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Miguel e Smith
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 9:14 am |
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This info is from Shane Nicholas, the marketing manager for Fender amps...
Fender is starting manufacturing this month and will show the amp at the July NAMM show in Nashville. List will be $1,000 and it will sell in most stores for $700.
He did send me a spec sheet but I'll have to change my security settings for OE to be able to list it here. I'll do that as soon as I can.
Mike |
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Miguel e Smith
From:
Phoenix, AZ
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 1:20 pm
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OK, here's the spec sheet...
The World’s Most Popular Instrument Amplification...Since 1946
Steel-King™
What: It’s Fender’s first solid-state amplifier designed to handle the demands of the modern Pedal Steel Guitar with style, grace, and genuine Fender tone. It also happens to work wonderfully anywhere clean full-frequency instrument amplification is desired:
Jazz guitar
Gretsch & Guild hollowbody country fingerpickin’ styles
Latin American electric guitar styles
Reggae and “World Beat” guitar
Vintage Electric Piano!
Features Include:
200 Watts into 4 Ohms Loud & clean!
All-new preamp design tailored specifically for clean, versatile tone shaping
Genuine Fender Custom 15 Driver based on the now-collectable JBL® D130F model used by Fender in the 1960s and ‘70s. This updated 15” speaker delivers the clean, precision performance that many specialist players demand.
Speaker construction details:
Cast frame for strength
Shallow cone profile for wider dispersion and stage coverage
high flux density and large, lightweight voice coil for incredible sensitivity
aluminum center cap for distinct high-frequency response
Professional XLR line output with Level control, Ground Lift, and Pre-Post EQ
Effects loop and Tuner Output with Mute
Limiter with On-Off button prevents distortion when you play hard
Genuine Fender long-spring Reverb by Accutronics® You know it when you hear it!
Three-button footswitch included!
Fitted Cover included!
Who: Pedal Steel Guitarists; Jazz, Country, Latin, and World Beat guitarists; Vintage Electric Piano players; Anyone who desires loud, clean, fat tone from their amplified instrument.
Where: Designed in Scottsdale, AZ., USA. Manufactured in our facility in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
When: Launch at the Summer NAMM show, July 2004; begin shipping immediately after.
Why: Fender is the world leader in instrument amplification, but there are niche markets and specialty players that we have yet to reach. Steel Guitarists belong to one tight-knit community that we have begun to reach out to. It’s only natural, really…Leo Fender made Steels before he made a “standard” guitar!
MSRP: $999.99 USD
Weight: 66 lbs.
Height: 21” Width: 20” Depth: 12.5”
Part # 228-9500-000 (120V) UPC# 717669302559
228-9507-000 (100V)
228-9506-000 (230V EURO)
228-9504-000 (230V UK)
228-9503-000 (240V AUS)
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
Accutronics is a registered trademark of Sound Enhancements, Inc. |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 5:57 am
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OH BOY !!!! I can't wait to hear one.
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Doug Earnest
The only Zum Keyless U12, Fender Cyber Twin
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 6:58 am
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Guitar Center is the Fender dealer in my area. Which means, like so many reputable steel guitar product dealers offer (Hilton, Sarno, etc...) I'll have a 30 day, no questions asked, trial period.
All hail The King!
(uhhh... is this amp gonna have that built in tambourine effect like this one? http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum11/HTML/005008.html )
[This message was edited by Pete Burak on 15 June 2004 at 10:37 AM.] |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 15 Jun 2004 6:23 pm
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...and away we go.
THANX, MIKE! |
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Boo Bernstein
From:
Los Angeles, CA
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Posted 18 Jun 2004 1:29 pm
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| Hey, Mike -- Do you have the control configuration? Is it just treble, mid, bass or is there a control to focus on different frequencies? Are the tone controls active with boosts? Is there a presence control? Thanks in advance. Boo |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 18 Jun 2004 5:37 pm
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Here Boo; Mike goes into the controls some in the "thread within the thread", third reply down in this thread: http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum11/HTML/005193.html
As far as I'm concerned, competition improves the breed, so bring it on. |
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Jun 2004 11:47 pm
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Everything that I've seen about this amp looks pretty good, but how does it compare to a Nashville 1000. The NV 1000 is lighter, about the same price, has a 100 watts more output, and has a proven record as far as its sound, also made of a Good Plywood Cabinet. The only Negative thing about the NV 1000 is the reverb.and hardly anybody uses it anyway.
Nashville™ 1000
Item # 00375340
MSRP: $1,049.99
The benchmark for pedal steel amps.
Features
Digital power amp (300 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms) with switch-mode power supply
High-definition, low noise analog input
Lightweight
15 inch Black Widow® 1501-4 speaker
DDT™ compression for speaker protection
Pre-EQ patch send and return (volume pedal patch)
Footswitchable post-EQ effects loop send and return
Active low, mid, mid shift, high, presence tone controls
Reverb
Preamp output, power amp input patch capability
Footswitch for effects loop and reverb
Pre-gain control
Master gain control
Footswitch included
Dimensions and Weight
Unpacked: 20.50" H x 26.50" W x 11.38" D - 57.10 lbs.
Packed: 24.75" H x 30.00" W x 15.00" D - 67.00 lbs.
[This message was edited by John Floyd on 19 June 2004 at 12:55 AM.] |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2004 5:41 am
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I'm looking forward to a "tone shootout" between these two amps. I hope Fender uses a plywood cabinet instead of the particle board used on some of their newer amps.
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Doug Earnest
The only Zum Keyless U12, Fender Cyber Twin
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 19 Jun 2004 6:06 am
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I'll bet on the Fender.
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Bob Storti
From:
Matthews, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2004 3:40 pm
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My money is on the Nashville 1000 - I'm not overly impressed with much of anything Fender has put out for amps in the last 10 years. The specs on the Steel King aren't showing me anything really great. No offense to those that love Fenders. Alot of great players do and more power to them. I guess I'll always be a Peavey guy (and proud of it). Just my 2 cents.
Bob
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Carter D10 8P/6K, Sho-Bud Pro I 3P/3K, Peavey Nashville 1000, Goodrich LDR Volume Pedal, TC Electronics M300 Effects Processor, BBE 482i Sonic Maximizer
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Gino Iorfida
From:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2004 4:56 pm
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Won't have the 'tambourine effect' going on... that problem was due to power tube microphonics. Chances are the tubes were not microphonic when they left the factory, however the shipping caused them to go microphonic. When playing with that massive speaker, and low end once again, it's quite possible to induce it.
BUT since the Steel King is solid state, you CAN"T have microphonic tubes 
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Jun 2004 2:51 pm
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| Fender will have to hustle a little to win back the market. I am still using the old stuff and love it. I wouldn't be too interested in the newer products, though. |
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Dana Wayne
From:
Jacksonville Fl.
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Posted 21 Jun 2004 2:59 pm
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| Just got one of the Steel-King prototypes. ......took it out of the box, plugged in , and WOW!. very impressive! it's one of those amps that sounds good no matter where the controls are set. way to go Fender! |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 21 Jun 2004 3:17 pm
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If it sounds like I remember my old Super reverb, W/ 4..10s (silverface)sounding, I probably may be convinced to get one.
Really got a lot of compliments on it,great tone, power to spare,never ran the volume over 4 on the dial. Played little clubs, big clubs, outside,back porch jams,traded it for a Tele for my son when I gave it up in 79...Wish I had it now just to hear what it would sound like.
Bill |
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Vann Ray Cranford
From:
Kinston, N.C. 28501-1571
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Posted 21 Jun 2004 6:05 pm
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One comment to add about the mention of a bad sounding reverb on the Nashville 1000 is that since July 2003 Peavey has been shipping the 1000 with a 3 spring reverb in it like the Nashville 112 has in it. This is according to Mike Brown in a phone conversation that I had with him recently.
If any of you have not heard or played through the new 1000, then you have missed a treat. I agree with John Floyd that the reverb on the first 1000s(2 springs) sounded terrible. However, my new 1000 is hard to beat. It has made me want to stop playing my two Nashville 400s.
Just wanted to clarify the improvement that Peavey has made on the 1000. Vann |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 21 Jun 2004 7:05 pm
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| Well ok; another person whos opinion I trust is impressed with the Steel King. Looking forward to a test drive... [This message was edited by Rex Thomas on 21 June 2004 at 08:06 PM.] |
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2004 4:19 pm
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Vann is correct. The Nashville 1000 reverb was changed to the 3 spring Accutronics in mid July. However, thousands of players are very satified with the 2 spring on earlier Nashville 1000's. Try one out at most all steel shows when you get a chance or at your Peavey dealer.
Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 22 Jun 2004 4:40 pm
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...and I'm one of those VERY satisfied players. Matter of fact I prefer my 1000's 2 springer (& I had quite a few exernal reverbs; Alesis, Lexicon, T.C. Ele.) & the ONLY reason I'll turn it off & use an external reverb is if I'm put on a wobbly stage next to a drummer named BLUTO. Otherwise, as a rule I'll use NO effects other than my 1000's verb.
Though I'm anxious to try out the Steel King, having said that, the direct out of the Steel King is going to have to come out swinging because my 1000's direct out sounds LOVELY. I've seen some guys posting that it doesn't work for them, but my 1000's line out sounds great, like it's straight out of a speaker miked with an old U-47 (well to me anyway). No tell-tale direct sound whatsoever.
I'm glad Fender wants to give us another choice, but it's going to have some TOUGH competition.[This message was edited by Rex Thomas on 22 June 2004 at 05:41 PM.] |
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Earnest Bovine
From:
Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2004 4:51 pm
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| Quote: |
| on a wobbly stage next to a drummer named BLUTO. |
or background vocalists "The Three Tons Of Joy" |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 22 Jun 2004 6:09 pm
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YIKES!!   |
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John Floyd
From:
R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Jun 2004 9:31 pm
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Glad to hear Peavey has Cleaned up the Reverb Problems in the NV 1000 and By the way, I really like the appearance of the NV 1000. Its a Good looking amp. Good Styling.
I guess its about time I bought one, for the times when I don't want to haul my rack rig with the 2 PX 300's. Having someone like Mike Brown at Peavey makes this an easy decision and a no brainer.[This message was edited by John Floyd on 22 June 2004 at 10:39 PM.] |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 23 Jun 2004 9:40 am
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Yep, me happy with my 1000.
Nonetheless; BRING ON THE KING! |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 30 Jul 2004 5:40 am
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Serious question:
Does anyone really love any new Fenders?
I know there is an army of players that love the old tube, USA made Fenders, and rightly so.
I'm not aware of any recent Fender amps that have a great reputation.
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 30 Jul 2004 7:09 am
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Actually, I'm a big fan of the lower end Fender tube amps. The Pro Junior and Blues Junior amps are great low powered amps, perfect for many people's needs.
The big problem I have with the larger amps such as the Hot Rod series is that they're far too loud for my needs at any volume above 3. |
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