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The Laney Club!!!

#22
i play my gigs through a laney B3 combo( bought it second hand off my lead guitarist whos former bass player didnt want it anymore)..heavy as to shift around 2x10
+ 115 in a combo with head...but rocks ..great bottom end...does have a problem with the cut out protection when i want to push it but most times more than does the job..only playing a passive 4 string through it at present but will soon be buying an active ibby too..see if that makes any difference.
 
#24
The first amp I ever bought new (after some careless jerk blew up my Ampeg V4) was a Laney Linebacker 100 Bass. It sure wasn't very powerful at only 100 watts solid state, and it didn't have any fancy features but I gigged with it for 15 years. It's performed flawlessly and it looks almost as good as new except for a few very minor scratches and scuffs. I still occassionally use it for practice at home and also recording because it has a really scooped sound typical of the late 80's that's kind of grown on me.
 
#27
Laney G300 head from '94

Its the old stereo 150w a side one with the 15 band graphic and a built in crossover so loads of cab options.

2 laney 4x10 cabs from '94 (I also used to use 2 HH 1X15 PA subs under them at the same time from the same head - unbelievable trouser flappage)

The G300 was a tank, it took a hell of a beating, eventually it succumbed to the damp in a flat I was renting (Had 3" of fur coming out of the walls, a lot of my stuff was destroyed :()

Replaced it with a Markbass SA450 last weekend.

Now the G300 was a cool head, and I made the most of it, but I have to say the SA450 really drives those cabs way better than it ever did, they sound way tighter and punchier, and deeper too, than they ever did before. Cant run the subs off it but that was getting silly anyway.

Shame they way a tonne though!

So, Laney gear is great cheaper kit that does deliver IMO. I haven't tried the newer Laney stuff, but 13 yrs on amps seem to have come a very very long way! :D:D
 
#28
not having played for some time, my kit has not been upgraded, but i own a laney linebacker 65W, which was used in practices and onstage. its now being repaired in readiness for my renewed desire to play.
when its back i will put a picture up, its from around 1992/3
but sounds nice and sharp.
 
#33
I use the Laney PL100 Pro-Linebacker combo. Before this, I had the L30B Linebacker. When I quit gigging, I sold my 350W system and the L30B. Now, this amp is perfect for home practice and it has enough power to gig with if I ever want to.
The Laneys have a nice, warm sound that almost precludes the need for a tube pre-amp. The sound is just that good! Hook into one and see.
 

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#35
Hi All
I've just acquired one in poor condition but sounds fine and needs a new volume pot and knobs which are all poor. Unsure whether a lot of effort and money is wise. It does seem to have a great tone range with the sweep eq .

Any idea what this amp is worth ? Cheers
 
#36
I've been using a HC-65B for several years at band practice (it's not even mine) and I love it. The tone is wonderful and I actually like it better than a lot of more expensive, bigger setups that I've played. It handles my low B extremely well and the compressor in it is great. My only gripe is that it's just a tad quiet for me since I play in a loud band, but other than that it's great.
 
#37
I paid $170.00 for mine on Ebay (including shipping), and all it was missing was the rubber tips on top of some of the EQ sliders. Ameson amps, (the place for Laney parts) had them in stock and sent me a set, free-of-charge. If yours needs a pot, then I'd say $150.00

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