Anyone played a Laney VC30???

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I have been looking for a little while for a good tube amp mainly for the clean channel. I wouldn't mind having a good overdrive as well rather than more modern distortion.

I was wondering if anyone has played on a Laney VC30?

I can't find one around me but it looks to be close to what i'm looking for. The peavey classic 50 was the other amp that has gotten alot of consideration.

I would like to hear any opinions of the two amps especially the laney since i haven't had the opportunity to play on one.

Thanks,
Brandon
 
I don't know about the VC30, but I have an old 50w combo 1x12 Laney that I use as a back up amp. As a matter of fact, it was my main amp until I got my Bassman. I like them!
 
I dont like Peavy or Laney. I owned a 50 watt 1x12 Laney amp, and Ive played 1 show with a Peavy amp. I dont think their tone is any good (compared to amps like Ampeg's, fender's, vox's and mesa's.) and I think they make cheap gear (with a very few exeptions, like the 50/50, and even that I dont like the distortion sound).
This is just my opinion based on what Ive played and liked over the years.
What kind of music do you play, what kind of sound are you trying to achieve, and whats your budget.
Is this amp gonna be for live or studio, or both.
Todd
 
I play sort of indie rock type of stuff. it's hard to explain but it's like the appleseed cast or mogwai if you know anything about them. I wanted to try and spend less than $1000 that's why i haven't check out the fender twins, voxs and mesas. It'll mostly be for live use, although i might mic it up depending on the situation in the studio.

Thanks again,
Brandon
 
Here are some guitar amps I would check out/play for that budget. I havnt played all these amps personally, but I own a hot rod deluxe and the ampeg reveb rocket.
Fender Hot Rod Deville - $735
Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb - $798
Ampeg ReverbRocket 2x12 - $799
Ampeg ReverbRocket 1x12 - $699
Ampeg Superjet 1x12 - $599

Hopefully other will be able to add to this list of amps >$1000

If your looking to buy used(www.ebay.com, www.musicgoround.com), then you should abso check out the Fender Bassman's, Marshall JCM series, and the Sovtek Mig's.
Good Luck, I hope this helps.
Todd
 
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