Choice between two amps

chrismakesgod · Post by **chrismakesgod** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:14 am

Basically, at the end of the month i'll be in a position to buy a new amp. However, i wasn't blessed with the gift of making choices.

So the contenders are the laney lionheart 4x10 number or a tiny terror head with an orange 2x12 cab. I'm going for a clean sound with little to no breakup as i will get all my dirt from pedals. This is why i was drawn to the 20w Laney.

But practicality is also an issue. I have no idea how difficult it would be to travel back and forth with a 4x10 combo so the thought of leaving a 2x12 cab at the practice space and just taking the head home is appealing.

To sum up, i need your opinions of the amps based on what i said as i like the sound from both of them and cant decide..

Berto · Post by **Berto** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:55 am

i have a 2x12 bass cab, so i know 2x12's are a bitch to transport, but it can be done! I would imagine a 4x10 would be even harder if the 2x12's speakers are aligned linearly and not diagonally like mine.

Post by **Doog** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:13 am

Put simply, the Tiny Terror won't stay clean at gig volumes and, given it's 20w rating, neither may the Laney.

The Dual Terror offers a little more wattage (30w) which may help the clean headroom out a bit, but it's no Fender Twin.

George · Post by **George** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:51 am

Yeah I don't think you'll get good cleans out of those two. 40-50W mark would be a good a start (although my Sound City stays clean at 30W). You thought about a silverface Bassman head or other Fender or something? Fender Twin might break your back but is ultimate clean machine.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:57 am

dare i say... solid state?

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:02 am

stewart wrote:dare i say... solid state?

Certainly good for weight - HH IC100 is my backup amp.

If luggability is a consideration, have you considered a 2x10" or 1x12" combo?

wwrrss · Post by **wwrrss** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:40 am

stewart wrote:dare i say... solid state?

I hate how solid state is considered such a bad option.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:02 am

not for me love, i've got two of the buggers.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:09 am

if you are talking about cleans what about a jazz chorus? There is a shop near me with the 60W version for Â£375 http://www.treblerock.com/amplifiers-a- ... fiers.html

I really like the lionheart amp but I don't think you will keep the clarity at gig levels. It looks very pretty as well.

wwrrss · Post by **wwrrss** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:40 am

stewart wrote:not for me love, i've got two of the buggers.

good lad. reprezent.

chrismakesgod · Post by **chrismakesgod** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:24 pm

It's not so much that i don't want a solid state, but i've already had two solidstates and would like my first tube amp. I picked those two becaus the are available locally and i'm getting bro deals on them if i decide to get them. (300 for the laney and 350 for the orange half stack)

A fender twin is my ideal amp in this case, but it's not in my ideal price range.

That being said a hot rod deluxe is also available within driving distance. Will that keep up with a drummer?

George · Post by **George** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:56 pm

I would say yes, unless he's the loudest drummer in the world. Blue Deluxes look cooler, mind.

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:00 pm

Try out a blackstar HT. Wish they had those around before i bought a blues jr years ago.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:09 pm

Corax-rg wrote:That being said a hot rod deluxe is also available within driving distance. Will that keep up with a drummer?

definitely.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:23 pm

Corax-rg wrote:It's not so much that i don't want a solid state, but i've already had two solidstates and would like my first tube amp. I picked those two becaus the are available locally and i'm getting bro deals on them if i decide to get them. (300 for the laney and 350 for the orange half stack)

A fender twin is my ideal amp in this case, but it's not in my ideal price range.

That being said a hot rod deluxe is also available within driving distance. Will that keep up with a drummer?

this might be a bit obvious but if you are buying them off mates would it be possible for you to try them in a band situation? That way you would be able to see if they are suitable for what you need

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:39 pm

lorez wrote:if you are talking about cleans what about a jazz chorus? There is a shop near me with the 60W version for Â£375 http://www.treblerock.com/amplifiers-a- ... fiers.html

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF do want

aen · Post by **aen** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:21 pm

Corax-rg wrote:
That being said a hot rod deluxe is also available within driving distance. Will that keep up with a drummer?

Maybe, but not clean.
And probably not with another guitarist and a bassist, if you rock like that.
Also, if you use pedals, they tend to sound like shit through the HRDLX.

Those Roland Jazz chorus amps are fuckin rad, though.

chrismakesgod · Post by **chrismakesgod** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:07 pm

Right, fuck it. I'm going to get the Laney 4x10 and see if it works in a band setting when i get a chance to practice in a few weeks, if it doesn't work i'll pap it off to a friend for the same price or something. Just out of curiosity, does anyone use a lionheart and does it take pedals well?

I'll keep an eye out for a jazz chorus locally though.

Thanks for your help.

DGW · Post by **DGW** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:11 pm

[quote="Doog"]Put simply, the Tiny Terror won't stay clean at gig volumes and, given it's 20w rating, neither may the Laney.

You may want to look at a Bugera 55 or a Hotrod delille...

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:30 pm

I love the look of those 4x10 Lionhearts. And clean is overrated...