Line 6 - LowDown HD750

C.I.aF. · #1 12-18-2008, 06:45 AM

Hi guys!
i'm very interesting in this days for this amp modeling
http://www.line6.com/lowdownhd750/
but i don't know if it's a toy or it's a good choice..

i'd like to play with it before buy but here in italy this product doesn't arrive..i need power, versatility for some avantrock, avantjazz, postrock..
what do you think?

thanks!

TORQN · #2 12-18-2008, 07:20 AM

For me personally, I try not to buy things with extras like that. It's just something else to break. Plus being brand new, no one is going to know how it will hold up longterm. I'd look for a bass pod or some kind of bass pedal to do the extras.

C.I.aF. · #3 12-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks!
I'm quite agree with you..but the problem is also that i can't find head for bass at 700w!! (no ampeg or markbass..too much money!)
at 700w:
- swr working pro 700
- k&g 1001-rbII
- line 6 lowdown hd750

i'm really

and there are problems for every head (swr=no much power, k&g=technical problems, line6=..?)

RickenBoogie · #4 12-18-2008, 10:56 AM

I only have knowledge of the tiny Line 6 110, and quickly got tired of it. There are plenty of better choices for good bass tone, unfortunately, they all cost more.

BeauZooka · #5 01-02-2009, 05:32 PM

bump - i see that the have a 400 watt and a 700 watt version.
$600 and $800 respectively.

Thornton Davis · #6 01-03-2009, 07:39 AM

Line 6 have a excellent reputation for manufacturing great products from everything from their POD Series to their guitar and bass amps.

The new HD400 and HD750 should be no different, neither will the new LD400 Pro Combo. These amps are based on proven technology and manufacturing techniques that Line 6 have been using for the past 4-5 years. They've made and sold thousands of their amps during that time, all of which are recognized as being quality products at a reasonable price.

When other well known amp manufacturers introduce new models that sound great and are well made, there's never any questions about them. So why question Line 6's new amps? Comments like those posted above are narrow minded in my opinion and should be kept to ones self.

I wouldn't worry about buying any of the Line 6 new amps. Just make sure if you buy one, that you buy it from a reputable dealer who will support you if you ever do need servicing.

TD

Sliza · #7 05-29-2009, 02:54 PM

I've been using the HD750 for 5 Months and I could not be more satisfied with it. I was using it on a gig where we played with another Band whose bassist plays through an SVT-VR. He was quite impressed with the Rock-Sound of my LowDown.

neptune · #8 05-29-2009, 04:22 PM

I've contemplated the LD750...I have a LD150 combo and couldn't be happier with it. Great practice amp and I recorded with it last week at a local studio - best sound I've attained recording my 62 Jazz fretless to this point. I use the rock (SVT) setting for rehearsals, and the R&B (B-15) for recording. Better sound than my Eden Navigator/QSC PLX-2402Epifani UL2115/UL2210 setup; just not enough watts to gig with. I used SVT's for years so that gives you an idea of the sound I prefer.

It's hard to find a store in my area that has these in stock, so I can't say I have any experience with the LD750 (no try = no buy). It seems Line 6 gets panned in this forum. I'll bet if some arena rocker was photographed with about 6 of these things chained together the 'conventional wisdom' would shift somewhat.

rpsands · #9 05-29-2009, 06:25 PM

If you have a hankering for Line Six stuff, I would heartily suggest a Pod X3 pro and a power amp instead.

I used to run a bass pod -> power amp and liked it very well, and it was modular and upgradeable and I would not expect the HD750 to sound much different.

AndyMan · #10 05-30-2009, 08:13 AM

I AB'd my '72 SVT as well as my SVT-VR next to my Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110 and 150 combo. The "Rock" setting's tone is DEAD on. Is sounds closer than a sansamp or Ampeg's pre. Highly recommended.

Tylerrr51 · #11 08-19-2010, 09:09 AM

Im realy interested in this amp because i LOVE how my line 6 lowdown practice amp sounds. my only question is how loud is it? loud enough for a small venue?

tombowlus · #12 08-19-2010, 09:14 AM

These are pretty nice heads, and definitely a viable option. I've played through the whole lineup, and we reviewed the LD 400 Pro in issue #4. I like that combo a lot.

A Strohman · #13 08-19-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylerrr51

Im realy interested in this amp because i LOVE how my line 6 lowdown practice amp sounds. my only question is how loud is it? loud enough for a small venue?

I purchased this head recently and love it. At 750w (at 4ohms), its more than loud enough for a small venue. I used it for an outdoor venue last weekend (a couple of pics below) where I wasn't mic'd and I had no problem competing with two guitars which were. This amp is a monster in terms of its power but more than that, the versatility is what impresses me most. Having multiple channels allows me to dial specific tones for my active Schecter as well as my passive Fender (with push button switching) and I find the Line 6 interface to be easy and intuitive.

brendanbassist · #14 08-19-2010, 09:36 AM

I tried the combo, and though it had a lot of sounds, I couldn't find one I liked a lot. So I'd really recommend trying it out before you make a purchase.

A Strohman · #15 08-19-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by brendanbassist

I tried the combo, and though it had a lot of sounds, I couldn't find one I liked a lot. So I'd really recommend trying it out before you make a purchase.

I would always agree with that...regardless of what you are purchasing. One thing to note though...simply using the presets doesn't get me what I like either. So I start with a preset and then add a little gain here, some low mids there, etc. to dial in a sound I do like. Once there, I save it to a channel and can then recall it anytime I want. I think Line 6 stuff is made for people who like to tweak their sound and a head like the HD750 can give a fairly wide range of tones if one takes the time to really mess with it.

Tylerrr51 · #16 08-19-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucas Ford

I purchased this head recently and love it. At 750w (at 4ohms), its more than loud enough for a small venue. I used it for an outdoor venue last weekend (a couple of pics below) where I wasn't mic'd and I had no problem competing with two guitars which were. This amp is a monster in terms of its power but more than that, the versatility is what impresses me most. Having multiple channels allows me to dial specific tones for my active Schecter as well as my passive Fender (with push button switching) and I find the Line 6 interface to be easy and intuitive.

Thanks a ton for all that info. that put my mind at ease, and seeing that musicians friend has it for $500 right now I might jump on it as soon as money permits.

A Strohman · #17 08-20-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tylerrr51

Thanks a ton for all that info. that put my mind at ease, and seeing that musicians friend has it for $500 right now I might jump on it as soon as money permits.

If you're buying from Musiciansfriend, make sure to send them this link:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LD750HDd1

MF has their lowest price guarantee thing so when I bought mine from them for $499 but saw the Sweetwater ad the next day, MF refunded me the difference.

Of course, you could just buy from Sweetwater directly as well but I just prefer MF because I have a long relationship with those guys and they've always treated me well.

Yok · #18 10-31-2011, 02:33 AM

I just put some money down on one of these bad boys today after a quick and fun test, it's on a clearance special and thanks to that and special treatment from the manager (gotta be friends with these guys) I am getting it on layby for all of $350 AU all up, which is piss compared to how much it would have been listed new.

Thinking of racking it with one of those massive MED tuners and a broad EQ control... Oh yeah!

tom once dead · #19 10-31-2011, 06:59 AM

Damn that's cheap.

I was working at Billy Hyde when those things first came into stores. They were hardly ever touched. Sounded okay, had lots of variety but for the price they came out at most people would just go with an Ampeg or ABM Ashdown.

iamagoodmachine · #20 01-07-2013, 10:57 AM

LD750 is a junk toy. EXTREMELY flimsy construction. I ordered one a few years back, the box was bumped, and the chassis was TWISTED. Very thin aluminum that BENDS at the touch. Without much strength, I could probably twist it into a pretzel. It feels like a toy. It's rack mount, but the on/off switch is in the back (meaning you have to fumble through the back of your rack- terrible design). It put out a great deal of volume, sounded decent, but STAY AWAY from this thing unless you're looking for a cheap back up. I returned this immediately. GK 1001RBii: similarly priced, built like a tank, proven reliability, and a better sound palette.