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Ron Sodos
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San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 6:48 am |
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| I am confused. I bought my 1000 2 years ago. The list price is $1000+ Usually you can buy new for $800+/- depending on vendor. Well I am interested in selling mine and nobody wants it unless I give it away. I recently bought a POD XT and Stewart power amp so I thought I would sell the nashville to recoup some of the money i spent on the new rig. I see the 1000 selling for around $400 or less on the forum. I don't get it. The amp is essentially new with a BW speaker and I thought I could sell for around $500 and it would sell easily. Wrong! I could probably sell for $350 which is the same as the nashville 112 which lists for almost $400 less than the 1000. Opinions please. For that price I will probably just keep it for a spare amp. I don't get it.... [This message was edited by Ron Sodos on 12 April 2006 at 07:49 AM.] |
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Jim Ives
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 6:56 am
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My Nashville 1000 is my favourite amp. I sold my Evans, and I also have a Nashville 112, mostly for portability.
Don't undersell the 1000, these things come and go into fashion. BTW, I sent you a response about the anvil case.
-Jim
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Mullen D-10 -or- Zum D-10
Lexicon MPX 100 -or- RV3
Fulltone Full-Drive II
Holy Grail reverb
Peavey Nashville 1000 -or- 112
Vox wah-wah pedal
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 7:10 am
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| I am not sure why they price in that range, I have never used one, but they seem to go for around 400 on ebay all the time. I actually want one. I emailed a guy here on the forum and called him in response to his add for one foir sale, but he never responded to my email or called me back. In all honesty, I saw yours too and it seemed a little high compared to others, however, I totally understand that they are pretty pricey new. I have a 112, but I would like to try a 1000, but thats a bunch of money to spend on something that I might not like. I had a steel player at a gig the other night tell me he didnt like his. He offered to sell it to me for 300 dollars, but when I pulled out the cash, he said he needed to replace it frist and he would email me when he was ready to take the 300 for it. Think I should hold my breath waiting ? ......James |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 7:48 am
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Ron, most non-botique amps can be purchased new for 30%-35% off the list price. As for your amp, it's simply a matter of the present market. A lot of players are looking to downsize, nowadays, realizing that two medium-size amps are more practical and versatile than one large one. Though the 1000 is a fine amp, it just didn't turn out to be the "be all, end all" amp that some imagined.
You'll probably be able to get your price eventually, it's simply a matter of waiting for the right buyer to come along. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 7:53 am
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The market drives the price and the current "market" value of an item (what it is currently selling for) can be way off from what it cost new. And just like a new car, once you take it out of the music store the depreciation starts.
What you paid for the amp is not really relative as there can be many selling prices for a specific item. Negotiation does come into play with musical equipment (I worked in a Nashville music store at one time). |
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Marlin Smoot
From:
Kansas
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 9:38 am
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You just don't hear the positive talk about the NV 1000 like; say the NV 112. I actually have asked several steel players about the 1000 and it was mixed feelings. Some love it some would rather have something else.
However, I've heard players play through the 1000 and it sounded great. This really is an interesting issue. I see Session 400's; 500's; LTD's; NV 400's; and NV 112's all going for about the same price range: $250-$475+. I would love to have one of each because of the great deals out there but really no room for all the amps. |
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 11:30 am
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Guys, let's face it, we're in a Wal Mart mentality marketplace. Although Wal Mart has been good for the consumer, it has been devestating to the Mom and Pop music stores. It was designed in 1998 and a lot of things have changed(quickly I might say) since that time. The Nashville 1000 is a first rate, high tech amplifier that sounds great. Usually when one is asked about their personal amp or steel guitar, "it is a great amp/guitar" but I would like "such and such".
There's that elusive sound again!
THERE WILL NEVER BE AN "BE ALL, END ALL" AMPLIFIER! THAT'S GOOD FOR THE MANUFACTURERS BUT MAYBE NOT SO GOOD FOR THE PLAYER. ISN'T CAPITALISM GREAT?
Ron, thanks for using Peavey products!
Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 1:01 pm
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What I learned in using the amp on many gigs, I play every week in both small and very large rooms, is that the amp is very wide ranged. Most other amps have a very limited range. Meaning, no matter what you do to the controls the amp sounds basically the same. The Nashville 1000 can change tone dramatically with a small adjustment of the controls. It has a tendency to be alittle middy. But I got that under control by reducing the mid and raising the bass and treble. It took me a little time but I love the tone of the amp. If I don't get a little more for it I will just keep it. I will not give it away I don't need the money. I just thought someone could want a great amp and be willing to pay for it. I had a heart attack last August and decided to buy a POD XT and a stewart power amp. Much less to carry. If i keep it i'll leave it in my music room for rehearsel and recording. O well......  |
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JERRY THURMOND
From:
sullivan mo u.s.a.
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 2:25 pm
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| I have had a 1000 for over five years, I have had 112 for 18 months, I like both amps but for a large venue I will always use the 1000 I would not sell mine cheap. I think it is just a sign of the times, gas prices etc people are just looking for a bargin on every thing. Jerry |
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Mickey McGee
From:
Phoenix,Az
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 2:49 pm
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| I have a friend that has two Peavey 1000 amps and he has been trying to sell one of them for $400 w/no takers-the nv112 is so hot now that is all you read about on this forum-the seller is not a member of this forum btw-the fender people must be beside themselves wondering what to do at this point anyway,the guys I know like the 1000 BUT it has loss its resale value-sad but true. |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 3:01 pm
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| Guys, let's face it, we're in a Wal Mart mentality marketplace. Although Wal Mart has been good for the consumer, it has been devestating to the Mom and Pop music stores. |
Exactly the point. Only in this case
the "Wal-Marts" are Musicians Friend,(Mom and Pops enemy), Guitar Center, Sam Ash and the likes.
BTW, doesn't Peavey and Fender both sell to Musicians Friend?...........
I remember 10 years ago, music gear was expensive!(at least for me)
Now, with trade open to China and Mexico, gear is very reasonably priced. And a lot of the imported/outsourced gear is great. Made very well.(think Mexican Strat) And, since I am not in the music store business, I LOVE IT!
I do see how it would be hard to make a living running a smaller music store.
The markup on gear now is a fraction of what it used to be.
Dealers have to buy in huge volume, to make any sizeable profit.
Personally, I am happy to be able to buy a new Steel King for 699.00 (or less) And a Nashville 1000 for 749.00(or less)
I have paid BIG money for gear over the years.
It truly is a buyers market
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I'd rather be opinionated, than apathetic!
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Curt Langston
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 3:03 pm
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| I think it is just a sign of the times, gas prices etc people are just looking for a bargin on every thing. |
I totally agree, Jerry |
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Mickey McGee
From:
Phoenix,Az
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 3:25 pm
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| Most things cost so much these days and that I think is the reason why most people are always on the BIG bargin search. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 3:26 pm
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well I've been seeking bargains even when gas was $.49 / gallon..
anyway..I paid I believe just over 6 for my N1000 new..I did have a N400 which I really liked.
Sold the N400 , which I really liked and loved the sound of and kept the N1000..
Never quite found the same kinda sound from my N1000..allthough I heard others that sounded great ..
So I sold it for close to what I paid and returned to another N400, which sounds great to my ears. Then picked up a Session 400 which sounds better than great to my ears...
go figure..
Same Steel for each of the amps..to me just a different sound..
Don't get me wrong the N1000 sounded fine..it just didn't have that spark for me, maybe too strong in the mids for my taste..
I can't really make a statement about value..thats something that on any given day and situation can change or be different..
t
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Mickey McGee
From:
Phoenix,Az
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 3:39 pm
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| "Sam Ash" I'm not go'n to BASH them in any way BUT I see most of the gear is not name brands- most all are from China or some Mystery land at very low prices-now then-I went to Sam Ash looking for a Peavey NV112 amp-NO PEAVEY AMPS ON THE FLOOR!They are a Peavey dealer right-yes!No amps!They said I would have to order the amp,bye,bye,bye!Went to Carter.Jerry is right on the money with this one folks.They did however have some fender amps- a lot of line-6 and vox all made in China BTW.Won't be any resale value on these babys you can bet on that. |
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Randy Sevearance
From:
Crouse, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 5:55 pm
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| Guys lets face it everyone has different ears and we cant always get what we want as far as the sound goes but its hard to beat that n1000 amp |
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Lonnie Portwood
From:
Jacksonville, fl. USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 7:26 pm
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| I have a N1000 and I get very good sounds with my steel, AND I play my Wallace "Tele Kicker" with it and get a nice mellow Round Tone for the sweet stuff AND if I want to "punch", it will deliver. I'm no Brent Mason but for my likes, this amp delivers, and yes, the controls are sensitive; you will have to tweak careefully to dial it in. I also have two "Christmas tree" Sho-bud amps, which have the best tone I've ever heard in a non tube, but you can NOT push them in a large venue. I have been very surprised with a 76 session 400 I recently acquired which without any mods is simular to N1000 but with somewhat more "sparkle. FWIW Lonnie P. |
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2006 9:56 pm
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| I also have a Nashville 1000 and it's a very fine steel amp. It took awhile for me to get used to it, as far as getting the mids & presence dialed in right. I bought mine new about 6 years ago and for a long time didn't like it much. Last year, I heard my friend Jack Stoner playing through one down in Florida. I then told my wife. . .thats the best soundin N-1000 I've ever heard. When we got back home from vacation, I got my 1000 out of the band equipment trailer and started using it again. I was told that driving it real hard to "cook in" the electronics will make a world of difference, and I've found that to be the case. The harder you drive it, the sweeter it sounds. Advice from my buddy, Bobby Bowman. To my ears thats worked. Nick [This message was edited by Nick Reed on 12 April 2006 at 11:10 PM.] |
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Bill Crook
From:
Goodlettsville, TN , Spending my kid's inheritance
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Mike Brown
From:
Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2006 5:58 am
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| Thanks for understanding and for sticking with Peavey products. We've been in the steel amp business since 1974, so we're in it for the long run. |
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Bill Mayville
From:
Las Vegas Nevada * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Apr 2006 8:51 am
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Ron.
The reason The 1000 is going so cheap is because it only sold for $725.00 Brand new.
Shipping was $52.00 .The cover was $25.00.
I personally could not get the sound I was looking for out of it.But I would not think of selling it.I may need to peel some paint
here shortly.I'm at the age where the 112 is starting to look very nice.When my new pp
gets here, the Single S-10 and the 112 will marry up.
Bill |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Apr 2006 6:05 pm
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One thing that always ticks me is: Whenever you go to trade (no-matter) an instrument, an Amp. or about anything else; Why does the sales-person inevitably have to ask: “Do you remember what you paid for it?” Who the heck cares? It might have been a gift and I don't see any reason why your original cost is of any importance in making a deal, to anyone except yourself! Are they afraid they'll give you a deal that is too reasonable?
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Current Equipment
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John Lockney
From:
New Market, Maryland, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2006 5:27 am
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Bobbee Seymour mentioned the Nasville 1000 in his weekly newsletter from Arpril 6, 2006.
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One more tech note. I am constantly polling professional players about
what they are playing in the clubs and on the road and what their
favorite equipment is. One of my questions is always, if you could only
have one amplifier, what would it be? The overwhelming response has
always been the Peavey Nashville 1000. I personally see why. The digital
switching power transformer eliminates about 20 pounds from the weight
and any of these amplifiers made in the last two years, have an upgraded
sound modification from the factory.
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