Which guitar amplifier do you like and why? I really like the Line6 amplifiers.

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Lily Bradic Profile
Lily Bradic , Bassist, answered

As much as I like Marshall amplifiers, I do love my 300W Line6 bass amp (pictured) as well! There are so many reasons I'm fond of this amplifier:

  • Never let me down (had it over 5 years)

  • So much choice when it comes to adjusting the sound
  • Loud (I used to live in rural France, where the nearest neighbour was half a mile away, and occasionally turned it up to full volume. The floor rumbled. I couldn't hear properly for hours).
  • Comes with pedals!
  • Rich sound
  • Doesn't take long to warm up
  • Good value for money
Of course, it all depends on what you want your amplifier for. I've got a little Marshall practice amp—it's only 50W or something, and it doesn't sound that great—but it's good if I want to have a quick jam and not annoy the people in the flat next door!

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Adrian Masters
Adrian Masters commented
300 watts!!! Wow!! I have played bass a few times. I am not a genius at it, but in a pinch I can get the job done. I like the Spider Jam 75. It is only 75 watts. i would like 100 or 120, but beggar's can't be choosers. What i do like is the modeling
. All the different sounds you can dial up with the touch of a button. I also like that it has songs built into it and that you can plug in your mp3 player. This way you can play along to your favorite songs. Playing alone is ok, but not exciting. As adults with our busy schedules it is not always easy to get together with the guy's anymore. It also has a headphone jack so I don't have to disturb the family. Lol
Bruce Tillson
Bruce Tillson commented
I am old school and have always used Fender Amps. Tubes and being heavy is worth it for the natural sound that solid state amplifiers just cannot produce. Sometimes analog is fine, especially for guitar and bass. My favorite is a Fender Pre CBS Bandmaster. 40 watt head and twin 12 cabinets. There was a knock off, it was the Silver Tone Twin 12, which for all intents and purposes was the Bandmaster except the Silvertone came with built in reverb. Has several and stacked three of them and connected them in parallel,,,,a SCREAMER!!!
Bradley Lomax Profile
Bradley Lomax answered

I don't have a lot a money so I originally only used a cheap Yamaha Ga-15. It used to get lots of electromagnetic interference and that really angered me, but over the years as I got new amps and guitars I still kept the Yamaha as the sentimental value was there. While my over amps were far more superior in both functions and sound quality my Yamaha gta-15 still got played, albeit not as frequently. But to be honest the distortion isn't that bad if it's just on drive with all equalisers turned off.

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Adrian Masters
Adrian Masters commented
I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. I also understand about finances. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do. Hopefully things will improve and you will be able to get the amplifier of your dreams. :) If money were of no object what would you like to have?
Bradley Lomax
Bradley Lomax commented
Sorry for the late response dude I was a bit distracted then I noticed Your reply . Corncerning my current amp I have a much better one right now a vypyr 15 It's a killer but I'll always have memories of my first practice amp the ha-15. What was your first practice amp Mr Adrian? 
Sorry to be intrusive but I'm always curious to hear what everyone else started on. As for my dream amp it would probably be a Marshall mkII 100 watt lead with checkerboard speaker cabinets.
Adrian Masters
Adrian Masters commented
Oh wow! That was so long ago I can't remember what brand it was. All I remember was it was a little 10 watt amp and a cheap one at that. My first real amp was a Yamaha 100 watt amp. Then I bought a used Fender Twin Reverb. When I started playing in bands I bought a used Ampeg stack. Sometimes I would even hook up the Yamaha to it and really crank it out in stereo. Lol :)
Dan Banks Profile
Dan Banks , Guitarist., answered

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Line 6 amplifiers, although I've never used one for a long period of time.

Like most guitarists I like a good Marshall amp and Ibanez heads have also been pleasantly surprising to play through. However, I've always been a fan of the Fender 'sound' and at the moment I own a Fender Deluxe Reverb which sounds really sweet.

Fender Deluxe Reverb.

My Deluxe Reverb is a reissue but its had the stock speaker replaced with a 'Cannabisrex', which is far brighter.

Obviously your choice of amplifier is completely down to your own taste, and what guitar and effect pedals you plan to play though it. I've always loved the really clean and 'shimmering' tones that a Deluxe Reverb has, and thats why I just had to buy one. When used in conjunction with my Fender Jaguar, a Ibanez 'tubescreamer' pedal, and delay and tremolo effects it sounds brilliant!

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Adrian Masters
Adrian Masters commented
Everyone always talks about Marshall. I have owned a lot of amplifiers in my life, but never a Marshall. I really don't know why. For some reason I have always been fascinated with the Marshall Micro Stack. It is only 15 watts, not very exciting. I like how it is small and doesn't take up much room. My wife indulges my playing, but she is not up to giving me a whole room just for my music. Lol! I would like to have a tube Marshall amp, but these days I just don't feel like lugging it around. Tube amps are really heavy. I have had four or five Fender amps. That is what I currently have.
Dan Banks
Dan Banks commented
I know what you mean about tube amps - they can be very loud and very heavy! But most of the time they make up for it with their sound. Yeah the Marshall Micro seems like a great idea, really compact, but also sounds decent.
Adrian Masters
Adrian Masters commented
Sorry for the late reply. I am torn between a Line6 and the Marshall micro stack.

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