Lightening up the rig.

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Bob Grado
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Lightening up the rig.

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I’m looking to put together a light rig using the Sarno V8 and an Eminence EPS 15C mounted in speaker cab.
All suggestions on a light power amp to add to the mix would be greatly appreciated. I’m looking to put together a light rig for small club gigs.
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Quilter Toneblock 202 or MINI 101.
TC BAM 200 https://www.ebay.com/itm/401968375452
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Bob Grado
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Post by Bob Grado »

I’m running the V8 through a Toneblock 200 now and I’m not happy with the result. The toneblock has its own preamp ( contour)that I feel muddys the tone of the V8 preamp.
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Post by Bobby D. Jones »

At 75 years old and a Heart Attack Feb. 14, 2018 and open heart surgery, I lightened my rig. Now a GFI S12 (49 lb.)in case, Evans AH200 Amp. in gig bag (7 lb.) Bubba Delay (3 lb.)and a Eminence EPS-15C speaker in 1/2" birch ply wood cabinet (22 lb.)
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https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtop ... +power+amp

Looks like this would be a good match for your V8. Small, lightweight, powerful, clean.
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Larry Dering
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Post by Larry Dering »

The TC Electronics BQ250 has an aux in on the rear. The Bam200 does not. I would want the 250. One of our forum members was using it with only the Black Box and sounds great. Otherwise a pure power amp only for the V8. I have a Revelation and the Stewart 1.2 world power amp in a rack. Slightly heavy rig but not like an amp. Fantastic tone. I do like the Telonics combo amps and they are lightweight.
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Malcolm McMaster
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Post by Malcolm McMaster »

Jay Ganz Straight Ahead 500watt D class amp.
MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case.
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Bob Grado
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Post by Bob Grado »

I got a good deal on an ISP Technologies Stealth 180-watt Pedalboard power amp.
Looking forward to hearing It between the V8 and Eminence speakers.
As always I appreciate all the feedback.
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Post by Larry Dering »

Good find Bob. Let's hear from you after a few trial runs. Amazing small package.
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Jay Ganz Straight Ahead 500watt D class amp.
https://sanantoniosteelguitarassoc.com/
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Post by Paul Stauskas »

Bob Grado wrote:I got a good deal on an ISP Technologies Stealth 180-watt Pedalboard power amp.
Looking forward to hearing It between the V8 and Eminence speakers.
As always I appreciate all the feedback.
Please report back!
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Roger Dillingham
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Lightweight rig compilation

Post by Roger Dillingham »

I would like to make it a "third" recommendation for Jay Ganz' Straight Ahead power amp! Has all the power you would need, runs very cool with built-in fan, and available at a very affordable price. Plus, Jay being a forum member and ready to help with any issues, should you need any help. He's a great guy to 👢! Good luck, Roger 🙂
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