pack-rat
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Hey, does anyone use or has tried a Line 6 vetta II ?
Anyone have a personal review ?
Anyone have a personal review ?
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kneeoh
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I tried one... was choosing between that amp and a Vox AD100. In all honesty, the Vetta sounded better and had more amp models to chose from, but the Vox was a little easier to manipulate for me and more affordable. I ended up with the Vox, but one of my friends bought the Vetta II - he's got a longer attention span 
. Overall, I thought the Vetta II was pretty good for a modeling amp.
. Overall, I thought the Vetta II was pretty good for a modeling amp.
I tried the Vetta a while back. It was a pretty impressive "trick" amp but to be honest, once I'd gone through the presets and started just playing with the basic am and effects models I was less impressed. It's very flexible, but it's just a bit shallow and soulless for my tastes. Not to criticise those that swear by them. If you play a wide variety of material I can see why its so useful, and it certainly fills that role prefectly, but I'm on that never ending quest for real warmth and tone so it wasn't for me. My problem is trying ot find an amp that both the Luke and Axis will be happy with. Something tells me I'll end up spending a fortune with CAE sometime soon!!!
Roxy
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pack-rat,
I did a lot of research on this looking for the perfect amp to pair with my JP7. I was looking for a versatile, super-flexible, three-channel combo that would provide crystal clear cleans, a great crunch, and a killer overdrive channel. The answer to this was the Peavey JSX Combo. I just got it two days ago, so I haven't spent enough time with it for a full review, but my first impression is that its awesome and exactly what I was looking for. My JP7 sounds incredible through this amp (I like it better than the MESA's I've tried). I couldn't find a better amp in its price range for my needs. Kind of like a "working man's" Roadking in a few respects.
I researched Line 6, and decided the PODxt Live was the best buy for me. I purchased it over the summer and find it to be an excellent product. It offers the "best of" Line 6 in one box for $400. For another $100, you can upgrade it to include all the amps from the Vetta II and the Flextone III (72 amps). It already has all the same effects. Plus, it is a POD and GuitarPort packaged in one rugged enclosure. I haven't tried it with the JSX Combo yet, but I'll have the choice to run it in front of the amp (effects only - any channel), or on the clean (amp models & effects), or use the PODxt Live as my pre-amp (through the effects return) for the most exacting model reproductions. The JSX is supposed to function great with pedals. Satriani wanted a dedicated brilliant clean channel just for this. So, I should have a ton of options. When I play at school for the kids, I just take the PODxt Live and run it through their small PA and its good enough for a demanding K-8th grade audience.
My two cents on purchasing modeling amps is this: they're like computers and will be upgraded every year. I'd hate to shell out $1700 for a Vetta II only to own an antique in a few years. With the PODxt Live, I have a Vetta II, Flextone III, POD, Guitarport, Stompboxes Modelers, effects & editing software for $500. The only Vetta II function I can't do is blend two amps together (although I don't care). In a few years, if I feel the need to update, I'm not out much and could easily sell it on Ebay. With a modeling combo amp, you will never see your money again and they're expensive to ship. As far as quality, Line 6 amps are built in China and I'd venture to say they're probably not constructed as nice as my JSX (although I didn't compare). So in a nutshell, I'd recommend investing in a great tube combo that will hopefully please your needs for many years to come.
I did a lot of research on this looking for the perfect amp to pair with my JP7. I was looking for a versatile, super-flexible, three-channel combo that would provide crystal clear cleans, a great crunch, and a killer overdrive channel. The answer to this was the Peavey JSX Combo. I just got it two days ago, so I haven't spent enough time with it for a full review, but my first impression is that its awesome and exactly what I was looking for. My JP7 sounds incredible through this amp (I like it better than the MESA's I've tried). I couldn't find a better amp in its price range for my needs. Kind of like a "working man's" Roadking in a few respects.
I researched Line 6, and decided the PODxt Live was the best buy for me. I purchased it over the summer and find it to be an excellent product. It offers the "best of" Line 6 in one box for $400. For another $100, you can upgrade it to include all the amps from the Vetta II and the Flextone III (72 amps). It already has all the same effects. Plus, it is a POD and GuitarPort packaged in one rugged enclosure. I haven't tried it with the JSX Combo yet, but I'll have the choice to run it in front of the amp (effects only - any channel), or on the clean (amp models & effects), or use the PODxt Live as my pre-amp (through the effects return) for the most exacting model reproductions. The JSX is supposed to function great with pedals. Satriani wanted a dedicated brilliant clean channel just for this. So, I should have a ton of options. When I play at school for the kids, I just take the PODxt Live and run it through their small PA and its good enough for a demanding K-8th grade audience.
My two cents on purchasing modeling amps is this: they're like computers and will be upgraded every year. I'd hate to shell out $1700 for a Vetta II only to own an antique in a few years. With the PODxt Live, I have a Vetta II, Flextone III, POD, Guitarport, Stompboxes Modelers, effects & editing software for $500. The only Vetta II function I can't do is blend two amps together (although I don't care). In a few years, if I feel the need to update, I'm not out much and could easily sell it on Ebay. With a modeling combo amp, you will never see your money again and they're expensive to ship. As far as quality, Line 6 amps are built in China and I'd venture to say they're probably not constructed as nice as my JSX (although I didn't compare). So in a nutshell, I'd recommend investing in a great tube combo that will hopefully please your needs for many years to come.
Spudmurphy
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I know this is slightly "off post" - here goes anyway !
I had been playing through a Marshall 50 watt combo for some years and was getting fed up with the limitations that it had - cranked up it was unbeatable but when you wanted to play something a bit different it lacked the tones that say a Fender tube amp would give.
A "Muso" friend of mine was as happy as a pig in sh*t with his second hand POD I and I gave it a go.
I was so impressed with it that I bought the Pod XT, a second hand FBV shortboard and run it through the return loop on the Marshall thereby cutting out the pre amp stage.
I can tell you, I get all the tones I want - that Marshall now sounds like a Fender or a Hiwatt when I dial up the settings.
I hadn't played guitar for a long, long time but this setup had me playing again with a lot of enthusiasm.
I can't comment on the Line 6 amp you specifically want but I can comment with some enthusiam on the Pod.
However be carefull I pluged the XT into a Fender combo and the sound sucked - I did only have a few minutes to try it out on the Fender and I'm sure that I could have improved the sound. If you are going to get a Pod, try it thro your rig first.
It is so good for recording too and when connected to the Line 6 web site via the USB cable, any updates are done automatically for you.
To sum up, - yeah Line 6 kit worked for me - and how! - the amps appear to be excellent value.
I had been playing through a Marshall 50 watt combo for some years and was getting fed up with the limitations that it had - cranked up it was unbeatable but when you wanted to play something a bit different it lacked the tones that say a Fender tube amp would give.
A "Muso"
friend of mine was as happy as a pig in sh*t with his second hand POD I and I gave it a go.I was so impressed with it that I bought the Pod XT, a second hand FBV shortboard and run it through the return loop on the Marshall thereby cutting out the pre amp stage.
I can tell you, I get all the tones I want - that Marshall now sounds like a Fender or a Hiwatt when I dial up the settings.
I hadn't played guitar for a long, long time but this setup had me playing again with a lot of enthusiasm.
I can't comment on the Line 6 amp you specifically want but I can comment with some enthusiam on the Pod.
However be carefull I pluged the XT into a Fender combo and the sound sucked - I did only have a few minutes to try it out on the Fender and I'm sure that I could have improved the sound. If you are going to get a Pod, try it thro your rig first.
It is so good for recording too and when connected to the Line 6 web site via the USB cable, any updates are done automatically for you.
To sum up, - yeah Line 6 kit worked for me - and how! - the amps appear to be excellent value.
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Just my 2 cents....
I've been a supporter of Line 6 (AND EBMM) stuff for a while, so when the Vetta came out, I was all over it.
I really think it's a great amp for what it is. The possibilities are amazing, and the sounds it can make are really impressive. Tube like? Yeah, it's pretty close. Would an audience know the difference? No. Would any of us? Probably.
I was all ready to buy one around this time last year, but decided to scour the web for reviews first. Based on what I found there were some reliability issues. Some owners reported that the displays on them seem a little squirrely, and scattered reports also stated the power amps had issues.
I went back to my dealer to try it out one last time to make my mind up, but the floor model was broken. He claimed it was dumping the memory at random (right before the display went out!)
I do own the POD 2.3 and also the PODxt, and find them both indespensible for recording. In fact, my old band just had a reunion show, and instead of lugging my stack out for it, I just brought the PODxt and a Fender Twin. It DID take a while to dial it in, but once I did, everyone was amazed.
P.S. I didn't get the Vetta, but I DID get a Vox Valvetronix 120 watt head, and it ROCKS!! Much less expensive, and gave me all the sounds I need. Not as effective for direct recording, but excellent live. I highly recommend it (For now that is. You know the "next-best-thing" is due out any day now)
I've been a supporter of Line 6 (AND EBMM) stuff for a while, so when the Vetta came out, I was all over it.
I really think it's a great amp for what it is. The possibilities are amazing, and the sounds it can make are really impressive. Tube like? Yeah, it's pretty close. Would an audience know the difference? No. Would any of us? Probably.
I was all ready to buy one around this time last year, but decided to scour the web for reviews first. Based on what I found there were some reliability issues. Some owners reported that the displays on them seem a little squirrely, and scattered reports also stated the power amps had issues.
I went back to my dealer to try it out one last time to make my mind up, but the floor model was broken. He claimed it was dumping the memory at random (right before the display went out!)
I do own the POD 2.3 and also the PODxt, and find them both indespensible for recording. In fact, my old band just had a reunion show, and instead of lugging my stack out for it, I just brought the PODxt and a Fender Twin. It DID take a while to dial it in, but once I did, everyone was amazed.
P.S. I didn't get the Vetta, but I DID get a Vox Valvetronix 120 watt head, and it ROCKS!! Much less expensive, and gave me all the sounds I need. Not as effective for direct recording, but excellent live. I highly recommend it (For now that is. You know the "next-best-thing" is due out any day now)
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Tim O'Sullivan
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I am a former Marshall and Engl user and I have converted from Valves to Line 6 (about a year ago now) and I would never look back! They ate 80% of the sound, 95% of the feel with 200% less hassle!
I have a pair of Duoverbs (discontinued sadly, but basically a Vetta without the effects) and they are awesome. The sound is incredible, they are louder than hell, and rugged (being solid state). Plus if you are doing as many gigs as I do (3 a week on average) your TCO is zero. No biasing, expensive re-valves, failing output trsanformers etc.
The other good thing is that Line 6 amps used dont hold their value that well, and I picked up the Duoverbs for £350 each.
I have a pair of Duoverbs (discontinued sadly, but basically a Vetta without the effects) and they are awesome. The sound is incredible, they are louder than hell, and rugged (being solid state). Plus if you are doing as many gigs as I do (3 a week on average) your TCO is zero. No biasing, expensive re-valves, failing output trsanformers etc.
The other good thing is that Line 6 amps used dont hold their value that well, and I picked up the Duoverbs for £350 each.
