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Topic: Best amp? |
James Turner
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Jackson, MS
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Posted 30 Jan 2010 10:55 am |
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I'm a lap-steel player, thinking about getting into pedal steel.
What would be the best sounding and powerful amp for the money?
Also,I don't care for the Carter Starter. What else would be a good beginner pedal steel? |
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Brick Spieth
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San Jose, California, USA
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Posted 30 Jan 2010 2:21 pm
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You will get many different answers to this question, but from a relative beginner here is my .02. Peavey has been a mainstay of steel amp design for a while and I don't think you could go wrong with a Nashville 112 or any of the 400 series that are out there used for not a ton of cash.
More important IMHO is the steel you buy and you can't go wrong if you can find a used Stage One. What would be even better, given the state of the economy, is the price of a used pro level guitar. There is one right now in the classifieds for under $1300, a great price for a well build late model guitar. I have owned a Stage One and it is a great starter, but it wasn't long before I wanted a pro steel. |
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Roger Kelly
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Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 30 Jan 2010 2:22 pm
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James there are lot's of good Amps on this Forum for sale that will fill your bill.
I happen to believe that Peavey Amps are the biggest bang for the buck. Nashville 112, 1000, 400 etc..
I have never had a problem with a Peavey...they take a lickin' and keep on tickin'.  Their Service is second to none IMO.
Here is a Steel that would be a good start. I has everything you would need to learn to play and for that price, I would say it would be a bargain.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=176570
This is just my opinion. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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James Turner
From:
Jackson, MS
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Posted 31 Jan 2010 5:28 am good info
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 31 Jan 2010 11:24 am
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whats the price range and budget for an amp and a Pedal Steel ?
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Marc Stone
From:
Louisiana, USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2010 6:53 am
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Whatever you get make sure the mechanics are solid. Trying learn on a PSG with less than excellent mechanics is a nightmare. I spent more time under the first 2 PSGs I owned than playing them, no fun.
Also, be wary of used psg salespeople. I bought 2 instruments from a "well-respected" dealer who frequents this forum, and the manufacturer confirmed that both were seriously mis-represented by the seller. The first was a true clunker,and not made by the mfg that the seller claimed. The 2nd was from that mfg but was in very poor mechanical condition and required a full rebuild by the mfg (who graciously did the work for close to free). The seller had claimed to have done 8 hrs of work on the steel to bring it up to tip top shape, but sadly some of that work included removing a pedal and knee lever so he could reuse/sell those parts (the mfg told me this, and the seller obviously felt "busted" when I presented this info and reluctantly paid for the rebuild), and the quality of the seller's "repair work" was so shoddy that the builder was appalled and said "whoever oiled this thing didn't know which way up was". The mfg had to do a 3 day chemical bath on the interior of the body to remove the oil that had seeped into the wood grain.
Bottom line - psgs are tricky. I would recommend getting an instrument from a mfg or dealer w real warranties. That doesn't apply as much if you are an experienced player and know how to assess the mechanical soundness of the instrument, but if you are new to PSG it is easy to get burned. That said, I hope you get a good instrument and have a lot of fun learning to play it. |
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Bill Ford
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