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Laney CUB12R

Tube Combo Guitar Amp from Laney belonging to the CUB series

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Published on 12/08/11 at 07:01
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.