Laney Lionheart L50H 50w Valve Head

The Lionheart range is all about no-frills, big-sounding British tube tone, and the L50h – the flagship amp in the range – has it in spades. Not only that, but the unique design of the L50 ensures that this amp has unique subtleties that set it apart from similar tube amps and give it its own voice and character.

The L50 is a two channel amp with added reverb, EQ and global dynamics and tone control which help you take control over your sound at higher gains – making sure that the low end does not overpower the mix of your band.

The unique tone comes from the EL34 tubes which contribute to the big bell like cleans and ballsy overdrive and distortion tones. An added ‘bite’ switch offers up an extra edge when you need it, but all of the way – the L50H has a smooth, punchy base from which to work from.

Match up the L50 with Celestion-loaded Laney 4×12 cabs and you have a stack or half stack that has the ability to take people’s heads off when you really need to rock out, and delivers outstandingly satifying tube tonal nirvana again and again and again.

Here’s what Laney say about the L50H

The L50H amplifier uses pure Class A Single ended topology with no less than five specifically selected and matched EL34B-STR tubes, arranged in parallel. Each delivers 10 watts RMS, giving you a previously unattainable, totally unique sound.

The L50H chrome front panel features two channels, Clean and Drive, each with independent volume controls and a shared EQ, Bite Switch, Reverb, overall Tone and a Dynamics control. The L50H’s preamp & power amp package delivers a totally unique, airy, almost three dimensional, truly intoxicating valve tone.

The rear panel is equipped with an FX loop featuring Bypass/Insert/Side Chain operation modes with a level control, Preamp Out/Power amp in sockets, a footswitch socket and finally a pair of speaker outputs for 8 & 16 ohm operation.

The L50H is supplied with a protective embroidered slip cover as standard.

Specifications

• Power RMS: 50 Watts
• Inputs: Gold Plated PCB’s and Jacks, Hi & Low gain inputs
• Equalisation: Passive Bass, Middle and Treble. Tone Boost & Cut Active on top end of signal) Dynamics (active on lower end of signal)
• Preamp Valves: 3 ECC83/12AX7
• Output Valves: 5 x EL34 power tubes
• Class: Pure Single ended Class A valve tone
• Speaker connections: 8/16 Ohm socket with switch
• FX Loop(s): Insert Type – switchable – Bypass, 0dBu, – 10dBu (nominal)
• Cabinet Design: Birch Plywood cabinet construction for optimum sound quality and road worthiness
• Weight: 21.5 Kg
• Dimensions: Height 240mm x Width 678mm x Depth 250mm