There's something about the Laney tube drive that makes me dislike it; it sounds half-baked, regardless of the various models on offer. Nevertheless, I was made to play it again just days ago while trying out Ibanez's new Iceman IC700...I was kinda upset having to plug the guitar into the LC50, the brand name aside, if it's something one dislikes, it becomes abominable & having to hear it in action is a torture. However, knowing the repulsive, half-cooked drive nature on board, I duly plugged in my miracle worker to help me boost the overall drive performance- the Guyatone OD2+ & the result was all smiles.
This is one of those amps out there which would manifest more appeal once you give it a drive kick; relate how you perform better once you down that can of Red Bull. On a personal note, I became more spirited after taking a peek to see the default drivers in the cab: none other than my fav Celestion Seventy 80!!
Nevertheless, the LC50 loses out in terms of price appeal; would you pay >$2K for a 50W, 1x12 combo?
PS: Pictured here is the former LC50 design, visit the manufacturer's website to see the revised LC50 look.
2 comments:
A sound clip woulda been nice.
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