Walker Stereo Steel amp

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 29 Jan 2023 3:52 pm

I just acquired one of these amps. I haven’t even fired it up yet but probably will tonight. Are many players still using them? I hear they are, or were considered state of the art,

300 watts, 2 x 15” JBLs I think…seems like a lot! Do they work ok if you just run one speaker?

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 29 Jan 2023 4:39 pm

Many still use walker amps as their preferred equipment, including myself. They are great sounding dependable equipment and it is perfectly fine to run just one speaker rather than two.

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 29 Jan 2023 4:44 pm

Dave - yes, you can run just one speaker ho problem, just turn the volume for that channel all the way down.

Here's some basic info on them I've gotten from GD or other sources:

It's my favorite amp for steel, but a bit of a nuisance here in the 220V world as I have to haul a large, heavy transformer around with the amp.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 29 Jan 2023 7:25 pm

I just fired it up for a few minutes with an old Fender lap steel...first reaction is that it sounds amazing. The controls are real responsive. I couldn't get the Digitech Studio to work, I need to read up. I've never used rack mount processors before..I can see myself taking this out on gigs!

Len Amaral · Post by **Len Amaral** » 29 Jan 2023 8:01 pm

I have one with 2 JBL speakers. I have used processors with the unit but prefer to use my small pedal board right into the input as I use other amps also with the pedal board.

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 29 Jan 2023 8:24 pm

Dave - I think you just don’t have enough amps.

I have seen your occasional stage mate, the legendary Bobby Black play through a Walker quite a few times over the years. I think that would qualify it as being worthy.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 29 Jan 2023 8:43 pm

I have seen your occasional stage mate, the legendary Bobby Black play through a Walker quite a few times over the years. I think that would qualify it as being worthy.

Guess who I got it from!

The first time I heard Jon Mitgard he was using one as well…it sounded great with his great playing!

There’s a Walker Stereo rig on Craigslist in Petaluma right now for $500. Comes with a pair of BW speakers, possibly one is blown

Dz

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 4 Feb 2023 4:20 pm

I used the Walker SS amp on a gig last night with only one speaker….it performed beautifully. It was nice to be heard without sounding harsh or too loud. It sat real well in the mix.

Ron Funk · Post by **Ron Funk** » 4 Feb 2023 5:06 pm

You'll love the Stereo Steel.