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Gary Steele

 

From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 9 Oct 2000 1:34 am    
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You guys that have tried E'M all what is the best BARR-NUNN? Your Opinion? Thanks!!
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mtulbert


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Plano, Texas 75023
Post  Posted 9 Oct 2000 5:01 am    
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Hi Gary,

I would not be so brash to say that I have the best effect boxes out there but I think I can give some general assumptions to go on.

1. Some type of pre-amp with a tube function either real or simulated. I am using the Tube Fex right now and am real happy with it. The unit is very flexible and while it won't drastically change the timbre of the guitar, it certainly can warm it up, fatten it up, or thin it out depending on the sound that you are looking for. I am not a big chorus, flange, effect type of guy so I can't really tell you if this unit fits the bill for that.

I do find however that the reverbs on most Peavey products leave something to be desired. I am using a Lexicon MPX-1 although any Lexicon box will do a good job for you. Their reverbs are lush, full and absolutely enhance the sound of a steel guitar in my opinion.

I find my combo of boxes to do the job for me in the limited way that I use them. I still want the STEEL TO SOUND LIKE A STEEL!!!!

Regards

Mark T.
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Gary Steele

 

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Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 9 Oct 2000 7:57 am    
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My topic does say YOUR OPINIONS. I'm just wanting to know what most seem to like best. My Profex sounds good, Jimmy Crawfords profex sounded great at St. Louis, some Other people dont seem to like them. We need to make sure everything is hooked up right. If you run a Stereo Steel preAmp with a Profex, Tubefex, or Transtubefex, There is only one way they will sound right. If you dont believe me ask Gerry Walker that builds the Stereo Steel. I spent a lot of time and money to get this right. Because they are both PreAmps. I think he is at stereosteel.com
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Pete Burak

 

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Portland, OR USA
Post  Posted 9 Oct 2000 9:28 am    
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A Boss RV-3 is the simplest solution I have found. A little reverb and deley. I use one setting for ballads and one setting for everything else. It fits in my steel seat thereby eliminating carrying around a rackmount unit.
I only pack steel, seat, and amp.
Less is more!
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Al Marcus


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Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 9 Oct 2000 9:47 am    
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Hi Gary, I have a Peavey Max 100 that does just about every thing....al
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Gary Steele

 

From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 12 Oct 2000 9:47 pm    
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Close it. Thanks
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KENNY KRUPNICK

 

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Columbus, Ohio
Post  Posted 12 Oct 2000 11:01 pm    
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I can go with Pete Burak's reply,a Boss RV-3,or a DD-3 digital delay for a good full sound,and a chorus ,optional of course. It's compact simple to use and light to carry.
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Smiley Roberts

 

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Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
Post  Posted 13 Oct 2000 1:37 am    
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I like my PV ProFex II so much,that I've got two of them. One or studio work,& one for "concert" work.

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Gary Steele

 

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Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 13 Oct 2000 5:15 am    
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Jimmy Crawford was using one at St.Louis this year and he likes it. I lkie mine , But thought I'd just experiment a little.
Thanks Smiley, Gary
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Mike Brown

 

From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
Post  Posted 13 Oct 2000 8:38 am    
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Thanks for using Peavey products, guys!
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LARRY COLE

 

From:
LANCASTER, OHIO, USA
Post  Posted 13 Oct 2000 8:40 am    
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Gary, it's not in the amp it's the Steele. HA HA

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[This message was edited by LARRY COLE on 13 October 2000 at 09:41 AM.]

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Smiley Roberts

 

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Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
Post  Posted 13 Oct 2000 9:14 am    
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If ya wanna have some fun w/ "rock-steel",try factory setting # 95 on the ProFex, "PostFuzWah".Note:watch your volume.

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