Buying Guide for Laney vc30112 Guitar Combo Amp

[TheAlecore]

Today i went to buy it , and they gave me one of them whit some fucked up valvs...im fuckin angry.

[GilbertGuitar15]

Someone please can tell me if the mic is a shure sm57? thanks

[TheUniversalAudio]

@GilbertGuitar15 yeah is a shure sm57

[panamanian911]

4:12 Miles Beyond - Mahavishnu Orchestra

[JeezoozeChrysler]

MIchael you are one of the best guitar players I've ever heard,your cd is so inspiring,just makes me want to play and play

[TheAlecore]

can this amp be played in a place like a pub , a club , whitout the use of a mic?

[Fredzik]

@TheAlecore It sure can, it's loud enough even for larger gigs.

[TheAlecore]

@Fredzik thank you for the answer , by the way i just bought one and saturday ill go to take this little lovely amp , im so happy =D

[panamanian911]

@roadhawksmcc would it sound good with a distortion pedal?



[bradh716]

This guy does this amp a lot more justice than the LaneyTV demo.

[MrNerdyBrit]

Fucking hell the dirty channel is awesome, I'v got a 30w marshall amp, but I definatly want to get a Laney one day

[presvis20]

Jeff beck??



[adrian14752]

Such a beautiful guitar neck. So glossy and looks so smooth.

[eggiliciousness]

what pickups are they?

[geetar83]

@eggiliciousness I remember Mike saying he loves EMG's, so chances are they could be.

[Nimrod9458]

The last tune made me cry... ^^'

Definately my next amp (212 version though)

[bushibayushi]

You sir are helluva player ;)

[ZeFredster]

That's one lovely Valley Arts guitar there! Envious envious envious :)

[Beermaker2000]

This dude and Rob Chappers should form a band

[alexisd3]

which laney is the most suitable for metal? I'm new to laney amps so I really need help knowing which one will suit my style.

[MrDeamon1]

That clean tone is nice, I'd like to hear it with my guitar, but, I haven't seen any laneys

[MaggaraMarine]

I've heard that clean song before. What is it?? I mean it's pretty basic and so is the chord progression but I've heard that exact song before. (Maybe I've seen this video before?)

[BadassMo0ze]

@MaggaraMarine It reminded me a bit about Behind Blue Eyes by Limp Bizkit.

[MaggaraMarine]

@BadassMo0ze OK, but somehow it reminds me of Led Zeppelin something. Your Time Is Gonna Come or something like that by Zeppelin.

[slipknot604metallica]

god , your style is amazing

[commonzac]

obviously a huge jeff beck fan

[zepelindeplomo]

Well

I think it's a great amp.

I want one :)...(or two)

[jjvr1979]

Great amp, great sound, great guitar, great player! I am a really 100W stack amps fan, but this little boy rocks!

[siisihqdaa]

I have a peavey vypyr which i like a lot. It is a modelling amp and it has almost the same kinda dynamic than all the tube amps. It has tho horrible clean sounds (all of them) There is no high end to them at all. But i think its because of the speaker, not the amp itself.

[jvbo]

damn thats an ugly ass guitar...

great review though

[spicecrop]

I like this guy! so many dill weeds on youtube, but this guy is cool and for real not some shmuck

[skimptor]

This guy is the best!

[ArmandoGT1]

is it good enough for gig? thanx

[simo21beatrice]

too mutch words....more play please :D



[crisDAwog]

love that tone love the dynamic and the high end but still nice and smooth

[VacantPistol]

Why does my VC30 sound nothing like this! :( Maybe it's my weak pickups? (Pacifica 112J and Epi LP Standard)

[crisDAwog]

@VacantPistol tweak it man 

[MultiScoffer]

@VacantPistol Yep! You're right. Try a set of Tonerider Alnico IV pickups. You can order them on ebay. Trust me.

[VacantPistol]

@MultiScoffer Cheers! I'll take a look.

[siisihqdaa]

@VacantPistol Setups and the guitar

[dwipm]

@VacantPistol : yeah, it's is the entry level of all pacifica's line up. I think you should use the 112V instead.

[jinma2]

I live is the US where can i get one and how much in US dollars?

[vela75]

This amp sounds amazing! Could you tell me the differences between this one and the LC30--112??? (I mean sonically.) I know they have the same tubes, wattage, etc. But, how do they sound different? Which would you consider more similar to the Vox AC15/ AC30?

Thanks!

[raffarafano]

I got one , nice amp! I absolutely agree with the guy in the video...

[GameLevelEditor]

Mike gets it!

[bgeddyutube]

Gotta love Laneys - the guy playing is pretty damned good too - dolphin music picked a good demo bloke there. Think I'm gonna buy one of these.

[1ocd]

Mikes guitar is an 89 valley arts custom pro strat, so the pick ups are emg's.

[megaEDWIN3]

there EMG pickups

[intermediate007]

I also would like to know which pickups he uses in the guitar, because they seem to work perfectly in combination with the laney amp.

[SirCdogg]

Such a fucking awesome player

[5150machuk]

@SirCdogg This guy is awesome

[zkoszegi1]

Hi! Please tell me the what types of guitar used in this review -> I'm interested in the used pickups -> it seems these are active ones?

[zkoszegi1]

What is the brand of your guitar? Please tell me the pickup types used in it. thx...

[StephenFiorentini]

Crisp and clean and dirty. like my ex

[miguelpessanha91]

i'ts very similliar to vox ac 30!

[davidgrech1]

great demo

[ddaazz85]

Great review, thaknt you so sooo much so SSs ooooso much chch ch chooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOO

[TheBluesking55]

That was a awesome demo and player

[Targaxel]

this guy is a machine

[thehornypuppy]

Rather than this videos he should just do lessons this guys playing is SOOOO amazing. Man i've never heard ONE note...that made me said: Hole E She It...*rewind* ONE NOTE

[resoslideguitar]

I have a VC30. just had trouble with the channel switch but other than that all you say in the review is correct. It is a great amp and the price is right as it does compare to the equivalent Fender which is worth much more.

[TreyRoque]

Nice review. I was *dreaming* of getting an AC30, but now I'm *looking* at this. Really surprised Laney can make a nice amp. Props.

[whowouldno]

whats the last song he played???

[ChillBroify]

all these videos would sound better if he wasnt using active pickups.

[resoslideguitar]

I agree totally

[maggottilleternity]

this amp is a masterpiece...

[Marcosstratos]

If you forget what it feels running a guitar straight to an amp... THIS IS THE REAL THING.

Adding pedals and rackgear sometimes lead to a " tone for everything but good for nothing"

[lantyboy]

with an good od pedal, will this little beauty do all out metal??

[licklibrary]

Michael has improvised the whole thing.

[SRV1DOORS1HENDRIX1]

What does he play as the outro?

[speedRickspeed]

@SRV1DOORS1HENDRIX1 Well, it sounds very familiair but I just can't get on it....

[speedRickspeed]

@SRV1DOORS1HENDRIX1 Got it! It looks like Tears in heaven by Eric Clapton.

[aryasridhar]

Laney makes some real awesome amps, Just coz of some fucking noobs who think that they know everything and think costlier is better.....Laney gets ignored and is wayyyyy underrated for what it is.......Love the tone for a super decent price.......

[licklibrary]

It's an emg 85 in the bridge.

[Taygoo15]

are all laney amps made in Britain

[leegeddyfan]

@Taygoo15 all the tube amps and higher end ones are made in the UK while the solid states and hybrids are made in China or India

[aryasridhar]

@Taygoo15 Nope......Some of the new ones such as the Cub Series is Made in China

[onzkicg]

what song did he played after switching to clean tone @5:31?

[ImageRiver]

Wonderful review. My main amp is a VC30 212 and no matter what other amps I play, the Laney always remains the one that all others are judged in light of.

[dyingforastrat]

from like 3:15 on he has his signature casswell ass kicking playing going on. THis guy sounds so good, and I think he just helped me buy my newest addition to my tube amp family. I love these tones here

[dyingforastrat]

@dyingforastrat I meant to say at 2:49,, sorry sorry

[bloosdoode]

I had no idea this Laney combo was so versatile. Great guitar work across all your demos, Chris!!

[muzapstar]

hey what kinda pickups?

[mike8storm]

@muzapstar emg 89 in the bridge and 2 emg sa single coils

[MrSkeff]

you sir are evidently brilliant at what you do so fare play, thanks for your advice and for talking sense!!

[newpixeldude]

VC30 are gorgeous amps, Mike Casswell rules!

[menamestom]

I've had 2 of these, never had any problems and they are a great amp. I always hanker after something more boutique but run out of money, sell the expensive amp and come back to Laney.

But when you can get something this good for £350 may as well just accept it's all you need!

[brimill1980]

damn you mr video demo guy i had my mind made up on a blackstar til i saw this.... its wot ive been lookin for :] so thanks alot :]

[brianmadrigal111]

how much is this amp

[cdcgb1]

about £350

[highrollerzzz]

this guy is a fan of Michael Lee Firkins

[kirrie60]

ive just bought this amp after reading some reviews the only thing that lets it down is the crappy speaker i changed mine to a vintage 30 so much more tone and the drive was a bit limted so i use a blackstar distx really brings this thing to life .

[KingMitsubishi]

Active pups. Huge output. Would like to hear it with passives as well.

[skinandbones90]

mine's got green leds instead of red ! great amp

[kebinNidLuv]

cool!

[wagatabuchunga1]

the note at 3:07 was crazy

[JPcares]

great review!!!

[Andoni666]

love the review atleast a guy who can actually play doing a review, nice amp

[MewTheniRun]

can anybody tell me should i go for this or vox ac15?

[mike31jmb]

My personal suggestion is let your ears choose for you. I don't believe the Vox has an effects loop or is channel footswitchable. The Vox does have tremelo and reverb that is footswitchable. The Vox's are mostly made in China as well, the back of the laney said made in the UK. I don't know if any of this helps your decision just thought I'd throw out a few things I noticed.

[nnmarsnn]

Hi, what is the song on the intro? (name of it) Thanks!

[BluesHeavy]

Dm is the saddest of all keys

[heyheymymy78]

@BluesHeavy Spinal Tap!

[mixmasterlees]

nice

[ledzeppelin992]

Hahaha, lick my love pump ;)

[TreyRoque]

@BluesHeavy No, the saddest Keys is Alicia.

[thehornypuppy]

@TreyRoque lolazo

[WouterGuitarFreak]

@BluesHeavy it is, but there is no song played in the key of dm in this vid.

[KillBloodRaven]

@BluesHeavy yeah, to me it sounds like something sad happened and there's nothing to do about it.

[cbpk1996]

what guitars he using?

[audiogarden2005]

1989-1990 Valley Arts strat, his own custom made one before the factory burnt down, very valuble

[cbpk1996]

Ahh thanks =]

[sitkatop]

ok jeff thanks

[zundap100]

Thanks for this realy, realy good sounds. I love it very much.

[Patrickthe1st]

well that sounds amazing !

[HiggsFenderU2]

He did probably make it up, but if he didn't, could somebody tell me what the song at the start and end of the video. It sounds amazing!!! Matt.

[bebenavole]

Ive got to say this is a real good review.

I would suggest to other people to also concentrate on dynamics of the amp they are demoing. Also if you record it with a cheap mic or a cell phone....dont even bother posting.

[thejbl]

BC = BEFORE CASSWELL

[strabbs1]

lovely song at the begining, probably made it up on the spot, makes ya sic!!

[pjogja]

This guy is Chris Cornell Soundgarden era look : )

[fuzztelevision]

ahahahahaha

[turiguiliano]

pretty good review. he should do more of these.

[HellsHighwayTrooper]

yh i bought my line 6 spider 3 after watching the review for it with this guy. :)

[FlightOfAChimaira]

what guitar is that?

it looks so cool!

[gentleGiant65]

Google for Valley Arts Guitars. Good luck ;)

[MWaurio]

I love this amp. And Michael Casswell is cool as always. :)

[celtik74]

What pups are you using?

[tehpwn3dlife]

What are the settings for the first sound?

[Sweeper5]

My god that thing sounds good. What an excellent clean sound, as well as tons of beautiful crunch tones. Expensive though.  But I sure want one!

[HMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMHM]

Hey this guy totally reminds me of Jeff Beck!! :D

[fredericiscool]

Can anyone tell me what he plays from 5:27 ?

Thanks. :)

[doogdoogdoog]

Wow, a guitarist who's a "big fan of valves"- this guy truly is a unique soul..

[chris2002Rocklin]

Douchebag, the comment might be silly or not, depending on context. It's a friggin' youtube video, so the context is implied by the content. Idiot. Not EVERY person or even every guitar player is at the center of the valve trend (and it is a trend, since not long ago the market was nothing compared to now).

[slayerized667]

this is not a buying guide, this is a seduction video xD

[bassnutter]

This guy is a friend of mine. Great player and a fantastic knowledge of all things guitar.

The guitar he is using is a 1989 valley arts custom pro made especially for him by mike maguire at the original factory which burnt down in 1992.

From what i gather, the originals are far better than the ones that are made now.Not to say the new ones are bad, just the original ones are better.

The pickups in this one are emgs. The best pickups bar none.

[Subcomandante22]

active or passive ? emgs

[bassnutter]

Actives all the way

[giovannifb]

@bassnutter That certainly explains the glassy texture of the clean sound. It almost feels like an eletric-acoustic.

[cfalkosky]

do you know which model of emgs?

[BlackDiamond351]

99's i think.

[Vladymir1916]

sounds really awesome!

[alextzam]

nice man!give us some settings for the drive channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[peemgee]

Great review ! Your'e the first guy ive seen who understands the difference between hearing the sound of the guitar as opposed to the sound of the amp. Brill !

[pollin]

Sounded like Michael Lee Firkins

[instrumentenfreak]

which bands guitarrist is this? This band must be very happy :D

[pivetlord13]

wat guitar is he using

[JacoThe2nd]

Looks like an older Valley Arts guitar.

[10291843]

"i'm going to play one note"..... do doo dodod diddly doo dooo x 50 haha

[abergreg]

What he meant was one setting, clean, blues, crunch and lead just by rolling up the guitar vol.

[bonzzan]

is it the reverb from the amp ?in that case its almost to good to be trou, great player and a great amp anyway.

[abergreg]

Yes, accutronics type 4 (same as fender twin)

[bonzzan]

realy realy good

[locallboy]

Does anyone know if you can mod this amp to switch between two output valves and four output valve to reduce volume but keep the same tone. I have the Laney VC-30 212

[Aether77]

Brilliant video, very nicely done. The dynamics section you demo'd really made the amp's sound shine out.

[bowtechspeedfreak]

Also,I did`nt get a modern vc30,it`s a first year 1995 vc30 210 with the HH invader speakers which I will probobly replace with 2 weber alnico`s

[bowtechspeedfreak]

I just baught the vc30 210 on ebay (only because I got it for less than 400.00) and have`nt yet tried it out with my stratocaster.

I play with a fender hot rod deluxe currently and love the tone (other than the muddy overdrive which I replace with a pedal),I play in blues rock cover band doing songs like- hey joe,born on the bayou,good day for the blues,and other blues rock numbers,in your opinion will I find an occasional use for this amp or will it become a practice amp? -thanks for the demo.

[dolphinmusicvideos]

It's always a subjective thing but...Vox always, dude!

But the VC30 is cheaper so if you're looking for a better value, this could be your choice.

[GroovyGuitar02]

i think i'll go for the VOX , would sound better ^^

[abergreg]

A used vc30 its a third the price of an ac30 and its more versatile. If you upgrade the stock speakers to greenbacks or vintage 30`s its as good as an ac30

[GroovyGuitar02]

what the best : AC30 or this one ?

[ccosta2008]

Great demo, and great lesson about tube amp dinamics.

Try to do that with a digital emu or even tranny lol !