The Steel Guitar Forum

I just acquired one of these amps. I haven’t even fired it up yet but probably will tonight. Are many players still using them? I hear they are, or were considered state of the art,
300 watts, 2 x 15” JBLs I think…seems like a lot! Do they work ok if you just run one speaker?

Many still use walker amps as their preferred equipment, including myself. They are great sounding dependable equipment and it is perfectly fine to run just one speaker rather than two.

Dave - yes, you can run just one speaker ho problem, just turn the volume for that channel all the way down.

Here's some basic info on them I've gotten from GD or other sources:








It's my favorite amp for steel, but a bit of a nuisance here in the 220V world as I have to haul a large, heavy transformer around with the amp.

I just fired it up for a few minutes with an old Fender lap steel...first reaction is that it sounds amazing. The controls are real responsive. I couldn't get the Digitech Studio to work, I need to read up. I've never used rack mount processors before..I can see myself taking this out on gigs!

I have one with 2 JBL speakers. I have used processors with the unit but prefer to use my small pedal board right into the input as I use other amps also with the pedal board.

Dave - I think you just don’t have enough amps.

I have seen your occasional stage mate, the legendary Bobby Black play through a Walker quite a few times over the years. I think that would qualify it as being worthy.

I have seen your occasional stage mate, the legendary Bobby Black play through a Walker quite a few times over the years. I think that would qualify it as being worthy.

Guess who I got it from!

The first time I heard Jon Mitgard he was using one as well…it sounded great with his great playing!

There’s a Walker Stereo rig on Craigslist in Petaluma right now for $500. Comes with a pair of BW speakers, possibly one is blown

Dz

I used the Walker SS amp on a gig last night with only one speaker….it performed beautifully. It was nice to be heard without sounding harsh or too loud. It sat real well in the mix.

You'll love the Stereo Steel.