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Re: Dream Rig in Action - Post your Audio / Video

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:18:32 GMT

Very nice! It looks like a lot of fun too Good for you to return to playing live (I know it takes some courage). Sounds great overall! Keep going

Re: Now I really feel foolish! What should I do next?

support@line6.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:53:01 GMT

Tony, that is correct. Line6 service dept. is working with me to resolve the issue.

Now I really feel foolish! What should I do next?

support@line6.com — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:38:18 GMT

In 2011, I bought a JTV59. I had some serious quality issues with it, sent it in to Line 6 RMA for repair, got it back and it still had problems, so I traded it in. Eventually, I got a JTV69 replacment, had issues with it, sent it in to Line 6 RMA for repair (see message below), still have the same problems with it now and I'm at a loss for what to do next. I will either have to live with its flaws as-is or sell it, which seems unethical considering the problems it has.

Could you give me some advise on what I should do? Can I sell it in good faith. Should I ask a luthier to try to get it working correctly and just eat the cost of repair? Is it really worth it to replace the neck? What about the tremolo sticking?

I appreciate your feedback.

Thanks,

Rich

Re: Now I really feel foolish! What should I do next?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:17:31 GMT

Thanks, that's helpful!

Re: No Tyler Variax Custom Models in CUSTOMTONE?

support@line6.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:20:22 GMT

Oh man, that really sucks to hear about Rich Where did you see/find that news? He was special ordering me a replacement JTV neck and bridge but I guess now, I'm up a creek

Re: No Tyler Variax Custom Models in CUSTOMTONE?

support@line6.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:50:59 GMT

I couldn't agree more! I haven't spent much time with a 335 and have never owned one, so I'll have to take your word for that. I know that BB King, Larry Carlton and Eric Johnson sure do make them sound beautiful

I actually prefer the vintage tele sound over the brighter teles that came after but I do concede your point there. The SG is sorely missed in this lineup and it's baffling to me how they overlooked it It's one of my favorite sounding and feeling Gibsons even though I never got on with how it looks

Line 6 can and imo, SHOULD do better here. At least offer new models ala carte or as "model packs" we can purchase. I've always been disappointed that we never saw that. As for new "sonic terrirory"; in the same way that the piezos limit bridge-muting technique, they also provide a much cleaner and articulate tone where each string can be heard that cuts through quite nicely in a medium gain setting. That is one advantage the Variax has over its analog counterparts

Re: No Tyler Variax Custom Models in CUSTOMTONE?

support@line6.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:16:12 GMT

You are probably referring to me. When I first got the JTV I went deeply into it, found as much information as I could and made 7 sets of presets and over 200 tunings. Here are the threads (which include references to my sources and links to different pdfs):

Variax models - a comprehensive group of presets

http://line6.com/support/thread/74965?start=0&tstart=0

Workbench Alternative Tunings - Over 200 Presets
http://line6.com/support/message/334276#334276

Indeed, there are not many resources and scarce documentation for Variax and I don't know why The above 2 threads were my contribution and attempt to energize more user involvement. If any of you find this interesting and worth pursuing, please pick up where I left off and explore the possibilities further. They are truly endless!

PS - I did explain how I achieved what I feel is a slightly better 335 model, as well as, how to get a more authentic P-90 sound. These models are STILL not even close to being accurate, or capable of replacing the guitars they emulate. I approach the intrument from a different standpoint; to creatively explore the possibilities for new sonic territory

Rich

Where can I find a backup of "L6LINK <-> DT" Setlist?

support@line6.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:21:20 GMT

I seem to have blown out (i.e. erased) the default POD HD500 setlist for the DT models, "L6LINK <-> DT". Does anyone know where I can locate a backup of these presets?

Thanks!
Rich

Re: DT50 voicings sounds differently than Pod HD500 pre-amps

support@line6.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:16 GMT

kisscool82,

1. I have a different amp and cab; my DT25 head is hooked up to a Vox 2x12 cabinet loaded with 80-watt Celestion "Neo Dog" speakers. The DT25 is a different sounding amp altogether and to my ears, sounds better than the DT50. It breaks up quicker (naturally, it is a lower-wattage amp) and it's easier to get the power tubes involved to influence the tone more without bringing down the house. So, an important difference to note there!

2. My HD500 did not successfully take the first, or even the second flash of current firmware. We aren't talking simple, "sterile" or "2-dimensional" tones here. We are talking, digital clipping and harsh nasties on nearly EVERY setting. The high end was piercing and the tones were mostly unusable. The third time I flashed the unit I unplugged EVERYTHING (S/PDIF, AES cable, MIDI cable, etc.) except for the USB cable and it was a night and day improvement

3. The MOST important thing is to get the gain staging right and it's not (necessarily) set up, out of the box for that. It seems to be set up for dual input, stereo rigs. So, first I go to the mixer, and set Path A to MUTE and Path B to center (pan) and 0db (unity gain). Then, I go to "INPUT SOURCE" and make sure "Guitar" or "Variax" is selected on input one and something that is not being used, like "Aux" for input two. The default "Same" setting for the second input is erroneous and can cause digital clipping because it multiplies the signal. The same is true for setting both inputs to "Guitar". People may prefer the increased loudness of doubling these inputs but further down the signal chain, they are setting themselves up for digital clipping. Make sense? This is VERY important to get right

4. Finally, I have found that the "Channel Volume" or "CH VOL" is the most transparent (having the least impact on tone). Additionally, I found that to really wake the amp up and get the whole tube thang happenin', you need to get those power tubes involved. For the DT25, it means setting the MASTER VOLUME at 1 o'clock, which is where I leave it. I start with the channel volume at zero and turn it up to the desired listening volume. "Drive" and preamp volume are handled separately for the specific tone(s) I am going for.

That's the best I can offer you. These things combined have gotten me to the tone nirvana I was hoping for. No, it isn't exactly like running all of these tube amps in real life but it is DAMN close and good 'nuff for me

I hope you get it all sorted out and wish you the best in achieving the tones you are hoping for

Rich

Re: Dream Rig: Falling in and out of love...with you

support@line6.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:51:00 GMT

Awww maaaan, I have to take it back now After re-flashing the firmware (by first, removing EVERY plug except the USB cable) two times (something was really wrong), installing the most recent driver and getting over some of the steep learning curve (especially conerning the gain staging and dual "INPUT SOURCE" setup), I am actually VERY satisfied now. In fact, this combination (DT25 + POD HD500) sounds AMAZING! It might be the best rig I have ever owned!! I am able to get wondeful tones from nearly ALL of the pres. I don't know what was happening before but...I LOVE THIS SETUP!!! Everything seems to sound and work the way I expected it would

MeAmBobbo's PodHD Guide was VERY helpful to me in getting this all sorted out. For those who are frustrated, don't give up until you read through his sections about "harsh tone' and "gain staging".

All the best,

Rich