Spider Valve 212 Combo | musicradar.com

Line 6 Spider Valve 212 Combo £680

Digital modelling supremos Line 6 team up with Bogner

The MusicRadar Team, Mon 19 Nov, 7:18 pm GMT

Each amp model has two variants indicated by blue and amber LEDs

Manufacturer's description

Spider Valve™ is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between Line 6 and Reinhold Bogner fusing the versatility of modeling with the performance and feel of a world-class tube amplifier. Just as we revolutionized the world of amps through our pioneering modeling technology, Spider Valve shatters the boundaries of tube amp performance by applying that same tonal range to Bogner’s all-tube amp design, boutique component selection and stellar voicing. Spider Valve delivers 12 channels of amp modeling - combined with several flavors of built-in modulation, delay and reverb – driven by an all tube, all Bogner amplification design boasting 6L6 power tubes, 12AX7 preamp tubes and premium Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers. Combining the performance, response and feel of a well crafted tube amp with the inspiring capabilities of amp and effect modeling - Spider Valve delivers the best of both worlds.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Great range of sounds; plenty of power; a big step up in sonic terms from its solid-state predecessors

Cons

Some nasty presets; reverb voicing could be better; no footswitch included

The bottom line

Not only is the Spider Valve a success from a design standpoint, its versatility and power should make it a sure-fire big sell

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Specification Show

Spider Valve 212 Combo

Price:: £680
Country of Origin:: China
Device Type:: Class AB valve amplifier with digital modelling processor
Year of Origin:: 2007
Additional Features:: 2 x 12-inch Celestion Vintage 30 drivers, 36 user presets, 200+ artist presets
Available Controls:: amp model select, Bass, channel volume, Drive, Master, Middle, Presence, Reverb, Tap, Treble
Available Inputs:: 1/4 Inch Jack, Footswitch input
Available Outputs:: XLR line out
Dimensions:: 762 x 635 x 381
Power (W):: 40
Weight (kg):: 27.00
Weight (lb):: 60.00