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Topic: Sold - Milkman Sideman |
Steve Lipsey
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Posted 27 Mar 2014 12:06 pm |
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The ultimate musician's amp....$2,100+ship - save $600 now (new one is $2,700+ship) ..Perfect condition, will ship in original custom packaging with clamshell amp cover.
I just don't need two of them, even though I love them both...I was in 3 bands, lots of gigs/practices, and somehow persuaded myself that I needed two Sideman amps for performance backup and practice - I'm now in only 1 band and just can't make that case any more, plus I really now know how dependable they are, backup isn't needed...
->This one has the custom bias switching option - cathode bias for more touch sensitivity and easy tube swap, fixed bias for more power, more clean headroom and tighter bass. Even on cathode bias, this amp has no trouble keeping up with a loud band without being mic'ed....with volume to spare. I initially thought I might have to use both amps to get enough volume - but I never even cranked one of them above 5, no need for more power. Tim rates his amps very conservatively...
Hear Mark Spencer play his Sideman on tour with Son Volt at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZ1GVEdPHE#t=75
(steel solo is from 2:18-2:50, gets clearer as it goes). Poor recording, but you get the idea....
Dimensions:
roughly, it is slightly smaller than a Twin Reverb...and a lot lighter.
10 1/2 deep (less at the top, cabinet tapers)
20 high
25 wide (Twin Reverb is 26 ½)
From Tim's website:
The Milkman Sideman is a 50W cathode biased dual channel Class AB vacuum tube amplifier. Channel 1 is voiced for guitar, channel 2 is voiced for pedal steel and features the same preamp circuit as the Milkman Pedal Steel Amplifier. Dual channel tube spring reverb with tone control works with both channels.
This amplifier comes stock with a 15" Telonics Neo speaker. The Telonics speaker is the highest quality JBL K-130 type speaker made today. However, unlike the JBL the Telonics speaker weighs only 7lbs - because of this speaker, the Sideman weighs in at 42lbs making it a very portable and powerful option for steel guitar or electric guitar.
Channel one has a Fender tweed style single knob tone circuit for the purest guitar tone possible, and channel two has 3 knob EQ with scooped midrange tailored for steel guitar. However, there is no right or wrong way to use this amp! Channel 1 sounds great for steel and channel 2 sounds great with guitar as well.
The Sideman is designed for versatility, and because it is cathode biased you can swap 6550 or 6L6GC output tubes with no need for bias adjustment. The silicon rectifier is socket mounted so that a 5AU4 or 5AR4 rectifier can be installed for even more tonal options. An optional fixed bias circuit (included in this amp) allows you to raise headroom and increase wattage.
Like every Milkman amplifier, the Sideman is built onto a 1/8†Garolite Turret board with Watts double turrets. NOS Allen Bradley carbon composition resistors, Jupiter Condensers, Mercury Magnetics transformers, and Mojotone US made cloth wire are also standard. A Studio Slips complete clamshell cover is included.
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2014 4:53 pm
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OK...all you folks that told Tim you are saving up for one - here is your chance!
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
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Tim Marcus
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 30 Mar 2014 4:25 pm
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Ooh nice one!
This will save someone a lot of money and a lot of time... I'm booked up until mid summer with orders. No chance of another sideman until then and Steve is the only one I know of with one to spare.
Also, if anyone wants this amp but with the newer 3 knob preamp in channel one just have Steve send it to me first. I'd be happy to make the change!
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2014 5:02 pm
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thanks, Tim - although I actually prefer the Tweed preamp - the purest tone possible! But it looks like it can be had either way...thanks!
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 1 Apr 2014 11:29 am
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Times are tough, prices need to reflect that...
$100 cut to $2,200+ship, $500 off new...
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Karen Sarkisian
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Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2014 4:38 am
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steve I sent you a pm
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2014 8:31 am
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I'm not really interested in trades....this amp is still available.
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https://www.lostsailorspdx.com
Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 4 Apr 2014 8:36 pm
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ttt
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Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Josh Rossow
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Mchenry, Illinois
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Posted 5 Apr 2014 6:02 pm
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| Bump for an awesome amp. Good for double duty, guitar and steel! |
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Steve Lipsey
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2014 9:34 pm
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I'm thinking that someone out there wants to give this amp a good home...
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https://www.lostsailorspdx.com
Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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Steve Lipsey
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2014 10:17 am
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Another price drop, another $100 off, now $2,100+
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https://www.lostsailorspdx.com
Williams S10s, Milkman Pedal Steel Mini & "The Amp"
Ben Bonham Resos, 1954 Oahu Diana, 1936 Oahu Parlor |
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