Amplifiers for Non-Pedal Steel

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

Although I've been succesfully using (2) N-112 Amps. for my “Other-Style” steel guitar, on Friday I just purchased another (my 10th, since ’83) pair of Peavey amplifiers, especially for my non-pedal steels. I have a Fender T-8 Custom and a Remington T-10 Steelmaster. My new amps. are the Peavey Rage 258 Transtube Model. 25 watts, into an 8ohm - 8” Blue Marvel speaker. I haven't had the time to check them out thoroughly, but; I will, within the next few days and Post my opinion w/several pictures. So far, they seem to be very compatible for my Hawaiian~Style of playing! I'm running through my Alesis QuadraVerb and (L)-(R) out to the amps. with just a touch of Reverb & Delay. But, I want to try them ‘Dry’ also.
L8R, jb
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

Ray Montee · From: Portland, Oregon (deceased)

Some of the best 'sound' I can get out of my Emmons push/pull, is thro' my ProFexII with my Peavy LA-400 (12 inch) and my Peavy Session-400 (15 inch).

Those two amps give me the full bodied sound with both BIG bottom and sweet top end dynamics.

Really enjoy playing them in a group.

George Keoki Lake · From: Edmonton, AB., Canada

I still prefer the great tweed FENDER tube amps for the Hawaiian warmth of tone. JMHO.

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

I'll have to re-read a little, however; the manual states that one(?) of the two channels tends to emulate a tube-amp. w/o the occasional problems with tube-life!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

Laurence Pangaro · From: Brooklyn, NY

I'm pretty happy with my '71 Vibrolux Reverb, but has anybody tried the Lindy Fralin amp?

http://www.fralinpickups.com/amp.asp

I have the feeling that it might be perfect for steel.

ciao,
LP

John Billings · From: Ohio, USA

I'll stick with my '56 Pro Amp for non pedal, and Tele. Tube life isn't really an issue. Just change the power tubes once in a while. Not a big deal. Used it for years on stage, but now she stays home. If I do a gig or a jam, I take my modded 20 watt Princeton Reverb. It sounds pretty good with a 12" speaker. But the old Jensen 15 sounds so much sweeter!

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

The original intention for beginning this Topic was not to suggest making a change in your equipment! It is intended more for a beginner searching for advice on what types of amplifiers are available and at a very reasonable price! So, if you like what you have, by all means continue, but; if you're just starting out, the Peavey Rage 258 Transtube Amplifier is worth looking into at an affordable price. I'm also very happy with my Peavey N-112's for the “Other~Style” of playing and even some Hawaiian~Style! Carry on!!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

I just finished taking my Peavey Rage 258 Transtube Amps. for a short test-run and IMO, they are going to work out great, especially for Hawaiian~Style playing! There are a total of 6-ways to use the 3-Band Passive EQ section. Without going through all of them, I'll just mention the Combination that I chose to get my closest to Authentic Sound.
Clean-Channel Volume 5
Stacked EQ Bass 5, Middle 5, Treble 4. I did add just a slight bit of Reverb & Delay with my Alesis QuadraVerb, but; very slight! Anyone not settled in on equipment would do well to inquire about the Peavey Rage 258 Transtube. 25 watts and 8” Blue Marvel speaker. Weight stated at 17.8 lbs. _ _ _ I still take lousy pictures, but; you can maybe tell a little by ‘Clicking’ here! I have no connection with Peavey. I just know quality, when I hear it! And they l©©k good too!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

I just noticed, looking at the Index; that perhaps this Topic should have been entered in the Electronics Section¡¡¡ Do what you've got to do! Sorry!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

Brad Bechtel · From: San Francisco, CA

As you wish, moved to Electronics from Steel Without Pedals. I think the sound of a Fender Princeton Reverb is just about perfect myself, but the Fender Blues Junior is a good alternative (depending on how loud you need to be).

There are a ton of good sounding inexpensive amps out there. I think the trick is finding one that isn't voiced for rock guitar.
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A web site devoted to acoustic & electric lap steel guitars

John Bechtel · From: Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.

Brad; Are you sure that would weed them out of the true “Traditional~Country” bands? I'm all for that! btw: My intention here was to help the beginner with an inexpensive option, and the value for the very low price is hard to beat with this one!
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<marquee> Go~Daddy~Go, (No), Go, It's your Break Time</marquee> L8R, jb
My T-10 Remington Steelmaster

Bob Vantine · From: Freeville, New York, USA

John....

I own a variety of PEAVEY amps , and the ones I really enjoy are the EFX series.
*) I have 2 of the EFX112 (65W..with effects built in...12" spkr..about 32 lbs each )
*) I also have a EFX208 , (25W...with effects built in..8" spkr...20 lbs ?)
*) Audition 110 (same pwr as EFX208,10" spkr,20 lbs,reverb) usually pair last 2 together .
*) And of coarse the Nashville 112 for the PSG...altho the EFX112 is ideal for small jobs/practice/church .

****Bob V****
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"TEAK" ZUM STAGE-ONE Steel / C6th Lapsteel
Peavey NV112 , CLASSIC and EFX112 amps
Peavey Guitars

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