Cameronj279 Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 So basically I just ordered a really nice guitar and have the intention of learning the thing but I don't have an amp/cab/combo. Normally for bass I just practice plugged straight into an interface and into reaper but I get away with that because I don't really need any effects etc but it'll be different with guitar. I'm really looking to be able to get as many sounds as I want from it...a lot of metal tones likely but good clean tones are a must as well. So my options are (I think) get something like the Line 6 Pod HD500X and practice as I do with bass or get an amp/cab/combo. I really have no idea where to start though...any help is appreciated!
RhysP Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 If you're looking for mainly metal tones it's worth having a look at the Blackstar stuff.
stoo Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 I recently picked up a zoom g3 and have been pleasantly surpassed by its sound and versatility. Takes a little bit of playing around with to get the best out of it as the standard presets aren't great, but there's loads of great sounds in it if you're prepared to cock about with it for a bit..
SubsonicSimpleton Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 You might want to try running your guitar through an amp sim plugin in your DAW before you start dumping money on other hardware - I'm not up on all the latest stuff(my DAW and plugins are 10 years old), but you might want to look into LePou ampsims (free and well regarded) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L8iXXl9dpE and the free version of amplitube for starters.
JimBobTTD Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 I'm a bit late to the party, but you can get older Line6 stuff for peanuts these days. A PodXT would do what you would want. They are cheaper than the HD line.
Muppet Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Do you have an iPad? If so, you could buy something like a iRig, connect your guitar to your iPad and use an app like Amplitube, Bias/JamUp, Ampkit or similar. An alternative is a modelling amp like the new Vox VT40X that has numerous amp types and onboard effects.
Cameronj279 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Posted May 24, 2016 I found a good priced 2nd hand HD500 and use that through my speakers. Like most multi effect boards I have no idea how to use it but I'll get there eventually.
Japhet Posted May 26, 2016 Posted May 26, 2016 I picked up a Roland Cube 60 for next to nothing. Good range of amp simulations and effects and a nice clean channel as well. Headphone socket and Aux in for mp3s or whatever and small as well. I reckon it will go pretty loud if you crank it up as well.
blank20 Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 If you need a lot of tones, i can recommend you Mustang II https://gb.muzyczny.pl/143888_Fender-Mustang-II-V2-Guitar-Amp.html But tone quality is much better in this yamaha http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/THR10
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