really like the look of the Laney, its not stocked in any of my local stores so may have to take a leap of faith, seen it well priced on GAK. The valve kings been a good amp but she has to go, my craving for new gear must come first. How does the laney take pedals the old valve king can be a bit noisy dependent on her mood. hey cheers for the link to the gilmourish site going to go on ypu tube see if any demos of the laney.