Laney IRF-120H Gitaarversterker

Laney IRF-120H Ironheart Foundry: 120W of Tube Feel in a Solid-State Head

The Laney IRF-120H is a 120-watt all-analogue guitar amplifier head that brings the full Ironheart Foundry feature set to players who want a dedicated head-and-cabinet rig. Built around an analogue preamp designed to replicate the tone and feel of Laney's acclaimed Ironheart tube series, this head delivers the touch-sensitive response of a tube circuit without the weight, heat, or upkeep. Two fully independent channels, switchable gain characters, and a footswitchable Pre-Boost cover everything from pristine cleans to saturated modern lead tones. This head pairs with the matching IRF112 or IRF212 cabinets loaded with HH custom 12" drivers, while the LA·IR-equipped XLR out and USB-C audio I/O make it equally at home in a recording session or on a silent stage running direct to front-of-house.

What Sets This Head Apart in the Solid-State Category

Built around the LA·IR (Laney Advanced Impulse Response) system integrated into the balanced XLR direct output, this model offers selectable IR slots and a ground lift switch for silent stage operation. Channel 1's switchable gain character — ASYM (asymmetric clipping) and SYM (symmetric clipping) — gives players two distinctively voiced breakup options, while Channel 2's Bright/Flat/Dark voicing switch shapes the lead tone before the EQ. A footswitchable Pre-Boost with its own dedicated level control adds an extra push for solos, and the Watts Control scales the 120W RMS output down to under 1W for bedroom practice without sacrificing the amp's response.

120W Power Section with Stage-to-Bedroom Versatility

Delivering stage-ready volume with the practicality of a modern solid-state design, the 120W RMS output provides ample headroom for gigs, while the integrated Watts Control scales the output down to under 1W for late-night practice sessions. Twin 6.3 mm loudspeaker outputs accept any 8- or 16-ohm cabinet, with a minimum total impedance of 4 ohms, making this head compatible with virtually any guitar cab on the market.

• Power Output: 120 W RMS — stage-ready volume with ample headroom
• Power Modes: High (120 W) / Low (<1 W bedroom mode) — switchable for any room
• Speaker Outputs: Twin 6.3 mm jacks, 4-ohm minimum total impedance — works with 8- or 16-ohm cabinets
• Preamp Electronics: Solid State — analogue circuitry designed to replicate Ironheart tube response

Two Independent Channels with Dedicated EQ and Voicing Options

The two-channel architecture gives players a pristine rhythm sound and a saturated lead voice that can coexist on separate channels without compromise. Each channel has its own dedicated 3-band EQ, so dialing in one leaves the other exactly where it was set.

• Number of Channels: 2 — fully independent with footswitchable control
• Channel 1 Modes: Clean / ASYM / SYM — three gain characters from headroom-clean to saturated
• Channel 2 Voicings: Bright / Flat / Dark — shapes lead tone before the EQ
• EQ: 3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble) per channel — independent curves on each side
• Pre-Boost: Footswitchable with dedicated level control — adds a defined gain step on demand

Modern Connectivity for Stage, Studio, and Silent Practice

Connectivity is where this head pulls ahead of traditional amp designs, with a full suite of I/O for live performance, home recording, and silent practice.

• DI Output: Balanced XLR with LA·IR emulation, selectable IR, and ground lift — cab-emulated direct tone to PA or interface
• USB: USB Type-C audio I/O and LA·IR app connection — direct recording and IR management
• Effects Loop: 6.3 mm series FX loop (FX Send doubles as non-emulated line out) — integrates pedals and processors
• Headphone Output: 3.5 mm stereo with cabinet emulation — silent practice with realistic tone
• Aux Input: 3.5 mm stereo — play along with backing tracks
• Reverb: Digital with level control, footswitchable — adds ambience to any tone
• Footswitch Input: Yes — hands-free channel and boost switching

Who Should Choose This Head

This amp is the right choice for working guitarists who need a gig-ready rig with the response of a tube amp and the reliability of solid-state electronics. Metal and hard rock players will appreciate Channel 2's high-gain lead voice and the footswitchable Pre-Boost for solos that cut through a band mix, while the ASYM and SYM modes on Channel 1 give blues and rock players two distinctively voiced breakup options for rhythm work. Home recordists benefit from the LA·IR-equipped XLR out and USB-C audio I/O, which send a fully mic'd cab tone directly to a DAW without needing a microphone or isolation booth. With its lightweight 7.5 kg head design and Watts Control scaling from 120W down to under 1W, this amp is equally at home on a fly rig, in a rehearsal room, or in a home studio.

Laney Ironheart Foundry: A Modern Take on a British Amp Legacy

Laney Amplification has been building guitar amplifiers in the UK since 1967, when founder Lyndon Laney built his first amp for his own band. For years, the Ironheart line has been part of the Laney catalogue as a high-gain tube-amp series favoured by metal and hard rock players. The Ironheart Foundry platform translates that response and character into practical, gig-ready solid-state designs, partnering with HH Electronics to develop custom 12" speakers voiced specifically for the Foundry circuit. The flagship head of the Foundry series brings the full feature set — including LA·IR cabinet emulation, switchable gain characters, and modern USB-C connectivity — to players who want Ironheart attitude in a maintenance-free solid-state package.