Line 6 Spider Valve 112 - Live clips demonstrating different amp models!

[drgonzoguitar]

I thought I would add to the new section by adding the much loved/maligned Line 6 Spider Valve. These clips were recorded with a Tascam DR-1 field recorder from my cover band gig. I love and hate this amp at the same time.

Signal path:
custom Tele with Joe Bardens>>>Rocktron Talk Box(not used)>>>>modded Boss CS-3 (only used for the clean clips)>>>Line 6 SV. I have a FBV short board to control patches. I do not use many (just 4).

Clip Descriptions: Each clip has some rhythm and lead in each in each to get the full idea. I tried to provide a tonal description to relate to amps everyone should know. I know it is not the real thing, but it is close enough.

SPIDER VALVE: "uber Clean"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=814183&songID=6681751

SPIDER VALVE: "Fender country bite"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=814183&songID=6681748

SPIDER VALVE: "dirty VOX"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=814183&songID=6681738

SPIDER VALVE: "JCM 800 Marshall"
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=814183&songID=6681743

[VictoriluxEL84]

Really nice solos!

Pretty convincing, seems to be very versatile, great for your type of band which covers a wide range of music. Probably could never get all those tones out of a traditional setup. I guess you don't love the Line6 when you play by yourself at home. I'll bet that's when you hear and feel the difference.

At least, thats how I felt about my Vetta. The Vetta couldn't seem to cut it in a band mix. Your Spider Valve did. Very intriguing.

[drgonzoguitar]

Really nice solos!

Pretty convincing, seems to be very versatile, great for your type of band which covers a wide range of music. Probably could never get all those tones out of a traditional setup. I guess you don't love the Line6 when you play by yourself at home. I'll bet that's when you hear and feel the difference.

At least, thats how I felt about my Vetta. The Vetta couldn't seem to cut it in a band mix. Your Spider Valve did. Very intriguing.


Thanks for the compliment! :BEER

You are correct on the home part. I use a AX84 P1 I built into a broken SS 2x10 combo amp, with a modded BOSS Dual Overdrive (SD-2) and a MXR Carbon Copy. 5 Watt tube single ended amp with response and feel.

There is some response in the Spider Valve when you get the MV high enough. I barely run it through the PA. It does cut through the mix without an issue. Again, I am not completely happy with it.

I have heard that the Vetta is pretty nice for a band setup. Were you playing with another guitarist? I am doing a country gig next week with two other guitarists and a steel guitarist, so I will find out how the Spider Valve really does in a multiguitar mix. I will post some clips afterwards.

Thanks again!

[Sonic Emergence]

Sounds great.. You got you good chops man!

[atquinn]

The Fender country bite one sounded awesome. I need to spend some more time with these in the local GC (the one time I test drove it sounded pretty good, but it's hard to hear anything in those stores :D).

-Austin

[drgonzoguitar]

Sounds great.. You got you good chops man!

Thanks!

The Fender country bite one sounded awesome. I need to spend some more time with these in the local GC (the one time I test drove it sounded pretty good, but it's hard to hear anything in those stores :D).

-Austin

I tried mine in the iso-room at my GC. I really turned it up and started creating patches. I realized there was some potential core tones in the amp. It is sort of like a a Music Man amp...SS preamp and tube PI & power section.

[richey88]

Sounds like that was a fun gig!! Nice pickin' there Roy! I am still not sold on the amp. L6 is heading in the right direction though.....ROCK ON!!

[Badger71]

I realized there was some potential core tones in the amp.

Yup. I like mine....not the be all end all in amps...but the price point vs. return is very amazing. The SV is like a B student....there are a few C's and A's in that report card but being in the 80% area is fine by me with a cover band. YMMV.

[drgonzoguitar]

... The SV is like a B student....there are a few C's and A's in that report card but being in the 80% area is fine by me with a cover band. YMMV.

I think that is the best description of the Spider Valve! Thanks Badger71!