Photo Credit: Scott Vincent
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I’m Rayane Fortes, the newest endorser of Laney Amplification, and during my latest tour across Northeast Brazil, I had the chance to fully test the cabinet LT212 Lionheart paired with the Loudpedal and the results were outstanding.
The LT212 cabinet delivered a rich, balanced tone with beautifully defined mids that really helped my guitar stand out in live settings. It offers a tight low-end response and crisp highs without sounding harsh, making it perfect for dynamic stage performances.
The Loudpedal added an organic drive with great sensitivity to picking dynamics, providing just the right amount of sustain and natural compression. Together, the LT212 Lionheart and the Loudpedal gave me a powerful, expressive sound that filled open-air venues with clarity and presence. It was a tone and feel that truly inspired me on stage and one I’ll definitely keep using.
The G12H speakers offer less mid-heavy tones compared to V30s while maintaining jangly highs and solid lows. The cabinet's construction is described as robust, with a perfect fit and finish . The cabinet's performance across various genres, stating that it's suitable for blues, rock, and even progressive metal, delivering accurate and warm tones throughout.
The Laney Lionheart LT212 is a premium 2x12" guitar cabinet designed to complement Laney's Lionheart series amplifiers, particularly the L20H head. It features two Celestion Heritage G12H drivers housed in a closed-back, marine-grade plywood enclosure, delivering a rich, vintage-inspired tone with notable low-end punch and clarity.
Key Features:
The Laney Lionheart LT212 is a well-crafted cabinet that delivers versatile tones, making it a suitable choice for various musical styles. Its build quality and tonal performance have garnered positive feedback from users, though potential buyers should consider the mono input configuration and distinctive aesthetics.
Considerations:
Aesthetic: The distinctive blue tolex may not appeal to everyone, but it sets the cabinet apart visually
Mono Input: The LT212 comes with a single 8-ohm input, so ensure your amplifier head matches this impedance.
Price Point: While the cabinet is on the pricier side, users feel the quality and performance justify the cost.
One of my questions revolved around ideal amp heads to use with the LT212 Cabinet. Typically, The Laney LT212 is a 2x12" extension cabinet rated at 8 ohms with a power handling capacity of 60W RMS, making it compatible with a wide range of amp heads — both tube and solid-state. Though the amp head will need to meet a few key criteria:
Compatible Amp Head Requirements:
Our amp head suggestions are as follows:
Laney L20H (Lionheart Head)
Marshall DSL20HR
Orange Terror Series
You can use Other brands, just make sure they follow the compatibility requirements.
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