Peavey Amps

Dave Seddon · Post by **Dave Seddon** » 30 Dec 2002 8:11 am

I have just sold my Vegas 400 simply because I don't gig anymore. Where I live, in Leicester, England, it is a dead spot as far as country music is concerned, there are no bands and the only two clubs we have are more intersted in shoot-outs than the music.
So, I still want to play at home and get the sound I used to get from the Vegas. Question!- why don't Peavey make a smaller amp for Steel, like they do for guitar. There are loads of little amps for guitar like the Blazer etc., 15w, 20w you know what I mean, so why can't we have 20watt, 50watt amps for steel featuring the usual EQ,s and and even using a 10 or 12 inch speaker get the same sound. I know the size and type of speaker makes a difference, but I am sure that Mike Brown and his team could come up with a package that would suit. I have seen numerous threads on the forum about steelers using small amps like Blazers and Studio amps, with mixed receptions. I am sure that the Peavey team could come up with a small economical, Home/Studio amp for the non profesional Bedroom picker, with the paramid features to get somewhere near the sound of the great 400/1000 series.
Happy New Year to every Steeler in the world
Dave

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 30 Dec 2002 9:51 am

Moved to 'Electronics' section

Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 30 Dec 2002 10:26 am

At the Texas Jamboree last March, in the Peavey room, Jeff Newman demonstrated a small Peavey amp. I don't remember the name, but perhaps Mike Brown will see this thread and tell us. It sounded great.

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 30 Dec 2002 11:05 am

They used to make a small amp called "Backstage Plus", that sounds great. It has all of the "goodies" that the bigger amps have, and even has a headphone jack which defeats the speaker, so you won't drive your wife nuts while she's trying to read. LOL! I have one for years now, and have it rigged as my second stereo amp, along with my Peavey Special, which I run through an Ibanez multi effects pedal board. I have used this setup for years when I was playing professionally, and never had any problems with it.

Harry

Dave Seddon · Post by **Dave Seddon** » 30 Dec 2002 11:30 am

Harry
I remember the Backstage amp, but trying to get hold of one here is like trying to get the proverbial Rocking Horse S%^&. I am using a Bandit at the moment, brilliant amp for guitar but no Steel Guts. If anyone knows a way of making one of these amps sound anything like a Nashville, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Cheers
Dave.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 30 Dec 2002 1:53 pm

Dave - sorry you aren't gigging any more. I do know what you mean though, some of the loony's that we play to these days have not got a clue or any appreciation of the steel guitar. I am surprised that you are looking for a small amp. Why not get a second hand Nashville 400 - it's small and has a great tone. You won't get that big fat bottom end with anything less than a 15". [This message was edited by Ken Byng on 30 December 2002 at 01:56 PM.]

Earl Foote · Post by **Earl Foote** » 30 Dec 2002 3:47 pm

I second the good comments about the backstage plus. When I moved to Houston, I joined a band that all the players went direct thru the PA, even had electric drums. I played guitar and steel thru a Backstage plus with that band for about ten years! Now I play thru two 65 watt Fenders and a preamp/processor. Just using one of these amps does not cut it low end-wise however. When I added another, the low end and volume was acceptable for my situation. I would suggest trying two small wattage Peaveys and see if the low end response improves. I think you might be plesantly suprised.

James Ingram · Post by **James Ingram** » 30 Dec 2002 7:17 pm

Dave S. when i was looking for peavey amp suitable for steel. i frequently visited www.musicgoround.com . it,s music store chain that has listed inventory from over 35 of their stores in united states. they always have bunch of peavey amps and power amps for sell. you can even put a particular item on wish list. i,d guess if a store ever comes across what your looking for they drop you a email. good luck happy hunting. James

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 6 Jan 2003 9:38 am

Stay tuned(no pun intended)as your wish may just come true!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 6 Jan 2003 4:58 pm

Mike... don't tease, more info!
Roger

Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 6 Jan 2003 5:10 pm

Mike Brown, if you see this, do you remember which small Peavey Jeff Newman demonstrated at the 2002 Texas Jamboree? I didn't lift it but it sounded great.

Ken Fox · Post by **Ken Fox** » 6 Jan 2003 5:16 pm

I was there and played guitar through that little monster! What an amp!! How did they get that much out of 25 watts and an 8" speaker? I just reinitialized my memory unit today! If I recall correctly it was a Transtube 258. Read all about it:
http://www.peavey.com/products/amps_mi/guitaramps/transtube258efx.cfm [This message was edited by Ken Fox on 06 January 2003 at 05:18 PM.]