Line 6 Spider IV 75, Second-Hand Overview
A great value pre-owned combo at a price you'll love!
Item in good condition (small marks or scratches)
Modeling amplifiers have cemented their place in the world of guitar gear. While some traditionalists argue that nothing matches the authenticity of analog equipment, the expanding capabilities of modern modeling amps continue to bridge the gap between digital recreations and their hardware counterparts. Line 6 has been at the forefront of this evolution, refining the art of amp, effect, and guitar modeling with each software update. The Spider IV 75 exemplifies over a decade of innovation by this Southern California-based company.
The Spider series offers affordable, durable amplifiers designed for gigging musicians, albeit with less flexibility than Line 6's premium Flextone and Vetta lines. Despite this, the Spider IV 75 delivers a wealth of features. The amp-selector knob provides access to eight amp style settings—Clean, Twang, Class A, Blues, Crunch, Hi-Gain, Metal, and Insane—each with “Red” and “Green” variants, creating a total of 16 amp models.
Additionally, three effect controls allow users to choose from three labeled effects on the faceplate, while the Preset select knob unlocks three extra settings for each effect, offering considerable sonic variety. The Spider IV 75 delivers 75 watts of power and features a 12” custom Celestion speaker, ensuring robust performance. The control panel includes options for Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Channel Volume, Reverb, Master Volume, and Tap Tempo, alongside manual controls, channel selectors, and a Quick Loop function.
The amp also boasts over 300 presets created by 50 renowned bands and guitarists, making it a versatile tool for players seeking diverse tones. Measuring 19.25 inches tall, 20.75 inches wide, and 11 inches deep, and weighing 36 pounds, this amp is compact and portable. Praised for its realistic amp and effects tones at an affordable price, the Spider IV 75 is a valuable option for musicians looking for versatility and reliability. While its master volume control might feel less refined, the amp’s overall performance and capabilities more than compensate, ensuring it remains a strong contender in the modeling amp market.
It has been tested by our second-hand department and is fully working, the FBV shortboard is included too