All user reviews of 5/5 for the Laney CUB12R

Everything has already been said except that I want to clarify.

UTILIZATION

There's no easier, You just have to use their ears and fingers ... it is great.

SOUNDS

Perfect for the full range of clean to crunh. Maxi with a large micro spitting: AC / DC debut. There must be a choice, now the pedals, it does exist and there everything is possible (without the pedal = more like a channel).

OVERALL OPINION

So to wring the neck of those who say that the tone knob is useless: try a sustained distortion (for this beast, I mean, gain beyond the half) and you will discover that it changes color the distortion significantly.

However, it is true, if we stay in the clean / crunch small, this knob has no utility.

For the rest, I take my foot every time I use this beast. I put an Eminence Legend HP (it returns to shoehorn and a little heavier gear) result nickel. In two years, relamping, I'll stick him more serious lamps, it should be perfect. Only problem: the electronics can not balance the lamps.

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This all-tube amp 1 or 15W (but true!) Depending on the input used is now well known, weight 11kg can carry it around, especially that it will support a 15w drummer too lumberjack.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use! with effects loop

SOUNDS

Its pretty dark, but I have not felt in acute shortage, anyway it's a rule, good saturation.

OVERALL OPINION

It is an ideal amp for the Blues and Rock that can be openly and easily improved by changing the lamps (personally I've put a Tungsram 60s (welded plates) in 1, a 2-I63 Mullard and Tungsram 70 3 for the preamp (12AX7) and two EL84 RFT 70s for the power section. (we gain clarity, good saturation and harmonics out great!)

But also and especially by changing the HP (Laney HH original on mine) for a Celestion Greenback a little thicker but much more accurate ... (25w model in my case).

After these two changes you can sing and cry harmonic guitar (Gibson Les Paul and PRS SE in my case) as on much more expensive and much heavier amps.
Note, my PRS has a single / split humbucker, unlike his is very sensitive to the level of the amp, very convenient to change its power and short song!

In short, a small amp quite accurate original but can play in the big leagues after some improvements, the sound is still pretty typical Blues Rock (me it's my thing) but it is possible to obtain a more clear very correct (be careful not clear though, it's still colorful ...)

Combo 15-watt lamps (and an attenuated input 1w).
The buttons: reverb, volume, bass, mid, treble, gain, tone.
Inputs (other): an effects loop (send using the lineout) an entry for a sitch for reveb
Outputs: output to 8 or 16 ohm speaker.
HP 12-inch Celestion.

A little extra: the crutch to tilt the amp. We see that they care about the guitarist from Laney.

The 1W entered: that happiness to enjoy the amp at home.

NB: Cub12R and Cub12 are the same, the 12R with reverb (for 10 € more).

At that price, more difficult to complete. Go if I quibble, a stand-by button ...

UTILIZATION

Could not be more simple, one branch, it heats the rings. No need to book.
However it is very well done to explain the circuit of the beast and how to change lamps. Cool!

SOUNDS

From what I've experienced is an amp that I would describe as more "neutral" than what I experienced. Depending on your taste is a quality (compliance with the sound of the guitar, good "absorption" effect) or a default if one seeks an amp "character" that colors the sound (this was the case with my Vox AC4TV) .

I prefer that he respects what I give, so it suits me perfectly. With the effects loop, we get the same one in which you can put a good reverb without everything being eaten.

In his clear is a marvel. It sounds light, I feel every nuance of my Telecaster G & L. It is warm without being aggressive.
The sound is pretty saturated "drooling" dirty. I think it's not bad but nothing more. On this aspect the Vox was better. But in a pinch I do not care, I have an overdrive (Vox Big Ben, creamier) and with that, it sounds nickel.

It suits me perfectly.

Note that the digital reverb is a nice surprise: many possible shades (discrete very pronounced). I do not use because I have a pedal, but I tested and is of excellent workmanship.

[edit after 1 month of use] every day I rediscovered this amp. It is actually a little time to find the settings that come with his guitar and his tastes. I removed almost all low because not a dog, there are (but the neck pickup of my G & L is a killer in power of his grave).

OVERALL OPINION

The price / quality ratio is unbeatable. This choice I would do without hesitation.
I love its versatility, practicality, sound that respects the instrument and effects.

For me it is the best in its price range. A favor if you play clean or if you have your own effects overdrive / distortion.