mesa Boogie Mark iv, but again, for the money, this amp can not be beat. If you are going to gig with this amp, I would suggest the Spider iv 150, more volume plus the twelve in speakers instead of the ten simply push more air, in hind site, this is the choice I should have made but I am still very happy with the 120, even when it is not miked. If this is just for the living room or jamming with friends, the 120 is a perfect choice. I shattered my leg earlier this year making it hard to transport the amp, so from my perspective, it would be very nice if it came with a set of castors, this is the only real down side I have found. Do not forget to get the FBV pedal for it, you will simply end up getting it later. The only down side I have found aside from the lack of castors is you will spend a lot to time, probably to much, exploring all of the tones that come with it before you work on finding your own! I doubt you will regret the decision to invest in this amp, enjoy!
Bobby Fore
from St Louis, Missouri
December 9, 2009 Music Background:
lead guitarist of a band, and a all out rocker

line 6 spider iv 120 awsome

This amp is awsome,i play a ibanez rg series guitar and i just got this amp and it really blow me away,right out of the box it seamed a little intimadating,but after a couple of hours i was rocking, and editing of the effects makes this a easy to use amp.i cant believe the killer tones you can create,i was playing through a kustom wav 210 modeling amp and it had one good amp model and it was the wav model,all 16 of these amp models have a awsome sound fully editable effects,I love this amp and for only $399.00 for a 120 watt digital stereo amp man what a price for such a awsome amp,this amp also has 64 user presets that you can customise to your likeing but most of the sound awsome just how they are plus it has 250 artist songs and presets when you put the setting on ozzy and play crazy train it sounds just like the cd(if you can play that song)
if you are on the fence about this amp dont be scared to jump you wont regret it,at least i dont, thank you line 6 for putting out such a insane sounding amp at such a awsome price

Line 6 Spider IV 120

120-watt 2 x 10" Guitar Combo Amp with Celestion Speakers, CD input, and POD Direct Out for Recording

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