Line 6 HD147 Guitar Amplifier Head (2x150 Watts)

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300 watts stereo into 4,8 or 16 ohm cabinets. 14 truly evolved custom Line 6 amp models.

The HD147 isn't just another guitar amp. It's evolution, baby.

Why else would Line 6 stick obscene tone from sparkly-clean to earth-shattering-chunk and wrap it around 300 watts...

The HD147 cuts through any band with power and clarity.

Evolved Tone
When Line 6 introduced their Insane custom model in 1996, Line 6 redefined how much distortion you could squeeze out of a single piece of gear. Now they've got 14 custom models like Smash, Big Bottom, Octone, Purge, and Agro that will send you into high-gain overload. But, Line 6 didn't stop there. Line 6 added models based on* boutique heads like the Diezel VH4 and Herbert, Peavey 5150, Cornford mk50h, Marshall Silver Jubilee and JCM2000, and Bogner Extacy and Ubershall.

Amp Models:
Line 6 Clean

Line 6 Super Clean

Line 6 Super Sparkle

Line 6 Mood

Line 6 Crunch

Line 6 Spinal Puppet

Line 6 Insane

Line 6 Purge

Line 6 Smash

Line 6 Big Bottom

Line 6 Octone

Line 6 Agro

Line 6 Treadplate

Criminal -- based on* the Peavey 5150 MkII

Jazz Clean -- based on* a Roland JC-120

Class A-30 TB -- based on* a 1967 Vox AC-30 Top Boost

Blackface Lux -- based on* a 1964 Fender Deluxe Reverb

Blackface Lux (alt) -- based on* a Fender 1961 Tweed Champ

Double Verb -- based on* a 1965 Fender Twin Reverb

Tweed B-man -- based on* a 1958 Fender Tweed Bassman

Plexi Lead 100 -- based on* "Jumped" 1968 Marshall Super Lead

Plexi 45 -- based on* a 1965 Marshall JTM-45

Brit J- 800 -- based on* a 1987 Marshall JCM 800

Brit J-2000 -- based read more on* a Marshall JCM2000

Connor 50 -- based on* a Cornford mk50h

Brit Silver -- based on* 1985 Marshall Silver Jubilee

Treadplate -- based on* a 2001 Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Diamond Plate -- based on* a Mesa/Boogie 2001 Triple Rectifier

Bomber Uber -- based on* a Bogner Uberschal

Bomber X-TC -- based on* a Bogner Extacy

Deity Lead -- based on* a Diezel VH4

Deity's Son -- based on* a Diezel Herbert

Insanity is the Mother of Invention
Sometimes a little bit of "grease" helps the 300-watts of medicine go down. That's why Line 6 added a bunch of great stompbox models from their MM4 Modulation Modeler and DL4 Delay Modeler pedals. Now you can add effects models based on* the Maestro EP-1 Echoplex, Roland Space Echo, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, MXR Phase 90, Uni-Vibe, and Leslie 145. There's even a dedicated Compressor and Gate, plus 16 classic reverb types ranging from Plate and Chamber to vintage Spring.

Delay Effects:
Tube Echo -- based on* a Maestro EP-1 Echoplex

Tape Echo -- based on* a Roland RE-101 Space Echo

Analog -- based on* an Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

Digital

Ping-Pong

Sweep Echo

Modulation Effects:
Tremolo

Chorus

Flanger -- based on* an A/DA Flanger

Phaser -- based on* an MXR Phase 90

U-Vibe -- based on* a Uni-Vibe

Rotary -- based on* a Leslie 145

* All product names used in this description are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6xs sound model development.
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8 Coveted Vintage Amp Models

10 Essential Modern Tones

14 "Other Worldly" Custom Tones from crystal clean to grinding mayhem

Mix and Match cabinet models

Award-winning amp tone available at the stereo XLR direct outputs

300-watt Stereo Current Based Power Amp

Thick 'n' Fast Low End

Headroom for Days

12 Vintage effect models based on award-winning Line 6 Delay and Modulation Modeler Pedals

MIDI compatibility allowing access to deep editing and the ToneTransfer Library (coming soon)

Add an optional FBV Shortboard foot controller:

Access to 36 Presets on the HD147

Dedicated, hands-free channel switches

Dedicated reverb and FX loop On/Off switches

Large name display

Wah / Volume pedal with toe switch On/Off

Expression pedal input for separate Volume control

Chromatic tuner

Program Patch Naming

Powered by the HD147

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (42 ratings)
Submitted July 11, 2012 by Atom H in baton rouge, LA

"MIND BLOWING"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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First of all, Im a drummer who has been playing guitar almost as long as drums(30+yrs). Im a highly versatile schooled musician, been through practically every genre. I thought Id just about heard it all -til now. When I got this head Id been playing thru an old red face 50 watt spider combo, and almost never switched off the insane setting. Now I hardly touch it. The amp has so many settings that it would be unimaginable that a player couldnt find a tone he (or she) would like.

Sound
The sound quality is phenominal. The amp has incredible depth, and remains completely consistent no matter where or how its used. The "models" are extremely close to the originals, but spend a bit of time going thru each setting and you'll surely end up with a sound you'll claim as your own.

Features
I switch back and forth thru the models, usually sticking to the overdriven, hi-gain settings. I mainly play a Washburn Dimebag, K model w/ Buz Feiten, Bill Lawrence L500xl bridge, stock neck p-ups, 400 watt Carvin stereo 4-12 cab. I have yet to find any features that arent useful. I dont mess with the cabinet models, and with what Im playing thru why would I?

Ease of Use
Its as easy as turning a knob, and the head highly compliments my equipment AND my playing style(self-taught). The tones I get are brutal, over the top, pure metal. I will say its easily the most ballsy amp Ive EVER heard or played thru. read more

Quality
I just got the thing, so I can't really comment on this section too much. I own other L6 products, and they are definitely well made. I would say that with the face being chrome-plate one could obviously scratch it up if not taken care of, but I love this ho so much that no one is allowed to touch it !

Value
I payed $350.00 for this head, which is probably the deal of a lifetime considering just how many settings it has, and the previous owner kept it looking brand new.

Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed them.

The Wow Factor
This head has it all - wicked looks and tones, not too heavy, no tubes to bonk out. I haven't ever seen a head that looked better, it puts on its own light show, and chrome plated too? If anyone reading this plays seriously, DO NOT EVER pass on the chance to check this thing out.

Musical Background:
playing for 30+ yrs. drums is my main, i play guitar, bass, a bit of piano, sax, trumpet, trombone, some lead and backing voc.

Musical Style:
Prog metal, rock, fusion, jazz, blues, modern country.
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