a good practice amp

crazychu · 03-13-2007, 03:33 PM

i'm thinking about buying a 15 watt line 6 spider 3. do you guys think it would be good for a practice amp? it's only about 100 dollars, im thinking it should do the job well in terms of tone, volume, and portability.

**thesteve** · 03-13-2007, 03:45 PM

if by "practice" you mean "by myself", then it'll probably do just fine.

irtrogdor · 03-13-2007, 03:57 PM

yeah, it'll work fine. you might even want to upgrade to a 30W if you would consider using it outside your bedroom.

thomaspg70 · 03-13-2007, 08:53 PM

Yeh it will def be fine.

presbystrat · 03-14-2007, 02:00 PM

My personal preference would be to use a multi-effects processor w/earphones for practice.

relient nelson · 03-14-2007, 03:00 PM

I've played that amp a few times. It's nice enough, however, might I recommend a Roland Cube. Around the same price, but great tones.

zero91 · 03-14-2007, 06:51 PM

That is a nice little amp for the price. I have one and it is plenty loud enough for practicing in my room. It's a lot of fun to play around with, I like it a lot. Certianly worth the 100 bucks. I'd say go for it.

telecasting · 03-14-2007, 07:33 PM

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My personal preference would be to use a multi-effects processor w/earphones for practice.

+1. I use the Line 6 UX1 for practice and getting song ideas down.

**Shift** · 03-14-2007, 08:25 PM

I don't have any experience with that amp, but if you want some bang for your buck try out the Marshall MG10CD. Can't beat $70.

**thesteve** · 03-15-2007, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Shift

I don't have any experience with that amp, but if you want some bang for your buck try out the Marshall MG10CD. Can't beat $70.

Meh...it's about the same as everything else in that price range.

presbystrat · 03-15-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Shift

I don't have any experience with that amp, but if you want some bang for your buck try out the Marshall MG10CD. Can't beat $70.

How about this Marshall? It boasts, "crunchy distortion; and plenty of volume for good, clean fun"

ibanez_dude · 03-15-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

I don't have any experience with that amp, but if you want some bang for your buck try out the Marshall MG10CD. Can't beat $70.

Hate to tell ya, but those things are pretty crappy.

RubberChipmunk · 03-15-2007, 01:20 PM

If you're getting a Line 6 Spider, don't get a Spider III. If you can, find a Spider I. From what I understand, they have the best sounds, oddly enough.

If you're not looking for something expensive, try an Epiphone Valve Jr. All tube, and plenty loud enough for practice.

presbystrat · 03-15-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberChipmunk

If you're getting a Line 6 Spider, don't get a Spider III. If you can, find a Spider I. From what I understand, they have the best sounds, oddly enough.

Spider I? The Spider II's are very similar to the Spider III's and sell for cheaper.

RubberChipmunk · 03-15-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by presbystrat

Spider I? The Spider II's are very similar to the Spider III's and sell for cheaper.

The Spider II's also sound much better. And Spider I's sound better than the II's. It makes no sense, but for some reason, its true.