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Any modern-day amp to rival the old Valcos for lap steel?
Posted: 23 Apr 2009 10:47 am
by Iain Carmichael
Following on from Ron's question about the Swart amps: ARE there any new amps that are as compatible with a vintage lap steel as the old Valco-mades are said to be?
Valco amps
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 5:49 am
by Ross Shafer
check out
http://www.vintage47amps.com/files/, David is building Valco replicas that are really nice. Hi spricing as been incredibly low as he getting this project off the ground. He's had a great response and will definitely be raising prices so buy early and often.
Very interesting...
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 10:33 am
by Ron Whitfield
...thanx for the thread, Iain, and the link, Ross!
The link above didn't come up for me, let's try it again -
www.vintage47amps.com/files
Mega kudos to David Barnes, we need more like him!
Posted: 25 Apr 2009 12:15 am
by Iain Carmichael
Thanks for the link, Ross. Hi,Ron.
Interesting project. No surprise that they sell so quickly. I'd like to hear more sound clips- particularly of a few different lap steels. No doubt that'll come with time, especially in view of the shipping refund offer. But great stuff!