Which Amp?
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Which Amp?
I tracked down my 10 string Ricky steel and Im going to be getting it back pretty soon. I saw something mentioned about a Fender Blues Jr.? Is that a really great amp for my lap steel? Thanks!
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I would try out the BJ and the 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue (newer one with Jensen speaker) to see which works/sounds better to your ears. The DRRI is hundreds of dollars more and weighs more however. The DRRI does not have a master volume, so you can't get cranked tone at bedroom volumes like on the BJ. The DRRI has better reverb (tube driven). It really depends on what your looking for and your budget. Both amps have their strong points.
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Bill, my '65 deluxe reissue's speaker is the "special design" single 12 which I think is the same speaker they put in the twin reverb reissues. It has a vintage looking Fender label stuck on the back of the magnet. I think this is an Emminence. Are they now putting in the new Jensen reissues? If so, do you know the model number? I know they are putting the new Jensens in the Bassman and Vibrolux reissues. Did not know about the Deluxe. Nevertheless, the Deluxe is a good amp. Not too big or heavy, and can get real loud if neccessary. Also two independent channels is an advantage for more than one instrument.
Haere mai,
Steve H.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Steve Honum on 22 June 2001 at 10:31 AM.]</p></FONT>
Haere mai,
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My curiosity got the better of me and I phoned Fender. Bill, you're right they said they are now using Jensen reissues for the Deluxe and Twin reissues. Do these speakers improve the tone that much? I'm pretty satisfied with the Emminence. I think it's rated at 50 watts, so there's alot of headroom. I actually use my little Vibro Champ the most, for practice and jamming but the Deluxe is there if I get a gig.
Haere mai,
Steve H.
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If volume is not an issue, I'd recommend you try an old original class-A amp. The sort that came with those guitars. Black brief case sized Rickenbacher (metal or wood) or a Gibsonette type deal. No controls at all! Just guitar juice in on one side and the sound out on the other. 'Simple as that. some even sound like they'd have a slight reverb (but don't have one).
Lucky ones can pick-up a good one for $200.oo or so
... J-D.
Lucky ones can pick-up a good one for $200.oo or so
... J-D.
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I put a Weber p12NT into a silverface DR that has been moded back to BF setup, it went from sounding really good to sounding great. I've only played guitar though it, haven't had a chance to play steel with it yet, but I'm expecting the same there.
So, yes the speaker does make quite a bit of difference in the sound.
So, yes the speaker does make quite a bit of difference in the sound.
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On stage, I use a Peavey Delta Blues which has a 15" speaker for my Gibson Console Grande steel guitar.
Last year, I replaced the stock speaker with a Weber P15N and my band members immediately accused me of playing much better. Of course, I just smiled and thanked them for the compliment.
For my taste, the Delta Blues and the Weber speaker fit the bill just right.
Terry
Last year, I replaced the stock speaker with a Weber P15N and my band members immediately accused me of playing much better. Of course, I just smiled and thanked them for the compliment.
For my taste, the Delta Blues and the Weber speaker fit the bill just right.
Terry
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They are fine speakers - I've got a P12N in a Fender Deluxe Reverb that smokes the original (Oxford?) that was in there - and I'll probably get a P15N for a TV Front Tweed Pro cab that I've got.
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They are fine speakers - I've got a P12N in a Fender Deluxe Reverb that smokes the original (Oxford?) that was in there - and I'll probably get a P15N for a TV Front Tweed Pro cab that I've got.
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