Line 6 Flextone III Plus Guitar Combo Amplifier (75 Watts, 1x12 in.)

32 Vetta-based amp models. 12 Effects based on the stomp box modelers. 16 Mix 'n' Match Speaker Cab options.

Overall User Ratings (based on 25 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted December 25, 2007 by a customer from comcast.net

Line 6 Flextone III Plus Customer Review

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Sound
The Fender models are a dissapointment. The highs are too thin and the lows a little mushy. The Marshall models are OK but the best tones are in the Line 6 models (clean, mood, & insane)
Features
There are lots of effects on board. The reverb, chorus, and echo features are useful. I also use the compressor and noise gate with high gain models. Anyway, pretty much any type of effect you need is built in. There's no foot control included so you have to part with some cash for that. You can pick up a used short board on ebay at a reasonable price. Unless you use a lot of different combinations of tones and effects you can pick up the original 4 channel foot switch real cheap. (Originally $100.00 and now discontinued)
Ease of Use
As far as ease of use, you have to study the manual for a while. Each amp model will respond differently To eq and volume. Once you find a tone,effects,& volume combination that you like you can lock it in for recall. There are 4 preset buttons on the amp which correspond to the 4 button foot switch.
Quality
This amp seems to be very solid. The grill covering and tolex seem to be highly durable. The switches and jacks seem to be high quality. The only weak link is the foot controller connection. Not that I've had a problem, but it is a standard ethernet cable with rj45 connections at both ends.
Value
This amp is a little pricey. It won't hold it's value like a tube amp. Especially with a one yr warranty.
Manufacturer Support
Line 6 support is very helpful. They respond quickly to email, and honor warranty claims, although the 1yr warranty is too short.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Blues, blues based rock, southern rock
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Submitted December 16, 2003 by a customer from aol.com

"A winner"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
Sound
Rich, full,versatile...always satisfying
Features
Plenty
Quality
well built, solid feel
Value
No $600 amp on the market can compete
Manufacturer Support
Havent had to use it -- which is the best kind!!
The Wow Factor
Good sound, good looks

Musical Style:

classic rock
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Submitted February 6, 2004 by a customer from YAHOO.COM

"BEST AMP FOR PRICE"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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IT EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS, I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN, AND PLAN TO BUY AN EXTENSION CAB
Sound
THIS AMP IS REALLY AWESOME, THE AMP MODELS ARE RIGHT ON, THIS AMP HAS REALLY GREAT SOUNDS, IT EVEN SUPRISED ME HOW GOOD THEY ARE, IT'S CRAZY TO GET AN AMP WITH ONLY ONE SOUND, I NEVER WILL AGAIN.THIS AMP SOUNDS GREAT WITH ANY GUITAR & ANY STYLE FROM HEAVY ROCK TO COUNTRY TWANG.
Features
NOT ONLY ARE THE AMP MODELS GREAT, THERE ARE AWESOME EFFECTS THAT WHEN USED WITH THE MODELS, YOU CAN GET ANY SOUND YOU CAN IMAGINE , THE ROTARY SPEAKER EFFECT IS SO AWESOME!!
Quality
GREAT QUALITY
Value
COMPARED TO OTHER AMPS IT'S A GREAT VALUE, BECAUSE WITH THIS AMP YOU HAVE IT ALL.
Manufacturer Support
HAVEN'T HAD TO USE SUPPORT
The Wow Factor
IT MAKES YOU SOUND BETTER THAN YOU ARE , IT'S MY FAVORITE AMP EVER,AND I HAVE OTHER AMPS ,PEAVY ,CRATE,AMPEG,& HUGHES & KETTNER, AND THIS IS THE AMP I ALWAYS USE.

Musical Style:

KORN TO CLASSICAL
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Submitted December 12, 2007

"If flabby low end is your thing then this is the amp for you."

Overall: 1.5 out of 5 stars
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If they fixed that low end mushy distortion, in combination with the awesome cleans on this amp it would be well worth the money.
Sound
Bought this amp after an hour of messing around at the store. Big mistake!! Although this has a tonne of tones, it's the low end that is the deal breaker. It gets very woofy and mushy. No definition at all, I play mostly rock, classic rock and and kind of palm muting will show this problem.
Features
Can't slag the features, it has loads, and most of them would be entirely useful if not for the aforementioned problem.
Ease of Use
It is very simple to use, especially with the FBV express or shortboard
Quality
The Achilles heal of the amp, in my opinion not very well made and the mushy distortion just kind of kill any enthusiasm for the amp.
Value
good price
Manufacturer Support
Did not deal with them
The Wow Factor
Nope I play live and this amp does not cut it at all.

Musical Background:

Working Guitarist

Musical Style:

Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Pop
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Submitted October 15, 2006

"Great sound & value"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This thing sounded so good and flexible that I've bought this over the Marshall TSL and DSL amps. Everyone I played with was amazed at how good is the sound. The only downside is it's too heavy to bring around. But for quality and value, you won't be disappointed!
Value
Best on the market!

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Rock, Gospel
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Submitted December 11, 2003

"Super rig"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Deep rich sound for solid state; amp/cab sims are very good. No it's not a tube amp, so 9 is the best rating it can get.
Features
Plenty of features but still simple to use. I compared to Fender Cyber Deluxe, which requires a pilot's license to operate. One feature I wish it had is touch wah, which is why I dock it a couple of points here. Waaaah.
Quality
Time will tell but this seems solid and well built. Very elegant look, imho. Not at all cheesy like the teen-oriented Spider series. This looks and feels like it was made for grownups.
Value
The amp itself seems reasonably priced BUT THE OPTIONAL FLOORBOARD IS RIDICULOUS AT ALMOST HALF AS MUCH. IT'S GOUGING PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
The Wow Factor
Tube snobs may sneer but this is a nice looking and good sounding all-in-one amp. No one yet seems to do the modeling thing better than Line6. This rig is ideal for home use, jamming and light gigging.
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