Yamaha Music Australia and the top 5 features that make the Spider V the best choice in versatile amplifiers.

Yamaha Music Australia recently put up a series of videos featuring product specialist Jon Beckx who takes us through the top 5 features that make the Spider V the best choice in versatile amplifiers.
For those who have not come across the Line 6 Spider V range before here is a quick run down of what they are all about.
Featuring amazing guitar amp and effects modelling, an easy-to-use design and a full-range speaker configuration, Spider® V is packed with the innovative features modern guitarists crave. More than 200 amps, cabs and effects give you an incredible sonic arsenal to define your sound. Innovative colour-coded controls make it fast and easy to craft your tone to perfection. The full-range speaker system delivers your modelled tones with incredible depth and clarity.
Spider V includes over 100 specially designed presets that give you instant access to legendary tones.
The Spider® V range comes in five versions.
The Spider® V 240HC head and speaker cabinet are designed for the gigging guitarist who desires amazing power and volume. The amp head delivers 240 watts of power and features 200+ amps and effects, and an internal wireless receiver. The amp head even has built-in stereo speakers for stand-alone practising and jamming. The Spider V 412, 4×12″ cabinet combines with the amp head and forms an optimized massive full-range speaker system.
Specs
- 240 watts of power
- Amp head features 2 x 4” speakers and 2 tweeters for stand-alone practising (50-watts)
- Wireless-ready for Line 6 Relay transmitters
- XLR direct outputs for live use
- Built-in 60-second looper for layering guitar tracks to play over
- Over 200 amps, effects, and cabs—more than any other amp in its class
- USB interface and free recording software to record your best ideas
- Drum loops and a built-in metronome for honing your chops
- Match with Spider 412 stereo cabinet to create a stage-ready, bi-amped full range speaker system
Spider® V 30 is perfect for practising and jamming. Spider V features 30 watts of power, 200+ amps and effects, and a specialized full-range speaker system with an 8″ loudspeaker.
Specs
- 30 watts of power
- Bi-amped full-range speaker system with 8” loudspeaker + tweeter
- Over 200 amps, effects, and cabs—more than any other amp in its class
- USB interface and free recording software to record your best ideas
- Drum loops and a built-in metronome for honing your chops
- Compatible with FBV3, FBV Shortboard MkII, FBV Express MkII, and FBV2
Spider® V 60 is ideal for practicing and playing with a small band. Spider V features 60 watts of power, 200+ amps and effects, an internal wireless receiver, and a specialized full-range speaker system with a 10” loudspeaker.
Specs
- 60 watts of power
- Bi-amped full-range speaker system with 10″ loudspeaker + tweeter
- Wireless-ready for Line 6 Relay transmitters
- Built-in 60-second looper for layering guitar tracks to play over
- Over 200 amps, effects, and cabs–more than any other amp in its class
- USB interface and free recording software to record your best ideas
- Drum loops and a built-in metronome for honing your chops
- Compatible with FBV3, FBV Shortboard MkII, FBV Express MkII, and FBV2
Spider® V 120 is a great live amp for playing small venues, with 120 watts of power providing plenty of volume. Spider V features 200+ amps and effects, an internal wireless receiver, and a specialized full-range speaker system with a 12” loudspeaker.
Specs
- 120 watts of power
- Bi-amped full-range speaker system with a 12” loudspeaker + tweeter
- Wireless-ready for Line 6 Relay transmitters
- XLR direct outputs for live use
- Built-in 60-second looper for layering guitar tracks to play over
- Over 200 amps, effects, and cabs—more than any other amp in its class
- USB interface and free recording software to record your best ideas
- Drum loops and a built-in metronome for honing your chops
- Compatible with FBV3, FBV Shortboard MkII, FBV Express MkII, and FBV2
Spider® V 240 is an incredible stereo amp for live gigs, with 240 watts of power to give you plenty of volume for any stage. Spider V features 200+ amps and effects, an internal wireless receiver, and a specialized full-range speaker system with 2 x 12” loudspeakers.
Specs
- 240-watts of power
- Bi-amped full-range speaker system with 2 x 12” loudspeakers + 2 tweeters
- Wireless-ready for Line 6 Relay transmitters
- XLR direct outputs for live use
- Built-in 60-second looper for layering guitar tracks to play over
- Over 200 amps, effects, and cabs—more than any other amp in its class
- USB interface and free recording software to record your best ideas
- Drum loops and a built-in metronome for honing your chops
- Compatible with FBV3, FBV Shortboard MkII, FBV Express MkII, and FBV2
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