Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

[wasteofo2]

I'm looking for a 1x12 or so tube amp, and just became aware that marshall had reissued the JTM 30 until around 2001, and that it retailed for about $500. Since I love the tone of every artist I've known used the JTM 45, I nearly came when I heard that there was a JTM 30 1x12 combo that sold for $500, but since it was discontinued in 2001, I can't find anyone who stocks it. So if anyone tried these when they were in production and could give a review, or has one and could share some clips, I'd be eternally grateful.

Also, I'm thinking about Laneys alot, but since I live in America, I can't find anyone around me who carries Laney. Simmilarly, could people who have played laneys give me a review, and if anyone owns one, could you please share some clips?

Thanks alot,
Jacob

 

[stratvox]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

The jtm 30 has absolutely nothing to do with a jtm 45 i know as i have one! It is not a reissue but a low priced combo. i happen to like mine and had it modded to el34s. On long island where I live, i can think of 2 maybe used ones but they might be the 60 watt version.

 

[wasteofo2]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

Where do you live on long Island? I'm in westchester and could concievably drive to long island and try them out. When you say it has nothing to do with a jtm 45, do you mean they sound nothing alike?

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

My buddy has a Laney pro tubes 50 1x12 combo That I'm try'in to Get from him.
It's in a slight state of disrepair now,But when I get it and fix it up I plan on posting
a clip. Last time I played thru it was around 10 years ago. All I remember it had that
classic British crunch, But more towards the 80's Metal sound than Say... a plexi?
But I think w/t a little tweak'in you can get a Classic crunch tone from it?

BTW, I saw Ratt at the pier in NYC back in 84' Both guitarist where useing Laney's and
sounded Awesome !!

 

[Brow]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

Hi.

I recently bought a 1x12 JTM60 combo, and from what I remember it sounds very similar to a JTM30 (my friend has 1). I'll post some clips of the amp when I get time to record them too.

On an un-related note, I have 2 Laney amp's that I'm selling:

A 1x12 Laney LC30 combo and an extension cab, and a late 80's Laney Pro Tube 100w head in mint condition. I know you're in the USA and I'm in the UK, but just thought I'd mention it

Craig

 

[Fatty]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

Not sure if you checked Laney's website at all, but it seems theres quite a few dealers in New York (the state, not the city). http://www.laney.co.uk Go to the dealers section and click on New York.

I've got a Laney VH100R head and a 4x12 Laney cab, and couldn't be happier with either. They seem to have kind of a unique sound.. almost halfway between Marshall and Mesa, but a little smoother than both. I play ska on it, but it could be used for metal/punk/rock with minimal effort. One of the loudest amps I've ever played.. I play shows with the amp on "3", unmiced :dance:

 

[stratvox]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

I circulate in a few shops on Long Island in Nassau county and I will hunt a few down for ya. Heres the deal with this amp. 2 channels, awesome clean channel, works well with effect pedals. The distortion channel, is a little buzzy. It uses a diode to clip before the tubes so its not really all preamp tube distortion at lower volumes. However, despite, this I swear it is sensitive to tube changes and have gone thur a zillion (ok im exagerating, a million) different brands and swear i can hear a difference. I also had it modded back in 97 to EL 34s. IT ROARS. Now, some say the amp is prone to failure in 2 areas, one it over heats because the tubes are mounted to the board, and 2, the transformer blows. On my first one, i got it in 95 or 96, before i put el34s in it, it did fail and had it fixed under waranty but they messed up the tolex and i got a new one. That one after modding has not failed at all. I find th edistrotion channel is best when the gain is at around 9 oclock. Oh, to answer your question, its a great amp, but does not sound like a jtm45 bluesbreaker. You need kt88s for that. You can get a reissue JTM45 combo and have it worked.

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

I circulate in a few shops on Long Island in Nassau county and I will hunt a few down for ya. .

Musicland in Lindinhurst had a Pro tubes 50 head in there,Last time I was in
there. I think it's on ebay now??

 

[stratvox]

Re: Anyone played/have clips of JTM 30 reissue/Laneys?

guitar center commack has 2 jtm 60s and 1 jtm 30