Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm looking for a Fenderish clean with a good mid-gain drive. Not high-gain metal, although, an extra 'feature' would be nice for versatility. Does the Laney LC30 nail Fenderish cleans and nice mid-gain drive? I can't find any clips. The Mesa F-30 has been talked about a lot in the lounge. It's a bit more expensive new, but I am having a tough time finding one used. I played it before and I can honestly say I like it, but would like to consider my options. I'm still waiting for the prices on the Rivera Clubster 25, but that's another one I am interested in. I haven't tried those out yet, so it's a hit and miss. I think I have tried the Rivera Chubster before though, but it's been a while. The Chubster was expensive for me. Other notable ones within my budget is the Traynor YCV50Blue and a used Crate V3112T. I can also order in a Tech21 Trademark60, but I think I should just go with a tube amp. I play indie/punk/rock in a 4-piece band. I plan to use my next amp with a black Fender Lite ash Strat. My current setup is a Podxt Live into a Power Engine 60. It sounds good...but I feel digital modelers are lacking something. I just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 I suggest that the LC30 is more a vox sound than fender. It is an ok amp but doesnt blow me away. Maybe consider a single channel fender with a pedal for your overdrive sound. Just a thought to add to your options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Originally posted by Remedy I suggest that the LC30 is more a vox sound than fender. It is an ok amp but doesnt blow me away. Maybe consider a single channel fender with a pedal for your overdrive sound. Just a thought to add to your options More voxy sounding? Well, I don't want to rely on a pedal for distortion. I'd like an amp that has a good clean and a good drive in itself already without the use of pedals. Also, I think one reason I'm ditching the pod is because there's way too much stuff. I rather have a simple clean+drive amp and maybe just throw in a delay pedal. Thanks for the suggestion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Does anyone have clips of the Laney LC30 using single coils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Originally posted by Bassified More voxy sounding? Well, I don't want to rely on a pedal for distortion. I'd like an amp that has a good clean and a good drive in itself already without the use of pedals. Also, I think one reason I'm ditching the pod is because there's way too much stuff. I rather have a simple clean+drive amp and maybe just throw in a delay pedal. Thanks for the suggestion though. I know exactly what you're saying. I was in the same boat. I went from a pod to wanting a 2 channel valve amp.(I only used 3 sounds from the pod anyway, with all its options). So I wanted simplicity. I researched and ended up with a Laney LC30II. (It is based on a vox sound) because of price , size , features. I've since got to borrow a JCM800 with a 4x12 and also bought a marshall 6100lm. One thing I can tell you is a 4x12 just seems to sounds better = bigger and fuller(doesnt neccessarily have to be louder though) It just sounds bigger/better I think the Laney is OK. It has an alright clean and definitely does mid gain on the drive channel. Kind of has a loose feel on the bass strings. Has a kind of brightness or hi-mid sharpness to it. I dont find it totally satisfying. Definitely try before you buy if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Originally posted by Remedy I know exactly what you're saying. I was in the same boat. I went from a pod to wanting a 2 channel valve amp.(I only used 3 sounds from the pod anyway, with all its options). So I wanted simplicity. I researched and ended up with a Laney LC30II. (It is based on a vox sound) because of price , size , features. I've since got to borrow a JCM800 with a 4x12 and also bought a marshall 6100lm. One thing I can tell you is a 4x12 just seems to sounds better = bigger and fuller(doesnt neccessarily have to be louder though) It just sounds bigger/better I think the Laney is OK. It has an alright clean and definitely does mid gain on the drive channel. Kind of has a loose feel on the bass strings. Has a kind of brightness or hi-mid sharpness to it. I dont find it totally satisfying. Definitely try before you buy if possible. Oh, do you have clips? That would be pretty useful! That said, I think I will be able to try it out. The local music shop is selling it for $890cad, but I told them my budget and I'll see if we can work things out if I like the amp. I won't be carrying a 4x12 or considering one. Convenience and portablility is pretty important to me. I'd like a combo under 50 lbs for sure. Like a simple grab and go setup. Actually 50 lbs is a lot...less weight = better. But it also needs a good tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zer0psi Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 The Laney LC30 is nice, so are the Rivera's, but honestly, if I were doing what you're doing and needed an amp along the same lines, I would hands down, without thinking twice go with a VHT Pittbull 45. EL84's, GREAT clean, enough gain for sure...it's got a HiWatt/Voxy/Orange vibe and can get relatively heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Originally posted by zer0psi The Laney LC30 is nice, so are the Rivera's, but honestly, if I were doing what you're doing and needed an amp along the same lines, I would hands down, without thinking twice go with a VHT Pittbull 45. EL84's, GREAT clean, enough gain for sure...it's got a HiWatt/Voxy/Orange vibe and can get relatively heavy. Is this the one? http://www.bostonguitar.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BGWI&Product_Code=AM-VHT-PB45112&Category_Code=AM-VHT If so...I guess I should have mentioned my budget... Around $800-1000cad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 So the Laney LC30 can do good cleans and good mid-gain distortion? I played the Mesa F30 before; how does ithe Laney LC30 compare to the Mesa F30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted December 28, 2006 Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hi Bassified, sorry i cant help with any clips. I havent played an F30 to compare either. Another one to try out is the peavey classic 30, if your local store has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bassified Posted December 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2006 Some people voting. Anyone else want to chime in about the Laney LC30 against the Mesa F30? Why I should take the Laney over the F30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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