Ideas?

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 26 Feb 2006 8:28 am

Mike,
Thanks for the opportunity ...
A seperate head/speaker cab that can be either attached or detached
A hybrid tube/digital preamp that has a GOOD digital effects section with the most commonly used effects that can also be bypassed , a tuner , and a good SWEEPABLE EQ tuned to the most used frequncies of pedal steel with a good DI out ...Digital processors running thru tubes for the warmth that they gives ...
Since it will be a portable amp, include a good cover
Make the amp/preamp section so it can be taken out of it's cabinet and used in a rack mount situation ( 19" )....
Since this will NOT be a point to point wired amp to keep costs down, and there will only be a couple of tubes or maybe one tube used for the pre, everything mentioned here should be pretty inexpensive to build .... The seperate head/speaker cab idea will allow for users choice of either a 15" cab, or a 12" cab for ease of transporting as well as personal preference ... Thanks again, Jim

Chick Donner · Post by **Chick Donner** » 26 Feb 2006 9:50 am

Hi Mike. You and I talked aboutd this in Std. Louis last year (2005).

I really like my 112 for a spare and small venue amp. But, I still have to take along somethig for "effect." If the amp had both a reverb and a delay. it woule do it, espoecially for jams ane whatnot. For our full show, I also need chorus and fuzz, but could live without that in an amp. But an amp like the 112 with both reverb and delay would really be nice.

See you in STL!

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 26 Feb 2006 3:57 pm

Logo: Most either love it or hate it. I love it. To me, it means: PEAVEY -- MADE IN THE USA (and great-sounding amps that are built like tanks). I have two t-shirts with the old logo I wear all the time. It's true that some care more about looks than sound, but there will be a time in the future when owning an old Peavey amp with the old logo is considered cool. It will happen.

Al

James Cann · Post by **James Cann** » 26 Feb 2006 4:43 pm

. . . a big rock guitarist blew a cab on tour and all that was available for replacement was a peavy 4x12. he immedeately unscrewed the logo to remove the stigma but said he actually prefered the peavey cab to his vintage whatever.

A transparent, shallow jerk, no doubt, whose music is likely representative!

John Cadeau · Post by **John Cadeau** » 26 Feb 2006 5:42 pm

James I agree, 100%
John

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 26 Feb 2006 7:07 pm

James... since when does anyone that thinks different than you need to be clasified as a "Shallow Jerk"!

Al...Sorry , but my PEAVEY Valve King was made in CHINA>(So much for being proud of all Peavey's being made in the good old U.S.A.)

Signed, Jack, (Just another Shallow Jerk)

Buck Grantham · Post by **Buck Grantham** » 26 Feb 2006 7:51 pm

Just keep the amp small and lite as possible and bring the power up to 200 watts without changing the tone. Then it would do the job anywhere you used it at,, as the #1 amp and not a backup amp. I am using a Nashville 400 and a 1000 and I love them a lot but I am 77 years old and can hardly pick them up. The quality of service and support you offer is bar none the best there is. Buck Grantham

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 26 Feb 2006 9:36 pm

A 150-200 watt all tube head, with lots of bass for 12-string steel, and drop-tuned guitar.

Available for rack mounting or with a head cabinet.

A steel-voiced channel with maximum clean headroom.

A regular guitar/lap steel channel with gain control and a switch for 10, 25 and 50 watts.

Separate EQ for each channel.

Good reverb, separate for both channels. Tremelo for guitar channel.

Two or three inputs, both channels available to all inputs.

Line out, and auto-muting headphone jack.

2, 4, and 8 ohm speaker jack.

Big knobs with big numbers, for easy reading in low light. Controls at 45 degree angle at top front (like Fenders), but tubes rightside up on bottom (like Marshalls). Vents on front and back, not on top or ends.

Separate small 1x15, 1x12, 2x12, 4x10 neodymium speaker cabinets. If the neodymium speakers can't be made to have the same low end as regular speakers, then voice the amp to compensate for that.

A 50 watt version of the same amp in a 1x12 (neodymium) combo.

A 15-25 watt version home and practice 1x12 combo.

If you build amps like these, no one should care what the logo looks like, but put a new small vintage script logo on this line for those who do.

Retro two-tone coverings and grills similar to the '50s Standels.

James Stewart Jr · Post by **James Stewart Jr** » 27 Feb 2006 12:04 am

Logo--- Well personally,I like the old original logo------but I think what we need to be talking about here is not cosmetic changes but changes from within or future unheard of changes.
BTW -There has been a great amount of suggestions most of all -I agree with 90% of them --Gosh --Let us here more !!
I'm sure Hartley Peavey & Mike Brown are listening.

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1975 Sho~Bud Pro III Custom (8-7)
1981 Peavey Session 500

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 27 Feb 2006 4:47 am

Sorry , but my PEAVEY Valve King was made in CHINA>(So much for being proud of all Peavey's being made in the good old U.S.A.).

The ValveKing has just been reviewed in the UK Guitarist magazine. It has received rave reviews for its performance and price, the latter being a fraction that you would pay for a boutique amp with similar specifications. My ValveKing is just the most amazing bargain that I have ever bought. If this is as a result of Peavey outsourcing to China, then that unfortunately is a consequence of the current market forces.

I think it was a brave decision for Hartley Peavey to do this. The bottom line is that competitors will now have to re-assess their products if sales of the ValveKing take off, which I am certain they will - in Europe at least.

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 27 Feb 2006 5:33 am

Ken..Your right, the Valve King is a GREAT amp at a GREAT price...the clean channel
sounds a lot like my Twin and the distorted channel is voiced like a Boogie.

If it takes out sourcing to China to get a great amp that I can afford..that works for me..I bought with confidence because of Peavey's attention to quality..Kudo's to them.[This message was edited by Jack Francis on 27 February 2006 at 05:34 AM.]

Buck Dilly · Post by **Buck Dilly** » 27 Feb 2006 5:38 am

Without reading all the input- A clean quiet tube amp would be nice. ALSO- a Power amp only w/15" cabinet would also be welcome. Peavey made some excellent tube power amps. How about a mono tube block (4-6L6 should be hefty enough) with a 15 cabinet". Peavey makes great speakers but I'd rather have a JBL

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 27 Feb 2006 6:47 am

Alot of terrific suggestions! So, when
can I place my order?

Keith Murrow · Post by **Keith Murrow** » 27 Feb 2006 7:35 am

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Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 27 Feb 2006 8:40 am

I am amazed at the number of suggestions. I will use this for future reference, but keep the new suggestions coming. They are appreciated.

Bruce W Heffner · Post by **Bruce W Heffner** » 28 Feb 2006 1:13 pm

Having used all Peavey steel amps offered since the 70's (including the factory mod and the LeMay mod NV's and Sessions), I will stand by the orginal LTD with the JBL K130. The cabinent contstuction is also part of the equation. If you keep the weight to 50 pounds or less, one 15" speaker (maybe the neo mag type to save weight),some reverb, 200 watts and no gadgets or do dads to add to the weight, reliablilty and cost you end up with the old LTD, lose the tremelo and put an effects loop in and offer the Fender Steel King street priceing of $699. The empty rack space is a good idea also.

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www.pedalsteel.net

James Cann · Post by **James Cann** » 28 Feb 2006 3:21 pm

Jack, sorry if I gave offense: none intended. Hypocritical would have been the better word.

It seems so, in that why go to the trouble of removing the logo while declaring preference for the brand? If the logo was a legit issue, how could it have appeared on the rig of a pro? Wouldn't it have been taken off long before the fact? Or suppose Peavey had supplied the rig for the artist's use? With a move like his, would Peavey offer again?

My point here is as I've said before several times: this sort of egocentric, childish--arrogant, if you like--behavior never comes from the real pros.

Well, perhaps I should have just said, what kind of pro is it who behaves like this?

Anyway, once again, no offense meant, and since we are 'neighbors,' I'll look forward to a handshake and gab somewhere.

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 28 Feb 2006 4:06 pm

I don't see a built in tuner as much good when the amp is behind you when you tune so that wouldn't be a concern of mine. I like my tuner right there where I can see it as I pick the strings. Maybe a remote of some kind would useful. For me built in digital/analog delay with a remote so you can adjust it at the guitar. Also I still like tremelo and use it when I can as I've still got a couple of old Session 400's and love them. Put that in a new amp with the specs of the old Session 400 and some variables like the LTD or Vegas 400. Also something to tilt the amp like the Evans are doing makes good sense to me. The cowboy tolex is the best I've seen with the paisley pattern and the gator skin looks good too. Make it in the old Session 400 size and the new NV112 and it'll be a winner. Casters and covers for everything always.Solid state all the way.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 28 Feb 2006 5:02 pm

Bring back the Renown!

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 28 Feb 2006 6:37 pm

James..No problem..Hell,, I'll even give ya a hug....(No KISSIN' Though!)

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 28 Feb 2006 8:24 pm

Mike::

You already have the best equipment any steel player has ever used. My feelings are, the new amps have gone down hill. The 1000,sounds like a Special 130;. No tone no bottom. I like the reverb tank of the Nashville and Vegas. Let the digital guys buy what they want. When the electronics guys catch-up I might change my mind.
I have tried it all and came back to the origional steel--Peavey sound. I own a Nashville and would buy a Vegas. Just can't find one that has not been used up. Build one and call me!!! Please. Love what you have done for country music pickers and will buy your products as long as you
KEEP IT COUNTRY

Just a thought> Gurss I will have to go with the flow. as Hag would say !!!

Thanks Guys.Been using Peavey for 26 yrs. now.
Bill

Tim Bridges · Post by **Tim Bridges** » 1 Mar 2006 6:29 am

Separate head with tube preamp and processor unit; mono and stereo outputs. Optional spring reverb. Low line level direct outputs; xlr & 1/4". Dual channel.

Tilt back legs.

Powered cabinets.

That vintage look of the Peavey Classic Series.

Maybe an exclusive Peavey logo for the steel guitar products; very simple.

Amp covers and head cover. [This message was edited by Tim Bridges on 01 March 2006 at 08:47 AM.]

r johnson · Post by **r johnson** » 1 Mar 2006 7:21 am

light weight as in NV112, dual channel like the Vegas 400.

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 1 Mar 2006 3:11 pm

The 112 is perfect the way it is, but how about the tilt legs, and also, don't cut the top of the cabinet above the knobs. The current design has no protection for them. Just a thought...
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"The Kid"
D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, BJS 7/8", Goodrich LDR

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 2 Mar 2006 10:56 am

Mike,

Not really related to new amps, but since you are listening, a couple of ideas.

Sell, as an accessory, a guard that will offer some protection to the knobs on the Nashville 112. It should be of a design so that a reasonably handy person can install it onto the amp.

The amp settings that artists who endorse Peavey products are using always seem to be of interest, so why not post their amp settings on the Peavey website.

Tony

PS Peavey is #1 in my book!