Line 6 POD has still got game

[@evetsnitram8866]

For those who need to know - Line 6 Clean is a hybrid Roland Jazz Chorus on the top end and a Marshall JTM-45 on the bottom. Line 6 Crunch is a Dumble combo(the Mid is before the Amp's Drive). Line 6 Drive is a collection of different tone shaping elements from different high-gain amps. Line 6 Layer is both a clean and tweaked-up Line 6 Drive. Small Tweed is a wide panel Tweed Deluxe. Tweed Blues is a '59 Tweed Bassman. Black Panel is a '64 blackface Deluxe Reverb. Modern Class A is a '96 Matchless Chieftain. Brit Class A is an AC30. Brit Blues is a '64-65 JTM-45 head. Brit Classic is a '68 100 watt Plexi. Brit Hi Gain is a '90 JCM 800. TreadPlate is a '94 Dual Rectifier Tremoverb. Modern Hi Gain is a Soldano X88R preamp. The Fuzz Box is a '60s Arbiter Fuzz Face, not sure what amp is used. The Tube Preamp is what it is.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thanks so much for this insight

[@Tonyrockprogambientmusic]

Used mine since 2001, don’t need much else love it! ❤️🎸🎸💥

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

It does the job and does it well

[@BrentHutchinson]

I still use mine. I recorded all the electric guitar parts with it on my latest EP. When I play on my live streams people cant beleive the tone. I think they pretty much nailed it back then. Yiu can get these for 30 quid too. Merry Xmas Mike ! Great vid as always.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Wow that's so cool brother. Merry Christmas to you and yours too mate 🎄😎👍🎅🙏 We must catch up soon mate, probably when I get back from NAMM now 👍

[@BrentHutchinson]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic definately looking forward to it :)

[@adilO.o]

What a great video !! So many emotions and memories come to me while listening to these tones. I got mine 16 years ago and it was the biggest thing ever. For someone who moved from a little battery powered combo to the bean, it was like an eternal Christmas 😄

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

It just keeps on giving. Tones are totally usable

[@johnjanoski3988]

A walk down memory lane. The Pod just changed everything tone wise at the time. Have a Merry Christmas, make the most of your New Year.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Bless you brother. You too and the best to you and yours 😊👍🙏

[@Lufimix]

LINE 6 POD very nice!

[@leestephens-mrhypno]

Great videos, also watched the second Rocking part II. Because of your videos I've just dug my Pod 2.0 out of the loft and have it plugged through my Focusrite 2i4 into Garageband. Some of the tones achievable are killer! I've been inspired, Cheers.

[@AudreyDurden]

I had bought one of these back when it was new in 2000 or 2001 and sold it about five years ago. Wish i still had it. This thing is so sweet. There are so many alternate settings and adjustments that you can get out of this when pressing and holding the tap (if i remember correctly) button while turning the knobs. I actually used this as my effects device for my DJ setup. But now i am playing guitar and wouldn't mind having it on hand.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Worth every penny second hand 😁👍

[@toddclarke1580]

I have been saying this about the pod 2.0 for years. Thank you !Thank you! I played many shows with a properly dialed in 2.0.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Totally awesome little box mate. I forgot how great it was for a while.

[@Steven_SK]

Replay! Was snoozing when this came on. I am impressed with the POD for sure. It put me in my place the other day for sure.... Thanks for video. Merry Christmas erybody!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Very merry Christmas brother 👍😊🙏

[@stanhanley6004]

I just bought one of these online with the pedal that went along with it. going to play my no name glarry telecaster I got for 60 bucks through it.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Awesome. You're gonna have fun mate! 😊👍🙏

[@Sammonkeyfist]

Still have mine, and still love it to this day.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool bro, enjoy!

[@restojon1]

Really useful video, I've admired these from afar in a sense (wallet, young family, bedroom maestro, you know the drill) and now they are the price they are I'm sorely tempted. I've got a bad H&H amp habit and considering I no longer play live I could do with outing the big old buggers and having a little box that can make the same racket and takes up less space. I've recently bought a wonderful Chinese Metal pedal called a "Metal End" too, it's not only well made but sounds fantastic and has a sort of cab simulation type thing going on. Anyway, I digress, I'd love to see more on the Pod as it's a genuinely interesting little unit and for people like me it's almost like having a guided tour of its capabilities. Thank you for posting this video and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

That's a cool idea my friend and I'll be sure to do the other half of this demo for you. Have a great Christmas too 🎄😊👍🙏

[@petergrant7332]

Just cos its old doesn't mean its no good ! Merry Xmas Mike , enjoy the festive season and I'm glad your in better health .

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thank you brother I second that, maybe coz in old! Lol The very best to you and yours too my friend 😊🙏👍🎄🎅

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: One place I play pretty regular has a great PA system. I run my 20 year old Line 6 POD into a DI box and don't even bring an amp. It is mounted on an old cymbal stand to eliminate bending over to adjust it. There are lots of over the top tones available, but more importantly, it is easy to get the tones I want. It has been a very reliable unit. I am glad you revisited this product. There are a lot of used ones out there cheap. They are a real bargain.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Yeah totally my friend and it's great that there is so much great gear out there for dirt cheap these days. Golden age mate. 😀👍

[@craigparse1439]

Have a great Christmas and New Year!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thanks brother I appreciate it and I hope you have a great Christmas and New year mate.

[@jcoulter43]

I have a POD Xt and it's still a great sounding box of goodness. Part of the reason I upgraded to a Firehawk FX. You just proved you don't have to spend $2000 to get great tone. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Glad you are feeling better. 🎄😎🎸👍

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thank you brother and to you and yours too. Happy Christmas 🎄😊👍🙏🎅

[@stevewilson3838]

Still got my POD v2 from 2002

[@nielsei]

I used to have it, i miss it because it was amazing

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

You can pick them up very cheap used these days 50 to 80 quid UK. 😊👍🙏

[@Chris66JTM45]

Yeah a great box of tricks that I've owned and used since 2009. It features in the photo used on the reverse cover of Gary Moores 2001 album Back To The Blues, which is endorsement enough I would say ... Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Wow, so it does! I had never noticed that before, right next to the old mac with hendrix on! Awesome spot and kudos for sure. 😊👍Merry Christmas dude! 🎄

[@Chris66JTM45]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic Big fan of Gary ... gone too soon. I was lucky enough to seen him in his prime at Cardiff's St Davids Hall with his Midnight Blues Band and Albert Collins guesting ... awesome gig.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

I bought a new Line 6 Pod Pro rackmount in 2001, powered by QSC RMX 850, to a Hughes & Kettner 4x12 slant cab (metal grill), with a 1990 Gibson LP Standard Heritage Cherry Sunburst (my first and last LP), and all still works well. Hope to get more 10 years out of the setup, unless I hit the lottery. Ooorah! Happy Holidays to all.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Sounds like a great rig mate 👍

[@RandySchartiger]

amazing pedal! I still barrow my sons frequently to play thru just for a change and experiment.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Totally bro

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

I've got the POD Pro with floorboard...bought it used in 2008 off of Craigslist...will have to revisit it with some of the newer gear I now have! Merry Christmas my friend! 🎅😎🎸

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool man! Happy Christmas to you and yours too brother 🎄😊🙏

[@gavin4848]

I gigged with one when it first came out. You could go stereo out to the board, and mix with an amp signal as your monitor. Sound guys land audiences loved it. I use it as a 'tube;'preamp for driving a Katana.100w head. There's a setting you'll find in the manual to use it specifically this way.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool mate. I must download the manual! As usual that got tossed on unboxing and I think there's a lot of stuff I could do with this if I'd read the manual. 😂📖👍

[@MikeCindyWhite]

I still have my pod, I haven't used it in a while... Thanks for the inspiration! Gonna go use it now!! 🎸🎸👍

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Go dig it out and enjoy mate 👍😊🙏

[@truthfulrobot9295]

Me too. These are awesome

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

👍😊

[@rjh1469ii]

I still have my Line 6 Pod... still sounds great! Very organic!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

So cool mate 👍

[@ianguitarman4800]

Man I used to own it and recorded tunes using it. Some of the sounds are very usable.. What did u sell it for?! I wonder if GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) just takes over from common sense and we all just buy the latest gear without really thinking? 🤔 I mean some tones stink, but a lot are very usable. Is Bias amp software, helix etc actually any better 19yrs on..... Thanks for the video! 🤘

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Definitely. Cheers bro

[@SeanKerns]

Cool demo! A lot of great records were cut with an original formula bean. Merry Christmas, Mike!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

For sure mate 👍😊🙏

[@noshafortyfour9660]

Think the tap also works with the rotary and a few others to change stuff. Great pedal really think it stands up today i use pod pro - same as pod 2 but in a rack - lots of meat and potatoes. i also bought floor pod plus thinking it was going to be pod2 in a pedalboard but it isnt....it's good but it isnt a pod2 even though its claimed to be the same.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool dude thanks for the tips too. 😊👍🙏🎄

[@leodanryan966]

I truly love the guitar, I just reviewed one on our channel. I purchased a "B" stock, and It's got dot inlays instead of the "Morning Stars". I am actually kind of pleased about it. I have seen a lot with the Morning Stars, and the Tree of life, but I've only seen mine with dots. It's become my new favorite guitar including my PRS.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Great stuff mate, enjoy! 👍😊🙏

[@kiivje]

Awesome!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thank you! :-)

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Wow! I'm stunned! The thin tone was the AxeFX?? The first one sounded incredible and that was the POD. Sheesh!

[@brokenchains]

Axess2084 I thought the same!! Loved amp A on the 3 tone comparisons, I still have mine and the floor board that was sold separately!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Hey Jimmy! It's just nuts!! Happy holidays, man! Hope all is well! :-)

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

I know right!, 😅😁

[@brokenchains]

CGS Shocking actually considering what the comparison was!! Merry Christmas!!

[@Syklonus]

I went back to my POD 2.0 the other day, and I was quite surprised at how good it was. I just remember it being really fizzy, and pretty unusable for the high gain metal stuff that I like. However, fed into my DAW with a few high and low pass filters, plus maybe a notch, and it sounded really quite usable. I mean it's lo-fi tech compared to modern amp sims, and you can tell the resolution on the modeling isn't very high, but a bit of post processing and I think i could probably get a decent demo out of it. I saw one being used live once and it sounded great. I'm guessing they fed it into a power amp, and I think it would sound amazing that way.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

I've been trying it out through the cab m by two note and getting some impressive results. I'll post a video soon. 👍

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I'm gonna grab the Pocket POD next week with a nice Epiphone Les Paul Studio LT - which I'll upgrade with Guitar Madness 57's or 59's. :-) HAPPY CHRIMBO, Mike!! :-)

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Nice mate me too. Happy Christmas and New year mate 👍🎄😊🎉🙏🎅

[@1066wastrel]

I have it`s little brother which I mainly use on the Back in Black setting, during a recent jam I was astonished at the sounds I hadn`t come across before, great wee tool for not a lot of money (£55 if memory serves)! these can be picked up second hand & are an absoloute bargain IMO!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Totally mate. I'm looking at the pocket pod now! 👍😊🙏

[@versnellingspookie]

I got one of these recently, in box with all the original folders and the charger for 35 euro's :)

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

OMG! Fab value mate good on you!

[@versnellingspookie]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic some people dont know what they're missing! It sounds really good with some decent headphone amps as well!

[@josefrancisco6969]

Do the other half of the amps please. Quick question, do you know what firmware are you running on the pod ? To know that press and hold the MANUAL button while turning on the POD. The display will first read "POD" and then the software version will follow. Thanks!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Ok I'll do that and I'll check it what version I'm running too 👍😁

[@kenoakee]

Yes please do a follow up video!! loved it. I own the POD XT Live and need a little inspiration to dial in some tones.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

You got it my friend, I will do it for you 😊👍🙏

[@scarmyguitar]

Line 6 UX2 is the best computer guitar interface with sortware IMO

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool bro I've not tried that. Would like to 😁

[@mars6433]

I have the POD MK 9...it's in a rack and called "Helix".

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool Quentin nice one brother 😊👍🙏😁

[@misterknightowlandco]

Look up Pete Anderson's Rig Rundown on premier guitar. He's dwight yokam's ex guitarist.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Wow man! Yeah really cool and all just two pods. Good old ears there tell me what I need to know about hearing much difference between real and modeled. For anyone else that might be interested here's the link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4SxkGOLZqymotE

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

Line 6 has come along way. HX stomp baby. 🤘😎

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Do you know it's really tempted me to consider the hx stomp

[@brad-guitar-miller813]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic the HX stomp won't beat your axe effects, but if you have a need to do gigs on the fly or don't want to drag alot of gear it is perfect. I use it for electric, acoustic and bass, plus a great interface for recording. Can't go wrong for the money. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄

[@Wardell43]

It's not my cup of tea, but one of the local pro level players here in my area uses one with a stereo tube power amp and a Marshall cabinet, probably stereo and he sounded fairly awesome.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cheers buddy. No it won't be too everyone's taste, nothing ever is, and that's cool. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍

[@coldwar1977]

Great demo. But very odd: my own Pod sounds darker than yours. I have to dime the treble control on nearly all settings.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Interesting!

[@davidkastin4240]

coldwar1977 Did you try doing a factory reset? Are you using the original 9 volt power supply? The unit needs 800ma to power properly. I use the original with mine, it's rated for 1300ma, overkill and gets extremely hot. Thinking myself to try a 1000ma 9 volt power supply. I had the same heat issue, same ma numbers with my original Nintendo power supply. It stopped working, replaced it with 1000ma 9vps and viola! Still works 33yrs old and no heat issue.

[@detlevcohrs4319]

Hi, i have an Digitech RP-55 it is near the same really good for at home makes a lot fun. LG Detlev

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool bro it's good to know there's so much old gear that still sounds great! 👍

[@misterknightowlandco]

Most of these multi effects pedals just need to be tinkered with to be awesome. The presets suck, but if you sit down with them awhile you can get great stuff.

[@JaniceLalla]

I think I got what you had!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Oh no sorry to hear that Janice, it's a nightmare to shift but I hope you'll be well soon. X

[@SteveStrummerUK]

Oh man I wish you'd done this with Fricker :-)

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Ahaha! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@joehervey84]

WHAT DO I GOTTA DO TO HAVE THIS?????

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Great value second hand units around man

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

This is equal to playing atari 2600 games and getting super excited about it. I guess some people can apparently.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Yeah of course. Actually retro gaming is what I believe keeps Minecraft at the top of the list brother.

[@theroguetomato5362]

Short on cash here, otherwise I'd buy one of these. Sounds fantastic. I have a couple of old multi-effect pedals that work great, but they're both really noisy.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

See if they have any noise gate mate. Hope to see you later bro. Merry Christmas 🎄👍😊🎅

[@theroguetomato5362]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic Merry Christmas to you, and a happy new year!

[@joehervey84]

There is a pod pro rack floating around in my apartment. Lol my bro friend never picked it up an moved .. soooo umm it's my bro's now??? It's been over 10 years...more metal!🎸

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool that's a great score dude!

[@joehervey84]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic Yea,he moved out of the USA. He left the floor board,patch switcher with dual expression pedals .Sucks it was big money,now it's to the point u hold it like you .I consider you a friend,you treat me so good bro..Take care Mike. Bless you an your family..👨🏽‍🎤

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

@@joehervey84 we are friends brother. Have yourself an awesome holidays and super 2020! 😊🙏🎉

[@stealthracer]

I bought my POD 2.0 for £84 secondhand in 2006 and would never part with it. Still gets used extensively on all my recordings - see my KZbin channel! One thing though, I never use the presets as they're far too distorted. (I bought it to replace a Pandora, but I've still got that too.)

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Great buddy. Yes I never use the presets either lol

[@shadowsong1]

I don't think i would use it as my main sound or to record an album with...but like.....as a practice tool...there are way worse options. i dig the pod.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Cool it's not for everyone but I would 👍😊

[@shadowsong1]

I have a similar old digitech pedal i keep for emergencies. it sounds really good if you know how to use it. im sure this is the same. its all about the finding the sweet spots.

[@mikehurley5052]

Nice pod, but the HB is nice too.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Thank you 😊👍🙏

[@DMSProduktions]

MIKE! WHAT I don't get is, in this day & age of amp sims etc, WHY they still persist in producing preamp hiss in high gain settings? If it is all DIGITAL modelling, WHY simulate all the hiss of fully loaded valve circuits? Isn't that 1 part that is SUPERFLUOUS? It's not really needed or desirable is it??? Isn't that an aspect that could be programmed out of the algorithms? YOUR thoughts please! And have a MERRY Crimbo!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

That's actually a really good point. I can't see how it would add to the tone either. Very true. Does anyone know? Merry Christmas and New year mate 🎄👍😊🎅

[@DMSProduktions]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic Cheers!

[@Syklonus]

If you are talking about frequencies, then it's just part of the modelling process. Some people might like a bit more high end on their tone so it's there if needed, but if not then just low pass it.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@Syklonus No, that's not what I was on about!

[@DMSProduktions]

HAH! I was RIGHT! C was the REAL amp!

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Good job mate! 👍👍👍

[@DMSProduktions]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic My ears are HOT!

[@aksaiz7400]

yeah let's hear the British amps next time - thanks

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

You got it mate 😊👍🙏

[@leonthompson8988]

Sans amp by tech 21 was the first all analog direct device then came the pod with all the fx and took over. Hell even Behringer copied it and it sounded good.lol too bad their amps suck except for bedroom players

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Great shout!

[@stevewilson3838]

Get a 90's Zoom 505 pedal haha

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Haha 😁

[@stevewilson3838]

@@Chinaguitarsceptic I had a limited edition see thru blue one lol

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

@@stevewilson3838 awesome bro!

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

I'm sorry I think this thing sounds terrible compared to the real deal.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

No need to be sorry brother you're perfectly right to say what you think. 😊🙏

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

It sounds exactly like what it's coming from a small kidney bean shaped piece of plastic. The distortion has a fizzy staticky sound to it.... Sounds distant and small. I hate it. I have zero respect for it I"m sorry brother. Axe fx destroyed it lets not lie to ourselves.

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

You have very exacting ears my friend and I'm keen to have your take on it. Thank you. When you consider this unit was one of the first and is 20 years old, I'm still pretty impressed. Let's add that in not going to be throwing my jcm800 or my axe fx3 away yet 😉