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Topic: Amps for steel guitar. |
Ken Barrett
From:
Sebastian, Fl.
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Posted 10 Nov 2019 5:25 am |
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Can you recommend some good sounding amplifiers for pedal steel guitar? Since I am new to PSG, I am looking for the more economical models.
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I have played guitar for over 60 years, PSG for 5 & bass for 7 years. Currently, I play bass in a band. I also collect guitars and basses. I live in Florida on the east coast. In my picture is a 1948 Gibson Grande of mine that was used in a Hank Williams movie. |
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Paul Wade
From:
mundelein,ill
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Michael Sawyer
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2019 8:02 am
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I have a Fender Champion 100 for a practice/ backup amp,and have played several shows with it.
Not sure what you call economical,but I paid $369 new a couple years ago. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 10 Nov 2019 9:36 am
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Add the Peavey Nashville 112 to the list. The 112 is what I'm using right now in a band.
I'm opposite you on the Florida west coast.
Depending how far you are from Lake Panasoffkee (Sumter Co), our monthly steel guitar jams start Wednesday (Nov 13) at 5PM at Catfish Johnny's Restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee. |
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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Posted 10 Nov 2019 2:36 pm
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Some threads about Boss Katanas, but before you buy the current generation, there's a new Katana 2 series being stocked up now, so the older gen should see clearanace pricing soon. I got a 50 watter for under $200 used but I should've gotten the 100 since their GA-FC Foot Controller doesn't work with the 50. Also all amp models besides Clean and Acoustic are pretty noisy (their excuse being the originals they are copying were noisy)
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=309914
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=314107
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2019 3:09 pm
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Have you looked at the used amps on your local Craigslist?
The Peavey Bandit 65 is usually under $100 and is a great first amp. |
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Patrick Richards
From:
Arkansas, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 3:35 am Steel Amps
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The amp is the end of the pipeline for all your hard work, frustration and dedication to your craft. Let the world and yourself hear your story. Lots of good information here. Find a good one that works for you. 
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 7:21 am
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| Seem’s like if a pro player had too he could do any gig or show with a Nashville one 12 an the audience would not know the difference in a one 12 or the latest greatest tube amp. The best sound in my memory was the St Louis steel guitar convention an those Peavy Amps were king there. |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 9:53 am
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Pete's Bandit suggestion is a good one. Craig's List, or Guitar Center. And Peavey made millions of 'em.
Also consider a Roland Cube 80 with 1x12" speaker or Cube 60 with 10". Used from GC.
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Bill C. Buntin
From:
Cleburne TX
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 10:29 am
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On occasion you can find a great polytone brute with a 15†speaker for cheap. Found one in a pawn shop not too long ago for like $150. I think it was a mini brute ?? I used one brute 3 for a few months and really liked it. Compact clean powerhouse.
Bill |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 10:49 am
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| Bill C. Buntin wrote: |
On occasion you can find a great polytone brute with a 15†speaker for cheap. Found one in a pawn shop not too long ago for like $150. I think it was a mini brute ?? I used one brute 3 for a few months and really liked it. Compact clean powerhouse.
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I ran my D-10 push/pull through a Polytone Mini-Brute II for years throughout the '70s, '80s, and '90s playing clubs, weddings, private parties, etc. For huge rooms and outdoor gigs I pulled out the LTD 400. Even with only a 12" speaker, the Mini-Brute II makes an excellent pedal steel amp, in my opinion. |
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Kevin Fix
From:
Michigan, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2019 7:06 pm
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| NV 112....It will do anything you want to play for. I play County Fairs and Festivals all Summer. All crowd sizes. |
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Peter Harris
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 14 Nov 2019 3:55 am
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| Chris Brooks wrote: |
Pete's Bandit suggestion is a good one. Craig's List, or Guitar Center. And Peavey made millions of 'em.
Also consider a Roland Cube 80 with 1x12" speaker or Cube 60 with 10". Used from GC.
Chris |
...Both my Cube 60s have 12" speakers.... ?
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 14 Nov 2019 4:58 am
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Right you are, Peter. (Late night typing.) Cube 30 has the 10.
Chris |
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Peter Harris
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 15 Nov 2019 5:00 am
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| Chris Brooks wrote: |
Right you are, Peter. (Late night typing.) Cube 30 has the 10.
Chris |
Yeah...know that one..
...to paraphrase the signature line from a friend who frequents a different forum with me...
"Just because I give advice, it doesn't mean I know more than you....It just means I have done more stupid cr@p in my time..." 
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 15 Nov 2019 5:24 am
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Another shout-out for the Roland 80XL. The only amps I now have in my armoury are three of these ultra-reliable and eminently-portable little workhorses. The on-board effects are a boon, too.
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Peter Harris
From:
South Australia, Australia
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Posted 16 Nov 2019 12:39 am
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| Roger Rettig wrote: |
| Another shout-out for the Roland 80XL. The only amps I now have in my armoury are three of these ultra-reliable and eminently-portable little workhorses. The on-board effects are a boon, too. |
...and the XL is better than the (later) GX... 
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2019 1:33 am
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Roland 80XL.. Cheap, reliable, really good clean effects, very loud and powerful for the size, and small and lightweight.. Very good sound for pedal steel as well.. An old Peavey bandit is a good call as well, loud as hell, reliable, and really cheap, it will last forever. It just won't do all the things the Roland will do, the effects are varied, easily controllable, are actually quite good, and even includes a built in tuner... bob
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