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Line 6 Spider Valve User Manual

Line 6 Spider Valve
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S p i d e r V a l v e
Head HD100
Service Manual
Line 6, Inc. Customer Service and Repair
3850-A Royal Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93063 P. 818-575-3600 F. 818-575-3961 E. service@line6.com

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Line 6 Spider Valve Specifications

General IconGeneral
Amp Models12
Power40 Watts
Speaker1x12" or 2x12" (depending on the model)
Effects7
Tubes2 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes, 2 x 6L6 Power Tubes
Inputs1 x 1/4" Instrument Input
Outputs1 x 1/4" Headphone/Direct Out

Summary

Controls & Connections

Guitar In

Connect your guitar to the amplifier input for sound processing.

Amp Models

Select one of twelve amp models to shape your sound.

Tone Controls

Adjust Drive, Bass, Mid, and Treble for optimal tone.

Channel Memories

Access and save four programmable channels for presets.

Channel Volume

Balance volumes of different amp and effect setups.

Mod Effects

Select and adjust chorus, phaser, or tremolo effects.

Delay

Choose and adjust delay, tape echo, or sweep echo effects.

Tap Button and LED

Set delay time and access tuner functions.

Reverb

Dial in virtual room or echo effects for your sound.

Master Volume

Control the overall amplifier volume.

Presence

Adjust the brightness of the tube power amp.

Navigator & Channel Display

Navigate presets and view selected channel information.

Standby

Silence speakers without powering off; aids tube life.

Power

Turns the amplifier on or off.

FBV Pedal

Connect foot controllers for channel switching and effects.

Balanced Direct Out and Ground Lift

For studio recording and hum elimination.

Preamp Out

Pre-tube amp output for external effects send.

Power Amp In

Direct connection to the all-tube power amp section.

Speaker Outputs

Connect speakers with correct impedance matching.

Tubes

Information on preamp and power amp tubes.

Speaker(s)

Details on the amplifier's speakers.

Presets, Tuner & More

Presets

Explore user, artist, and song-based presets for various tones.

Saving Presets

Learn how to save your custom amp and effect settings.

Tap Button “Extra” Functions

Access tuner, distortion boost, and noise gate via tap button.

Tuner

Built-in digital tuner to ensure your instrument is in tune.

Distortion Boost

Adds extra gain and 'dirt' to your guitar signal.

Noise Gate

Helps reduce hiss and unwanted noise in your signal.

Special Hidden Functions

Access advanced settings and check current channel configurations.

Factory Reset

Restore programmable channels to factory default settings.

Modeled Amps & Effects

Which Amps & Effects Are Modeled?

Overview of the 12 amp and 7 effect models.

Clean

Emulates late 60s/early 70s clean tones inspired by Hiwatt.

Twang

Recreates classic Fender clean tones with snap and bite.

Crunch

Inspired by Marshall Plexi amps for classic rock and metal tones.

Metal

High-gain tones based on Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.

Insane

High-gain, "shredding" tones based on Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.

Effects

Description of modulation, delay, and reverb effects.

Modulation Effects

Select chorus, phaser, or tremolo effects.

Delay

Choose from standard, tape echo, or sweep echo delay.

Reverb

Control the level of reverb for ambiance.

Using Your Feet

FBV2

Two-button footswitch for scrolling through amp channels.

FBV Express

Footswitch for channel switching, tap tempo, and wah/volume control.

Using your FBV Express Tuner

How to use the FBV Express built-in tuner.

FBV Shortboard

Comprehensive footswitch for channel switching, effects, and more.

Saving with FBV Shortboard

Learn to save presets using the FBV Shortboard.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Tubes

Information on tube types, lifespan, and replacement.

Tube Troubleshooting

Identify issues caused by bad or weak tubes.

General Troubleshooting

Tips for diagnosing amp problems beyond tube issues.

Fuses

Location and replacement of internal fuses.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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