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Topic: Peavey 212 Stereo Chorus |
Bill Dobkins
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Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2016 10:16 pm |
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I've posted this before. I know this is a great guitar amp but wondering how it would be for steel. Any input would be appreciated.
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 5 Dec 2016 7:51 am
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| This is my main amp. As built, it was a little "honky" for me, so I installed a LeMay mod kit to fatten up the bass and lower the mids. I also installed a couple of BassLite speakers to lighten it up. It does a good job now, and the onboard chorus and EFX come in handy, too, as I don't like to have to use stomp boxes all the time. |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2016 6:37 pm
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I did everything Donny mentioned except changing speakers. For me personally, it worked, the onboard effects were great and I loved the Stereo aspect of it, BUT it didn't quite sound as good as a NAshville Series amp. Maybe if I'd tried different speakers in lieu of the stock Scorpions....???? Truthfully, It's worth a try if the price is right. There's also Stereo Chorus 400's out there that I was told sound less honky. I just got too impatient. (There's some breaking news). Looking back I wish I had kept mine and tried some more options.
If I was capable I would build my own "Stereo Nashville 112(212)" with the same onboard Effects and pedal as the Stereo Chorus 212 amp.
Good Luck!!
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Mike Brown
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Meridian, Mississippi USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 6:37 am Stereo Chorus 212
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| The equalization circuit of the Stereo Chorus is totally different than say a Nashville or Session amplifier. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2016 6:37 am Peavey 212 Stereo Chorus
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Thanks for you input. I'm picking it up in St Louis this week end. It's like new, has never been out of the guys house. I plan on replacing the speakers and angling them about 5 degrees outward for better separation, if I like it. I just hope it works with my Rittenberry, I know it will work with my Tele.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 9:08 am Re: Stereo Chorus 212
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| Mike Brown wrote: |
| The equalization circuit of the Stereo Chorus is totally different than say a Nashville or Session amplifier. |
Yeah, no mid-shift.  That one change would have made it a far better amp for pedal steel. Guitarists balance the lows and mids by switching and blending pickups, and we don't have that luxury. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2016 12:57 pm Re: Stereo Chorus 212
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| Mike Brown wrote: |
| The equalization circuit of the Stereo Chorus is totally different than say a Nashville or Session amplifier. |
Yes you told me this when we talked on the phone, but what I'm after is more power for live gigs and from what i hear this amp has it. With this amp I can use it for Steel and guitar because of the way the switching is set up. I use a compressor on my Tele so the Vol match is easy. I will let you know how it works with my Ritt.
Thanks for your input.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2016 2:10 pm
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| Donny Hinson wrote: |
| This is my main amp. As built, it was a little "honky" for me, so I installed a LeMay mod kit to fatten up the bass and lower the mids. I also installed a couple of BassLite speakers to lighten it up. It does a good job now, and the onboard chorus and EFX come in handy, too, as I don't like to have to use stomp boxes all the time. |
Donny, what is the LeMay mod and where do you get one.
I kinda like it as is. It's got a great Verb/Delay combo setting Just a little heavy, but that's why they make dollies.
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Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy. |
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 17 Dec 2016 8:55 pm
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I bought a Heritage VTX many years ago because it has two channels and the paramid control on one of them. .. plus reverb and phasor.
Never did fit it with steel guitar speakers but still believe it has good potential for dual duty as well. I paid 100 bucks for it. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 18 Dec 2016 7:39 am
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| Bill Dobkins wrote: |
Donny, what is the LeMay mod and where do you get one. |
Bill, Peavey severely limited the low frequency capabilities of the amp to prevent players (primarily the rock "thashers" and distortion-loving guys) from blowing the speakers. This left the amps with a characteristic "midrange-honky" sound. John LeMay was the first person to release a mod kit to allow the full tonal capabilities of these amps to be experienced.
Regrettably, his mod kits are no longer available. But Peavey took note of the appeal of John's mod kits, and soon began incorporating something similar into a few of their newer amps. |
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