Spoombung Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Anybody got any experience with these? You don't hear much about them here. They seem good value. I've tried one of the combos and was pretty impressed with the onboard compressor an the general sound. anybody else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVTele Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 A friend of mine has the little Studio 110, and it sounds ridiculously good for its size and weight, and surprisingly loud for 75W and 1x10" . She also has a Trace 715x, but uses the Line 6 on small and acoustic gigs, partly because of its size, but also because it just sounds so good. She has a Dean Jeff Berlin sig. (passive) bass, so I can't speak for how it would handle active basses and percussive styles of playing, but the warmth and old-school solidity of the sound is unreal for such a tiny thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Good value if they work. I bought an HD750 which lasted less than 24 hours before I shipped it back to the supplier for refund. It just confirmed my long held belief that putting so much clever sh*t in one small box is just asking for trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks for the replies/ ....Anybody else...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have the studio 110 and rate it. Its not as quiet as 75w suggests but I do gig it sitting on the bands (v.good) sub in the venue back corner. D.i out to the mixer. Master vol is on full though and it gets hot. I plan to get a small power amp and use the 110 as a pre into into a larger cab soon in case I'm burning it out. The grind model does nothing for me and synth model for home messing only but the other models are very useable IMO. The bigger speaker versions just don't seem to be as respected as this little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='Wally' post='1130091' date='Feb 16 2011, 07:23 PM']I have the studio 110 and rate it. Its not as quiet as 75w suggests but I do gig it sitting on the bands (v.good) sub in the venue back corner. D.i out to the mixer. Master vol is on full though and it gets hot. I plan to get a small power amp and use the 110 as a pre into into a larger cab soon in case I'm burning it out. The grind model does nothing for me and synth model for home messing only but the other models are very useable IMO. The bigger speaker versions just don't seem to be as respected as this little one.[/quote] do you use the preamp out for recording? How do you find it noise-wise/compressor EQ etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Have never recorded with it so can't say I'm afraid but its called 110 studio I believe because thats a market it intended to cover. The pre amp out I've yet to use but the d.i is very good. It is the same as on their pod stuff. Its worth noting that it is set to simulate a miked cab mind. The amp models E.Q's are set flat on a preset default sound rather than a genuine flat sound and then the E.Q's mimic the original amp its modeled on i.e treble on the clean (eden) model react's different to the treble on the rock (ampeg) model. I couldn't tell you though if these actually sounded like the amp they are modeled on. You can reset these defaults with your own EQ choice but can store only one new preset within a model at a time. I use a different compressor (trace smx dual) so don't know the amps one well but it is supposed to be decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I tried line 6 whilst on my new rig quest over a year ago, and felt that whilst the preset sounds where good, they where line 6 sounds and not the basses, if that makes sense I know a few guitar players though, you love the presets, quite easy for covers gigs, just note the no. down that suits the song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 They work well, very well IMHO. Had two for ages (the 300pro and the studio110) and they performed brilliantly. Only recently upgraded to the tc rh450 which is basically the same idea but on steroids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='Wally' post='1130368' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:33 PM']Have never recorded with it so can't say I'm afraid but its called 110 studio I believe because thats a market it intended to cover. The pre amp out I've yet to use but the d.i is very good. It is the same as on their pod stuff. Its worth noting that it is set to simulate a miked cab mind. The amp models E.Q's are set flat on a preset default sound rather than a genuine flat sound and then the E.Q's mimic the original amp its modeled on i.e treble on the clean (eden) model react's different to the treble on the rock (ampeg) model. I couldn't tell you though if these actually sounded like the amp they are modeled on. You can reset these defaults with your own EQ choice but can store only one new preset within a model at a time. I use a different compressor (trace smx dual) so don't know the amps one well but it is supposed to be decent.[/quote] many thanks for the info. Have you tried plugging in an MP3 player and playing along? Does the input signal ru through the EQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I never tried that but the input signal should bypass all user controls bar the main volume Otherwise it's a bit special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've had an HD750 for nearly a year now. Its not missed a beat and sounds great. Tend to use the Ampeg and Eden models depending on the gig. Sometimes use a bit of onboard compression, chorus and octaver. Built in tuner spot on as well. Have to say I'm quite impressed in terms of bang for buck. Only downside is its not a digital skinny minnie - but the other side of that is it has plenty grunt. I used to record an album: [url="http://russtippins.com/album.html"]http://russtippins.com/album.html[/url] Used the Ampeg "Rock" model with varying eq and drive levels depending on the song. Recorded DI and Mic and was pleased with the results. Will be moving it on shortly (possible endorsement deal, not because I don't like it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1132293' date='Feb 18 2011, 02:51 PM']This is going to sound daft. But If I wanted to record on my PC could I take a DI from the line 6 through the amp modeller into the usb of the computer??[/quote] Not without a conversion cable or box of some description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1132408' date='Feb 18 2011, 04:20 PM']Something like [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Microphone-Mic-Link-Cable-Adapter-XLR-Female-3M-/180626622004?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0e2f8634"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Microphone-Mic-L...=item2a0e2f8634[/url] ???[/quote] Yep that's the sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='lojo' post='1130552' date='Feb 17 2011, 07:47 AM']I tried line 6 whilst on my new rig quest over a year ago, and felt that whilst the preset sounds where good, they where line 6 sounds and not the basses, if that makes sense I know a few guitar players though, you love the presets, quite easy for covers gigs, just note the no. down that suits the song[/quote] This is what I've found to be true of the modellers that I've tried - whatever instrument you put in is homogenised and comes out sounding like the model. That's not necessarily a problem, and they seem to be much more acceptable for bass than guitar (they sound pretty horrid for guitar to me, due to the high frequency hash - not an issue for bass). Edited February 19, 2011 by Ancient Mariner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Ive only ever tried the 15 inch 300w combo. I dont recall the model. It ws a bit beaten up and a studio amp, but i just couldnt get a sound out of it close to what i wanted. Too much stuff for me to get my head round particularly quickly. Ive always felt line 6 should have a straight forward amp that just does clean that suits their effects boards and pedals. Probably more from a sales perspective. I understand its useful having a lot of stuff on board, but i guess i have a fear that theres too much likely can go wrong. Of course im sure this only happens as much as any other amp out there, I'm not knocking line 6 as my experience isnt huge. Edited February 19, 2011 by Salt on your Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuicideVeilBassist Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hey I run an HD750 through a Line 6 LD410 cab...it's an ominous sound. Clear, punchy and plenty of balls. My main sound is using the clean amp setting and then mess with the EQ and compression. Possibly one of the best amps I've ever used. It is quite big though and it weighs a ton. These are the only downsides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoth'd Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I bought a Gallien Krueger Backline 210 last year when I replaced my full stack as I wanted something smaller to lug around (besides with a 350w head + 115 & 410 cabs - I was never turning it above 4, even for the loudest gigs we played). I wanted something that could sound good in the house at low levels, at practice & also capable of holding it's own for most gigs (but with the option to add an extra cab when I really needed it). I looked at the Line6 LoDowns & tried a few but they sounded like hyperactive- punchy boxes (in my humble opinion) & didn't have the power for my needs - On the +side I did like the kickback option & the effects. Thats why I settled on the GK. It has the kickback & I managed to track down a Line6 Bass Floor Pod for the few effects / wah etc I occasionally use) The Line 6 was good price wise though & I have seen them in action at small 'intimate' gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I frequently gig a Line 6 Lowdown LD150 with my band and it sounds pretty good. Its starting to lack in power a little as i now have it EQ'd better and its a tad quieter, but the sound is rather impressive. I think the LD175/300/400 would be damn good gigging amps, but the 150 lacks on power for my needs. Got a Warwick ProFet 5.1 now though, much more power, just have to find some money for a cab. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuicideVeilBassist Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='Salt on your Bass?' post='1133350' date='Feb 19 2011, 01:26 PM']Ive only ever tried the 15 inch 300w combo. I dont recall the model. It ws a bit beaten up and a studio amp, but i just couldnt get a sound out of it close to what i wanted. Too much stuff for me to get my head round particularly quickly. Ive always felt line 6 should have a straight forward amp that just does clean that suits their effects boards and pedals. Probably more from a sales perspective. I understand its useful having a lot of stuff on board, but i guess i have a fear that theres too much likely can go wrong. Of course im sure this only happens as much as any other amp out there, I'm not knocking line 6 as my experience isnt huge.[/quote] I've actually sent in a head unit design to Line 6 Product Dev. with my ideas for a straight forward head unit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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