A modern amp that sounds like a classic rock machine. The Laney LA30BL is a 30 watt all-tube guitar head from Laney’s Supergroup range, built to a design first drawn up in 1968. It is a single-channel, non-master-volume head loaded with 12AX7A and EL34 tubes, made for players who love vintage British rock tone and use pedals.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Classic rock and blues guitarists, players who build their sound with drive and fuzz pedals, and studios wanting a vintage British EL34 head.
What’s in the box
- LA30BL amplifier head
- Mains power lead
Specifications
| Type | All-tube guitar amplifier head, single channel, non-master volume |
|---|---|
| Output power | 30 W RMS |
| Power section | Class AB |
| Tubes | 12AX7A preamp, EL34 power |
| Inputs | Bass and Treble (can be jumpered) |
| Controls | Gain, 3-band EQ, Presence |
| Speaker outputs | 1 x 16 ohm, 1 x 8 ohm, 1 x 4 ohm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 220 x 620 x 220 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Channels | 1 (Bass and Treble inputs) |
| EQ | 3-band, Gain, Presence |
Good to know
- It is a head – you need a speaker cabinet. The matching cab is the Laney LA212 (2 x Celestion G12M-25).
- No master volume – the tone comes alive as you turn it up.
- Always connect a speaker cabinet before switching on.
FAQ
Does it have built-in distortion?
It is a single-channel, non-master-volume head; it is designed to be pushed and to work as a clean platform for your pedals.
What does ‘jumpered inputs’ mean?
You can link the Bass and Treble inputs with a short cable to blend both voices.
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