Members ambient Posted May 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 sheesh sweet demo. That amp sounds pretty darn tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted May 27, 2010 Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 I haven't got a VC30 but I've played through plenty. Melx used to have one - the 1x12 i think. At 30 watts, they haven't got a lot of clean headroom, but then neither have AC30s. I'm a big Laney fan though. Got a GH100L en route as we speak. yeah, I used to have the 2x10 with the 1x12 extension cab, I was never totally happy with the sound of it, always seemed a bit gutless for alt.rock. I blew the output transformer and spilt a whole cup of coffee in it, and it never seemed loud enough to me. So it never made me happy. I have a Laney LV300H (120w SS/hybrid thing) with a 4x12 now and never been happier! It's a {censored}ing brilliant sounding amp for so little money. ... very happy. and Phil, congrats on the GH100L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted May 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 Just watched the L20 demo, that's starting to look pretty attractive too. I guess it's a higher price point though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Let It Burn... Posted May 27, 2010 Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 I have a VH100r head and it's a great pedal amp. Greatest cleans on a high gain amp I've ever heard. They're kinda noisy though but I heard that's easy to mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind_Riot89 Posted May 27, 2010 Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 I haven't been able to make my LC30 break up much, even at band/gig volumes. The clean channel is awesome but the drive sucks at low volumes. Turn it up a bit and it improves a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Let It Burn... Posted May 27, 2010 Members Share Posted May 27, 2010 The clean channel is awesome but the drive sucks at low volumes. Turn it up a bit and it improves a lot. Yeah. It's the same with all modern laneys. Too bad they are {censored}ING LOUD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burg Posted May 28, 2010 Members Share Posted May 28, 2010 Nice I was hoping you'd chime. You've seemed to make them sound good. I'm about to watch that clip (still buffering ) . I can't see the VC50 on their site, must be discontinued? Any idea if it's in the same vein as the VC30? seems like its got a lot more junk on the control panel. I think the VC50 was discontinued around 2001, unfortunately. I quizzed Lyndon about this a couple of years ago, suggesting that it could have been a small classic for the company, but I'm buggered if I can remember the reason he gave me for ceasing production. As far as I know though, the 30 was just a less powered 1 x 12 version. The VC50 is quite heavy, heavier than a Twin, but its clean channel is unrivaled in my experience (although I'm yet to put a HIWATT through the ringer). There is a light though and that would be the Lionheart Series. The 5LT is mind bogglingly great sounding to me and has all of the right features - greenback, tubes, Class A, parallel effects loop, killer clean channel, glorious looks - all of that. I'm hanging out for a 20W version so I can take it on stage and have a go. Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seth Carmody Posted May 28, 2010 Members Share Posted May 28, 2010 People can't seem to give them aware at the moment. I was interested until I ready about the transformer issue, but I've watched a few pass through to the keeper on fleabay opening bid being just over a 3rd of the RRP here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Shameless plug: I'm selling a Laney TT50 1x12 for cheap if you want. I can tell you a bit about it if you PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevemcb Posted May 28, 2010 Members Share Posted May 28, 2010 I almost bought a Lionheart 20w head a while ago (got a Vox night train instead). It was a really nice-sounding amp, although the clean was spongy rather than squeaky clean. Which I liked a lot. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted May 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2010 Shameless plug: I'm selling a Laney TT50 1x12 for cheap if you want. I can tell you a bit about it if you PM me. I won't be shipping any amps from the USA to Australia, Japan or anywhere else. But thanks anyway. Go ahead and tell me a bit about those amps though if you wouldn't mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HopeStreet Posted May 29, 2010 Members Share Posted May 29, 2010 i have a laney and i dig it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted May 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2010 I almost bought a Lionheart 20w head a while ago (got a Vox night train instead). It was a really nice-sounding amp, although the clean was spongy rather than squeaky clean. Which I liked a lot.Steve Yea the 20w Lionheart is looking pretty darn sexy. Does anyone know if they have enough grunt to jam with a rock band un-mic'd? Also considering the Vox night train and a 2x12" or something. How's that working for ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ambient Posted May 29, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2010 i have a laney and i dig it. What is it? Tell me more, tell me more (cue the grease music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humancertainty Posted May 29, 2010 Members Share Posted May 29, 2010 I had an AOR 100 Pro Tube and I hated it.I love how they sound whenever I've heard someone else using them, though. I also used a rented Iommi head one of the times I was in Europe. Hated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted May 6, 2012 Members Share Posted May 6, 2012 hmmmmmm I'm looking into the VC-30 2x10 and this thread has helped. I'm using a Les Paul, not sure if it would be too dark. I'm also eying a Ampeg Gemini I but I want something with fair headroom and good cleans, not too dark, since I'm using an LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted May 6, 2012 Members Share Posted May 6, 2012 Pike used Laney, Iommi uses Laney, and I use Laney. Enough said. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 yeah thats a silly statement at best cro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crohny Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 yeah thats a silly statement at best cro Pike and Iommi are no laughing matter. The end bit, well everyone needs to poke fun at themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind_Riot89 Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 hmmmmmm I'm looking into the VC-30 2x10 and this thread has helped. I'm using a Les Paul, not sure if it would be too dark. I'm also eying a Ampeg Gemini I but I want something with fair headroom and good cleans, not too dark, since I'm using an LP. I wouldn't worry; they're pretty bright amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tee money Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 I think everything Laney makes is worth checking out, personally. I think this is an accurate statement. I have a AOR 30 that I got for almost nothing a couple years ago, and the shop that I frequent is a Laney dealer, so I've tried a whole bunch of their new stuff, and I've dug all of it. I still prefer Ampeg stuff for myself, but I think that Laney would be next after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcaneaether Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've owned LC15's/30's and VC15/30's - enjoyed them a lot, but if I were to get another (keep going through stages of selling gear and getting some back), it'd be a nice new VC15. Great little amps. For your price category and potential usage capabilities, I'd say the LC30, VC50 or Lionheart 20. If you can afford it, definitely the Lionheart 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erased_over_out Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've still got a Pro-Linebacker PL100 twin from 1985 - built like a tank. Thought about selling it a few times, but every time I check it before advertising, it reminds me of just how good it sounds. Dirty channel is horrible SS distortion when cranked, but clean it's sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hugbot Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 I owned a vc30, as someone who likes ac30s its not much like an ac30 at all, cleans were good but the cabinet construction didn't do it many favours for high gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elessar [Sly] Posted May 7, 2012 Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 Laney amps are great Ihave been playing them for years. Recently picked up and Ironheart (IRT60-212). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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