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The Line 6 Micro Spider is a six-watt battery-powered amp that offers portability and attitude unmatched by amps more than twice its size! Featuring four brilliant electric guitar sounds from Clean to Insane, a stunning acoustic guitar sound and six Smart Control FX, Micro Spider boasts an incredibly wide tonal range. Plus, with intuitive features like an integrated chromatic tuner, microphone input with dedicated trim knob and POD 2.0-style direct out, Micro Spider is equally useful at home, on vacation or in the studio.

Powered by six C batteries, and weighing in at seven pounds, Micro Spider is always at your side whenever inspiration strikes.

Line6 Micro Spider Battery-Powered Guitar Combo Amplifier (6 Watts, 1×6.5 in.) Features…

1/4-inch microphone input with dedicated mic trim knob

Mini stereo MP3/CD input

1/4-inch instrument input

1/4-inch headphone output

Dimensions (inches): 9.5 W x 10 H x 7 D

Weight: 7 lbs

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Disappointment

The sound is weak and default amp settings are over done. Even the tuner on mine doesn't work properly. I'm a Huge Line 6 fan, but this one really doesn't cut it. The VOX DA5 is a far better sounding amp, with many more features and ways to tweak your tone. What a shame but this is going back and not going to be an addition to my Line 6 collection.

flaeke from Lincoln NE (Jul 10, 2008)

Great little amp

I bought this little amp to help me recover from surgery. A week or two of just stay-at-home beckoned, the sum was shining and I have a nice yard…what better than to sit in a comfy chair, on the deck, Les Paul and this little fellow?

The new DA5 Digital Amplifier from Vox delivers high-quality guitar tone in a portable, compact and affordable package. In addition to heavy good looks, the 5-watt DA5 boasts some killer digital sounds, like 11 distinctive sound styles, 11 high-quality built-in effects, a super-easy knob-based control panel, and more. Plus, the versatile DA5 offers battery power making it the best sounding, most versatile, truly portable guitar amp.

Includes AC adapter.

Vox DA5 Portable Battery-Powered Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1×6.5 in.) Features…

Number of Styles: 11

Number of Effects: 11 plus noise reduction

Signal Processing: 24-bit (both A/D and D/A conversion), 44.1 kHz sampling frequency

Input and Output Jacks: INPUT, AUX IN, MIC INPUT, LINE/PHONE

Power Amp Output: Maximum 5W RMS @ 8 ohms

Speaker: 1 x 6.5 inch, VOX original (8 ohm)

Power Supply: Six C batteries or the included AC adapter

Current Consumption: 390 mA

Dimensions: 10.51 x 7.05 x 10.51 inches (W x D x H)

Weight: 7.72 lbs.

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Vox DA5 Mini Amp Customer Review

too many whistles and bells make what should be a no brainer into some work. the lack of versatility in effects selection doesn't help. don't expect to use more than two effects at one time and usually no more than one.

the speaker is tinny, and doesn't sound as good as its nearest competitor, the roland microcube.

it should be priced around the same as the roland cube 15, about 95, online.

a customer from yahoo.com (3/30/2006)

"Top Shelf Amp!"

The amp looks the business. Only fault is the naff 'bling' Vox logo on the front….too shiny! Black it out and you're on to a winner!

10/10 for value for money. Can't fault the product. Very impressed and happy!!

Excellent build quality! If I could alter one thing, I'd have the shiny metal grill at the front sprayed black.

Not dealt with the company for product support.

a customer from ntlworld.com (1/12/2007)

With a name as descriptive and dead-on accurate as Tone Blaster Xtreme, you almost don’t need to check the features. (But you should anyway). Ibanez’s all-new line of guitar amps completely delivers the full metal goods and more.

Ibanez TBX65R Tone Blaster X Guitar Combo Amplifier (65 Watts, 1×12 in.) Features…

Dimensions: 19.5 in. W x 17.8 in. H x 10.1 in. D

Weight: 42 lbs.

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Introducing the new Classic Plus range of all-tube amplifiers from Vox. This EL34-powered line-up marries the classic Vox tone and chime of rock and roll legend with a versatile high-gain channel that goes beyond anything in Vox’s 50 year history and into all-new Vox sonic territory. With the new AC50CP2 50-Watt combo, the Classic Plus range delivers amps that do it all — from the ’50s to tomorrow. Sound big? You bet. What do 50 years of classic Vox sonic history sound like? Play one.

2 Channels, Endless Possibilities

The Classic Plus is a channel-switching valve pre and power-amp guitar amplifier that can produce many flavors of tone, from pristine clean to impressive high-gains, and all points between. The 2 channels have a variety of wide-ranging controls to help you create the sound textures that you desire.

Channel 1 covers classic Vox AC30 tones, from sparkling clean to raunchy overdrive. The EQ on this channel is of the interactive passive format that is historic to Vox Top Boost amplifiers and boasts the addition of the famous Tone Cut control, which musically rolls off high end as it is turned up.

Channel 2 picks up where Channel 1 leaves off, delivering everything from modern blues and classic rock tones all the way to high gain classic metal sounds and fluid lead tones. While Channel 2’s EQ controls are also of the interactive passive format, they are centered on different frequencies to enhance the higher gain capabilities of Channel 2. The Channel 2 Bright Switch brings in an extra capacitor (switch down) across the Gain control to boost the high-mid and upper frequencies and is particularly effective on lower gain settings. The Bright Switch is great for giving extra bite and clarity to muddy sounding humbuckers. The Fat Switch adds extra gain, and focuses the mid range of the guitar and amp, which helps produce a “singing” tone when playing lead lines.

The Presence Control circuit is another unique feature to the AC range. It combines the traditional active power amp feedback circuit with a passive circuit within Channel 2’s preamp. This not only focuses the Presence boost, but, if you turn the control down, it will also introduce a high frequency cut filter that can be used to de-fuzz the preamp distortion, making it less aggressive and sweeter. Since the channels of the Classic Plus are totally independent, you do not need to compromise to achieve your desired tonal palette. It’s almost like being able to mix and match two completely different amplifiers!

Total, Tonal Control

The Classic Plus range is packed with features and controls that meld the best of Vox’s history with modern conveniences. The Classic Plus features a long spring, high-quality Spring Reverb with individual, foot-switchable level control for each channel, plus series FX looping with selectable level control and bypass switching. The Bypass slide switch will either engage the loop (switch On) or disconnect the effects loop circuitry from the rest of the amplifier (switch Off). With the Loop switch in the Off position, the Send jack socket is still operational and can therefore be used to send the signal to another device such as a tuner or slave amplifier. The Loop Level switch allows the loop to used at 2 different signal levels (approximately +4dBV (high) and -10dBV (low)). This will enable a wide range of devices to be connected to the amplifier. Channel switching and on/off reverb control is managed with the supplied VF002 dual footswitch.

Go Direct

The Classic Plus range features extensive direct recording and line out capabilities from both balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4 in. outputs with rotary level control and ground lift switching. To enable great sounding connection into PA or recording equipment, the DI also features a speaker emulating Low Pass Filter (LPF) network. This can be switched into or out of circuit as required. Another great plus of the DI circuit is that it is post the power amplifier’s phase inverter valve, and before the Output Master Volume control. No matter how loud or quiet your stage level is, you have totally independent control of the DI output level. You can even turn the Master Volume totally off and use the DI output for “silent” recording for those midnight sessions.

Power Trio

The Classic Plus range is comprised of the 50-Watt AC50CPH head (4 x 12AX7/ECC83, 2 x EL34B), the 100-Watt AC100CPH head (4 x 12AX7/ECC83, 4 x EL34B), and the 50-Watt AC50CP2 combo (4 x 12AX7/ECC83, 2 x EL34B). The AC50CP2 comes loaded with 2 Vox original design 12 in. speakers voiced for maximum performance with the Classic Plus. Pair either of the heads with Vox’s V412BN cabinet, and you’ve got an unbeatable tone machine. No matter how you play, there’s a Classic Plus for you. And with their combination of unmatched tone, flexibility and ultra-cool looks, the Classic Plus range is at home on any size stage. Plug in and hear them roar!

Vox AC50CP2 Classic Plus Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 2×12 in.) Features…

Power Output: 50 watts RMS into selectable 8 or 16-ohm loudspeaker load

Loudspeaker complement: 2 off Vox/Wharfedale GSH1230 8-ohm loudspeakers wired in series for a total of 16-ohm load

Valve complement: 4 x 12AX7/ECC83 (V1:Low microphonic) and 2 x EL34B

Dimensions (W x H x D): 702 x 265 x 540 mm / 27.6 x 10.4 x 21.3 in.

Weight: 35 kg / 77.2 lbs.

Included items: Power cable, VF002 footswitch

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Vox AC50 CP2

I have had my Vox AC50 CP2 for about a year now. One reason I got it is that it has line out capability, for recording directly into a computer. Besides that, it is an impressive sounding amp. Channel one delivers a very AC30 type sound, with a little more gain and crunch available if you need it. Channel two offers more modern high gain capability. Channel two was also designed, I have read, to behave like a vintage, non master volume control amp. You do this by rolling down the gain, and bringing up the channel volume and master volume. It's really a third sound option, and my favorite. Channel two also has a fatness switch, which helps expand the sound of my single coil Telecaster, and a brightness switch, which can help humbuckers cut through the mix. It's easy to get a variety of big classic tube sounds out of this amp.

flyingwing from Seattle, WA (May 19, 2008)

Ive owned orange, mesa, marshall and fender amps and to me the cleans sounds like a classic vox ac 30 and the overdrive sounds like a mesa rectifier. I play a gibson les paul, sg and hollow body and the amps sound great with all three. I love this amp

Having two channels is a big plus. Reverb on both channels is great. I have no complaints here except for that the amp should have came with casters. The amp weighs 69lbs. I installed casters on mine but factory casters would have been nice.

Built like a Tank. I have never had a problem with it. Being built in china scares me but so far so good

I was looking for amp with a clean clean and a nasty overdrive channel and this amp delivers.

Dont look this amp over its and great vox and with a great sound.

kidtiger (11/19/2008)

Sophisticated modeling technology combined with the VOX Valve Reactor power amp circuit that uses a 12AX7 vacuum tube results in sound quality that overwhelms the competition. Announcing the VT series — the latest combo amps in the Valvetronix series, featuring simulation sounds of famous guitarists.

Vox VT100 Valvetronix Guitar Combo Amplifier (100 Watts, 2×12 in.) Features…

Amp Models: BOUTIQUE CL,DELUXE TWEED,SUPER 4X10,AC15TB,AC30HH,EXPRESS TRAIN,AC50CP2,UK 25TH,US ‘90S,UK MODERN,BOUTIQUE METAL,MODDED CL,TWEED 2X12,TWEED 4X10,AC15,AC30TB,BOUTIQUE OD,AC30BM,UK ‘80S,CALI METAL,UK ‘90S,METAL BULL

Effect Models: DELAY,TAPE ECHO,CHORUS,COMP,OCTAVE,FLANGER,PHASER,ROTARY,TREMOLO,PITCH,REVERB, NR(Noise Reduction

Number of amp types: 22

Number of effects: 12

Number of programs: 66 preset, 8 user

Input/output jacks: 1x INPUT,1 x FOOT SW jack, 1 x PHONE jack, 1 x EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUT jack(only VT50/VT100), 1 x LOOP RETURN jack(only VT100), 1 x LOOP SEND jack(only VT100)

Power amp output: VT15=maximum 15W RMS @4 ohms, VT30=maximum 30W RMS @4 ohms, VT50=maximum 50W RMS @8 ohms, VT100=maximum 100W RMS @8 ohms

Speaker: VT15=1 x VOX original (8 inch,4 ohm), VT30=1 x VOX original (10 inch,4 ohm ), VT50=1 x VOX original (12 inch,8 ohm), VT100=2 x VOX original (12 inch,8 ohm)

Signal processing A/D conversion: 24-bit, D/A conversion: 24-bit, Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

Power supply requirements: AC, local voltage

Included items: power cable

Options(Sold separately): VOX VFS5 foot switch

*Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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Fender’s great-sounding, top-selling 65-watt combo gets a makeover! Fender Frontman amps deliver quality tone at a great price, with the unmistakable Fender Blackface look. The 65-watt Frontman 65R features a single 12-inch Special Design speakers, classic styling, simple controls, a good variety of clean and distorted tones, distortion and channel switching, reverb and a vintage-style footswitch. Oh yeah–and it’s really loud! One of the best “bang-for-the-buck” amps you’ll find!

Fender Frontman 65R Guitar Combo Amplifier (65 Watts, 1×12 in.) Features…

Model Number: 231-6000-010 (120V, 60Hz) USA

Series: Frontman Series

Type: Solid State

Output: 65 watts into 8 ohms

Ohms: 8 ohms

Speakers: 1-12 in. Special Design 8 ohm, 75 watt Speaker, p/n 0062679000

Channels: Dual Selectable Channels (Normal and Drive)

Features: Two 1/4″ Instrument Inputs, Dedicated Volume and Tone Controls in Both Channels, Effects Loop (Preamp Out, Power Amp In), Footswitch Jack (For Remote Drive Select with Optional Footswitch), IEC Grounding Type Power Supply Cord

Controls:

- Normal Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass,

- Drive Channel: Drive, Volume, Channel Select Switch, Treble, Mid, Mid Contour Switch, Bass, Reverb,

- Footswitch Jack

Effects Loop: Preamp Out, Power Amp In

Covering: Black Textured Vinyl with Silver Grille Cloth; Chrome Hardware; Blackface Control Panel

Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)

Dimensions:

- Height: 16.8 in. (42.6 cm),

- Width: 18.75 in. (47.3 cm),

- Depth: 9 in. (22.9 cm)

Power Handling: N/A

Tube Complement: N/A

Cover: Uses Cover, p/n 0029883000, (Not Included)

Accessories: Includes 1-Button Footswitch for Channel Select, p/n 0994052000

Footswitch: Uses 1-Button Footswitch for Channel Select, p/n 0994052000,(Included)

Introduced: 10/2007

Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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"Great mid sized amp! Worth a look."

Looks good. Fender quality.

Just get it. You wont regret it. It is surprising loud for a 65 watt amp and can punch through bass and drums. Sound will begin to break- down if you get too loud, but that goes with any audio equip. I use mine for practice and small gigs.

Mine is built like a tank. It takes its bumps and never lets me down. Its solid state, so no worries. Wipe it down every few weeks and it looks great.

I will have to say I don't know because it has never let me down. Everything I own is Fender and if there ever is a problem, my local dealer doesnt hesitate to help.

Submitted: 12/18/2008

Using this amp with everything from my 75 les paul with dimarzio's, to the 74 strat. The clean channel is nice and clean. The distortion is very friendly, not to brittle or harsh. The reverb is very smooth. Plenty of volume and enough bottom end for a partially open back cabinet.

2003 Solid state combo. Two channel/foot switchable. High and low inputs. Bright switch on channel one. Boost on channel two. Three band EQ and reverb.Master volume. Effects loop. 65 watts rms. 12" electar lab speaker. 46 lbs. Got it off of ebay. Two months old. $150.00 including shipping. SCORE!

Haven't taken this out on the raod yet. Seems solid in construction. Top mounted controls work smoothly. Not overly heavy.

Been Playing for 27 years now. I have 3 other small combo amps. A Fender sidekick 65 reverb, a Fender frontman 25r. and a little Danelectro nifty70. Maybe 10 guitars at this time. 75 les paul deluxe, 98 les paul standard, 74 strat, two hamers, two fender squires/tele and strat, big ol johnson las vegas hollow body, jay turser 134/semi hollow lespaul type,washburn 12 string acoustic. If lost i would look for this amp again. Cool retro look with enough features for todays gig. Very cool value.

Mike (04/29/2003)