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Posted by: Grace Sep 21 2012, 11:57 PM

Hey guys smile.gif

I'm looking for a multi-effect guitar pedal and the only one I've used before is the Line 6 Floor POD Plus Guitar Effect Pedal because my brother has it and I think it's pretty cool. The price is $199.99 which I think is great, but I was wondering if this is the one I should go for or if there's something even better for the same price or less. Any suggestions?



Posted by: Todd Simpson Sep 22 2012, 01:08 AM

For the price thats's a very spiff choice. Its god a pod and pedal board and wah/volume in once chasis. Easy to cary and gig with. Try several multi pedals if possible though before buying. Just find a music store and give them a price range and they'll point you to whats in stock and such.

QUOTE (Grace @ Sep 21 2012, 06:57 PM) *
Hey guys smile.gif

I'm looking for a multi-effect guitar pedal and the only one I've used before is the Line 6 Floor POD Plus Guitar Effect Pedal because my brother has it and I think it's pretty cool. The price is $199.99 which I think is great, but I was wondering if this is the one I should go for or if there's something even better for the same price or less. Any suggestions?




Posted by: Grace Sep 22 2012, 01:20 AM

Will do smile.gif thanks for the suggestion Todd see you tomorrow shred master!!

Posted by: Alex Feather Sep 24 2012, 06:46 AM

QUOTE (Grace @ Sep 21 2012, 10:57 PM) *
Hey guys smile.gif

I'm looking for a multi-effect guitar pedal and the only one I've used before is the Line 6 Floor POD Plus Guitar Effect Pedal because my brother has it and I think it's pretty cool. The price is $199.99 which I think is great, but I was wondering if this is the one I should go for or if there's something even better for the same price or less. Any suggestions?



For the money you can't go wrong! Line 6 is making great stuff and you will get a multi effects unit! Good choice! wink.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 24 2012, 08:08 AM

199 bucks is a very good price but, my question is, what would you like to do with it - gig, or just play at home? Because if you want to play at home, the Guitar port from lin 6 is cheaper (99 bucks) and it comes with the Gear Box, a software for guitar amp emulation and effects, which if tweaked a little, can sound incredibly good!

Posted by: SirJamsalot Sep 24 2012, 08:29 AM

Line 6 is good for recording, definitely. I wouldn't recommend anything other than a good tube amp with pedals (if you need them) for live performance though - I've tried using my HD 500 through my amp and despite all the things i"ve done to try to get it to sound good (even through my tube amp), I haven't really found a sweet spot for my personal taste. But for DI recording, Line 6 is pretty awesome at simulating cabs ~ and you're not gonna find a good floor pedal for less than what you posted. Cosmin's recommendation is likely a winner too ~ as he says, it really depends on what you you're trying to do. I haven't found a silver bullet solution yet, but if someone finds one for less than 1K, lemme know biggrin.gif


Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 24 2012, 08:32 AM

QUOTE (SirJamsalot @ Sep 24 2012, 07:29 AM) *
Line 6 is good for recording, definitely. I wouldn't recommend anything other than a good tube amp with pedals (if you need them) for live performance though - I've tried using my HD 500 through my amp and despite all the things i"ve done to try to get it to sound good (even through my tube amp), I haven't really found a sweet spot for my personal taste. But for DI recording, Line 6 is pretty awesome at simulating cabs ~ and you're not gonna find a good floor pedal for less than what you posted. Cosmin's recommendation is likely a winner too ~ as he says, it really depends on what you you're trying to do. I haven't found a silver bullet solution yet, but if someone finds one for less than 1K, lemme know biggrin.gif


Take it from a man with experience! Well said, Chris! Very well said!

Posted by: derper Sep 24 2012, 06:51 PM

I personally agree, BUT for some players....a live digital rig will do just fine, and save $$/confusion for some.

But I'm certainly partial to the tube-tone, and individual botique pedals. biggrin.gif


QUOTE (SirJamsalot @ Sep 24 2012, 12:29 AM) *
Line 6 is good for recording, definitely. I wouldn't recommend anything other than a good tube amp with pedals (if you need them) for live performance though - I've tried using my HD 500 through my amp and despite all the things i"ve done to try to get it to sound good (even through my tube amp), I haven't really found a sweet spot for my personal taste. But for DI recording, Line 6 is pretty awesome at simulating cabs ~ and you're not gonna find a good floor pedal for less than what you posted. Cosmin's recommendation is likely a winner too ~ as he says, it really depends on what you you're trying to do. I haven't found a silver bullet solution yet, but if someone finds one for less than 1K, lemme know biggrin.gif


Posted by: SirJamsalot Sep 24 2012, 07:14 PM

QUOTE (derper @ Sep 24 2012, 10:51 AM) *
I personally agree, BUT for some players....a live digital rig will do just fine, and save $$/confusion for some.

But I'm certainly partial to the tube-tone, and individual botique pedals. biggrin.gif


yup ~ tone is a personal thing for sure!

Posted by: Grace Sep 24 2012, 09:54 PM

Hmm you got a good point there Cosmin I have to check what is most useful to me at this point...you all have great suggestions and advice so thank you guys smile.gif now I got some more research to do and soon I will go to a music store probably Guitar Center or Sam Ash and find what's best for me at the moment. This is veeery helpful smile.gif

Posted by: derper Sep 24 2012, 10:08 PM

Also, though GC and the big guys can be a great place to get ideas or some specific stuff.... I tend to encourage people to shop their local guitar shop. Usually, you'll get better service and personalized attention and suggestions. And it helps your local economy because the profits stay local too. Plus, it's fun to build that relationship with a local place as well! Even when I can save money online, I go to my fav shop in Portland because I love to help keep their doors open. biggrin.gif


QUOTE (Grace @ Sep 24 2012, 01:54 PM) *
Hmm you got a good point there Cosmin I have to check what is most useful to me at this point...you all have great suggestions and advice so thank you guys smile.gif now I got some more research to do and soon I will go to a music store probably Guitar Center or Sam Ash and find what's best for me at the moment. This is veeery helpful smile.gif


Posted by: SirJamsalot Sep 24 2012, 10:14 PM

QUOTE (derper @ Sep 24 2012, 02:08 PM) *
Also, though GC and the big guys can be a great place to get ideas or some specific stuff.... I tend to encourage people to shop their local guitar shop. Usually, you'll get better service and personalized attention and suggestions. And it helps your local economy because the profits stay local too. Plus, it's fun to build that relationship with a local place as well! Even when I can save money online, I go to my fav shop in Portland because I love to help keep their doors open. biggrin.gif


oh you're in Portland. Next time I'm there, I'll look ya up. I usually go there at least once a year.

Cheers!

Posted by: Grace Sep 24 2012, 10:22 PM

QUOTE (derper @ Sep 24 2012, 09:08 PM) *
Also, though GC and the big guys can be a great place to get ideas or some specific stuff.... I tend to encourage people to shop their local guitar shop. Usually, you'll get better service and personalized attention and suggestions. And it helps your local economy because the profits stay local too. Plus, it's fun to build that relationship with a local place as well! Even when I can save money online, I go to my fav shop in Portland because I love to help keep their doors open. biggrin.gif


Wow never thought of that before smile.gif good idea!

Posted by: jstcrsn Sep 24 2012, 11:51 PM

I am going to make some mad, but, just wanted to warn you from the boss mutli effects, they have great effects but their distortions get tinty sounding when you start to drive them in your style ( that I believe you are looking for)
I have had good luck running these pedals through tube amps in a live situation however
I agree with many here, try as many as you can with your guitar and even same amp if possible
and a mistake I see to often is guitarists trying to sound like a cd when cd's get to much bass overtones , then the guitar sort of gets lost
remember its your money and you should be able to try everything in the store ( and even walk out with nothing)

your fake friend wink.gif

Posted by: Grace Sep 24 2012, 11:59 PM

QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Sep 24 2012, 10:51 PM) *
I am going to make some mad, but, just wanted to warn you from the boss mutli effects, they have great effects but their distortions get tinty sounding when you start to drive them in your style ( that I believe you are looking for)
I have had good luck running these pedals through tube amps in a live situation however
I agree with many here, try as many as you can with your guitar and even same amp if possible
and a mistake I see to often is guitarists trying to sound like a cd when cd's get to much bass overtones , then the guitar sort of gets lost
remember its your money and you should be able to try everything in the store ( and even walk out with nothing)

your fake friend wink.gif


Well now you're a real true friend wink.gif lol thanks for the advice smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 25 2012, 08:00 AM

Indeed, tried and tested is the BEST way to go smile.gif

Posted by: Todd Simpson Sep 25 2012, 09:27 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Sep 25 2012, 03:00 AM) *
Indeed, tried and tested is the BEST way to go smile.gif


Yup. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! smile.gif Don't be sucked in by good reviews or prices. Make sure to actually play it with a guitar similar to yours with an amp similar to yours. Don't let the music store guy pull high end guitar off the wall and put it through a Mesa Boogie on the clean channel to demo an fx pedal. You'll get home and it won't quite sound the same smile.gif

Todd

Posted by: Grace Sep 30 2012, 03:40 PM

So guys, I showed my dad the gear I was checking out and he found something that he wanted me to have which I will be getting this week!! I thought about it and this will definitely come in veeeery handy and is better than what I was checking out! So here it is biggrin.gif


Line 6 Spider IV 75 75W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp



Can't wait to get it!
If anyone has it feel free to comment smile.gif
And thank you all very much for the help!!



Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 1 2012, 01:52 PM

Hey Grace! Looking good! Have you tried it? I am not a fan of amps having effects and all that, so my opinion does not make a difference here biggrin.gif

Posted by: derper Oct 1 2012, 11:59 PM


Don't give away my secrets!!! tongue.gif


QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Sep 25 2012, 01:27 PM) *
Don't let the music store guy pull high end guitar off the wall and put it through a Mesa Boogie on the clean channel to demo an fx pedal. You'll get home and it won't quite sound the same smile.gif

Todd



I actually hear great things about this series. Again, I'm "with Cosmin", meaning that I personally play analog effect/tube amp. BUT, it took years to get to the point where I could hear/feel a difference, and it cost more $$ (usually) when compared to options like a Line 6.

Does your amp come with/will you get the floorboard controller to control the onboard effects? You might want/need if you're playing out.


ENJOY the new rig!! That Line 6 series is popular for a reason. Many tone/effects options, and good quality for a good price. And if you ever "outgrow" it, or want to do a different route for YOUR tone.... well, it's all part of the life long learning experience.


Congrats on the new gear!! Hope you love it! biggrin.gif


QUOTE (Grace @ Sep 30 2012, 07:40 AM) *
So guys, I showed my dad the gear I was checking out and he found something that he wanted me to have which I will be getting this week!! I thought about it and this will definitely come in veeeery handy and is better than what I was checking out! So here it is biggrin.gif


Line 6 Spider IV 75 75W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp



Can't wait to get it!
If anyone has it feel free to comment smile.gif
And thank you all very much for the help!!


Posted by: El Fortinero Oct 2 2012, 12:39 AM

hey Grace, in my opinon you should save a little more and go for the same amp but the one with 120w, because this one (75w) comes with one 12" speaker and the other (12w) one comes with 2 12" speakers. The sound with two speakers is completely different.

and its a great amp for home playing!

Posted by: Blister Oct 2 2012, 03:02 AM

I'm no tone or guitar expert (YET! wink.gif ) But I do like Line 6 products & think modeling amps are great while you are on your quest in searching for the perfect "Grace tone"! A couple things to think about regarding Line 6 amps. They are currently on series IV meaning there have been the original, II & III so far. It also means that series V will come out eventually lowering the value of the series IV. Also, solid state amps don't retain their value well (as a general rule) even though there aren't the usual maintenance issues like needing to replace tubes.

I am a Cr@!g$list Hunter(Moderator remove if inappropriate) & have been fortunate on my purchases so far. Buying used is always a risk. I have bought an Ibanez guitar, a Carvin amp & a Line 6 Pod w/stand & Floor Board. I never purchase anything used for more than half price of what I can buy new. Never go alone!

Another negative when buying used is that you can't compare it to a competitive model like you can in a music store.

Nothing wrong with buying something new from the music store, but if you decide in a short period that you aren't satisfied with it, you will take a loss when trying to sell it or trade it. Buying used, you can usually get most of your money back. Also, if you do buy new, keep the box & all tags during the warranty period, if unsatisfied, the store may be more negotiable on exchanging if all the original packing is still with it.

Looking forward to seeing & hearing what you get! Getting new gear is so much fun! smile.gif

Posted by: Max Sokolov Oct 2 2012, 04:22 AM

QUOTE (derper @ Sep 24 2012, 05:51 PM) *
But I'm certainly partial to the tube-tone, and individual botique pedals. biggrin.gif

+1, hehe smile.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 2 2012, 07:59 AM

If you want to try the tube experience - go for an AMT SS20 smile.gif The tube preamp that I am using. It only needs to be connected to your soundboard and it'll sound awesome for recording. On stage, all you have to do is connect it in the Return of the amp which you will find there and all the tone corrections can be set with the preamp itself. It will only use the power and the speaker of the amp smile.gif

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/amt-electronics-tube-guitar-series-ss-20-guitar-preamp

Posted by: Grace Oct 3 2012, 01:24 AM

Oh man you guys are good with this stuff lol smile.gif well right now we only had the budget for the line 6 spider IV and it's really my first "good" amp so I think for a starter it's great! And it is brand new so if anything I'll sell it and get something better later but for now I am more than happy and I want to get the pedal to control it so I can post a demo here maybe? smile.gif I still want to check out all these suggestions you guys are giving me and learn more about tube amps, I feel like I'm falling in love with tube amps and I don't even know about them lol and what Cosmin said too sounds really cool! Thanks guys!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 3 2012, 07:51 AM

I think that's a good way to start wink.gif Get this one, see if you really like it and if it does the job and in the mean time, start learning and experimenting with tube stuff smile.gif


Posted by: Grace Oct 3 2012, 09:06 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 3 2012, 06:51 AM) *
I think that's a good way to start wink.gif Get this one, see if you really like it and if it does the job and in the mean time, start learning and experimenting with tube stuff smile.gif


I can't wait x)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 4 2012, 08:39 AM

Well, talking about a new recording tongue.gif You should make up a little movie with the new amp rocking out! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Grace Oct 4 2012, 09:30 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 4 2012, 07:39 AM) *
Well, talking about a new recording tongue.gif You should make up a little movie with the new amp rocking out! biggrin.gif


Lol rocking in my room tongue.gif that would be kinda funny lol

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 4 2012, 09:37 PM

Well, looking forward to hear the first impressions smile.gif

Posted by: Grace Oct 6 2012, 06:48 AM

I'm really liking it so far smile.gif it's definitely better than what i had..it has a lot of cool stuff that made me start making up some random riffs already lol I'll have to record something with it soon for you guys since you helped me out wink.gif

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 6 2012, 12:56 PM

QUOTE (Grace @ Oct 6 2012, 05:48 AM) *
I'm really liking it so far smile.gif it's definitely better than what i had..it has a lot of cool stuff that made me start making up some random riffs already lol I'll have to record something with it soon for you guys since you helped me out wink.gif


Hehe biggrin.gif let's hear it missie!

Posted by: Grace Oct 7 2012, 07:10 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 6 2012, 11:56 AM) *
Hehe biggrin.gif let's hear it missie!


I'll make a little demo soon I promise!

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