Amp for Blues lapsteel recommendation with or without pedal

Steel guitar amplifiers, effects, etc.

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Chris Walke
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Post by Chris Walke »

Jack Hanson wrote:Both the Blues Jr. and the Pro Jr. are excellent choices for lap steel. All three of mine (all are older models built in Oregon, not the newer models from Mexico) employ a 1/4" phone jack for their speaker connection, which makes experimenting with different speaker cabinets quick and easy.

Additionally, they both have been produced for a long period of time, so there's a gazillion used units out there. They have a good reputation, so if you find you don't like it (doubtful), you shouldn't have a problem if and when it comes time to sell.
I actually got rid of my Blues Jr for a Tonedog ProSenior - the Fender Pro Jr circuit with a 12" Weber and a Birch cab. Great for lead guitar and lap steel. I don't typically use this amp when switching back & forth between pedal steel and lead guitar on the amp, as I like more head room on psg and less on lead guitar. I use my 2-channel Silvertone TwinTwelve for gigs where I play both lead and psg.

http://www.tonedog.com/pro_junior_1x12_upgrade.html
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