Rocker 30 vs Lionhearth 20H vs JVM two channels?

[hamfist]

I'm in agreement with Fikealox that the L20H really doesn't have enough clean headroom for gigging.

I'm also in agreement with HTH that you certainly could be looking at an older 70's amp. Something like a Selmer T & B would be great (built like a tank, cheap, perfect !). Pick up a Selmer for £200, get it recapped and checked over by a tech (£100-£150 I'd guess) and you would have an awesome and original amp, which will only appreciate in value.
  You could certainly pick up a Marshall JMP 2204 for your budget, although I would also advise you get it recapped, which might push it above your budget.
  There's also a superb 2204-modded Wilsic Sound amp (yes, it's mine !) on ebay at the moment (hand-wired, re-capped, fully sorted !), which will last a lifetime and should come in at well within your budget - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180318465973

[Pierre]

Mhmm I can do the recaps and basic maintenance to an amp myself, which would diminish costs. I'll look into a Treble and Bass. But those are mighty loud and basically really not amps for me as far as my playing style goes, but they could be a fun project for sure. Thanks for the ideas!

[Brow]

If you're willing to look at older amps, and it seems you are, you could do alot worse thana  Carlsbro 50-Top.

I have 1, it's a great clean amp and takes pedals very well. You can get them for a couple of hundred quid generally :)

[sgmypod]

got to love the treble and bass...also look out for the Kelly version again P to P...but for less than the Selmer (usually similar design)

[Pierre]

One Carlsbro 50 top on the bay for £500 delivered... Treble and Bass seem to go for over £300 or so as well. Seems going for something modern is still the way to go..

[dave_mc]

i don't think the rocker will do very heavy metal...

if you liked the laney vc, then you'll probably like the lionheart, i thought the lionheart just sounded like a "better" vc... it won't really do metal either, though.