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by dale01487ITSME » 23 Jul 2017, 16:09
Hi everyone, I'm looking to purchase a Laney Cub12R for a clean modern Hank sound, the demos I've heard are either distortion orientated or very harsh sounding. I'm sure it's a good amp but I can't help thinking a replacement speaker may make it a little softer sounding, any recommendations? Many years ago I have the Laney LC15 with the Roger's EF86 upgrade, wish I still had it!!
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by alanbakewell » 23 Jul 2017, 17:40
Dale, shelve the Laney idea and try the Boss Katana in whatever version you fancy. I have the 100 watt single speaker version. The sound is very similar to my hand wired AC 15. And...?I can lift it easily. I don't know where you are but if you're near to me in Staffordshire you're welcome to come and and have a play through it.
Cheers, Alan.
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by Tony Szpala » 23 Jul 2017, 18:15
Dale
I agree with Alan on this. I've got the 50 watt version which is brilliant, at an amazing price of £189-00. The range of tones is remarkable.
It's very light to carry and has changed a lot of people's perceptions on transistorised amps via valve amps.
Best wishes
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by dale01487ITSME » 23 Jul 2017, 20:40
Really? Bloody hell! Oh right, I'm in Cambridghire so not local to you I'm afraid, really the Boss Katana? I've always been a valve nut! I'm open to your valued views though!
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by dave robinson » 24 Jul 2017, 01:02
dale01487ITSME wrote:Really? Bloody hell! Oh right, I'm in Cambridghire so not local to you I'm afraid, really the Boss Katana? I've always been a valve nut! I'm open to your valued views though!
Hi Dale, I am a valve nut in as much as I own two Vox AC30s, two Mesa Boogie DC-5s, Pinnacle 30, Mesa Boogie MkIII, Peavey Delta Blues and guess what ? They are all stood in my studio because I bought the Boss Katana 50 which sounds as good and is easy to carry. I never, ever thought that I would see this day . . . .
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by cockroach » 24 Jul 2017, 04:22
I've been a voice in the wilderness for years, having used transistor amps since the mid '70's...they aren't that bad!
Try one at least...please!
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by dale01487ITSME » 24 Jul 2017, 09:01
Ok guys thank you, I've no way of trying one locally but I think I'm sold!
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by dale01487ITSME » 24 Jul 2017, 09:16
Boss Katana 50w now ordered, thanks to all for your valued advice!
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by dale01487ITSME » 26 Jul 2017, 16:04
Hi, I've now purchased the Katana 50w and although I can see it has potential, at the moment anyway, I'm a little underwhelmed in terms of trying to achieve Hank's modern sound. I was pretty sucessful with the Fender SuperChamp X2 but I sent that back in favour of the Boss.
I've successfully installed Tone Editor and imported 'Sneaky Amps' but I'm at a loss as to how I import other effects and particularly the parametric equalizer. Any ideas gents?
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by dave robinson » 26 Jul 2017, 16:33
dale01487ITSME wrote:Hi, I've now purchased the Katana 50w and although I can see it has potential, at the moment anyway, I'm a little underwhelmed in terms of trying to achieve Hank's modern sound. I was pretty sucessful with the Fender SuperChamp X2 but I sent that back in favour of the Boss.
I've successfully installed Tone Editor and imported 'Sneaky Amps' but I'm at a loss as to how I import other effects and particularly the parametric equalizer. Any ideas gents?
I use the CLEAN amp setting with the gain at 12-o-clock and volume full on. Treble bass and mid are at 12-o-clock and the three effects knobs are off. I use the 25 watt setting and the master volume for overall loudness. I vary the three tone controls to get the vintage sound by turning off the bass altogether and increasing the mid to full on, treble to taste.
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