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Description
Get all the vintage and modern amp tones you want.
Line 6 Spider is one of America's best-selling family of guitar amplifiers. Plug into a Spider IV HD150 for industry-leading Line 6 amp and FX modeling, dialed in tones and presets created and inspired by rock stars, and much more.
Guitar Amp models
Each model in the Line 6 Spider IV amp head delivers the distinct tonal nuances of a celebrated American, British or European guitar amp. Models were inspired by: a Marshall JCM-900, Hiwatt Custom 100, 60's Fender Blackface Twin Reverb, 60's Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb, Vox AC30 Top Boost, Divided by 13 9/15, 50's wide panel Fender Deluxe Reverb, Gretsch 6156, '68 Marshall Plexi 50-Watt, Orange AD30, '68 Marshall Plexi 100-Watt with a Variac and jumped input channels, Diezel Herbert, and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Piles of presets
Passionate about presets? Line 6 Spider IV HD150 amplifier head has them in spades with over 500 in total. Beside the 300+ presets hand-crafted by 50 rock stars, and beside the almost 200 presets inspired by the best guitar songs of all time, you can create and save up to 64 of your own user presets.
Dialed in by rock stars
Who do you want to sound like today? Discover the tones of your heroes in Line 6 Spider IV HD150. 50 famous guitarists and bands, including Coheed & Cambria, Johnny Marr, Slipknot, and others, hand-crafted more than 300 of their signature tones and turned them into Line 6 Spider IV amp head presets-from sparkling cleans to effect-laden tones to saturated high-gain heaven.
Dialed in by Line 6
This Line 6 Spider IV amp head gives you one-touch access to almost 200 tones based on the best guitar songs of all time-from the switchblade-swinging slapback of the 1950s to the high-gain distortion of the 2000s. Get the tones from Master of Puppets, Back in Black, Whole Lotta Love, Daytripper, Toxicity, Purple Haze, Head Like a Hole, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Crazy Train, and more.
Edit, store and share, all via computer
Line 6 Spider IV Edit software (a free download from Line6.com) is an editor/librarian for your Spider IV HD150 tones. Bask in the glow of your computer while you edit presets, create backups, and even email tones to other Spider IV players.
Smart FX
Smart FX knobs put award-winning Line 6 effects at your fingertips. Easy to use, Smart FX let you spend less time tweaking and more time playing. Quickly add or remove any amount of the 20 lush reverbs, exceptional echoes, tangy mods, and more. Make all your adjustments on the fly-all the knobs are on the Line 6 amp head's front panel. Up to 4 Smart FX can be used simultaneously.
Go deeper into FX
Deep dive into your effects like never before with this Line 6 Spider amp head! Every effect is fully adjustable up to 7 parameters deep, including pre- and post-amplifier routing. Sculpt your delays, mods, reverbs, pitch effects, and more with unparalleled control.
Spider FX Infusion
What's better than more effects? More effects for free! Spider FX Infusion (a free download from Line6.com) more than doubles your amount of Smart FX. Beef up your Spider IV HD150 with 28 additional overdrives, compressors, delays, reverbs, mods, and wahs. You'll have more effects than any other modeling amplifier!
Pitch effects (Smart Harmony and Pitch Glide)
Smart Harmony is Line 6's first intelligent pitch shifter. It's fast-tracking and easy to use. Harmonize using major, minor, pentatonic, whole tone, and other types of scales. (Don't worry, you don't need to know music theory to use Smart Harmony).
Pitch Glide is most effective when used with an FBV MkII foot controller. Use the foot pedal to smoothly shift your tone up or down to any interval within a four-octave range. The effect can be calibrated to semitones, or to 10-cent increments to create cool chorus/detuning effects.
Quick loop
Quick Loop is a 14-second sound-on-sound looper that's ideal for writing songs, practicing solos, jamming, and even dialing in your tone. Easy to use, Quick Loop's controls are all on the front panel. Connect an FBV MkII foot controller for hands-free control of the looper functions.
Simultaneous FX
Use up to 8 effects at the same time! Pour on the colors and textures with all 4 Smart FX, set the adjustable Boost and the Noise Gate, activate Quick Loop, and connect an FBV MkII foot controller to kick on the volume/wah pedal. How many other amplifiers can do that?
Manual mode
Manual mode draws a more traditional amplifier experience out of Spider IV HD150. When Manual mode is activated, all front-panel knobs work independently of one another. (Out of Manual mode, choosing an amp model may adjust the settings of the other front-panel knobs.)
Tune up
You'll always sound your best with the built-in tuner. No need for an external tuner or additional guitar cables, this invaluable tool is integrated into the amp's front panel. Activate the tuner with the push of a button.
Window to the soul
A large, two-line LCD is your window into Spider IV HD150. This is where you can deep dive into effects and adjust their parameters, scroll over 500 presets, see the tuner interface, name your user-created presets, get a visual representation of where your Smart FX knobs are set, and more.
Downloads and upgrades
Keep your Spider IV HD150 up to date with an FBV MkII foot controller. Connect the Spider IV HD150 to Line6.com via an FBV MkII foot controller to receiver valuable software and firmware updates and upgrades. These updates may include new features, presets, or effects.
Foot controllers
FBV Express MkII delivers hands-free channel switching; FBV Shortboard MkII is a full-on remote control. They both feature a full-sized volume/wah pedal, chromatic tuner display, bright LEDs, durable footswitches and chassis, and more. They keep you at the foot of the stage instead of tied to the front of your Spider IV 75. They also feature USB connectivity for keeping your Spider IV 75 up to date. (Foot controllers not included.)
Product specs
| Brand | Line 6 |
| Model | Spider IV HD150 150-Watt Digital Modeling Guitar Amp Head |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2009 - 2016 |
| Made In | China |
| Categories | Guitar Heads, Guitar Modeling Amps |
| Built-In Effects | Built-In Effects |
| Color Family | Black |
| Electronics | Solid State |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Number of Channels | 4 Channels |
| Number of Inputs | 1 Input |
| Output Power (Watts) | 150 |
| Power Tube Type | None |
| Reverb | Digital Reverb |
FAQs
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What kind of tones can I expect from the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 for rock music?
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The Line 6 Spider IV HD150 offers a wide range of tones suitable for rock music, thanks to its digital modeling capabilities. It features multiple amp models that can deliver everything from clean, crisp tones to heavy, saturated distortion, making it versatile for various rock styles.
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Does the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 have built-in effects?
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Yes, the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 comes with built-in effects, including digital reverb and other modulation effects, allowing you to enhance your sound without needing additional pedals.
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How many channels does the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 have?
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The Line 6 Spider IV HD150 features four channels, allowing you to switch between different preset tones quickly and easily during performances.
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Is the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 suitable for live performances?
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With 150 watts of power, the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 is well-suited for live performances, providing ample volume and tonal flexibility to cut through a band mix.
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Can the Line 6 Spider IV HD150 be used with any speaker cabinet?
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The Line 6 Spider IV HD150 has an 8-ohm impedance requirement, so it should be matched with a speaker cabinet that supports this impedance for optimal performance.
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Line 6 Spider IV HD150 150W.
User experience
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Owners have reported the clean channel as too sterile, with the drive knob acting as an unexpected bass and volume boost.
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A factory reset reveals more artist patches, enhancing the amp's versatility.
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Line 6 amps are considered less road-worthy, with issues like handles breaking and wires rattling loose.
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Some find the Spider IV sounds sterile and robotic compared to tube amps.
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Setup and maintenance
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Factory resets can help unlock additional features and patches, enhancing the overall user experience.
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Use cases and applications
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The Spider IV 150 combo is acknowledged for its reliability, with no issues like crackling pots or display problems reported by some owners.
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The metal channel of the Spider IV is noted for losing tone quality when adjusting bass and mid-scoop settings, affecting palm muting.
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Spider IV is often used in practice settings but is considered sub-par for live performances compared to quality tube amps.
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Features and functionality
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A 26.5 scale neck, like on some Ibanez models, can sound twangy with standard tuning, affecting playability for non-downtuned music.
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The Spider IV's insane channel is criticized for lacking punch due to missing mids and excessive compression.
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Default patches on Line 6 amps are often deemed useless, but customization can yield satisfactory tones.
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Comparisons
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The Fender Mustang's metal amp models can be programmed for various settings, offering versatility beyond the Spider IV's presets.
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Users note the Fender Mustang offers more usable tones and better reverb models than the Spider IV.
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Some users find the Peavey Vypyr 15 offers more tonal options and better quality than the Spider IV 15W.
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