Line 6 Duoverb

[wyattt]

I recall trying out one of these when they first came out. It was so/so but I am still intrigued. I follow the HC reviews, and am just wondering what any Duoverb users on here think about the amp. I'm more interested in a combo, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

[rob2001]

I don't use one but I remember participating in a thread on line 6 stuff and there was a rep from line 6 talking about the Duoverb. I'll see if I can find that thread. Based on what he said, if I were to buy a Line 6, that would be one i'd look into.

[nangillala]

I think this could be of interest for you!

[wyattt]

Thanks for the info. One thing I have always liked about Line 6 is that their employees seem to frequent forums.

[nangillala]

I liked the fact, that he says it's their best build amp, which includes the vatta I guess. So the Duoverb is the secret flagship for tone-lovers *g*

[pitseleh]

Uh, I don't know about that. Vetta modeling technology is pretty old and I personally don't think Vettas sound so hot. Even if it has a higher level of build quality/better speakers/etc, if it just sounds like a Vetta, that's not very impressive. I suspect the Spider Valves will sound better.

[Reeltarded]

It was the best thing they ever made. It sounded completely different than everything else they ever made.

[LaXu]

From what I can remember it didn't sound all that great. I remember preferring my Yamaha DG80 combo. But above all the Duoverb was too expensive.

[pitseleh]

Originally Posted by Reeltarded

It was the best thing they ever made. It sounded completely different than everything else they ever made.

How, exactly? I've played a lot of Line 6 stuff from various generations and NONE of it sounded completely different from any of the rest - probably because they're identical models, or at the very least, very similar models. I'd be interested in knowing what they did to the Vetta-based models to make them sound "completely different" from the Vetta/other Line 6 products using that generation of amp models.

[Reeltarded]

I only played one a few times in a studio setting.

I can't remember the models I liked, it's been maybe 9 years, but there were 2-3 that were very, very, very good. I think one was a Vox, and one was a Fender. It was a useful studio tool.

I have never seen one used, but I do keep my eye out for them. They must not have made many.

EDIT: It was simple to setup, and I think I was using an extension cab with 2 sounds? It made the record, and it actually stood out.

[richrenken]

One thing you have to do to really bring one to life is to run the master volume all the way up and use it like a no master volume amp. A couple of my buddies do that and they love the amp.

[buddaman71]

Maybe the coolest amp that never quite took off. Two amps in one combo with the ability to send the second amp to a 212 extension cab is one of the most killer features ever conceived IMHO.

[wyattt]

I am hunting for one now. From what I gather too, getting a floor controller helps a ton. Wah and more present abilities.

[wyattt]

Funny thing, I am selling my recording gear, and would have enough to buy a AC30 and a DRRI, but I mostly play in churches and in small clubs. I'm going into my 30's and I just would like a simplified set up. So I'm considering getting one of these and a CyberTwin SE and settling down. I've never been a huge tube snob, but I've never owned a modeling amp. I have used modeling software with protools, and Amplitube, etc.. and feel that you make the sound your own rather than try to recreate A sound. I love the CT series, and I really enjoyed the Duoverb when I demo'd it and always look at them online, but never pull the trigger. I think I may just buy both with floor controllers.

[Eric Thomas]

I had a 2x12 combo that I picked up used for $250 after they were discontinued. From what I remember, it sounded pretty good and was definitely better than the other Line6 stuff I had tried. I guess the idea was to use all the available processing power for the amp models and not to bog it down with effects. The intent was to appeal to vintage tube amp guys by getting away from menus and going with knobs. The problem is that not a lot of vintage tube amp guys were open to modelers at that time (has that really changed?) and it was grossly overpriced.

I sold it with the intension of getting a head but that never happened. For a while, heads were going pretty cheap on eBay. I use to see them frequently for $175 to $225, but I have not looked at prices over the last year or so.