Laney vc30 handle broke and amp hit the pavement

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on way in to pub for yesterdays gigging. it snapped, made an unpleasant bang on the floor. Fortunately it worked fine and apart from being even more inconvenient to carry i still like this amp. Tommorow il call laney and see if i can blag or buy a new handle. thinking about doing some wodwok and putting in side handles too. anyone done this?

steamabacus

You can get Laney parts from here ...

http://www.majelectronic.co.uk/

I replaced the handle on my VC15 - not the most robust construction. Thankfully, I replaced it before it had failed but the 'leather' was starting to come apart.

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steamabacus said:

You can get Laney parts from here ...

http://www.majelectronic.co.uk/

I replaced the handle on my VC15 - not the most robust construction. Thankfully, I replaced it before it had failed but the 'leather' was starting to come apart.

that looks like an interesting supplier, will check them out, thanks

uncledick

I picked up a Carr at Manson's and the handle came off in my hand.

Voxman

Thanks for the link @steamabacus. The side handle on my Laney GS112VE extn cab is still OK but looking a little worn. Might treat myself to a new handle! 

ThePrettyDamned

uncledick said:

I picked up a Carr at Manson's and the handle came off in my hand.

Cringe! 

57Deluxe

I never trust any top handle and if can be supported underneath with other hand I always do that. For heavier amps then a cam buckle webbing strap is lashed round and held with the handle as a precaution.

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57Deluxe said:

I never trust any top handle and if can be supported underneath with other hand I always do that. For heavier amps then a cam buckle webbing strap is lashed round and held with the handle as a precaution.

i trust everything cos im a very trusting person,

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steamabacus said:

You can get Laney parts from here ...

http://www.majelectronic.co.uk/

I replaced the handle on my VC15 - not the most robust construction. Thankfully, I replaced it before it had failed but the 'leather' was starting to come apart.

I ordered a handle from them yesterday and recieved it today, excellent service, especially as LANEY cant even be bothered to return phone call or reply to email

siraxeman

Sack trolleys...everyone should own one methinks. Just saying like....

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siraxeman said:

Sack trolleys...everyone should own one methinks. Just saying like....

thats the sensible option.

siraxeman

And they're dead cheap to.