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guitargil Just Startin' 2 posts since
May 21, 2010
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May 21, 2010 6:22 PM

trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

I spent $600 on my Line 6 spider jam.  I haven't played it once because it was broken right out of the box.  Absolute trash.  The company I bought my amp from offered a 80% refund.  Wow, what a bunch of trash.  I lose 20% of my money because I got a broken unit.  I haven't heard a peep out of any line 6 customer service.  Guess what?  I got a useless box of technology that does nothing for $600.  Its ok though, I'm not hurting for money right now.  I have plenty of time to speak of my losses.  I plan on dedicating the entire month of June to blogging about my experience with both companies.  The losses that Line 6 and the other company will face, will far exceed the value of $600.  I guess everyone loses with me.  Garbage situation, garbage company.

  • smartshopper Just Startin' 1 posts since
    May 21, 2010
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    May 21, 2010 7:03 PM (in response to guitargil)
    Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

    I have three sons.  They all want a Spider Jam (Line 6).  I was going to buy two amps, so they could all three share the two amps.  I was about to make the purchase, but after reading your message, I declined.  I don't care how good a amp is supposed to be.  If the amp doesn't even work and you got no customer support,  I can't spend over a $1000 on amps with a company like that.  No matter what product they offer.  The companies I shop with treat their customers much better than that.  You as the consumer have done nothing wrong, except purchasing their product.  The Line 6 company should have tested that amp before sending it out.  I know one thing:  A great company earns forgiveness from their customers for their mistakes, usually through compensation.  Let me know if you receive any compensation for your troubles, grief, inconveinence, etc.  Message me the results of the issue, I will help blogging your story!

     

    -The smart shopper

    • Buy-A-GDec Iknowathingortwo 200 posts since
      Aug 29, 2008
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      May 22, 2010 12:57 AM (in response to smartshopper)
      Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

      Sounds like guitargil and smartshopper are the same person. He must have created another profile to reply to his own comments.

      • Iangw Just Startin' 180 posts since
        Mar 22, 2007
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        May 22, 2010 1:52 AM (in response to Buy-A-GDec)
        Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

        I think you got it all wrong line 6 customer sevice is good you should get a replacement unit but to shout trash on a forum is very troll like if you read a lot of comments on the forum you will see I am right

        • Buy-a-Fender Iknowathingortwo 426 posts since
          Jul 25, 2008
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          May 22, 2010 5:06 AM (in response to Iangw)
          Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

          I have to agree with you guys...

          number 1 it is blatantly obvious that this guy has posted twice under different names.

          Oldest trick in the book for trolls trying to make it appear like they have support for their argument.

          And number 2 this guy is way too dramatic.

           

          If you have a problem Line 6 will address it as long you are patient and use the proper channels.

           

          See the support section for options to get the amp serviced.

           

          If you look on the contacts page you will also find a phone number

          • joegillespie Gear Head 795 posts since
            Mar 31, 2007
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            May 22, 2010 7:01 AM (in response to Buy-a-Fender)
            Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

            In the UK, any product sold has to be 'fit for purpose'. The resonsibility for repair/replacement lies with the retailer not the manufacturer. I have never heard of anybody offering a 80% refund. If the amp was sold faulty or the fault developed in a very short time, it should be replaced. If you bought it with a credit card and you can prove the amp was faulty you can claim against the credit card company.

  • metallica-one Just Startin' 1 posts since
    May 22, 2010
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    May 22, 2010 2:50 PM (in response to guitargil)
    Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

    Thats extremely funny to me...lol.  Its obviously the same guy.  I would be shocked if it wasn't the same guy.   Or maybe its the same woman because thats the way my wife acts :)  drama, drama, drama.  I can tell this person isn't the brightest star in the sky...if you know what I mean.   Either way, the situation remains the same through my eyes.  I think the customer is frustrated and doesn't know what else to do, so that person is freaking out.  Most people don't understand one thing:  Not every consumer is as efficient as every other consumer out there in the marketplace.  Especially, when it comes to shipping larger items back to obtain refunds, exchanges, or servicing.  Some people need more help than others.  That person probably has never needed to return or ship anything in their entire life.  I'm assuming thats why all the drama is pouring out.  I run an e-business for a living, but I don't sell any electronics or instruments though.  I must say, in my opinion, the customer is still right.  The customer has not done anything wrong except freak out.  That customer recieved a defective item and it should handled by someone that has been educated to handle it.  I never expect anything from my customers, such as common knowledge for handling matters like this one.  If there is a problem, I take care of it.  My company, my job, my customer, my income, my problem, not theirs.  The customer is extremely dramatic, however that customer is still RIGHT in my book.

     

    Metallica rules

  • Avengeror Just Startin' 5 posts since
    Mar 13, 2010
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    May 27, 2010 12:34 AM (in response to guitargil)
    Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

    Yeah I bought a SPIDER JAM (great sounding for size and class) from Guitar Center Bakersfield and the output for footswitch didn't work. Lucky for me I bought the extended warrenty and the amp was replaced. The new Spider Jam lights up the MKII FBV footpedal, but none of the functions like the pedal and/or switches do anything. My pilots manual says to use older version footpedal, not MKII, but discontinued FBV Express footpedal. The problem with compatiblity of the MKII footpedal should be easier to resolve without having to waist a lot of valuable time searching here and there to make this work. Why can't Line-6 just address this problem openly on section for SPIDER JAM AMP and/or FBV EXPRESS MKII PEDAL sections of their website and offer a plainly stated solution?

    PUZZLED AND CONFUSED!

    • Buy-a-Fender Iknowathingortwo 426 posts since
      Jul 25, 2008
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      May 27, 2010 4:58 AM (in response to Avengeror)
      Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

      Avengeror - please don't feed the troll

       

      I doubt whether Line 6 will adress issue in this thread simply becasue it is a rant.

       

      You ar enot going to increase your chances of getting help by double posting.

       

      Try to stick with your original thread and I am sure someone will be able to help.

  • Line6Andy Line 6 4,345 posts since
    Jun 5, 2006
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    Jun 4, 2010 3:24 PM (in response to guitargil)
    Re: trash, trash, trash.........garbage.

    Hello,

      It appears that you posted your original situation here:  http://line6.com/community/thread/36957

     

    Here was the reply you received:

     

    Hello,

     

        Please register your product and complete all the end user information on your account.  Then perform a factory reset and see the amp trouble shooting for more tips:

      Spider Jam presets, Specifications, And F.A.Q.
      http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4629

     

      Amp Troubleshooting
      http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4488

      Please let us know if you are still having problems and we can look into this further.

     

    You did not do any of the things requested (register gear, complete mailing info), and you never let us know if you were still having problems by responding to your ticket.  You posted this thread on the same day as your other thead - so you are saying that you are still having problems after doing the trouble shooting?  If so, why didn't you reply to your original thread so we could continue to help you?  Why did you "not" mark this as a question (as you did not your first post) so Line 6 would be able to assist?

     

    If you are still having problems after the troubleshooting you can either take your unit to a local service center or call Line 6 directly to arrange an RMA.  See the following links for more warranty information:

     

    Product Repair
    http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1606

     

    Line 6 Product Warranty
    http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4838

     

    and for the curious - I checked the email addys on the first two posts - I am pretty sure they are the same end user (not so sure about Metallica-one though)

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