Line 6

[lektor0x]

Hi, has anyone tried the Line 6 LowDown HD400 with a 412VS cab?

Cheers

 

[Granddesign]

Hi, has anyone tried the Line 6 LowDown HD400 with a 412VS cab?

Cheers

yep and I just upgraded to a Ampeg svt4pro and an Ampeg SVT810E. I will miss all the options but what I didn't like was the lack of full control on the effects and clean channel wasn't clean enough. Over all for the price it is a very good amp and combo

 

[JimmyM]

Line 6 excels at giving you a lot of decent usable sounds but none that are truly great. I believe the reason is because of two reasons: they treat bass as an afterthought to guitar, and because digital processing in inexpensive amps and pedals doesn't have enough processing power to achieve total greatness. I'd rather have an amp that gives you 4 or 5 really good sounds just from turning EQ knobs than 100 meh digital emulation sounds.

 

[lowendrv]

Hi, has anyone tried the Line 6 LowDown HD400 with a 412VS cab?

Cheers

I have agree with Jimmy....Plus those are guitar cabs and I don't think you will get much lowend out of them. And they are only rated at 240 watts.
You are better off getting a bass cab and a non modeling amp.

 

[lektor0x]

Would the Ampeg Pf series be an option?

 

[JimmyM]

Would the Ampeg Pf series be an option?

A fantastic option! The PF stuff isn't just great for the money...it's just plain great.

 

[B-string]

Would the Ampeg Pf series be an option?

I find that very funny you asked JimmyM that
So would Genz Benz, G-K, Mesa, Carvin, Fender, EA..........

 

[JimmyM]

I find that very funny you asked JimmyM that
So would Genz Benz, G-K, Mesa, Carvin, Fender, EA..........

Agreed. I of course love and use Ampeg stuff, but all of those companies make terrific gear, and so do a lot of others. It's all about your tastes.

 

[lektor0x]

OK, I have decided on the Ampeg PORTAFLEX PF350 350W BASS, what cab should i go 4?

Cheers

 

[pie_man_25]

Line 6 excels at giving you a lot of decent usable sounds but none that are truly great. I believe the reason is because of two reasons: they treat bass as an afterthought to guitar, and because digital processing in inexpensive amps and pedals doesn't have enough processing power to achieve total greatness. I'd rather have an amp that gives you 4 or 5 really good sounds just from turning EQ knobs than 100 meh digital emulation sounds.

actually, their guitar amps are also generally seen as quite mediocre in the guitar world. I personally think it's because they're catering to people who are newer at the instrument, but still want decent power - the tones themselves would be distinguishable to someone who has been playing for a while, but to someone who is relatively new they might not hear much of a difference, and it would give them a good opportunity to find tones that they would like without having to buy several amps.

 

[JimmyM]

OK, I have decided on the Ampeg PORTAFLEX PF350 350W BASS, what cab should i go 4?

Cheers

What's your budget and what kind of playing situations will you be in?

 

[lektor0x]

My budget is about $1300 (aus). I play metal/punk/thrash and it is for mostly small clubs.

 

[lowendrv]

My budget is about $1300 (aus). I play metal/punk/thrash and it is for mostly small clubs.

Check this out
Ampeg SVT 2, SVT 3 Pro, Classic, SVT410HLF, SVT410HE, B2R
I would go with PF 500 and PF 115
PF-500 plus PF115 or PF210.......$1299

 

[JimmyM]

I personally would go for a bigger cab for doing thrash. Maybe two of the PF cabs or a 410HE.

 

[lowendrv]

I personally would go for a bigger cab for doing thrash. Maybe two of the PF cabs or a 410HE.

I have to agree Jimmy, I was just trying to keep him in his price range, and still be able expand later. If he could find a used 410HE that would be the ticket.

 

[lektor0x]

Thx peeps for all ya help