Product: Laney GH100TI
Price Paid: US $834
Submitted
04/12/2000
at
10:19am
by
Charlie
Email: none
Features
:
8
This amp is unbelievable. GH100 TI was designed for Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. It is very simple - 100 watt single channel with effect loop. Hi and Lo input and only six knobs - Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume and 5 permanent stages of Gain. Also has switch for resonance, bright and bass. WARNING - this amp is extremely loud and has the finest gain I've ever experienced (and I've used Marshall all my life). Perfect for all you shredders out there or, like myself, in a Black Sabbath Tribute Band! Extremely versatile for the heavy metaler. Use this amp in small and large venues. Example - small venues my master volume seldom reached 2 (out of 10) and gain seldom reached 4 (out of 10). What I find particularly attractive about the GH100TI is the clarity and tone - even in high gain conditions.
Sound Quality
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10
I'm running the GH100TI with a Tony Iommi Signature Series Gibson SG Standard (Ebony) outfitted with the Tony Iommi Signature Series Pickup (Humbuckers) with an occassional chorus and/or wah pedal depending on the circumstances. The amp can be noisy particularly if the bright and resonance switches are employed. With all due respect, the distortion will likely send Marshall, Mesa Boogie, etc. back to the drawing board. Simply great distortion with plenty of clarity and tone.
Reliability
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No Opinion
As I've just purchased the amp, can't really comment on reliability. However, the gentleman I bought the amp from tells me he uses a Laney GH100L I believe and never had a problem. From the looks of it, however, it is ruggedly built and appears fairly simple to service.
Customer Support
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No Opinion
Not had to deal with costumer service.
Overall Rating
:
10
I've been playing Black Sabbath religiously for 20+ years and was thrilled to get hold of the GH100TI and accessories. Had been using Gibson Les Pauls and Marshalls (which are also fine). Would definitely purchase another. I think the Laney has one up on Marshall (in terms of gain, anyhow - because they appear to have been able to provide clarity, tone, and low end) something I think the Marshall has lacked (I've used the JCM900 Hi Gain for years) and it's ok. GH100TI strongly recommended for Sabbath Tribute types or balls to the wall metal people.
