Laney Ministack Bluetooth Lionheart

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The MINISTACK-B-LION draws inspiration from Laney's "Lionheart" visual identity, a family of amps known for their warm and musical approach. Here, the goal is not to replace a stage amp but to offer a compact guitar amp in a mini stack format, tailored for practice, immediate enjoyment, and playing with music, while maintaining a true "amp" character rather than just a portable speaker.

Who This Amp Is For

This mini amp is perfect for beginner guitarists seeking an inspiring and easy-to-adjust sound, as well as for experienced musicians looking for a practical backup amp. It excels in home playing, in bedrooms, dressing rooms, or for impromptu sessions, thanks to its battery operation and easy-to-carry format. In terms of styles, it covers pop, rock, indie, blues, and all genres that benefit from a clear clean tone and accessible drive, with delay to thicken the ambiance.

Features and Innovations

The MINISTACK-B-LION offers 2 channels to switch from a cleaner sound to a more driven tone, with a control section designed for speed: Gain for saturation amount, Drive for the character and intensity of the overdriven channel, Level to adjust volume, and Tone to shape the overall balance (darker or brighter). An integrated Delay adds depth and width, very useful for leads, arpeggios, or simply making playing more inspiring at low volume.

For daily use, the "music" section is particularly well thought out: the Bluetooth connection facilitates wireless listening, while the auxiliary input remains ideal if you prefer a wired source. The LSI (Laney Smartphone Insert) connectivity adds a creative dimension: it allows easy interfacing with a smartphone and integrating compatible audio content or apps. The LSI cable is included, enabling immediate use right out of the box.

Sound Characteristics

With its mini stack format and 4 x 3-inch speakers, this amp favors a direct response, a close and "fun" sound at low volume, while maintaining a nice presence thanks to its stereo operation. The clean channel targets a usable clean for rhythms and arpeggios, while the drive channel allows for crunch and moderate saturation, perfect for riffs and leads at home. The Tone control is central for quickly adapting the amp to your guitar (brighter single coils or denser humbuckers). The delay rounds off the attack, adds spaciousness, and makes playing feel "bigger" than the format suggests, especially in stereo.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Number of speakers	4
Category	Mini stack	EQ	Tone
Technology	Solid state	Color	Blue
Number of channels	2	Finishing	Natural
Speaker diameter	3"	Power output	6 W

Power	2x 3W (stereo)	Built-in effect	Delay
Configuration	4 x 3 inches	Dimensions	29.5 x 20.5 x 10.5 cm
Controls	Gain, Drive, Level, Tone	Weight	2.6 kg