Which of these amps should I get? (10 points)?

Question

I don't know which to choose between these two. I already tried both out. I play soft rock, rock, hard rock, metal, heavy metal, and all of the in between.

First up is Peavy Vypyr 75 watt amp:

Peavey Vypyr 75 Modeling Guitar Amplifier Features:
•75 watts

•Four channels with 3-band EQ, master volume and pre- and post-gain controls

•One 12" custom-voiced modeling loudspeaker

•11 editable rack effects

•11 editable stomp-box effects

•Up to 5 effects simultaneously

•Onboard looper

•Onboard chromatic tuner

•Up to 400 presets with optional Sanpera™ II footswitch

•Studio-quality USB computer interface

•MIDI In

•Tap tempo button

•Studio-quality headphone output

•Exclusive Power Sponge™ attenuator

•Patented TransTube® technology in preamp and power amp




Next is Line 6 IV 75 Watt:

Line 6 Spider IV 75 75-watt 1 x 12" Modeling Amp Features:
•75 watts

•1x12" Celestion custom speaker

•Three-quarter closed-back cabinet for a tight, snappy response

•16 amp models masterfully dialed in by pro players

•Sparkling clean tones to high-gain metal tones and beyond

•300+ hand-crafted artist-created presets dialed in by 50 world-famous bands and rock stars

•Almost 200 dialed in song-based presets giving you legendary tones from the 50s to today

•Jangly cleans, scorching distortions, effect-laden tones, and everything in between!

•Keep your hands on your guitar and switch channels with your feet using the optional Line 6 FBV2 foot controller

•20 brilliant and easy-to-use Smart FX (4 at once)

•Effect models inspired by celebrated stompbox and studio effects

•Bass, Mid and Treble knobs like the EQ controls of each modeled amplifier

•Drive knob, Channel volume, Master volume

•Built-in tuner

•Headphone output for all-night jamming

•High-quality direct-recording output

•CD/MP3 input

Answer 1

Is this for gigging/jamming with others or playing at home? If it's for home 75 watts is way too much to get a decent sound in a bedroom or whatever. My answer may not help you at all since I despise modeling amps. If you are playing at home I'd get a Fender Super Champ XD for the tube tone. If gigging I would personally take the Fender Frontman 212R over either of the amps you mentioned. To me the effects on the Spider and Vypyr are just cheesy sounding. Sure you have tons of effects but they all suck to my ear. I'm not recommending these amps because I play Fender amps, I do not, I play Mesa Boogie, but I still think these are your best sounding amps in this price range.



http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Super-Champ-XD-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=483075



http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2x12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481601

Answer 2

Well, I returned my vyper, since I thought the distortions were too brittle.



I kind of think that the Line 6 would be better for gigging because it's easier to change. I couldn't imagine looking at all those flashing lights on the Vyper. The vyper I had seemed cheap and not durable.



And if you do gig, you will have to get a multi-pedal, since you really can't change amp settings when your playing. Line 6 has established pedals.



I wouldn't buy either of them, however, I despise LIne 6 amps. But, a lot of metal people like them.

Answer 3

Never buy a Vypyr amp. They're worthless and have very bad reviews in terms of quality.



Line 6 spider amps are pretty crappy too, but not as bad as the Vypyr. The Line 6 HD500 would be a good option too, although, I haven't played one yet... and I think you would have to hook it up to a computer, another amp, or a P.A. system. Line 6 POD's are good too.

Answer 4

The Line 6 is the better amp. It's MUCH easier to use and the effects and modeling are higher quality.

Answer 5

The Line 6 is an excellent amp.

Answer 6

From the features you revealed, the first one (Peavey) is probably less expensive to get.



But if you can afford the money and extra gadgets, you should get the second amplifier (Line 6) you listed.