Cheapest amp that will stay clean at band volume

ICBM

samzadgan said:

interesting...i kind of thought that comparison of the fender wouldn't hold true since both JC120 and the cube are solid state...so reproducing it should be easier...but i guess cost cutting etc applies to solid state too.

but yeah the JC setting is really good on the cube as is the Dynamic Amp setting…

It's not really the cost cutting as such - it's the much smaller power supply, tiny little IC power module, much smaller, lighter cabinet and 10" speaker - although even the Cube 60 with a 12" isn't a patch on the old ones.

The difference between valve and solid-state is actually less important, to me (at least for clean sounds). You simply can't reproduce the tone of a decent discrete-component analogue power amp and a big solid cabinet and speakers with a much smaller modeller… in my opinion. I think this is a major reason I don't rate the Cubes at all - I grew up listening to players with JCs and there really is no comparison.

Even the little JC55 2x8" has a fuller tone than the Cubes.

jonnyburgo

Peavey Renown, I had one for gigging 20 odd years ago, damn loud and clean.

DesVegas

Yep, it's a damn shame my peavey bandit doesnt stay clean when it's loud

SquireJapan

You guys missed a bargain (as did I, I could have gone for a stereo rig ...) - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laney-World-Series-120R-Combo-Amp-Guitar-Amplifier-/160987042316

(not mine).

Anyway - Another vote here for the mighty Laney World Series. Go 2x12 or go home ... (in all honesty, I've just never tried the 1x12 or the head).

ICBM

SquireJapan said:

You guys missed a bargain (as did I, I could have gone for a stereo rig ...) - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laney-World-Series-120R-Combo-Amp-Guitar-Amplifier-/160987042316

Good lord. The speakers are worth that *each*. Even if they're the HHs probably...

Beexter

Roland Cube. I've got a 60 and the 80XL - both are plenty loud enough to stay clean over our drummer, who makes Animal from the Muppets look restrained!

The Cubes have line outs too in case you need a bit of help from the PA. I've never needed to though.

piercelmno

I've just bought a laney cub 12 for £199

Valve and seems pretty loud - all the reviews said plenty loud enough to get over a drummer in rehersale- mic up for gigs, and has a <1w mode for playing at home- been perfect for me so far

Beexter

piercelmno;379107" said:

I've just bought a laney cub 12 for £199Valve and seems pretty loud - all the reviews said plenty loud enough to get over a drummer in rehersale- mic up for gigs, and has a

I had a Laney Cub Head running through a very efficient 1x12 (Eminence Wizard) and it would not do loud enough cleans to get over the above mentioned drummer un-miced. Dirty, yes-clean, no. Both Cubes would do it clean.