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Re: DT25 Volume drop

support@line6.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:43:59 GMT

Mesa tubes are just rebranded by Mesa and manufactured by JJ or Sovtek etc.. Go online and buy tubes from the tubestore or another online company. Always take out and save the stock tubes as spares. They are not good for anything else. Line 6 /Fender/Bogner/Egnater etc....are not going to give you good tubes with a mass produced amp. JJs' are good and very tough in these circuits.Remember EL84s' are designed to run at 100% dissipation.Larger octal based types (6L6-EL34-6550 etc...) run at around 70% when properly biased. EL84s' are designed to have a short life so keep several sets of spares if you are taking these amps out for any higher volume work. I am hoping to grab a used DT25/50 in the near future but when I do I will change the tubes before I use it. Good Luck and Have Fun!

Re: Whats the best lead boost in the M13 ?

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:06:02 GMT

Tube Comp at fairly low settings in front of the tube drive/screamer/fuzz face etc... works really well.

Re: M13-compatible Expression Pedals

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:02:55 GMT

The Boss GT 100(I have the GT-10) is great for really nailing artists tones. The M13 ( which I also own) is for sounding like yourself.In front of a good or great tube amp I have found it to be much better than individual pedals.Never thought I would say that.I use it when I want to reflect my own personality instead of someone elses. When I have a high pressure covers gig and need to play-funk/blues/punk/classic rock/jazz standards etc...I use a POD HD 300 or Boss GT 10.Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

Re: Pod hd and pedals

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:54:28 GMT

HD 300 has no effect loop. Won't work with external pedals. The ones it comes with(virtual) are very good though!

Re: Stopped being lazy and found custom tone - but.....

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:52:52 GMT

HD 300 owner. Downloaded a bunch of great tones today. SO EASY!!! Roland/Boss has a high P.I.A. factor. Line 6 is fun and easy! Loving it! No librarian/3rd party software B.S. to deal with. Nicely Done!

Re: What carrying bag to use for the HD300

support@line6.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:47:18 GMT

Road Runner pedalboard bag from Guitar Center. 40 dollars and really nice! I have my GR55 in a laptop bag with no name on it. The damn thing cost almost 800 dollars with the pickup so I would rather someone not walk off with it!

Re: HD300 DC-3G adapter rattling sound

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:51:36 GMT

"There's a snake in my boot"-Woody from Disneys Toy Story! I need to get a spare for my HD300. Love the unit-nervous about the power adapter.

Re: Best way to get a cold shot & We will rock you tones please.

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:48:40 GMT

Trial and error always works for me. Listen to the guitar tones on the tracks and get as close as you can. In the heat of battle in a club getting close is good enough! I always tell the crowd -"The more you drink,the better you look"! Using the trial and error method takes more time yes. It also teaches you a lot more. Good Luck!!!

Re: Ok. I'm an idiot. And need help.

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:42:56 GMT

One other thing I do with all my guitar processors whetther it's modelling or pedals into an amp. I increase the midrange on the model or the amp for my lead tones just to the point where it starts to sound a bit unpleasant and stop. I do this because when that drummer starts playing and that bass player starts playing and that keyboard player or other guitar player starts playing that lead tone you spent three hours on at home will be BURIED LOL!!! I learned this from Will Ray of the Hellecasters who correctly points out that guitar players don't know how to manage mid-range. I changed my approach accordingly and do not have to play so damn loud anymore and I know my lead tones always poke through any mix.Probably some of the best advice I can give. Have Fun!!!

Re: POD HD400 issue with tube amp

support@line6.com — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:18:45 GMT

That Crate V50 is a great amp! Bypassing the front and using the effect loop/power section is very cool! Put some good tubes in it and a neutral sounding speaker and you will really have something. Mine was working well until some doofus electrician setup a breakout box to power my band at a farmers market gig and we all plugged our gear into 220 volts . Fried my amp beyond repair! Best 199 dollar tube amp I ever had! Good Luck!