The Steel Guitar Forum

I have just bougt a new Carter, they recommend a Peavey but these are almost impossible to get in New Zealand. There are many other good brands here Fender etc. am I getting hung up on what Carter recommend or are the other brands just as good.
I looking for an amp just for home use.
Would appreciate your help
Rgds Grahame

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Grahame, what Cater do you have ? S10, D10 or U12 ?
i've got a D10 and i use a PV Nash1000 that is'nt available in Europa either but mine works great w: a external transformer 220v to 110v
there are quite a few of these in Europa runnin' like this and some have had an internal modification so as to dispense having the external transformer
the PV Nash 112 is available for export (220v)
Evans and Webb do make Export model amps too<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 31 May 2004 at 01:35 AM.]</p></FONT>

Grahame, maybe you could list the amps available in your area.

A lot of players have used Fender Twins for steel and swear by them.

It partly comes down to what sound you want,
and how much weight you want to carry every night.

Best solution is go to the store with your steel and try a few amps.
If you like one... then that's the amp to get.
Doesn't matter what we all think really.

But if you play a D-10 try it with those low
P8 boowah notes, and up in the high registers of your E9 neck.
If it is the same level, good tone, and smooth from end to end at the volume you need to play at,
then the amp is good for you.

Many players play different amps for different gigs too.
2 cents

Hi Grahame,
I noticed in your post in the Feedback forum you said this amp will be for home use only.

My reccomendation would be to pick up two amps, and a stereo reverb/delay unit.

The stereo surround sound, in my opinion, creats a lush steel tone that makes playing significantly more enjoyable.

Maybe something along the lines of a Fender Blues JR.

Two similar but different amps also adds to the stereo separation and surround sound.
(For example, one amp has 1-12" speaker, one amp has 2-10" speakers).

Also, I would reccomend checking out the used gear available in your area, as used gear is often a much better value.

FWIW, I often use a Fender Champ and a Danelectro Nifty-Fifty, with a Boss RV-3, for home playing, to take to rehearsals, and I've played several low volume gigs with this combo (both are 8" speakers @ about 10-Watts).

Let us know what's available in your area, or what you get!
~pete b.

Disclaimer - I don't reccomend the Danelectro Nifty-Fifty amplifier. I went through several of them (on warrenty) that had broken PCB's, before receiving one that worked correctly, and even though I like the one I have, I believe it to be fragile, and treat it as such.
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Either Nashville 112,or the Carvin SX100.

Just about any amp will do. I practice at home through a little 5 watt Roland amp with a 6" speaker. If something sounds good to you I'm sure it will be fine.

Bob

Many thank guys you have been a great help
I will go and try some
Warm regds Gray

Graeme, have you been in touch with Paddy Long there in ChCh. 388 5411 or phone me 07 847 0947....IP

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Hi Graham, I don't believe we have met ?? I have a Nashville 1000 you are more than welcome to come and try out -- give me a call on 388-5411. I also have a Stereo Rack system - Peavey based as well.