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This compact, gig-ready, 100W, 1×12 in. combo is a powerhouse of killer tone. Its 2 footswitchable channels offer a pair of selectable modes — clean/crunch on the clean channel and OD1/OD2 on the overdrive channel. Each channel has independent tone controls for bass, middle, and treble, and the overdrive channel also features the critically acclaimed contour control for tonal versatility.
Higher gain settings on the clean channel will yield a healthy, bluesy overdrive, especially when the “crunch” mode is selected. This said, when in clean mode, this channel has bags of headroom which makes high levels of clean performance easily attainable. The overdrive channel’s OD1 mode is reminiscent of the throaty drive that has made our vintage amps famous, while OD2 is brimming with modern, high gain aggression.
The MG100DFX’s specially-voiced DFX section offers chorus/delay, delay, chorus, or flange effects plus a natural sounding digital reverb with its own individual control. Add in revolutionary FDD technology, a parallel effects loop (with switchable level an effects mix control), 12 in. Eminence speaker, CD input, speaker emulated headphone, and line output plus a master volume control, you have a world-beating combo.
Output (RMS): 100W
Channels: 2
Separate EQ per channel: yes
Clean/crunch Switch: yes
OD1/OD2 switch: yes
Contour control: yes
Footswitcable channels: yes
CD input: yes
Emulated line out: yes
Emulated headphone: yes
Digital effects: yes
Digital reverb: yes
FX loop: yes
FX loop level & mix control: yes
FDD: yes
Speaker: 1×12 in.
Dimensions: 590 x 556 x 275 mm
Weight: 23.6 kg
Footswitch (supplied): PEDL-00009 included
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I was so impressed with the little MG15DFX that I wanted a bigger version of it. The MG100DFX combo is nice. I also own a DSL combo, and the MG100 is a little bit bigger and weighs about the same.
I bought it mostly as a solid state amp for clean tones on my archtop jazz guitars. The clean channel on the MG100 is not as nice as I was hoping. It's extremely bassy and unfocused. Even with the FDD off, the bass off and the mid and treble maxed, it's still bassy enough to rattle my windows on about 4. The clean stays VERY clean right up to the last few notches on the dial. Before you kick in the crunch button on this channel though, make sure you turn the volume WAY down or it's gonna kick your ass with a volume increase! With the Crunch mode selected, the amp moves toward the dirty/ratty distortion sound of the Plexi's.
Channel 2 on OD1 has quite a lot more gain than I was expecting. Cranked full up gives old school Metal gains which sistain quite long enough for solos. If you're into 80's Metal styles, then boost your mids and hang out here. Switching on over to OD2 blows the gain up higher than you will ever need. Infact, I was comfortable doing the scooped mid tone thing with the gain on about 4 or 5, so there's plenty to spare. All gain settings on channel 2 are tight, and let me tell you this mother can get LOUD!!!
The EQ section on channel 2 is unique, and quite good. It has both a Midrange control AND a Contour control, so you can get any amount of midrange and any amount of clarity from it, and it's possible to shape a tone for just about anything here.
The DFX section is decent. You won't get stereo chorus and reverb on a 1×12 of course. I like that the reverb is separate from the other effects, and that the DFX section is footswitchable. This way you can have a delay for your solos without another stompbox. The reverb sounds great, and the DFX are about average. All the effects definately sound digital though, but they're still pretty good.
2 channels, each channel has 2 modes of gain. Channels are footswitchabel, but not the gain modes. Has separate reverb and digital effects. Digital effects are footswitchable, reverb is not. Don't let any sales guys b.s. you, the footswitches come with your unit. I know, because mine was new in an unpoened box where I found the switch, after the salesman told me it didn't come with these.
Beef: No master volume for the clean channel. Contour control would be much more useful too.
Lots of features for a 1×12 combo at 100watts for a little over $400.
Only had it a couple of days. The fan seems absolutely fine. Does sound like a computer running when you're not playing.
It's ok, but I was expecting a better clean channel based on my MG15DFX amp. I think the closed back design adds too much low frequency. The gain channel is stellar, but I've got other amps for that such as a DSL combo and a TSL100. I'm selling it and getting some sort of Fender tube amp for the clean tones I need. Otherwise, if I was still playing Metal, this thing would probably rule for me.
Anonymous (03/07/2004)
I currently have a Fender Strat with noiseless pickups. This sounds just great. I have also played this amp with Gibson LesPaul and man what a great sound. The great thing about this amp is the clean/crunch and the od1/od2. It gives you so many choices for what ever sound you are looking for. This amp can play soft or loud what ever you want.
I originally bought the Marshall MG250 and returned this for the MG100. The MG100 has 2 channels clean and overdrive. However the clean has its owne overdrive called crunch and the overdrive has and other overdrive called overdrive2. Each channel has Bass,Mid,Treble settings. There are 4 built in effects flange,chorus,delay,and a chorus/delay. A reverb. Headphone jack,CD player input. Additional effects loop input. A couple of cool options on the overdrive there is a contour adjust for the tone of the overdrive and FDD switch which Marshall claims will mimmic a valve amp. I couple of things you should know there is a big level change between the clean/crunch and the overdrive/overdrive2. You cannot change using the foot switch between the clean/crunch in channel 1 or the overdrive/overdrive2 of the second channel. That would be a nice added feature. Also you cannot set the effect for one channel and then set a different effect for the other channel. Not to big a deal but there are other amps that you can do this with. There is plenty of power 100watts. The effects group is enough and if you need others you have that choice with the effects loop input. The cabinet is closed back and no wheels.
I have not had any problems to date. I have had this amp only 2 weeks can't comment on reliability. It is a closed back type enclosure and feels very solid.
I have been playing on and off 20 years. I would buy it again. I love the size it can be carted to and from with out alot of effort. Gives great sound at low or high volumes. I did look at the MG250 and the Crate GLX-212. I think for the price its gives great sound. For the real proffesional sounds you looking at over a $1000. So for just jamming with some friends or buy yourself you can't beat this amp.
Mike Loyer (02/01/2003)
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With the introduction of the Flextone series, Line 6 combined the power of their modeling technology with the simplicity of a classic combo amp. Their goal was to give you everything you’d need to gig, rehearse, or even tour the world. Over the past five years, the Flextone family of amps have consistently delivered.
The all new Flextone III has amp tone from Line 6’s flagship Vetta, effects adapted from our award-winning MM4 and DL4 stomp box modelers, 16 classic Reverb types, and our exclusive A.I.R. II direct recording technology. Get serious about your tone.
Simple, Versatile, Powerful Flextone III.
Amps & Cabs
Flextone III’s soul is its remarkable collection of Amp and Cabinet models — resulting from the meticulous study of a dream collection of vintage and modern amplifiers and cabinets. Flextone III features 32 groundbreaking amp models built from the same amp technology found in the flagship Vetta amplifier. We’ve even added all new models based on* a 1963 Fender Vibroverb, Bogner Extacy, Cornford mk50h, and a 1985 Marshall Silver Jubilee.
Effects
Against the Line 6 accountant’s better judgment, they took the liberty of adapting a bunch of great stomp box models from the MM4 Modulation Modeler and DL4 Delay Modeler pedals, and stuffed them all into your Flextone III. You’ll get instant access to models based on* the Maestro EP-1 Echoplex, Roland Space Echo, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, MXR Phase 90, Uni-Vibe, and Leslie 145. There’s even a dedicated Compressor and Gate. And it doesn’t stop there. They’ve even added 16 classic reverb types ranging from Plate and Chamber to vintage Spring.
Flextone III Plus Features:
32 Vetta-based amp models
12 Effects based on the award-winning stomp box modelers
16 Mix ‘n’ Match Speaker Cab options
Award-winning Point-to-Point modeling technology
1×12 touring quality cabinet
Powerful 60-watt stereo power amps
4 programmable amp channel memories
Stereo XLR direct outputs
MIDI compatibility allowing access to deep editing and the Tone Transfer library (coming soon)
Add an FBV Shortboard Foot Controller:
Access to 36 Presets on Flextone
Dedicated, hands-free channel switches
Dedicated reverb and FX loop On/Off switches
Large name display
Wah / Volume pedal with toe switch On/Off
Expression pedal input for separate Volume control
Chromatic tuner
Program Patch Naming
Powered by the Flextone
Amp Models Based On*:
‘87 Roland JC-120
Hiwatt DR-103
‘64 Fender Deluxe
‘53 Fender Deluxe
‘58 Fender Bassman
‘63 Fender Vibroverb
‘65 Blackface Fender Twin
Budda Twinmaster 2×12 Combo
‘96 Matchless Chieftain
‘02 Cornford mk50h
‘63 Vox AC 30 with Top Boost
‘61 Vox AC 15
‘65 Marshall JTM-45
‘68 Marshall Super Bass
‘68 Marshall ‘Plexi’ Super Lead
‘85 Marshall Silver Jubilee
‘90 Marshall JCM-800
‘00 Marshall TSL100
‘01 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
‘02 Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Soldano SLO-100 Head
Bogner Extacy
Gibson Explorer
Supro S6616
Cab Models Based On*:
1×6 in. Supro
1×10 in. Gibson
1×12 in. Celestion Blue Bell
1×12 in. Fender ‘64 Deluxe
2×10 in. Fender Vibroverb
2×12 in. Fender Twin
2×12 in. Matchless
2×12 in. Roland JC-120
2×12 in. Vox ‘67 AC-30
4×10 in. Fender ‘58 Bassman
4×12 in. Marshall ‘67 Greenbacks 20
4×12 in. Marshall ‘68 Greenbacks 25
4×12 in. Marshall G70
4×12 in. Marshall V30
4×12 in. Mesa Boogie
*Line 6 and Flextone are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other names used in this website are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds are modeled in Line 6’s products.
Dimensions: 24 in. x 18 in. x 11 in.
Power: 75 watts, additional internal poweramp engaged when driving external cabinet. With no external cabinet, power output is 60 watts.
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I use a 1984 Gibson explorer (450 I believe). I have a stock single coil in it and I just put a seymour duncan dimebucker (which on a side note is a great/versatile pickup for the money) It suits my music well. I usually play with a nice crunch. Coheed and Cambria is my favorite band so just a rock tone and I'm okay. It isn't any more noisy than any other amp. Built in gate is good and bad, cuts off pinch harmonics and stuff but you can tweak it to balance out what it cuts off and such. Good loud clean channel and good loud distortion. Speaker sounds good, I'm sure with a bigger cabinet it would sound better. It can make a ton of sounds, built in tremalo, flanger, phaser, roto-matic. Best bet is to get on youtube and listen to a few videos. Some guys try HEAVY metal with them and it doesn't sound "bad" so figure you can turn the gain down and be fine, some guys play reverb – fender style stuff and it sounds good so figure you can adjust that sound to you and be fine. It's very good at all things it does. ONCE AGAIN – I'm not comparing it to what it is emulating, as a stand alone amp it sounds awesome.
This amp does a lot and it does it all pretty well. I've been playing about 6 years. I play rock, progressive music, usually slightly distorted but I do love a good clean channel and it supplies all of these for me. It might not work well for a metal sound but I haven't tried to get a really high gain sound out, I usually noon my gain where most does a 3 or 4 o'clock on it. I think all the amp models sound good and different from one another. In my defense in case someone hates this amp, I've never played alot of the amps it emulates, so the dual rectifier emulation might sound NOTHING like one, but it sounds really good. I think the price point on this amp rules considering you get a lot of things out of it, plus line out for live sound or recording. Sounds good whisper quiet or balls out loud too. The only really crappy thing is the foot pedal costs almost as much as the amp itself. Thanks line 6.
It has a ton of delays which is cool too, different kinds and it's all tweakable. You can adjust any amp with any cabinet you like, any effects then tweak it all in detail, or you can just turn the knob and it sets up a *ideal* factory setting for each amp. 75 watts is plenty for me and if someday it isn't enough there is an extendable cabinet or you can put a line out to put into a mixer and adjust the power from there, it's seperate from the master volume so you can have a decent level up front and have a small amount from the mixer or whatever you want.
I would use it at a gig. THis could be because I only have one amp aka it or because I can't afford a back up. I would trust it though. I've only had it a day or two but it's used and it seems to be a great shape. It's a few years old and still looks/sounds brand new. Tubes aren't an issue.
6 years playing. Gibson explorer. A sigma acoustic guitar.
I would buy it again if it were lost/stolen. I probably wouldn't find a deal like I did again so maybe not but only for financial reasons.
I love the versatility and look of it. It's very stylish. weighing in at 48LBS, it could be lighter but it's still LOUD as hell.
I compared it to vox valvetronix which is was considering also, this won because A- it's louder and I got a better deal on it.
B- it has a better rock sound and sounds less…generic? Not that the vox sounds bad, but the 30 watt has a cheap speaker and is no good. The
Eric Brown (09/15/2008)
The amp will handle all sorts of guitars quite happily. I was pleasantly suprised to find that my strat sounded very different from my PRS, previous solid state amps I have had have just trodden all over the guitar's natural tone but the Flex 3 preserves it – very nice.
The amp is super quiet. Not only does it have a built in noise gate but even without it it stays quiet when the volume is wound up.
I play in a covers band so play all sorts of stuff from pop, to Classic rock and blues to heavier stuff. The amp will really do it all. The different models all sound good and fairly realistic my favourites would be the AC-30, Line 6 Clean, Bogner XTC, Cornford and the Soldano SLO 100.
One major problem I had was finding a nice Marshall crunch sound. This is probably down to me not spending enough time fiddling but from about 6 different Marshall models I could find one that I really liked, that was dissapointing.
The effects are all excellent.
At low to moderate volumes the amp sounds really good. It doesn't FEEL quite like a tube amp but it still a great deal of fun to use at home and when recording. The Stereo outs give a really nice crisp sound when recorded. Other amps I've recorded in the past have tended to sound thin and brittle when going direct.
Unfortunately at high (rehersal/gig) volumes the tone seems to dissapear on the dirty models. The cleans stay wonderfully clean which is great but the higher gain models just begin to fart. This may be down to the 1×12 config and therefore solved in the 2×12 version I don't know but again I was dissapointed. The volume is there in spades but the nice crunch of say the cornford model just turns to mush above 5.
This review is of a 2003 Flextone III Plus 1×12 combo. Features include 32 amp models, 16 cab sims, modulation (phaser, univibe, chorus etc), delay and reverb. EQ is through the regular controls you would expect: drive, volume, bass, middle, treble, presence and master volume. All the EQ controls change functionality slightly depending on the amp model you are using. Round the back we have stereo XLR DIs (very good for recording) and external cab outpyuts. Four preset buttons to store your favourite patches.
NOTE: The EQs can be a little frustrating because on some models (probably the majority) they have VERY little effect at all on the tone. The drive control is good but the MID, BASS ,and TREBLE are rather useless. Having said that there are so many combinations of amp/drive/cab that the tone you need can almost always be found. Another related gripe is that when selecting different models from the control knob, the volume reverts back to some preset level and not where you left it on the last model. This means that after each turn of the knob you need to re-set the volume – arrrggghh!!
If you're going to be gigging the amp you will probably want the FBV Shortboard to access all the features from your feet. The flooboard is very well made it's just a shame that its so expensive.
Having said all this the Flex III has more features than most amps on the market and generally they all work very well.
The amp is very well built, looks great and oozes quality. I have only had the amp for 5 months but it's has been doing 2 rehersals a week at high volumes with no trouble at all. I don't expect long term users would have any serious problems. I'd happily use it without a backup.
As I have said the Shortboard if you get it is excellently built and should cause you no problems.
First off I should say that after five months I have decided to sell the amp. In a way I wish I could have kept it for home/recording use but I just don't have the space. At band levels the tone can be dissapointing which suprised me, I really thought this amp would deliver the digital dream of tube tones without the fuss.
At lower volumes the tones and models are very good and hours of fun can be had mixing models and cab sims to your heart's delight – Boogie Rectifier through a 6" speaker anyone?!!
The amp does deliver some great tube-like sounds. In fact it made me realise that I had to go a step further and get myself an all tube combo. The sound and feel of a real tube amp (for me at least) can't be beat but the Flex III is close and I wouldn't be suprised if I find myself wondering about a nice light, effects laden modelling amp again in the near future.
Sanjiv Chadha (10/22/2003)
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