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Laney’s Lionheart L20T-112 combo comes absolutely laden with pure tube-driven roar. Courtesy of a quartet of parallel, single-ended EL84 tubes, this British-built Class A amp delivers 20 watts of all-analog power translated through a stunning 12-inch Celestion G12H speaker ? a professional-grade combination that has guitarists all over Sweetwater itching for an earful! Its sound is smooth, organic, and poised for bitey breakup when pushed. And for true tone connoisseurs, this 2-channel combo boasts a 3-band EQ with master Tone and Drive controls, plus Bright and Drive switching with Lo and Hi inputting to help perfectly suit the signal of the 6-string at hand. Complete with top-tier upgrades such as a pro-projection tilt stand, studio-grade Reverb, an FS2-MINI footswitch, and an embroidered drop cover, the Lionheart L20T-112 combo imparts boutique build quality, in-depth operation, and drop-dead gorgeous tube tonality in one handsome package.





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Plentiful tone and power





Pure tube amplification is a trade that takes years to master. Leveraging the brilliant artisans at Laney, the Lionheart L20T-112 is miles ahead of the pack. Packing four EL84 tubes in its housing ? all single-ended and paralleled ? this combo offers you a golden ticket to the golden days of analog amp building. As a Class A amp, the L20T-112 runs hot, perfect for dishing out that elusive tube compression enthusiasts dream of extracting from their power section. Give it some muscle, and the Lionheart L20T-112 growls with a natural grit that’ll satisfy the blues, classic rock, and other intensely expressive genres with effortless delivery.





The other side of the coin is the Lionheart L20T-112’s phenomenal cabinet speaker: a 12-inch Celestion G12H engineered to shine. Producing 20-watt RMS power, the Lionheart L20T-112 projects with a passionate shimmer that’s delightfully brilliant in the higher frequencies while remaining present, powerful, and rounded out on the lower end of things. From recording studio corners to clubs and medium-sized stages, the aptly named Lionheart L20T-112 comes loaded with power, performance detail, and wide-ranging harmonic richness that always keeps the player in the spotlight.





Precision control layout





You don’t have to be a full-blown gearhead to appreciate the versatility of the Lionheart L20T-112’s control plate, but take it from us here at Sweetwater: few could ask for a greater collection of quality features! This combo supplies 2-channel operation with both Lo and Hi inputting selections to match the nature of your guitar’s signal draw. Bright and Drive switching work in conjunction with Clean and Drive Volume knobs to respectively select and level your chosen path, with a nearby Drive intensity control for pouring on the saturation to your heart’s content. Toss in a switchable FX Loop, a thorough 3-band EQ, a master tone control, and a superb-sounding reverb for varying degrees of spatial enormity, and you’ve got a sensational control solution that’s composed for convenience.





All the extras





In addition to its impressive sound and functional capabilities, the Lionheart L20T-112 benefits from Laney’s meticulous attention to quality. For instance, an integrated tilt stand creates stellar ground separation for increased projection and operational purity. For simple remote channel switching and the utmost spatial convenience, Laney bundled in an FS2-Mini footswitch. Plus, a premium drop cover with Lionheart embroidery protects your amp from dust, bumps, and the rigors of travel when transporting, loading, and storing. The Lionheart L20T-112 is covered on all fronts and ready for action ? are you?





Laney amps: stunning since ’67





The journey of Laney Amplification harkens all the way back to 1967. Lyndon Laney left behind the British group Band of Joy (and members John Bonham and Robert Plant) to venture into the expanding realms of amplifier building. From Lyndon’s family garage to stacking huge stages at the disposal of some of history’s greatest groups like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Kiss, Laney and its legacy of high-quality amp engineering has found tremendous worldwide acclaim for decades. With a long list of sound systems and characterful heads, cabinets, combos, and pedals for guitar, bass, keyboards, and more, Laney offers a stunning lineup of top-tier products with an enviably versatile appeal.





Laney Lionheart L20T-112 20-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier Features:


4 EL84 single-ended and paralleled tubes provide organic tone, harmonic richness, and natural grit


Class A build quality allows this amp to run with high power and create enviably smooth tube compression


12-inch Celestion G12H speaker supplies 20-watt RMS power and well-rounded frequency range


Great for expressive genres like classic rock, the blues, and more in the studio and on small-/medium-sized stages


2-channel design supplies Bright and Drive operation with Lo and Hi inputting for properly integrating with your guitar’s signal


Clean and Drive Volume controls level the presence of your chosen channel


Drive control saturates your signal for all the classic British tube-driven grit you crave


Switchable FX loop makes implementing your effects/preamps of choice an easy task


Extensive 3-band EQ and master Tone control provide endless tone-shaping possibilities


Studio-grade Reverb control gives you total command of your Lionheart’s spatial responsiveness


Built-in tilt stand promotes exceptional projection and sonic purity


FS2-Mini footswitch and embroidered drop cover included for remote channel selection and travel protection, respectively