Little Walter Owners Chime In

Todd Brown · Post by **Todd Brown** » 11 Sep 2012 11:26 am

I agree, Dick. Amazingly neat and clean. Brad's Rev pre looks pretty badass inside, too. Now, why can't we see what the LW looks like on the inside? $:\$

Jan Jonsson · Post by **Jan Jonsson** » 11 Sep 2012 4:58 pm

Hi,

Having had the pleasure to play through, and have a quick peek inside of, a Little Walter amp over here in Sweden last year I can corroborate the statement that the amp is built using no tag, turret or eyelet boards. Save for a few terminal strips (for intermediate wiring) the Little Walter is a pure point-to-point build ... and a very solid electrical/mechanical construction to boot.

Wish I had taken some pictures of the inside, but playing the amp was much more appealing at the time. Sorry.

-- Jan

Gordon Hartin · Post by **Gordon Hartin** » 13 Sep 2012 12:06 pm

All of these amps are great! I have not had any problems with them. They are expensive, but after talking with both Ken Fox and Phil Bradbury, I have confidence that they will always stand behind their amps.

Gordon Hartin

Alan Tanner · Post by **Alan Tanner** » 14 Sep 2012 6:44 am

I guess everyone uses what they can shuck out the bux for, or what they think sounds the best. I have a FOX 4x10 that has done a great job for me, and has many hours on it. I'm sure these are outstanding rigs too. I only have one question, and I'm sure it has been asked over and over, but why did they name them after a 50's blues harp player? Seems a strange choice, but I think there is "more to the story"???

Tim Heidner · Post by **Tim Heidner** » 14 Sep 2012 5:22 pm

Phil says on the website that his nickname is Little Walter cause he looks like Walter Cronkite.

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 14 Sep 2012 6:41 pm

"and that's the way it is"

Alan Tanner · Post by **Alan Tanner** » 15 Sep 2012 4:24 am

I must have missed that. Thanks for the reply and "the rest of the story"........

Daniel Policarpo · Post by **Daniel Policarpo** » 16 Sep 2012 1:34 pm

Greg Cutshaw wrote:"and that's the way it is"

oh, and nice wall there, Gordon. What time is supper?

Gordon Hartin · Post by **Gordon Hartin** » 17 Sep 2012 3:19 am

You think I can still afford supper?

gordon

Jamie Lennon · Post by **Jamie Lennon** » 18 Sep 2012 7:08 am

I tried the Walter....wow......next year I am purchasing one 100%

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 18 Sep 2012 8:52 am

I don't visit here often anymore, so would someone advise me about what is a "little walter"?

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 18 Sep 2012 11:30 am

When you hear one, YOU'LL KNOW IT! It is a tube amp that works very well for steel guitar, Travis Toy, Bruce Bouton, Vince Gill, and Paul Franklin swear by them. The first time I heard steel played through one, I couldnt believe my ears.

Steve Lipsey · Post by **Steve Lipsey** » 18 Sep 2012 2:50 pm

I'm really happy to see these boutique builders spring up....With the Little Walter, and Tim Marcus' Milkman Amp, and maybe Town and Country.....there seems to be more going on than previously....

I'm pretty new at steel, but for gorgeous sounding Fender-like combos, it seemed that Ken Fox was the only guy doing it, and it looks like he has a few amps left for sale....

Anyway, they all are different - philosophy, provenance, and sound - and there is really something for everyone...if you decide to come up with the $$$...

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 21 Sep 2012 8:34 am

Is there anyone out there that has a little Walter in their woodshed that would like to post sound or video? I would love to hear some. I have the time jumpers videos on youtube just about wore out

Jeff Valentine · Post by **Jeff Valentine** » 24 Sep 2012 8:36 am

Mine should arrive late this week. I'm pretty excited about it! Thanks to Phil for working so quickly to get it built before our October tour. I also appreciate the great customer service he gave me throughout the whole process.

-Jeff

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 24 Sep 2012 11:19 am

Jeff, which model did you order? I'm excited for you man! I hope I can try a 50/50 one day soon.

Jeff Valentine · Post by **Jeff Valentine** » 24 Sep 2012 7:09 pm

Thanks, Quentin. I was lucky enough to get the 50/50 with two black widow speakers. I might be able to make a recording, but not until after we're back from our October tour. Phil built it quickly so I'd be able to take it with me.

-Jeff

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 26 Sep 2012 6:31 am

Quentin Hickey wrote:Is there anyone out there that has a little Walter in their woodshed that would like to post sound or video? I would love to hear some. I have the time jumpers videos on youtube just about wore out

I did a demo video for mine when I first got it: Little Walter demos

Franklin · Post by **Franklin** » 30 Sep 2012 2:02 pm

This is a great demonstration from a guitarists perspective..Its the same amp as Dan's example.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJEjvu3P ... re=related

The 50/50 essentially two 50 amps in one head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZeB6nm ... re=related

Paul

Jeff Valentine · Post by **Jeff Valentine** » 2 Oct 2012 6:22 pm

Mine came in a few days ago. What a cool sound! It was a little bright at first until I turned the tone knob pretty far to the left. Once I did that it was amazing! I'm excited to use it on our upcoming October tour. The line outs sound good in our in ear system too.

-Jeff

Quentin Hickey · Post by **Quentin Hickey** » 2 Oct 2012 7:32 pm

Jeff Valentine · Post by **Jeff Valentine** » 12 Oct 2012 8:34 am

I've been touring with mine for over a week now and it's been great! I started using the line outs into a DI with our in ear system. It wasn't warm enough, so we went to mics on the black widows. That was WAY better. Those tubes have worked great out in the Florida sun. I'm very happy with the amp.

-Jeff

Tore Blestrud · Post by **Tore Blestrud** » 14 Oct 2012 12:53 am

The Little Walter is like an instrument of its own. Love mine!

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 14 Oct 2012 7:32 am

OK....one "cosmetic" question. Any reason why the heads are so big.
Are the tubes really that tall? What else is in there? I'm sure there must be a good reason, right?

Charlie Powell · Post by **Charlie Powell** » 14 Oct 2012 7:37 am

Mine has a 5u4g rectifier in it and yes it is that tall. Any shorter and you couldn't change it without sliding the chassis out. I guess he could have saved a bit of height with a 5u4gb but they don't quite have the same sag. Haven't tried one yet..