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Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110 Combo

#22
JazzyJames said:
I just need for my room so I dont have to take my amp back and forth from my dads to my moms every 2 weeks.
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I would think for those purposes, the line 6 or the micro cube would be fine. You aren't going to keep up with a drummer, but for home practice, they'd be versatile and quite a bit of fun. I think the Roland has a lot more features, including the rhythm tracks, which would be a great practice tool.
 
#29
The LD 110 in my opinion is only good for sitting at home to practice. For that purpose, I think it is over priced. With one ten inch speaker, it's more like a $179 tops product. I tried all the LowDown combos, I was looking for 2 things: A built in tuner, and enough amps and speaker cone to actually be able to hang in there with a 6 piece rock band during basement practices. Weight and size was also a concern, and kick-back ability was high on my list.

The LD150 fit the bill perfectly. It's $399, not $249, but I confirmed that it held it's own with my 5-string basses, and 2 guitarists, drummer, and keyboard. It sounded great.

It's not too heavy, it's not too big, it actually looks nice, and it has kick back built in.

Anything less than a single 12" and 100+ watts will not cut it during a typical practice.

Peavey has a series of combos now, unfortunately to me, not US made any more, and they are priced new very fairly. $199 gets you a 12" speaker and some ampage.

Just my .02
 
#30

You say you just want an amp for your room, right?

My recommendation would be to look at the Acoustic B20. It has a 12" speaker, 20 watts, nice clean tone, aux input, and headphone jack. Typically priced $120-$150 US.

However, you started this thread asking about the Line 6 LowDown 110. Which, basically, is a practice amp (though it is marketed as a studio amp as well) that has modeling features. It it a 75 watt amp but with only a 10" speaker. It is priced at $250 US.

The Roland Micro Cube Bass is low-powered but has a nice tone. It also has modeling as well as some additional features for practice. It has four small speakers and is ultra-light. It could easily be carried from one place to another. This is its appeal, small, for practice, with models. It is priced at $225 US.

If you just want a practice amp, I'd say go with the Acoustic. Or, alternatively, have a look at the Peavey MAX 110 or the Warwick Blue Cab 15.

If you want an amp with the models and extras, it really comes down to Line 6 and Roland, unless you want to spend about $100 more and get the Fender B-DEC.


Note: A Micro Cube just sold in the classified section for $180. Someone else is selling a Cube 100 for $320. You might want to keep an eye out for a deal on a Roland or Line 6 there.


 
#31
I have the Line6 110 and I like it quite a lot. You do have to twiddle with the controls quite a bit to get the sound you want but but you can store them once you get it dialed in. Its more than adequate for practice and its preamp out is great for recording.

I've alway liked the Fender Rumble combo's too. They sound great to me for the price. If you want something fun try the Fender B-Dec.
 
#35
JazzyJames said:
I was really drawn to the Line 6 because of the effects built it. And the synth sounds amazing on it.
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Yeah, but you could get a decent amp (for less) first and then add an effects pedal. This way, you can use the effects on multiple amps (at two locations, for instance, as you described) and also can keep the pedal when upgrading to another amp, a larger rig, etc.

FWIW


 
#38
JazzyJames said:
A pedal is $90. Seeing as I dont have a job. Thats like throwing my money in the crapper. =P
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That doesn't even make sense.

The Line 6 LowDown 110 is $249 and you seem ready to plunk down your money on it.

By comparison, if a pedal is, in fact, $90, that leaves $159 to spend on an amp (plenty of $149 and under amps out there; especially if you include used options) before you've even spent the same amount.

(In addition to the fact that not every pedal is $90. You can get a decent pedal with models and effects similar to the Line 6 for $30-$80.)

You also mentioned that you wanted an amp so you wouldn't have to transport one back and forth. A pedal is easily transportable so, ideally, you'd be able to use the pedal at two locations.

It sounds to me, however, that you had your mind made up before you even asked the question. If you want the Line 6 because it looks cool, or you like it for whatever reason, or it just what you've decided on, then by all means get it. You are the one who is going to be playing it and using it.

As a general rule, however, if you are going to ask a question on a forum, it may pay to actually listen to other options.


 
#39
I've had one for a while and have had no issues. I really like the SVT setting and the Eden simulation. I don't care for the synth sounds, plus they didn't seem to track very well. Overall, I enjoy owning it.

I use it mostly for home practice. It works great for that. I've taken it to a few low volume rehearsals and it was fine for that too. I wouldn't gig with it.
 
#40
I had it for all of 5 days. The only setting I liked on it was the "Brit" setting which is a Marshall SuperBass and the only way to get that on this model is holding down Synth and some other button when starting up the thing. Jimmy already mentioned this but the thing farted out pretty quickly and honestly, I think the wattage is overrated.
 

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