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kinsyky

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« on: November 02, 2005, 09:27:49 PM »
Hi. I just tried out a Laney GH-50 head today, it was awsome, but I really don't want/need, or can afford, a big 4X4 cabinet. Must I have one? I have micro monitors, couldn't I just plug them into the head? The problem is, there is no combo for this particular amp, so I don't know what to do, but I cannot spend the same price as the amp on a Laney Cab, it would be just too much money, and I don't really have much use for that amount of power right now. What do you think are my options? Thank you.

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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2005, 09:41:40 PM »
Hi and welcome.

If the cab is too much than the head is probably overkill, too.
Are you gigging with this head?

If not, look into the Matamp Minimat or Z Vex Nano Head and a 2x12 cab.

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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2005, 10:53:49 PM »
welcome to the forum.
You could probably just go with a smaller cab? I'd definately recommend trying out some of the laney valve combo's - i've heard great things. Unless you are gigging you are right - you won't be needing 50W.
However, these models come up quite often on e-bay. You could get the head with the cab for £300-£400 if you monitor it for a while. There's always room for a 4x12!
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2005, 01:42:02 AM »
Have you looked at any alternative cabs?

Marshall do 2x12" loaded cabs, and if you get a 2nd hand one, it's a darn sight cheaper than a new one. Laney might even make a 2x12" cab as well, and though you may need to get it new, it'll be cheaper than the equivalent Marshall (in theory of course...  :? ).

Check out eBay and your local musical emporiums.
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2005, 09:10:05 AM »
In last month's Guitarist they reviewed several speakers, and the Fane (HiWatt used them) AXA12 Alnico handles 100 watts and clocks in at £138, got a pretty alright review too, but that couple with an attenuator would allow you to use the GH-50 at sane volume levels, though I would agree that if 50 watts is a bit much that it's worth looking elsewhere. The cost of an attenuator, a 1X12 then swapping a suitably powerful speaker in might make a combo a far more economic option.

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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2005, 01:31:12 PM »
I have a 1 x 12 cab with a Celestion G12T-75 that's doing nothing. PM me if you're interested.
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