Any modern-day amp to rival the old Valcos for lap steel?

Steel guitar amplifiers, effects, etc.

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Iain Carmichael
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Any modern-day amp to rival the old Valcos for lap steel?

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Following on from Ron's question about the Swart amps: ARE there any new amps that are as compatible with a vintage lap steel as the old Valco-mades are said to be?
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Ross Shafer
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Valco amps

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check out http://www.vintage47amps.com/files/, David is building Valco replicas that are really nice. Hi spricing as been incredibly low as he getting this project off the ground. He's had a great response and will definitely be raising prices so buy early and often.
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Very interesting...

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...thanx for the thread, Iain, and the link, Ross!

The link above didn't come up for me, let's try it again - www.vintage47amps.com/files

Mega kudos to David Barnes, we need more like him!
Iain Carmichael
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Thanks for the link, Ross. Hi,Ron.

Interesting project. No surprise that they sell so quickly. I'd like to hear more sound clips- particularly of a few different lap steels. No doubt that'll come with time, especially in view of the shipping refund offer. But great stuff!
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