Suitable new amp for old Guitar
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- Andy Schick
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Suitable new amp for old Guitar
Looking for any recommendations and suggestions for an amp.
I have a 1948 Gibson Console Grande.
Carr or Dr Z. I do have a speaker cab with a 15" JBL. Should I consider a head or the whole amp.?
My steel rig is a Webb.
I would like to get the Don Helms Hank sound with a newer amp which would have alittle more power than the older gibsons or Fender Princeton.
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I have a 1948 Gibson Console Grande.
Carr or Dr Z. I do have a speaker cab with a 15" JBL. Should I consider a head or the whole amp.?
My steel rig is a Webb.
I would like to get the Don Helms Hank sound with a newer amp which would have alittle more power than the older gibsons or Fender Princeton.
Thanks
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Andy, I think you should try a '65 Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue. It is the middle ground between a Princeton and a Super. It is only 22 watts, but has ample clean headroom for lap steel (not so much for pedal steel). It will break-up nicely when you dig in. This seems to be the dynamic on a lot of old lap steel recordings, although I will admit I'm not an authority in this area, only a fan.
If you get a chance to try one, use the # 2 input in either channel; it will give you a cleaner, albeit slightly duller sound.
The best sound I ever had with a lap steel was through a '71 Fender Twin.
If you get a chance to try one, use the # 2 input in either channel; it will give you a cleaner, albeit slightly duller sound.
The best sound I ever had with a lap steel was through a '71 Fender Twin.
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If money is not an issue, I would consider a Class A tweed Fender, such as the reissue '57 Deluxe or the reissue low power Twin.
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I'd recommend an amp like the 50's Fender Pro mentioned earlier, which is a 40-50 watt tube amp with a Jenson 15". I've got a late 50s Pro and it's a killer vintage sound.
There are some amp makers who do 'clones' of these amps, they're great for that sound.
There are some amp makers who do 'clones' of these amps, they're great for that sound.
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what amp????
Do you really hear a difference in Don's present sound versus his old sound that really is not caused by older recording methods? I say go watch him play sometime on a NV112,you will definately hear what you are looking for on an amp that is easy and cheap to get and will likely not ever cause you any grief,probably why he and so many others use them.IMHO!!! Happy Trails
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If you want to get Fender Tweed Pro sound without having to take out a second mortgage, you might consider a Victoria 35115. The quality of a Victoria is second to none. The sound is absolutely faithful to the original. And Victoria amps are truely an investment just like the original Fenders. A patient buyer can find them used on Ebay for around $1500. A small price to pay for a amp of this quality (craftsmanship and tone). I play a Gibson console through one. I'm not much of a player, but the tone is beautiful.