Phrydoom
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16 hours ago, StationGrey said:
Great, thank you.
I guess I should try them but this does give me hope that the V might be the way to go.
The Mk1 models are now well discounted so it's a good time to buy and do the upgrade.
Exactly! It's a great time to buy a Mk I.
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On 9/23/2017 at 3:25 PM, paulwareing2000 said:
I have a spider IV 15W, and used to have a Spider V 120W.
I assumed the Spider V would be a good step up. Wrong! Best advice I once was given, and can only suggest here is, if you're going to buy any kind of audio equipment - go listen first!
I didn't, not for the Spider V anyway. As soon as I switched it on I knew I didn't like it.
So I read the reviews. Not good. I took on-board the positive advice. I played with the settings. I downloaded hundreds of tones. I downloaded the 'rated' tones. I stuck with it for a year. I struggled.
One night my wife needed the room where my gear is. For convenience I took my Spider IV 15W downstairs to practice. Hadn't switched it on in months, but OMW it sounded good. That is - compared to the Spider V!
I knew then I had to change!
I traded in my Spider V 120W, Shortboard mkII, & Relay G10 - toward a Boss Katana 100/212.
I've not stopped smiling since!!!
This time I went to the shop & listened. I shortlisted a Marshall, Blackstar & Orange tube amp (all 5W to 15W - home & small venue). Didn't like the Marshall or Blackstar in the end. Orange was only ok for me. Turns out I prefer open back combos over closed back. This isn't the reason why the Spider V doesn't work for me though. Spider V = lots of fizz, poor tone & no cut through!
Big shout out to Reidys, Blackburn, UK here. The guy gave me 15 mins on each amp, listened to my comments - then said - I know what you'll like.
As soon as I heard the Katana 100/212 I was smiling. As I said - I've not stopped smiling since. Not a modelling amp - but 4 (+acoustic) styles + effects, & geesh it's loud!!!! Wife hates it!!!!
Main things - good tone at all gains and volumes! I might be a Boss/Roland convert. Going to listen to a GT-100 next week.
My advice - go listen!! My suggestion - don't buy a Spider V - buy a Boss Katana. Buy a 100W. Buy the 100/212 if you can!
Note - I had lots of tech with my Spider V setup. I had the radio link, tuner, and volume/wah pedals and more... I don't have these with the Katana. (I did buy the GA-FC on day one to be able to select the channels). But so what - sound quality is king. Tech is 2nd. I'll add those other features back over time. But - only after I've listened first!!!To each their own. I never cracked a smile playing the Kanata as I found it limited and uninspiring. My 240HC stereo head though--through my Marshall 1960AV--gets me high every time.
Just shows that everything is subjective. All in the ears of the beholder.
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The 2.0 update was a pleasant surprise. Very much appreciated!
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On 11/28/2016 at 11:58 PM, Guest WEROZ said:
I am not a fan of the speaker in my spider v 120. Had the 2x10 with the custom Celestions in my spider iii (wish I never had gotten rid of it). Sad but right now my spider v is collecting dust. Buyer beware. My bad for ordering online and not testing.
You should of just spent a bit more for the 240HC and then run it through a cab. I run my through my 1960AV. It sounds pretty nice.
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Can someone be kind enough to help me figure out the tone below?
I realize I doubt it can be 100% duplicated, but I'd appreciate any help and suggestions I can get. Thx!
Sound clip listed below:
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The Kanata seems limited and lacking diversity. I have my 240HC stereo head running through my 1960AV and it sounds amazing. The cleans and acoustics with the 240HC far exceed what the Kanata can bring to the table.
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On 3/8/2019 at 12:04 AM, SeaRefractor said:
No worries on the production in my opinion. The Spider IV was out for 6 years prior to the Spider V and the V 240 HC was released later than the V 240.
Thx. I can't wait for this amp head. I don't get too excited very often but the 240 HC seems like it has tons of possibilities.
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So, I have decided to purchase the Spider V 240 HC. I have done extensive research on the head and think it will be ideal with my 1960av cab.
I plan to run to class 2 connectors from the 240 to the 1960av to get that stereo optimization.
Unlike my JVM 410H, the 240 HC seems like a laboratory of effects and tones. Coupled with the wireless capability and access to the SoundCloud it has me pumped up.
I just hope it is still in production this November which is when I plan to purshase it.
Anyone running the 240 HC with a Marshall cab? If so, how do you find it, performance wise?
thx
Spiver V 60 is garbage
in Spider V
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Logic, can you add those to Customtone? I'd like to be able to access those through the Spider app. Thx