Redundancy? Do I want a Laney GH50L or GH100L

[skullfxr]

I am craving a Laney GH 50 watt or a 100 watt. I have a rivera knucklehead k100 and splawns and a Rockerverb. Would it be too similar to justify having around? Just thinking.

I have not played one in a while. But I have the craving. I don't want to have something that doesn't do much different than what I have.

What is a good deal on one (i would prefer the 50 watt). Doom/stoner stuff mainly.

 

[napalmdeath]

Killer amps, had both, multiple times. One of my favorite all-time amps. I'd say the Splawns cover those tones, but I'd say for for it. Can't go wrong. The 100 watt is INSANELY loud, though. Yeah, I know 50 watts is just a matter of a few less decibels, but the sweet spot on the 50 is found sooner. Another amp that loves KT77's too.

Like I said, can't go wrong.
50's can be found $400-$500 very clean, or less with a little wear. I never paid more than $450 for mine, except I paid $799 for a brand new one when they were discontinued. I ended up selling it for $550 in pristine condition.

 

[skullfxr]

Cool thanks for the comments. I feel that laneys are a little darker and grainier than my splawns and knucklehead.

also appreciate the 50 watt v. 100 watt comment.

if i were to get a 100, i can pull a pair of power tubes bringing it down to 50 watts, right just like other big boys? thoughts on that?

 

[jabps]

I had an old 50L years ago when I was locked into 5150's, VHT's etc... Always liked it for noodling. Still kinda come back around to wanting one but then again I always end up wishing I had hung on to all the things I once had. Same way I'm jonesing for a JSX at the moment. Always thought the 50 would be a good modding platform as well.

 

[skullfxr]

I love my JSX. I don't use it a whole lot, but it is one amp that does everything quite well.

I think after a little more research I will try to snag a GH50L. that, the splawns, knucklehead, and the Rockerverb cover most of what I need for heavy brit voiced amps.

 

[Thunkful]

May i suggest a Laney AOR?

 

[napalmdeath]

I love my JSX. I don't use it a whole lot, but it is one amp that does everything quite well.

I think after a little more research I will try to snag a GH50L. that, the splawns, knucklehead, and the Rockerverb cover most of what I need for heavy brit voiced amps.

I'd also consider a VH100R, if you find one cheap. Basically same preamp, more options. Beast.

What about an Orange?

 

[skullfxr]

I have a Rockerverb so I am covered there.

 

[skullfxr]

I would rather save the bucks on the GH50L. I don't need a lot of options tbh. I have a bunch of rigs in play in the same space and I can use any combination whenever I need. As long as I have a loop, I am fine. I don't really even to use two channels. I will use a twin reverb for that.

 

[D-Rock]

I had a GH50L for a few years and always struggled getting a sound I was 100% happy with. It was brittle, and had a rather thin lowend. The attack was sharp, but also sluggish at the same time, even with a boost. I was doing modern rock and metal tones at the time with it though, I'm sure it would sound better with a more detuned type sound.

 

[napalmdeath]

I had a GH50L for a few years and always struggled getting a sound I was 100% happy with. It was brittle, and had a rather thin lowend. The attack was sharp, but also sluggish at the same time, even with a boost. I was doing modern rock and metal tones at the time with it though, I'm sure it would sound better with a more detuned type sound.

I'd say the cab is crucial for those. Yes, they are sharp on the attack, for sure, and very Marshall in the high mids department.

However, JJ's in the preamp warm things up. I still went Tungsol in V1, but JJ's 2-4. Also, the Chinese power tubes they typically left the factory with were a key contributor as well. Many love them, I don't. Last three I had were loaded with TAD Shuguang. Brittle, brittle, brittle. For a warm amp, maybe, a bright one, no way. I either went with JJ E34L's, or KT77's. Coupled with 3 ECC83S's in the preamp, MUCH warmer. Through a Greenback cab, downright sweet. T75's, (until stupid loud), not so sweet. V30's, (depending on the cab), take your head off.

My best experience, and best tonal setup I had with the GH50L, was with a G-Flex 2x12. Those two were like best friends. I boosted it with a Zakk Wylde OD, and it was actually quite heavenly. In fact, it was a record-breaking setup for me - I kept it for 3 years!