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Topic: John Hughey's amp? |
scott murray
From: Asheville, NC
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Posted 5 May 2024 1:24 pm
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just saw this vintage Evans on Reverb... apparently the fifth one made and possibly belonged to John Hughey, though the seller has no proof.
https://reverb.com/item/68798661-vintage-1969-evans-hybrid-300-custom-1x15-combo-amp
I'm not familiar with the Hybrid 300, just the FET 500 and some of the newer models. anyone have one?
_________________ 1965 Emmons S-10, 3x5 • Emmons LLIII D-10, 10x12 • JCH D-10, 10x12 • Beard MA-8 • Oahu Tonemaster |
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Bill Ferguson
From: Milton, FL USA
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Posted 5 May 2024 2:43 pm
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I don't ever remember seeing John use that model amp, but I bet if you contact John Buffington at Evans, he might be able to offer assistance.
He is a great guy. _________________ AUTHORIZED PEAVEY, George L's, Goodrich dealer. I have 2 steels and several amps. My current rig of choice is 1993 Emmons LeGrande w/ 108 pups (Jack Strayhorn built for me), Goodrich OMNI Volume Pedal, George L's cables and Peavey Nashville-Session 112 or 115. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From: Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 5 May 2024 7:09 pm
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I have one that belonged to Maurice Anderson for years. Maurice put a Peavey branded JBL speaker in it and it sounds really good. When I bought it several years ago, I sent it to Derrell Stephens for a 100,000 mile tuneup. Derrell owned Evans at one time and knows these amps inside and out. Both of the guitars in the picture also belonged to Maurice.
_________________ Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Tiny Olson
From: Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 9 May 2024 6:19 am
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We did many shows with Conway and John back in the day. John and I were both playing through early FET 500s back then.
In talking to him about Evans amps I seem to recall him telling me that he used a Hybrid 300 on many of those early 70s Conway recordings. Maybe a Twin too.
I had a Hybrid 300 for short time before I got an early FET 500 (high-volt) from Derrell. Had a JBL D-130 and really sounded good, especially on the E9th neck. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From: Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 9 May 2024 6:35 am
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OOPS, my Evans pictured above is actually an FET500. They look identical on the outside. _________________ Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Pete McAvity
From: St. Louis, Missouri USA
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Posted 20 May 2024 7:14 am
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The listing also says that the first ten Evans amps produced went to Conway Twitty's band & referred to Hughey as a lap steel player.
So... _________________ Excel Superb D10, Sarno Black Box or Freeloader, Goodrich L120, Boss DD5, Baby Bloomer, 1965 Super Reverb chopped to a head, feeding a mystery PA cab w/ a K130.
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Daymon LaPoint
From: Jasper, Texas
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Posted 30 May 2024 3:08 am
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I do know that Mr. Hughey played this Evans 300 that I presently own. There's a picture of him floating around here somewhere with this one behind him.
_________________ Steel Learnin'
'66 Emmons Bolt-On, Sho-Bud LDG, Sho-Bud Fingertip, Rus-Ler D-10, '70 Emmons, P2P Bad Dawg, Fender '59 Bassman, Fender Twin Reverb and Rick Johnson Cabinets. Evans 300 Hybrid, Evans SE-100, Evans FET500, Previous and Proud previous owner of James Blonde, Brownie, and Rosalee. |
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