Laney LH50

[dslman]

Any thoughts on the Laney LH50, I'm considering a backup amp head and this seems to fit the requirements . Brand new they are going pretty cheap, has anyone actually played through one to see how they compare to a decent Marshall and are they built well ? Thanks

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

What do you plan on using it for? It's not a high gain beast, probably on par with a JCM800 gain-wise.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hwM1HU46E]Laney LH 50 Head - YouTube[/ame]

 

[dslman]

What do you plan on using it for? It's not a high gain beast, probably on par with a JCM800 gain-wise.

Laney LH 50 Head - YouTube

That's how I see it to, and that is the amp I would be backing up.I must say it is one of the ugliest things I ever saw compared to a Marshall. The clip you posted is one that got me thinking. 450 for a new one seems like decent deal.

 

[HOT TUBES 70]

Is it close to one of these tone wise .... does anyone know ??

I have been watching around for some cheaper heads , and these can be had for not alot of money .... don't sound too bad imo

 

[dslman]

At 31 lbs., 50 watts, fx loop, 4-ecc83, 2- el34's, 2 channels, if it stings like a Marshall I would be all in. but with all that and no Marshall bite, I'm out.

 

[dslman]

What do you plan on using it for? It's not a high gain beast, probably on par with a JCM800 gain-wise.

Laney LH 50 Head - YouTube

Wish I knew what he was saying.

 

[growboxguy]

Finances have forced the sale of my Silver Jubilee, I ordered a $449 Laney LH50 as a stop gap until I can get back in the Marshall game. I am very impressed with the LH50 sound clips out there, it seems very JCM800ish. Mine arrives tomorrow and I will be installing NOS preamp tubes, after a little play time I will post a quick review...

 

[growboxguy]

Any thoughts on the Laney LH50, I'm considering a backup amp head and this seems to fit the requirements . Brand new they are going pretty cheap, has anyone actually played through one to see how they compare to a decent Marshall and are they built well ? Thanks

I do know they are built in the UK, I think they have a decent build quality, we will see lol

 

[dslman]

Finances have forced the sale of my Silver Jubilee, I ordered a $449 Laney LH50 as a stop gap until I can get back in the Marshall game. I am very impressed with the LH50 sound clips out there, it seems very JCM800ish. Mine arrives tomorrow and I will be installing NOS preamp tubes, after a little play time I will post a quick review...

Sorry to hear about your Marshall, I know how it feels to loose a great head . Please do let us know how you like the LH50 .

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

UK-made Laneys are built like friggen tanks, so don't worry about quality.

Well, the ones made since 1995 are, not sure about the '80s ones.

 

[growboxguy]

Well here we go.

First off this is NOT a UK made amp, the LH50 is made in China, lame. Secondly the power tubes are not the same, what do you think of that? V5 has a TAD EL34B-STR 1050 while V6 has a TAD EL34B-STR 1032, the 1032 is shorter! I have never had an amp with tubes like this so I am waiting for some feedback before turning it on. What do you guys think?

 

[growboxguy]

After installing my NOS preamp tubes I have to say it seems to be well built, time will tell though. Some more pics...

 

[growboxguy]

And a few more...

 

[dslman]

How does it sound compared to your Marshall experience ?
Your pics look better than any I've seen on this amp head.

 

[dslman]

Well here we go.

First off this is NOT a UK made amp, the LH50 is made in China, lame. Secondly the power tubes are not the same, what do you think of that? V5 has a TAD EL34B-STR 1050 while V6 has a TAD EL34B-STR 1032, the 1032 is shorter! I have never had an amp with tubes like this so I am waiting for some feedback before turning it on. What do you guys think?

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I noticed that in another pic to, I don't know what to think about those tubes. Hopefully there is a bias adjustment pot that's not to hard to get to. I would think a matched set of EL34'S would work fine.I have heard TAD tubes are good although I have no experience with them.

 

[shooto]

I love Laneys...I've had an 8 knob AOR and a GH100L...rock for years and totally solid-

 

[Snoopy69]

Finances have forced the sale of my Silver Jubilee, I ordered a $449 Laney LH50 as a stop gap until I can get back in the Marshall game. I am very impressed with the LH50 sound clips out there, it seems very JCM800ish. Mine arrives tomorrow and I will be installing NOS preamp tubes, after a little play time I will post a quick review...

I don't know how good the Laney will sound compared to the Marshall. I mean the Laney doesn't even have clipping diodes!!

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