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Topic: New Luker Steel Amp |
Bill Cunningham
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Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2016 5:34 pm |
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I wanted to post a short note on a new Luker steel guitar amp that Del Mullen has been working on with Luker. I played one on my set at the SWSGA last weekend in Phoenix and spent a fair amount of time with it in the Mullen room.
I am not much of an "amp head", change gear infrequently, and have a short memory on top of that. So I don't remember a lot of details. It is all tube and and is using the 15" Mullen Eminence speaker that Del has had around for several years. SO, the only down side I can post is that it is heavy by today's standards! I believe Del said the power amp is close to an old Fender Twin. All I know for sure is that I really liked the sound that came out of it!
I'm sure the Mullen folks can share more info if you are interested. It is not on the Lucker web site. Lots of great boutique amps out there now. (I use a Sarno/Furlong combination most of the time). Here is another one that will no doubt be popular too!
Bill
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Bill Cunningham
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Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2016 6:35 pm
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Here is a picture of the control panel.
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Stu Schulman
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Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 25 Jan 2016 6:25 am
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I thought that this amp was great sounding! 
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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James Quackenbush
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Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2016 10:27 am
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| Perhaps someone from the Mullen camp can chime in here and give us some more info on this amp ? .....Jim |
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Dave Zirbel
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Sebastopol, CA USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2016 10:41 am
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| Perhaps someone from the Mullen camp can chime in here and give us some more info on this amp ? |
....and a good sounding video demo..
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Dave Zirbel-
Sierra S-10 (Built by Ross Shafer),ZB, Fender 400 guitars, various tube and SS amps |
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Mike Mantey
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Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 9:31 am New Amps
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Thanks for the kind words. These amps are truly great! We will have all the info up shortly as well as sound clips and such. Here are a few more pictures and again I will have all the specs shortly.
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 4:20 pm
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Nice! (I likes lotsa knobs.)  |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 6:21 pm
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Looks great!
three things really caught my eye:
1. Presence knob and sweepable mid.
2. Impedance switch on back.
3. "Load" switch. I can only assume, but I hope this loads up the power amp so it sounds like its cranked up (like any tube amp should be) when it is at a reasonable volume.
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Bill Cunningham
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Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 7:07 pm
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The pic I posted is how I set it btw. I didn't want to loose it or forget when I got to the main stage. 
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 7:12 pm
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Interesting  So...4 6L6's? Output 100+ watts? Nice to see a balanced line out too. Lots of features. |
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Don Mogle
From:
Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 8:30 pm Luker Amp
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| Looks killer! I bet it sounds great! |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2016 10:22 am We are still working on literature
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Here are a few features as you can see.
4--- 6L6's output 100 watts or more, will have that info shortly.
4--- 12AX7 input tubes
4 position Load switch which changes the Treble Control Capacitor setting
Dynamic Mid Control that goes from scooped to full-out Mid.
Speaker Impedance control
Extra rear line speaker jack
XLR Plug in Back
Mullen Designed Eminence 15" Neo Speaker
Full Freq. Mid. and Presence Controls with a wide range.
Triple Spring Reverb Pan with independent Tone Control
Tone Color Range control
Extreme Lows and High range controls
Standby/Play Mute Switch
Beautiful Vintage Look
47lbs
Intro Price $2,195.
In-Stock ready to ship
And most of All TONE TO THE BONE. |
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Del Mullen
From:
Flagler Co. USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 1:37 pm Luker Amp
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| Thanks Bill for the post |
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2016 3:12 pm
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| Any thoughts about making a head only? |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Bruce Derr
From:
Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2016 9:50 am
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| Justin Griffith wrote: |
| 3. "Load" switch. I can only assume, but I hope this loads up the power amp so it sounds like its cranked up (like any tube amp should be) when it is at a reasonable volume. |
More likely it varies the input impedance (adjustable pickup load). A useful feature in my opinion.
I like the logical control layout. 47 lbs isn't bad considering the iron this thing is sporting. |
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