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Laney

Description

The Laney CUB-8 delivers pure, vintage tube tone in a compact, portable, affordable head. The CUB-8 produces warm cleans to rich crunch, giving all the dynamic, controllable retro tones you need. Great tube tone has never been more accessible. Small is beautiful.
Open Box Laney Cub-8. 8" All tube Combo Level 1 Black
Open Box Laney Cub-8. 8" All tube Combo Level 1 Black
Open Box Laney Cub-8. 8" All tube Combo Level 1 Black

Features

Ideal for beginner or the more advanced player.

Specs

  • Power: 5 watts
  • 1 x 8" HH custom speaker
  • Single channel
  • High and low inputs
  • Tone control
  • 1 x ECC83 preamp tube
  • 1 x 6V6GT power amplifier tube
  • 8–16 ohms external speaker output
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 301 mm x 305 mm x 205 mm
  • Net weight: 6.4 kg

Reviews

4

10 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Small but mighty

I bought this to use as a portable amp so could take it places and leave me bigger (more expensive) amps safe at home. I am very pleased and surprised at how good it sounds and how powerful it is, the only thing I wish is that it had built in reverb. All you get is one input one tone and one volume knob, very basic but really good tone and sound.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

"Bait & Switch"- I was deceived by the photo on your website

The Laney Cub 8 amp photo on your website wasn't even close to what you sent me. I reported this to customer service immediately, and they seemed to care, but they couldn't actually verify if the stock photo was the same amp they were shipping, or if they just didn't have a current photo on the website. I preferred the "old fashioned" original cabinet over the modern cab, and I was not pleased because I did not get what I ordered. The customer rep noted that he would post the newer photo when available. Thank You

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio6
  2. Amateur Recording5
  3. Professional Recording2
  4. Outdoor Events / Games1
  5. Performances1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions4
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Portable9
  2. Easy To Use8
  3. Excellent Sound7
  4. Warm / Comfy7
  5. Good Power Output5

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • Nice little amp

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTom

    fromWoodbridge, VA

    Nice little practice amp with real tube warmth and breaks up nicely at high volumes. More compressed than a silver face Champ, brighter than volume-only types.

  • Small but mighty

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJeff

    fromLoves Park, Illinois

    I bought this to use as a portable amp so could take it places and leave me bigger (more expensive) amps safe at home. I am very pleased and surprised at how good it sounds and how powerful it is, the only thing I wish is that it had built in reverb. All you get is one input one tone and one volume knob, very basic but really good tone and sound.

  • This is the small tube amp I was looking for.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byMichael

    fromRichmond, TX

    One of the best small tube amps that actually gets loud and gets distorted as you raise the volume.

  • OK, but not very reminiscent of the Laney I had in the 70's

    2

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byLouis

    fromChicago area

    I was planning to use this as a tiny practice amplifier. I'm not fond of using pedals as overdrives because of the solid state processing. I love using my JCM2000 DSL because of the wicked gain. The " HI " gain on this one just isn't high enough to satisfy someone wanting to push the heck outta the output tube.

  • Nice amp

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byDavid

    fromNorth Texas

    I have always wanted a low watt all tube amp. This one did not disappoint. Work great for recording. Just wish it had more features, a three band eq would be nice. Also an effects loop. But those are minor issues, still a great amp regardless.

  • Spiffy little amp

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byDoug

    fromEarth

    Got this on a Stupid Deal of the Day sale and I'm digging it. I'd like it a lot better if it had reverb. I have to say I would NOT pay list price for it. For what it's worth the 12AX7 in it is JJ brand. Didn't check the other. Also, pay attention to the word BLACK in the item name. The speaker cloth is black, not that tan color.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byDennis

    fromMI

    Can you use a external speaker?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No you cannot

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySteve

    fromSan Marcos, California

    Does this have a direct out for the mixer?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.