The openback combo design is familiar, with a single line 6 12inch speaker, topmounted controls and a retro look. The control panel has most of the features youd expect to seemaster volume, drive, treble, mid, bass, reverbbut the exciting stuff happens with the two rotary selectors. I owned both at the same time, and still much prefered my flextone iii over the vetta. So, i was wondering if any one in the group has one and if so what cool settings could you recommend for a midgain and or higain sound. Info and software for flextone iii amp, tweakwizard free software, tigerbill. It has a 14 inch input and has a ton of parameters for effects and tone control of all types. Line 6 flextone iii page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. It has a digital screen that you can save sounds in addition to the vast array of parameters.
It shut off and then turned back on and went through its start up thing again. Sounds the line 6 flextone 3 is great for rock music, but will work in almost any setting. I bought this flextone cheap, used, because it didnt work, so i got a good deal if replacing this amp fixes it. I have been using the built in settings on my line 6 flextone iii xl since i got the amp last summer. I did test it using both ways tho, through the amp speakers and direct out and it.
If you want jcm9002000 tones i couldnt get them so ive gone back to a tsl and. The line 6 flextone iii plus 1x12 stereo combo amp is designed for guitarists seeking the warmth of tube tone coupled with modeling flexibility. Adjust the vol min pedal position, and instant test the difference with the test. Line 6 is a manufacturer of digital modelling electric guitars, acoustic guitars, amplifiers and effects processors. I love the tone and volume it has but, one day i went to play at its half volume and it kind of spazzed out. Patch wizard windows gui for pod, bass pod, flextone ii, ax2. It features 32 groundbreaking amp models built from the same amp technology found in our flagship vetta amplifier. The manual for the line 6 flextone 3 is pretty complete and easy to. Po delsi dobe jsem dostal na test nove kombo line 6. The crunch channel was good for t rex type tones but after you started to wind up the drive it all got a bit mushy and boomey, the rectified channel was good for loads of saturation type stuff and the insane was over the top with bad feedback when hanging on notes.
The line 6 flextone iii xl is a combo guitar amp with two 12inch speakers, 150watt stereo power amp, 32 vettabased amp models, 12 effects, and 16 speaker cabinet simulation options. Komba rady flextone iii nabizeji celkem 32 modelu zesilovacu a 16 modelu reproboxu. Line 6 50000147 power supply pcb for flextone iii full. If you perform a software update, including but not limited to a firmware update, to a ygg affiliated product, then ygg will collect personal information from you, such as your ip address and unique product id so that we can ensure proper functionality. Mark ewingthe new line 6 flextone iii is also worth a mention here, as it has. The same software that works with the guitar port also now serves as an onscreen editor for the podxt and podxt pro. Tweakwizard is a powerful tool for tones comparison with a line6 flextone iii. Buy the line 6 50000147, power supply pcb for flextone iii at full compass systems. Get on line here at line 6, our mission is to bring powerful new technologies to musicians. Additionally, these same line 6 products are also capable of transmitting midi control data. Just go to to download the free flextone iii updater and get ready to experience even better tone from your flextone iii.
Your source for the insider information on your flextone ii. Line 6 flextone iii combo xl modelling guitar ampl. Links for line 6 leads to good amp tone mp3 samples. It has a vintage look but it forces the electronics onto the top which can be kind of awkward if your not standing up while working with it. Thanks, alexander, but did you read my third paragraph. Nov 06, 2008 the official line 6 flextone iii video. The line 6 flextone iii xl 212 combo amp has a powerful 150watt stereo power amp, a 2x12 touring quality cabinet, and features awardwinning pointtopoint modeling technology with 32 vettabased amp models, 16 mix n match speaker cab options, and 12 effects. Line 6 edit is free windows and macintosh os x software from line 6 that provides complete editorlibrarian features for podxt, podxt pro, vetta ii, hd 147, flextone iii. The manual for the line 6 flextone 3 is pretty complete and easy to understand, and it is a good idea to have it around while learning this amp. Line 6 flextone iii xl problem fender stratocaster guitar forum. Usb is commonly used to route midi data among hardware and software where software based usb midi in and out ports are. Line 6 flextone iii xl problem fender stratocaster. That being said, i am a fan of line 6 stuff, and think it all has its place, especially some of there pedals.
Flextone iii always sends and receives on midi channel 1. Line 6 flextone iii schematics read 3472 times gearhead63. If you would like to return your unit to the original presets, please perform a factory reset see the trouble shooting section. You should probably try first software reset and any software updates from their website. Suggested flextone iii settings for an acoustic guitar. Line 6 flextone for sale in uk 32 used line 6 flextones. The line 6 flextone 3 is a solid state guitar combo modeling amp. Keep your line 6 gear uptodate with the latest updates. Our vetta ii amplifier includes a digital connection for the variax that lets you store settings for both your amp and your guitar in the vetta ii so that when you call up a vetta channel memory your amp and guitar can change sounds together. The vetta amplifier was designed as the line 6 flagship, nocompromise guitar system that leveraged an entirety new generation of line 6 modeling. It models classic delays and modulation effects as well.
Line 6 was founded in the mid1990s and is based in calabasas, california. Flextone iii xl volume issues flextone i ii iii duoverb. Find great deals on ebay for line 6 flextone iii and line 6 flextone ii. The effects range from delays and reverbs to modulation effects, but none of the effects are that impressive. I found the line 6 edit software, choose windows 8, and i downloaded and installed it. Get online here at line 6, our mission is to bring powerful new technologies to musicians. Line 6 diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Pro tyto upravy a ukladani zvuku je urcen software line 6 edit, ktery. Free emagic sound diver gui software for pod and flextone ii gives you deep editing control from your computer. The line 6 flextone is one of many solid state guitar amplifiers incorporating digital modeling technology to approximate the sounds of classic tube guitar amplifiers. Solid state guitar amp forum diy guitar amplifiers. It also has stereo xlr direct out with cab and mic modeling, effects loops, midi in, midi out, headphone out, and external speakers out. Then i went to java to download and update the right and. The triad standback looks promising but im not sure if thats the way to go.
Hey, i got a line 6 flextone iii xl from guitar center back in october. Weve even added all new models based on a 1963 fender vibroverb, bogner extacy. Unfollow line 6 flextone iii to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hello, ive recently bought a flextone iii xl and im pretty disapointed. The flextone ii are available from the manual download section. I have a left and a right out on the rear of the 1x12 flextone that i currently have. Functionality, control, and connectivity with line 6 devices 1 run line 6 monkey and connect to your flextone iii using the information provided in the links above. Line 6 speakers are custom built by celestion to provide the flattest speaker response in. The tweed front really helped set the flextone ii and iii apart from the rest of the line6 pack. The sounds you collect transfer seamlessly between pod, pod pro, and flextone ii series amps, so wherever you go, all your sounds can make the trip. The line 6 flextone was the first in a series of guitar amplifiers to package line 6 s pod digital modeling system in a standalone amplifier product. Line 6 flextone iii editing software spider i ii iii line 6. The pcba date code i found is 3 51, and the pcb date code is 5003. So, i occasionally had to tweak my models at the gig to get them sounding right.
Variax is the uniquely flexibile guitar from line 6. Line 6 flextone iii xl pilots handbook manual pdf download. Flextone iii is powerful enough to exceed the expectations of the onstage performer, while delivering the same refined tone and effects for recording or rehearsing at any desired volume. I have tried numerous methods of getting what i consider good tones from my flextone iii from going back to basics and trying combination after combination of models with cabs and effect settings, printing out other peoples settings from the web and trying those, to physical support from the outlet i purchased the amp from. Then i added the flextone iii flash memory install which can be found on the line 6 monkey page you have to add that before it will work. Likewise, some line 6 products functions, such as monitor levels in the line 6 gearbox software, can be remotely accessed using midi sysex commands. The line 6 flextone was the first in a series of guitar amplifiers to package line 6s pod digital modeling system in a standalone amplifier product. Digital modeling allowed users to access guitar tones based on those of many popular vintage and boutique amplifiers. Then i went to java to download and update the right and correct runtime. Contact line 6 directly and ask them what are your options first.
Flextone iii faqs flextone i ii iii duoverb hd147 line 6. At the time of its release in the late 1990s, the flextone series was a more affordable alternative to the companys flagship. View online or download line 6 flextone iii xl pilots handbook manual, hardware manual. Flextone ii manual rev h electrophonic limited edition. It has the capability of bursting out 320 watts of sound. Line 6 give their podxt the pro treatment, adding comprehensive io and. The line 6 flextone iii xl amplifier may be a modeling amp, but it does just more than model amps. The flextone ii was released in 2000 and replaced by the flextone iii in 2003. Line 6 helix guitar processor, nachste generation dual dspbasierte hx modeling engine mit 4.
See the following links before reflashing your flextone iii. The line 6 flextone iii plus guitar amp has a powerful 150watt stereo power amp 75watts w1x12 150watts when used with external cab, a 1x12 touring quality speaker cabinet, and features awardwinning pointtopoint modeling technology with 32 vettabased amp models, 16 mix n match speaker cab options, and 12 effects based on line 6s. Also, the flextone sounds warmer and smoother than the vetta i and ii. The flextone is rated at 60watts with two different 100watt stereo versions also available. I used to use this with my flextone ii before i changed to a spider valve. I guess you may have to sacrifice some tone for the flexibility. Pink floyd another brick in the wall part ii solo line6 pod hd500 emg dg20 duration. Flextone iii midi malfunctions with turtle beach usb midi interface by mhedblom on 20071008. Does this mean it was assembled the 51st week of 2003.
Flextone user manual rev f electrophonic limited edition. Im more interested in tilting the amp back and dont necessarily need to raise the amp up. The flextone is versatile, especially with a cover band gig, but a tube amp is a tube amp. The line 6 flextone iii plus guitar amp has a powerful 150watt stereo power amp 75watts w1x12 150watts when used with external cab, a 1x12 touring quality speaker cabinet, and features awardwinning pointtopoint modeling technology with 32 vettabased amp models, 16 mix n match speaker cab options, and 12 effects based on line 6 s. Great sound, perfect for both recording and gigging, i would recommend this to anyone searching for a great amp at a great price.