Laney vs. Peavey

Waterflow · #1 12-30-2010, 09:39 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm going for a new amp.
After some consideration and budget assessment the possible choices have come pretty much to these two.

Laney Nexus Tube
Vs.
Peavey Tour VB-2

Two very diferent amps, i know. But this is mostly considering budget options and that i'd really like a valve amp. Sweet sweet tone.
I'd like some input from anyone who has ever tried/owned/currently owns and plays a lot with it. Everyone can read the pros and cons on the paper but i prefer some personal info/opinions.
I have absolutly zero chance of ever trying both of these models in my area so the "get what feels better to you" can't be applied here.
Any and all other suggestions are more than welcome.
I should point out that i play a couple styles, from jazz to metal, blues, and i like to experiment a lot.

Help me choose my new head guys and you'll make me a very happy bassist during 2011.

fingerbun · #2 12-30-2010, 04:18 PM

I use transistor combo, not valve box-and-brains, but I had a Laney and the build quality was just not up to scratch. Cheap components and bad soldering). I now have Peavey again and find it more reliable.

The Laney sounded better but that was the Celestion speakers, not the amp.

(My box-and-brains rig is driven by a 1979 Peavey Mk III head so I know Peavey gear can last!)

Alex1984 · #3 12-30-2010, 04:46 PM

Don't rule out the Traynor/Yorkville YBA-200 which sits in your range.

panama · #4 01-08-2011, 08:46 AM

The VB-2 is versatile because of the mid-shift. It's more than enough power and is made in the U.S.A.

I don't know anything about Laney, but I've never considered them to be a front runner when looking at amps. A couple steps above Behringer, IMO.

LiamPodmore · #5 01-08-2011, 08:50 AM

I've heard some good things about the Laney Nexus Tube, the main one being that it is very underrated and probably underpriced.

Liam

RockFistMusic · #6 02-02-2011, 07:50 AM

Laney Nexus 400 all-valve is VERY under rated, the biggest sleeper in the bass head world without a doubt. It brings the tone of an SVT with all the modern bells and whistles (dual EQ's, footswitch, FET and tube stages, more)

I also have a totally restored 1976 Ampeg SVT and I find it difficult deciding which amp to play next !

: )

panama · #7 02-02-2011, 02:02 PM

says the endorsing artist

RockFistMusic · #8 02-02-2011, 02:19 PM

Yes sir. And that's exactly why I am =)

Hugh9191 · #9 02-02-2011, 03:20 PM

I've got a Laney RB5 combo and it's solidly built. It also has a nice built in DI.

I haven't the Nexus stuff though.

The Peavey that I have tried has been decent too.

RockFistMusic · #10 02-02-2011, 03:23 PM

Peavey stuff has been good in my book. I have a vintage 215D with new BWs in it, it rocks. Goes with my vintage SVT. I'm looking to demo that VB3 just to see. It was nutty over there at NAMM so I didn't feel like it was worth plugging in.

oldrockerdude · #11 02-02-2011, 03:30 PM

I have The USA VB-2 Very Versatile with the OD Channel Nice Fat Tube Tone With The Ruby EL34 Tubes. Nice VB-2 On Here Now For 525

iceboxbass · #12 02-10-2011, 10:40 AM

Hey guys! I'm looking at a the laney nexus fet 650 watt head and their NX410 cab. The specs say well built and great tone range but I'd like to hear from bassist that have used this equipment. Thanks!

4StringsEnough · #13 02-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Laney > Peavey

(better than, for those who don't remember their maths lessons) :-)

kuys · #14 02-10-2011, 11:38 AM

If were are making totally subjective statements.

Peavey > Laney

Hellbastard · #15 02-10-2011, 11:39 AM

If the Nexus is within your budget get that one, it's a 400 watt tube amp and dual preamp.

iceboxbass · #16 02-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4StringsEnough

Laney > Peavey

(better than, for those who don't remember their maths lessons) :-)

????? What are talking about?! I asked if anyone have played this rig combo.

iceboxbass · #17 02-10-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellbastard

If the Nexus is within your budget get that one, it's a 400 watt tube amp and dual preamp.

$550.00 amp new...NX410 cab $400.00 new and delivered.

kuys · #18 02-10-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

????? What are talking about?! I asked if anyone have played this rig combo.

I have a Peavey VB-2 and I love it. I don't care for the drive channel (it's very "loose") not the type of drive I was hopping for.

On the clean channel with a good cabinet its a great amp.

RCCollins · #19 02-10-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

$550.00 new...NX410 cab $400.00 new and delivered.

$550 new is crazy cheap... are you sure it's the Nexus tube?

iceboxbass · #20 02-10-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCCollins

$550 new is crazy cheap... are you sure it's the Nexus tube?

YEP! the laney nexus fet 650 watt head is listing for $1849 , $550 deliver UPS From an east coast dealer.
Also 100% satisfaction or your money back!