Laney Amp

AgentofOblivion · September 23, 2013, 04:27:18 PM

I asked this in a different thread but it didn't seem to be the place.

Anyway, a dude is supposedly moving out of the country and needs to unload all of his gear. It comes with two amps and if I can re-sell everything else I can basically get the amp I want for free. The biggest thing I would need to unload is a Laney TT100 2x12 combo*. I can't find much information at all on Laney's in general and this model specifically. They just don't seem to be that popular in the states. They were over $2000 new and I need to get $600 for the numbers to come out right. You guys know anything about these and whether that's a reasonable expectation? Thanks.

* http://www.amazon.com/Laney-TT100H-Guitar-Combo-Switching/dp/B001TODDM8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379967871&sr=8-1&keywords=laney+tt100

The Bandit · September 23, 2013, 04:48:18 PM

I saw that thread and it certainly looks like you are getting a ton of stuff for the money. I don't know much about the amps, but it looked like a decent deal to me.

Now waiting for SunnJake to come in and say that Laneys are crap...

VOLVO))) · September 23, 2013, 04:51:44 PM

Laneys are perfectly usable and well made amplifiers

Mr. Foxen · September 23, 2013, 04:55:57 PM

I like Laneys, sort of think they peaked with the AOR though, the Klipps and SGs had pretty poor caps that make them blow up (hence I recap all mine before sale), and weren't super tidy, the AORs were PCB, but done right and with neat wiring, that carried on for the earlier GH series, but they got more generic PCB after that.

AgentofOblivion · September 23, 2013, 05:20:41 PM

I'm not familiar with all the acronyms. How is the TT?

black aspirin · September 23, 2013, 05:36:28 PM

Quote from: SunnO))) on September 23, 2013, 04:51:44 PM
Laneys are perfectly usable and well made amplifiers

Whew! I already had my e-fist clenched in case you talked shit on my amp!

RAGER · September 23, 2013, 06:35:23 PM

Only Laney I ever had was a Klipp. I t was alright I guess, Rather have a SuperGroup if one comes up.

black aspirin · September 23, 2013, 07:32:16 PM

I have a GH 50L. I dig it...way more versatile than my Matamp was. I just wish I lived in seclusion so I could actually crank the thing.

Mr. Foxen · September 23, 2013, 07:46:10 PM

Quote from: RAGER on September 23, 2013, 06:35:23 PM
Only Laney I ever had was a Klipp. I t was alright I guess, Rather have a SuperGroup if one comes up.

Klipps tend to need bunches of work, most I've had (which is a lot) are fucked in various ways. Got a Supergroup to go, big money though, got a Sabbath link.

RAGER · September 23, 2013, 09:30:25 PM

In front of that is prolly a CP or a DR.

JemDooM · September 24, 2013, 02:27:24 PM

It's almost exactly like my Laney 12" combo which sounds amazing, it's my favourite peice of gear, same speakers, I can't say any more than that really!

johnny problem · September 24, 2013, 04:34:27 PM

Maybe this website will help you out a little? It's slow paced but has a ton of info.

http://www.laney-posse.co.uk/theposse/index.php

AgentofOblivion · September 25, 2013, 10:13:31 AM

Thanks for the help. I bought the package yesterday.

One thing I read about these is that they're crazy loud--not surprising for a 100 watt amp. However when I tried it out it wasn't very loud at all. I had the channel and master volumes around 4-5 and it was only moderately loud. He had two of these amps and I had my choice as to which one I wanted. He said one of them had a fresh re-tube but both of them were about the same volume. I was concerned at first and thought there may be a problem with the amp but then I figured it was probably unlikely for both of them to have the exact same problem. Volume surprises aside they sounded surprisingly good. You guys think both these amps are fucked up or they're just not as loud as one might expect from a 100 watt rating? For comparison, I plugged into his Fender Blues Deluxe (40 watts, 1x12) and it was significantly louder at lower volume settings (2 or 3).

Mr. Foxen · September 25, 2013, 03:50:09 PM

Volume knob position is meaningless, but those should basically go really loud. The GH100l I have in at the moment is quiet and sounds like shit though (hence being in) problem doesn't appear to be valves.

AgentofOblivion · September 26, 2013, 10:07:53 AM

Thanks. I've also read recently that the Fender Blues Deluxe amp I was comparing it to is notoriously very loud at low volume settings, so there probably isn't any issue and the Laney will keep getting louder whereas the Fender tops out very quickly.

VOLVO))) · September 26, 2013, 10:15:16 AM

That's only if it doesn't sound like wiener. Most Laneys do, because they suck.

The Bandit · September 26, 2013, 10:20:58 AM

Quote from: SunnO))) on September 26, 2013, 10:15:16 AM
That's only if it doesn't sound like wiener. Most Laneys do, because they suck.

Huh? You said they were well made and perfectly acceptable.

VOLVO))) · September 26, 2013, 10:24:41 AM

Sneak attack.

Wouldn't mind one of these.

black aspirin · September 26, 2013, 11:55:23 AM

Quote from: SunnO))) on September 26, 2013, 10:15:16 AM
That's only if it doesn't sound like wiener. Most Laneys do, because they suck.

A wolf in sheep's clothing, you are!

RAGER · September 26, 2013, 12:22:38 PM

That thing's got too many goddamm knobs. And what? Are you supposed to carry it like a bale of hay?

VOLVO))) · September 26, 2013, 12:24:02 PM

Is that code for saying you're "getting to old for this shit?"

Fucking laneys and their newfangled toroids and transistors!

I almost bought a Crate gx130c a minute ago.

RAGER · September 26, 2013, 01:08:29 PM

Yeah man if you Dial in a Blue Voodoo just right you're in total Dumble territory. Most people don't know that.

VOLVO))) · September 26, 2013, 01:47:31 PM

Don't crack on those amps, they aren't bad sounding.

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