Laney Linebacker 120B Combo, does exactly what it says on the tin

[Guest MoJo]

I got invited to jam with a, currently bass-less, local band at a dingy rehearsal studio in the West Midlands. Usual array of cheap 80's / 90's ebay/gumtree sourced equipment including a beat up Laney Linebacker 120B bass combo. I plugged in, turned it on and was pleasantly surprised. It gave an honest representation of my BB414, no farting, buzzing noises and was plenty loud enough, in fact, I had to turned down. I could hear every note I played. It'd easily hold it's own in a pub band. Not awe inspiring but a good, solid working combo. I've always steered clear of Laney gear, it always gets a similar rap to Behringer bass gear but, I've had my eyes opened. I'd happily gig in a pub band with one of these

Edited July 26, 2014 by MoJo

[theyellowcar]

My first amp was a Laney 'Hardcoremax' combo, nothing special, but it was loud and reliable. They probably wouldn't be top of my list if I was buying new gear but it's solid stuff nonetheless.

[Jack]

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1406366181' post='2510893']it always gets a similar rap to Behringer bass gear but, I've had my eyes opened.[/quote]

Pfft, does it? It shouldn't like, Laney make some good stuff and they make some brilliant guitar stuff.

[Guest MoJo]

[quote name='Jack' timestamp='1406398023' post='2511227']


Pfft, does it? It shouldn't like, Laney make some good stuff and they make some brilliant guitar stuff.
[/quote]

Unfortunately it does with the exception of the Nexus. You're right, it shouldn't

Edited July 26, 2014 by MoJo

[Chienmortbb]

I bought a Hornet Bass 45 for a practice amp. Would pulverise many 100 watt combos I have played.

[James Nada]

Nive to see this getting some love.

I've still got my Laney 120B, bought new in 1993. I currently have the amp section housed in a separate enclosure and use it as a head into a 4x10 cab.
To be honest, I haven't tried too many other amps but I've never been able to justify replacing it (its got enough power for the gigs I play, plus I'm a tight arsed northerner).

[Lozz196]

I had a Laney Linebacker combo. Can`t remember the power rating but it was a 1x15 combo. Was a fairly loud amp too, I never had to have it on full volume. Quite a nice sound as well from what I recall.