On 2003-11-17, Bernie Johnson rated this Lab Series L5 2X12 Gibson a 5...(6246)


Purchase: The Lab Series L5 was a Christmas gift given to me by my parents in 1981. Gibson manufactured the Lab Series to be used in the studio; it was the beginning of the amp "modeling." BB King currently uses this exact amp when playing in concert, imagine that!
Pros: Crisp clear clean channels, which do not feed back with high volumes. The four guitar jacks are based on the pick-up out-put of the guitar. If using a high out-put pick-up, use the jack marked "high," and vice-versa for a low out-put guitar (this feature brings about an equality of sound for studio recording.) Playing a high out-put guitar in the "low" jack could hurt the amp, kapish? The amp was designed to compensate for any guitar pick-ups...cool. And, the L5 has a wonderful built in compresser; when used with your overdrive/distortion effects pedal will create a beautiful sustain. Durable amp, versitle clean sounds, wet reverb. Be well and Keep rock'n!
Cons: The solid state distortion sounds...solid state. Heavy...if you tour...bring a dolly.
Quality: Excellent construction, heavy materials, wheels to roll the amp, high quality craftsmanship.

Review Summary: Excellent amp for clean sounds, versitle, and for its day, flexible.

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