Legend A30

[FunkmastaL]

My best friend tipped me off about a Legend A30 at a local music store. He told me it sounds amazing and sent me some pics.

I decided to look into it and found all sorts of opinions on Legend amps in general. I even found a forum with a thread where (allegedly) the old owner of the company chimed in.

I'm going into the store tomorrow to try it out. My friend told me the store only has $350 in it and that I could likely get it for $500. I think the price might be a little high but I'm thinking more about how useful it might be in both a studio and live setting.

Thoughts? I could really use some help before making the decision tomorrow.

 

[Neffco]

http://www.mylespaul.com/threads/anyone-own-one-of-these.415928/page-2#post-8831963

Here’s some information

THEY ARE LOUD!

 

[KenG]

Well after all these years it may need some reconditioning but if you're ready for that and you like it go for it.

 

[FunkmastaL]

Well I tested it out and decided to buy it. I went in thinking I was probably going to dislike it (heard that it was often very tinny and bright and often hard to get a good clean tone out of). I was wrong. I was very wrong.

It gets great clean tones from chimey Fender to really thick jazz tones. The overdrive sounds great and it allows you to really dial in a good full tone at lower volumes (I was worried it would be too loud). Honestly, one of the greatest sounding and most functional amps I've ever played. It would without a doubt be my desert island amp for versatility, reliability, and tone.

I highly recommend these to anyone who happens upon one.

 

[mmd]

Sweet!! I always really liked these - in theory, never having played one - but my "amp knowledge" always convinced me it would suck. Your statements are good to hear, because I still secretly REALLY want one of these even though I have given up amps.....

 

[Gridlock]

A very cool amp. Congrats. I’ve always loved the look of those Legend Amps. Never played one though.

Looks to be in very good condition and that should be a great speaker, I guess similar to a G12-65?

 

[zombiwoof]

A very cool amp. Congrats. I’ve always loved the look of those Legend Amps. Never played one though.

Looks to be in very good condition and that should be a great speaker, I guess similar to a G12-65?

From the four indents on the middle of the magnet assembly, I'd say that's a Pyle speaker. They're the only ones I've seen with those four little dots. Good sized magnet, so probably pretty good. Some Pyle's are pretty inefficient, which is a good thing in some cases to let your amp be cranked more without the pain.
Al

 

[ErictheRed]

Cool! I've never even heard of them, post a video if you can.