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LANEY AMPLIFICATION HAS LANDED AT bmusic.com.au
More than sixty Laney amps and cabinets have been added to the bmusic online inventory including classic British Laney valve amps, the Tube Fusion and Tube Fusion X valve preamp guitar amps, Hardcore and Hardcore Max guitar and bass amps, MXD guitar amps, Acoustic guitar amplification, and Richter bass amps and cabinets.

Below we take a comprehensive look at the huge range of Laney guitar, bass, acoustic and keyboard multi-purpose amplifiers now available online and in-store at bmusic.

The amplifiers contained in the valve amp section are a testimony to the ongoing search for the ultimate valve tone. When you're producing tone - heritage is everything. 35 years and counting. Below are a selected few from the large range of Laney Valve amps. Click HERE to view the complete valve range.


Laney TT100H 100 Watt Valve Head Three channels Clean, Crunch & Lead, each featuring independent three band EQ, volume, bright switch and reverb. The two gain channels feature super smooth response whilst the Lead channel features an additional Xpand and boost switch. Click image above for more information	Laney GH100 Tony Iommi Signature Head The GH100TI is a 100 watt master volume style head designed specifically to meet the tonal demands of Tony Iommi. Equipped for metal with 5 stages of gain permanently engaged and several cunning high gain modifications. Click image above for more information	Laney LC30 30 Watt Class A Valve Combo The LC30-II is the epitome of class A tone. Four EL84's push out 30 watts RMS of singing valve power. Combine flawless tone with an Accutronis reverb and you have a monster of an amp. Click image above for more information	Laney VC30 2 x 12" 30 Watt Class A Combo The VC30-212, the classic retro option, features a pair of 12" Custom designed 35 watt drivers, single channel with footswitchable gain and its own level control, three band EQ and a bright switch. Click image above for more information	Laney GH100L 100 Watt Valve Head The GH100L features ECC83 equipped preamps and 5881 output sections. The output sections can be retro fitted with EL34's and re-biased at the flick of a switch for the player who likes the tone to be typically British. Click image above for more information

The new TFX range captures cutting edge Digital Signal Processing technology and seamlessly combines it with the classic guitar sounds you’ve come to expect from Laney, giving you a powerful yet easy to use unit packed full of amazing tones. The TF Series has been revamped for 2004 with many changes, including upgraded Celestion speakers, independent reverb on each channel, new overdrive voicing and 3 way footswitch as standard.
A few models from the range are below, click HERE to view the complete TFX range and HERE to view the Tube Fusion range.


Laney TFX2 65 Watt DSP Combo The TFX2 features 65 watts RMS, ECC83 drive channel, 12"Custom Celestion driver, three channels, independent 3 band EQ, Scoop, Vibe and Bright switches. DSP - 16 custom programs plus level control for both Clean and Drive channels. Click image above for more information	Laney TFX3 120 Watt 2 x 12" DSP Combo When you need a bit more poke on stage but don’t want to run a stack check out the TFX Twin 2 x 12"Custom Celestion drivers, 120 watts RMS, ECC83 drive channel, three channels. X-factor DSP - 16 custom and much more. Click image above for more information	Laney TFX3 120 Watt DSP Head The TFX3H is designed to be used in conjunction with the TF range of 4 x 12 cabinets but can be used with any Laney 4 x 12” cabinet. Features include : 120 watts RMS, ECC83 drive channel, three channels. DSP - 16 programs. Click image above for more information	Laney TF300-II 120 Watt Combo Laney’s top of the range Tube Fusion combo is the TF300-II. The TF300-II comes with a massive 120 Watts RMS powering the 12" Custom Designed Celestion speaker. 3 full channels each with independent 3 band EQ. Click image above for more information	Laney TF700-II 120 Watt Head The TF700-II is the head version of the mighty TF300-II, also boasting massive 120 Watts RMS power. 3 full channels each with independent 3 band EQ, a global "Vibe" switch with a "Scoop" switch and a discrete Reverb. Click image above for more information

Laney Hardcore Max and Hardcore MXD.
The HCM Hardcore Max range gives the aspiring player more options - whether at home, in the garage, in the studio or on a stage, somewhere in the HCM range, Laney have got it covered. Featuring Laney’s Custom-Designed X-Factor’ Digital Signal Processing Technology, Hardcore MXD takes the existing success of Hardcore MAX and adds mind-blowing digital effects to the package.
Below are a selected few from the Hardcore range of Laney guitar and bass amps. Click HERE to view the complete Hardcore Max and MXD guitar range and HERE to check out the Hardcore Max and MXD bass range.


Laney HCM30R 30 Watt Combo with Reverb Generating 30 watt RMS into a 10" Custom Designed driver with the capacity to drive a full blown 4 x 12" cabinet which gives you amazing tone and volume from such a compact amp. Click image above for more information	Laney MXD65 65W Combo with Effects The MXD65 builds even further on the MXD30 providing an impressive 65 Watts RMS powering a 12 ” Custom Laney Driver plus the Laney Custom X-Factor DSP Package. Click image above for more information	Laney MXD30 120W Combo with Effects The MXD120 has the largest output power of the MXD range. Its 120 Watts RMS and 12" Celestion driver can easily handle live applications. Also features X-Factor DSP. Click image above for more information	Laney Hardcore Max 65W Bass Combo The Laney HCM65B features a set of Active & Passive inputs, on-board compressor, three band EQ - including a swept mid, plus CD/Line input and a DI out socket. . Click image above for more information	Laney Hardcore Max 160W Bass Combod The Laney Hardcore HCM160B has a massive 160 Watts RMS Output Power powering a 15" Celestion Bass Driver. Combined with the massive power output is a massive spec. list. Click image above for more information

Since its launch in 1998, Laney's Richter Bass range has established an industry leading reputation in bass amplification. The New Generation Richter R Series is an evolution of the Richter Revolution and retaining the quality and reliability that has brought so many players to Richter since it's launch has been paramount in this evolution process.
Selected Richter bass amp models are below. To view the complete range of Richter bass amps and cabinets click HERE.


Laney R1 65W Richter Kickback Combo As the smallest unit in the New Generation Richter Bass range, the R1 is the ideal amp for the player who wants versatile, high quality bass tones in a compact kickback unit. Click image above for more information	Laney R4 300W Richter Combo Running an earth-moving 300 watts RMS output package, the R4 is the powerhouses of the New Generation of Richter Bass. 15" Custom-Voiced Celestion driver plus switchable HF horn. Click image above for more information	Laney R5 300W Richter Kickback Combo The R5 is a unique proposition for the modern bass player. Equipped with 2x10" Celestions, the unit is powered with a ground-shaking 300 watts RMS output package. Click image above for more information	Laney R4H 300W Richter Head Running an earth-moving 300 watts RMS output package, the R4H is the powerhouses of the New Generation of Richter Bass. The R4H can be connected to either or both of the dedicated Richter enclosures. Click image above for more information	Laney 4 x 10" Richter Bass Quad The New Richter range also includes two totally new 8 Ohm dedicated bass cabinets: The R115 - A dual front-ported bass enclosure with 1x15" Custom-Voiced Celestion driver. Click image above for more information

The acoustic guitar is as popular as it has ever been. Acoustic players demand great natural tones from their pure instruments - why settle for less in an amplifier. The LA series - designed to deliver a natural acoustically true sound.
Below are some of the available amps from the range of Laney Acoustic Guitar and Keyboard Combo amps. Click HERE to view the Acoustic range in more detail and HERE for the Concept Keyboard Combo amp range in full.


Laney LA30C 30 Watt Acoustic Amp The LA30 is a 30 watt two channel dedicated acoustic amplifier with chorus housing a 1 x 8" + HF unit. Click image above for more information	Laney LA65C 65 Watt Acoustic Amp A 65watt two channel dedicated acoustic amplifier with chorus housing 2 x 8" custom designed drivers + horn. Click image above for more information	Laney CK30 30 Watt Keyboard Combo Amp 30 watt, 2 channels, Mic input, CD/MD input, 2 Line inputs, reverb, all inputs can be used simultaneously. Click image above for more information	Laney CK80 80 Watt Keyboard Combo Amp 80 watts, 2 channels with indep EQ, CH.1. Balanced mic plus line inputs, all inputs can be used simultaneously. Click image above for more information	Laney CK165 165 Watt Keyboard Combo Amp Designed to meet the needs of multi instrumental players, allowing up to 5 different instruments at any one time. Click image above for more information