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Sweet Tube Saturation at Studio-level Volumes





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Compact, straightforward, and packed full of true tube tone ? the Cub-Super10 is Laney’s unique spin on the time-tested Class A tube combo formula. This amplifier’s 6-watt power rating, single EL84 power tube, and two 12AX7 preamp tubes deliver sweet, harmonic-rich tube saturation at volumes that won’t rattle the windows, making it an ideal amp for studio recording or at-home jamming. And while this single-channel amp is certainly designed for plug-and-play functionality and instant tonal gratification, a 3-band EQ and footswitchable boost control grant you enough sonic versatility to tackle any genre. A built-in effects loop ? a premium feature not typically found on tiny tube combos ? completes the package, making the Laney Cub-Super10 one of Sweetwater’s top picks for guitarists seeking a streamlined yet versatile tube-powered pedal platform.





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No-nonsense control layout





Laney’s Cub-Super10 spartan control setup gives you exactly what you need for stunning out-of-the-box tube tones. It’s the ideal amp for the guitarist who prefers plug-and-play functionality over endless knob twiddling, although the 3-band EQ, Volume, and Gain knobs provide a surprising level of sonic versatility. Finally, integrating your favorite stompboxes is a breeze with the Laney Cub-Super10’s built-in effects loop, ensuring your time-based and modulation effects remain nice and clean in your signal flow.





Footswitchable Boost control for speedy dynamic shifts





From the mildest vintage-style single-coils to high-power humbuckers, the Laney Cub-Super10’s built-in boost function makes it easy to achieve rich tube overdrive. If your tone is sounding a bit anemic, crank the Boost and Gain knob to taste to achieve searing tube tones at bedroom- and studio-appropriate levels. And while the Laney Cub-Super10 sports a straight-ahead 1-channel design, the Boost can be toggled with a footswitch for instant dynamic shifts between edge-of-breakup rhythms and roaring, overdriven lead licks.





The power of Class A amplification





The Laney Cub-Super10 largely follows in the footsteps of the time-tested tradition of small, Class A tube amplifiers ? but what does that mean in tonal terms? Simply put, single-power-tube Class A guitar amplifiers produce a uniquely dynamic feel and harmonic-rich distortion when you begin pushing the amp into overdrive, with less natural compression than an AB amplifier design. It’s a unique sound strictly found on Class A amps, and one strum through the Cub-Super10 at full saturation instantly explains why small tube amps are so prized in the studio for their distinctive dirty tones.





Laney Cub-Super10 6-watt 1 x 10-inch Combo Amplifier Features:


No-nonsense Class A 6-watt combo amplifier, packed to the brim with true tube tone


Top-class tone and home-appropriate power rating make this amp a perfect choice for guitarists seeking a do-it-all studio amp or versatile pedal platform


Dual 12AX7 preamp tubes and a single EL84 unlock a rich, dynamic, and harmonic-rich response ? especially when you start cranking the amp into overdrive


Robust 10-inch HH custom-voiced driver grants firm lows, punchy mids, and a brilliant top-end chime


3-band EQ to fine-tune your tone to taste


Boost knob allows you to push this amp’s front end with even the mildest of pickups while also offering instant dynamic shifts when utilizing the Boost’s optional footswitch function


Line-out and external speaker socket