New Pedal Steel player looking for some amp advice

[Lane Gray]

You mean the Steelaire? It's also worth a look indeed.

[Bill Moore]

I wouldn't be too concerned about getting a tube amp for pedal steel. I will agree will Mike Brown; if you really want a dedicated steel amp, go with a Nashville 112. Excellent sound, good value. I have two 112's, an LTD400, and a Nashville 400, I think the 112 sounds the best. But, as Bob Hoffnar said, for now, just use the amps you already own.

[Matt Bush]

How would you compare the Roland Cubes in the hierarchy of Peavey? I've been practicing with my Cube 60, and I think it sounds great. I know I read somewhere on here that some people are gigging with the Cube 80.

I don't have a problem with SS amps, I've gigged with my Cube 60 before, and I'd do it again if I didn't have the Bassman available. And I actually prefer to use SS amps for practice, my Cube 60 is my go to practice amp for about every occasion.

I still prefer tube though. I like the warmth and the responsiveness much better than SS.

[Lane Gray]

I've not played through them, but from what I've heard from people I trust, I'd put it between the Nashville 400 and Nashville 1000, possibly a step above that. I DON'T think they're the equal of either of the top 2 on my list.

[Matt Bush]

Good to know.

Maybe a PV Steel amp will hold me over until I can afford one of Tim's amps. Then I wont be stuck with a Twin I'll never use after getting a Milkman.

[Lane Gray]

Matt, if you can get Albert to package and ship this (since he's too far to drive), here's my personal favorite of all Peavey steel amps at a good price.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=269623
EDITed to add
Here's another one.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=269660

[Ryan Knudson]

Matt, I sent you a PM about a Peavey amp I'll be selling.