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I spend a LOT more time playing through/listening to my amps than I do carrying them. There are casters, 2-wheel dollies, etc. I believe I'll just hang on to my Twin. And my Session 400. PSGs aren ...

1965 Twin Reverb, 15" JBL D-130 speaker. Grille cloth is period correct, but not original. I still have the 2x12 baffle board with the original grille cloth. This one isn't a museum piece, but ...

I've played fiddle for 40 years, and never found anything close to being as good as the LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI preamp. I've tried several hi-dollar/hi-end pre's, and either sold them or sent them ...

I'll tell ya a story, for whatever it might be worth to you. About 20 years ago, I started having a major problem with my '65 Twin. I'd turn it on at a gig, and it worked great for about 5 minutes. ...

A couple of references to "vintage" amps have been made in this thread. I own a '65 Twin Reverb with a D-130 which I happen to think sounds pretty dang good, so you'll not hear me dissing t ...

In 1982 we went to a Gatlin Bros and Anne Murray Concert...
1982? Thirty years ago??? Man, you don't hold a grudge or anything like that, do ya? By God, he pissed me off back in '82... Laughing

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I played through a '65 Twin Reverb for 25 years and as far as I'm concerned, that's the benchmark for reverb. When I switched to solid state Peavey amps ~8 years ago, after trying out everything they ...

I play way more fiddle than I do steel, and use all George L's with my fiddle setup. They do brighten the tone a bit, which you don't need for fiddle, but I can easily compensate with my LR Baggs pre ...

why even one?
Listen to Gary Carpenter play through his NV400, and you'll have your answer.

I have a '65 Twin. Picked in up in 1977. Len, you're gonna like it, a lot! That amp and my old '51 Nocaster is a marriage made in heaven! That is exactly what a Tele is supposed to sound like. It ...

Hello Erv,

I'd like to have a copy of How Great Thou Art. I'd also like to have a copy of your latest tab list as well, if you don't mind. If you prefer to email the tab list, you can email it to ...

Paul, I expect your speakers are 12" rather than 10". Before you go and change anything, just unhook the #2 speaker. That's what I do with my Twin. You will find that you get a different, ...

For me it has always been a delicate balance between having a little fun and making a little money. The Urban Cowboy era in the 80s was great. I'm a traditional country guy, but during that time the ...

I put Ken's chips in a late model NV400, and the improvement was remarkable! I used that amp mainly for fiddle, and fiddles absolutely torture amps. Compared to electric fiddle, getting great amp to ...

Twin Reverbs and JBL D130s go together like bacon and eggs. I've got a '65 with a D130, and it sounds like 'buttah'. A bit weighty, but quite a bit lighter than one with 2-D120s. Pedal steel, Tele, ...

There were two different Session 500 amps. The early one was two separate chassis as stated. They used the 400BH power amp module (similar to the one used on some of the PA systems)and a separate pr ...

I sold my NV400 to raise the dough. Ken, I'll email you for shipping instructions, etc.

Great, thanks Ken. I think I might be able to get under the wire. Smile

Bill - Sure! Give me a holler! I'll let you have a look at that old fiddle in its current condition.

Ken - Don't know where I got the idea, but I thought you were working on vintage tube amps onl ...

Does anyone know if Ken offers a Burr-Brown chip upgrade for the Session 400? I found the upgrade kit for the Session 500 on his website, but didn't see one for the Session 400.

Second question, ...

Just want to say, this is an outstanding thread.

James, email sent buddy.

I'm using one of Tom's pots in my Goodrich L120 now, thanks.

It's still lighter than my '65 JBL Twin. Now that amp is heavy.

I've had wives/girlfriends that weighed less than a Twin with JBL's.
Just saw this. I have too, Richard. But they couldn't carry m ...

I'd really like to get hold of maybe 2-3-4 NOS AB pots for my Goodrich L120 and Sho~Bud VPs. There are a ton listed on Ebay, but few to none of the type I (think) I need. I know I need a 500K audio ...

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Topic: Fender Twin VS Roland Cube
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 127 Views: 42736	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Heavy Stuff
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 127 Views: 42736	I spend a LOT more time playing through/listening to my amps than I do carrying them. There are casters, 2-wheel dollies, etc. I believe I'll just hang on to my Twin. And my Session 400. PSGs aren ...
Topic: Show Us Your Old Tube Amp
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 75 Views: 50297	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2013 12:12 pm Subject: Show Us Your Old Tube Amp
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 75 Views: 50297	1965 Twin Reverb, 15" JBL D-130 speaker. Grille cloth is period correct, but not original. I still have the 2x12 baffle board with the original grille cloth. This one isn't a museum piece, but ...
Topic: Piezo pickup and Volume Pedals (Mission Volume Pedal)
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 14 Views: 6613	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 6 Jun 2013 12:37 pm Subject: Piezo pickup and Volume Pedals (Mission Volume Pedal)
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 14 Views: 6613	I've played fiddle for 40 years, and never found anything close to being as good as the LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI preamp. I've tried several hi-dollar/hi-end pre's, and either sold them or sent them ...
Topic: When do you give up on an amp?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 26 Views: 14109	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Mar 2013 12:43 pm Subject: When do you give up on an amp?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 26 Views: 14109	I'll tell ya a story, for whatever it might be worth to you. About 20 years ago, I started having a major problem with my '65 Twin. I'd turn it on at a gig, and it worked great for about 5 minutes. ...
Topic: Price Of Pedal Steel Amps - What Do You Think?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 31 Views: 13699	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Jan 2013 2:59 pm Subject: Price Of Pedal Steel Amps - What Do You Think?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 31 Views: 13699	A couple of references to "vintage" amps have been made in this thread. I own a '65 Twin Reverb with a D-130 which I happen to think sounds pretty dang good, so you'll not hear me dissing t ...
Topic: Larry Gatlin
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 9 Views: 4630	Forum Section: Music Posted: 25 Dec 2012 10:58 am Subject: Re: Not very friendly
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 9 Views: 4630	In 1982 we went to a Gatlin Bros and Anne Murray Concert... 1982? Thirty years ago??? Man, you don't hold a grudge or anything like that, do ya? By God, he pissed me off back in '82... ...
Topic: Reverb pedals
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 15 Views: 6575	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 25 Dec 2012 9:33 am Subject: Reverb pedals
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 15 Views: 6575	I played through a '65 Twin Reverb for 25 years and as far as I'm concerned, that's the benchmark for reverb. When I switched to solid state Peavey amps ~8 years ago, after trying out everything they ...
Topic: George L Cables
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 29 Views: 10748	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Dec 2012 10:25 am Subject: George L Cables
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 29 Views: 10748	I play way more fiddle than I do steel, and use all George L's with my fiddle setup. They do brighten the tone a bit, which you don't need for fiddle, but I can easily compensate with my LR Baggs pre ...
Topic: Why use two NV 400's?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 25 Views: 7076	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Dec 2012 11:30 am Subject: Why use two NV 400's?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 25 Views: 7076	why even one? Listen to Gary Carpenter play through his NV400, and you'll have your answer.
Topic: 65 Black Face Twin ?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 19 Views: 5318	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Dec 2012 10:49 am Subject: 65 Black Face Twin ?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 19 Views: 5318	I have a '65 Twin. Picked in up in 1977. Len, you're gonna like it, a lot! That amp and my old '51 Nocaster is a marriage made in heaven! That is exactly what a Tele is supposed to sound like. It ...
Topic: Psalms 33:2
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 1110 Views: 621012	Forum Section: Tablature Posted: 25 Nov 2012 11:49 am Subject: Psalms 33:2
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 1110 Views: 621012	Hello Erv, I'd like to have a copy of How Great Thou Art. I'd also like to have a copy of your latest tab list as well, if you don't mind. If you prefer to email the tab list, you can email it to ...
Topic: Twin Reverb Speakers
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 3136	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 17 Nov 2012 11:37 am Subject: Twin Reverb Speakers
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 3136	Paul, I expect your speakers are 12" rather than 10". Before you go and change anything, just unhook the #2 speaker. That's what I do with my Twin. You will find that you get a different, ...
Topic: stop playing in bands
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 100 Views: 25206	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 9 Nov 2012 1:12 pm Subject: stop playing in bands
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 100 Views: 25206	For me it has always been a delicate balance between having a little fun and making a little money. The Urban Cowboy era in the 80s was great. I'm a traditional country guy, but during that time the ...
Topic: Ken Fox upgrade on Peavey NV 112
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 2 Views: 1241	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 26 Sep 2012 4:35 pm Subject: Ken Fox
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 2 Views: 1241	I put Ken's chips in a late model NV400, and the improvement was remarkable! I used that amp mainly for fiddle, and fiddles absolutely torture amps. Compared to electric fiddle, getting great amp to ...
Topic: Speakers for Twin
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 17 Views: 4419	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 24 Sep 2012 6:29 pm Subject: Speakers for Twin
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 17 Views: 4419	Twin Reverbs and JBL D130s go together like bacon and eggs. I've got a '65 with a D130, and it sounds like 'buttah'. A bit weighty, but quite a bit lighter than one with 2-D120s. Pedal steel, Tele, ...
Topic: Peavey Session Service: go-local or ship?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 16 Views: 3328	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Sep 2012 1:42 pm Subject: Peavey Session Service: go-local or ship?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 16 Views: 3328	There were two different Session 500 amps. The early one was two separate chassis as stated. They used the 400BH power amp module (similar to the one used on some of the PA systems)and a separate pr ...
Topic: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Aug 2012 5:10 pm Subject: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	I sold my NV400 to raise the dough. Ken, I'll email you for shipping instructions, etc.
Topic: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Aug 2012 6:32 pm Subject: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Great, thanks Ken. I think I might be able to get under the wire.
Topic: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Aug 2012 1:43 pm Subject: Session 400
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Bill - Sure! Give me a holler! I'll let you have a look at that old fiddle in its current condition. Ken - Don't know where I got the idea, but I thought you were working on vintage tube amps onl ...
Topic: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 Aug 2012 9:25 am Subject: Fox Chip Upgrade for Session 400?
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 10 Views: 2033	Does anyone know if Ken offers a Burr-Brown chip upgrade for the Session 400? I found the upgrade kit for the Session 500 on his website, but didn't see one for the Session 400. Second question, ...
Topic: The effect of pickups on tone..
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 80 Views: 25926	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2012 4:50 pm Subject: The effect of pickups on tone..
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 80 Views: 25926	Just want to say, this is an outstanding thread.
Topic: Allen Bradley Pots for PSG VP
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2012 8:49 am Subject: AB Pots
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	James, email sent buddy.
Topic: Allen Bradley Pots for PSG VP
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Jul 2012 8:37 am Subject: Allen Bradley Pots for PSG VP
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	I'm using one of Tom's pots in my Goodrich L120 now, thanks.
Topic: NV400 Amps - Chrome vs Black Hardware
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 20 Views: 7311	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Jul 2012 2:38 pm Subject: NV400 Amps - Chrome vs Black Hardware
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 20 Views: 7311	It's still lighter than my '65 JBL Twin. Now that amp is heavy. I've had wives/girlfriends that weighed less than a Twin with JBL's. Just saw this. I have too, Richard. But they couldn't carry m ...
Topic: Allen Bradley Pots for PSG VP
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Jul 2012 2:33 pm Subject: Allen Bradley Pots for PSG VP
Johnny Thomasson Replies: 13 Views: 8478	I'd really like to get hold of maybe 2-3-4 NOS AB pots for my Goodrich L120 and Sho~Bud VPs. There are a ton listed on Ebay, but few to none of the type I (think) I need. I know I need a 500K audio ...