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Topic: ? For Mike Brown |
Tim Sergent
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Hendersonville, TN, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2003 8:35 pm |
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Hey, Mike,
I was just wondering, with the popularity of the Mesa Boogie Studio Pre-amp, with the 5 band graphic, and being that my favorite steel tone that I've ever gotten was with a bass amp, if you've ever tried one of Peavey's bass pre's with the graphic EQ in them? I can't remember the model #'s on any of them, but I know there's a few out there. Just curious! |
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2003 11:11 am
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| Good question Tim. By the way, it's good to hear from you. At this time, the Peavey MAX bass preamp might be an option. But, I have never tried it for steel so I don't have first hand knowledge about what it would sound like. What Mesa preamp are you referring to and maybe I can take a look at its specs? |
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 19 Feb 2003 4:33 pm
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It's called the "Studio Preamp", Mike.
No longer in production.
Paul Franklin was the first steeler I was aware of using it.
b0b has one, so do I.
All tube, Fender-like spring reverb, excellent clean and distortion, two rack spaces. |
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Jeff Peterson
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 20 Feb 2003 8:47 pm
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The trouble with most tube pre-amps is their EQ section is voiced for guitar. That's why alot of bass pre's...Demeter, ToneWorks, BlueTube, etc., sound waaay better with steel than their guitar pre-amps. Alot of great tone is achieved with a bass front end coupled with a full-range speaker.
The main difference in pre-amps is how they deal with and design their EQ. Most are close, and are adjustable with a few knob turns. Combo amps are very similar, but guys get an amp and say, 'Lloyd(or Buddy) had these settings on his amp'...and they will never twist a knob. If you can't hear your tone and adjust whatever you play through to suit, it just don't really matter.....much....price notwithstanding...unless you're downwind...with a breeze.........I digress.[This message was edited by Jeff Peterson on 20 February 2003 at 08:56 PM.] |
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