Question about Webb amps

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 18 Dec 2002 9:25 am

I owned a great Webb 6-14E for years, really liked it... I've seen a couple of 6-14 GP amps for sale, seem like fewer features and a smaller cabinet. Does anybody have/ know about these models? any info appreciated.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 18 Dec 2002 9:35 am

moved to ELECTRONICS

Tom Hodgin · Post by **Tom Hodgin** » 18 Dec 2002 12:19 pm

Mark, go to www.Webbamps.com. They have a 6-14E..it's a knock-out...but you know that already....tom

[Edited to correct link][This message was edited by Joey Ace on 18 December 2002 at 01:28 PM.]

Jimmie Webb · Post by **Jimmie Webb** » 18 Dec 2002 1:04 pm

The Webb 6-14 GP was made for musicians that play different instruments. This amp 614-GP (general purpose) has the same pre-amp and power amp as the legendary 614-E steel guitar amplifier. There are lots of musicians out there that use the steel guitar amp for almost any instrument so i designed the GP with some other. Features such as a fiddle and acoustic electric guitar voicing control. See our website www.webbamps.com for more information to why the webb amplifier was made with the musicians intrests and needs in mind

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Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 18 Dec 2002 3:05 pm

Hello Mr. Webb,
How much does your 614E model retail at? (U.S.)

Pete Grant · Post by **Pete Grant** » 18 Dec 2002 3:15 pm

$ 1,750.00. I have three and wouldn't touch a Peavey.

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 18 Dec 2002 3:43 pm

Happy New Year![This message was edited by Jeff Peterson on 19 December 2002 at 07:02 AM.]

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 18 Dec 2002 5:09 pm

Now Fellas... As Mike knows I have a number of Peavey amps, tube and SS, and a full Peavey Stereo stage rig. They know their Steel Stuff- I'm just trying to keep up with all things ampish and had only just noticed the General Purpose Webb series. Mainly wondering if they SOUND like the 6-14E's... and if they weigh as much! Now play nice, Santa's watching...

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 18 Dec 2002 6:03 pm

Jeff I also tried other peoples Webb amps and never could get a sound I liked. Then I got one to take home, put the 3 way selector switch to the far right and wala there it was great steel tone (Emmons and Hilton also).

I liked it so much I bought a second one as a back up.

Larry Behm

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 18 Dec 2002 6:24 pm

I have the WEBB 6-14E that I have owned since new (77) and also a GP-14. The 6-14E has the 15" JBL and the GP is loaded with the 12" JBL. I have used both over the years with minimal problems. I also double on mandolin so the selector settings on the GP (guitar/steel/fiddle) are great!
Wouldn't part with either of mine!

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 18 Dec 2002 7:40 pm

I have no intentions of getting into any controversy here but a few month ago I had a problem with an Evans amp and called Ed Buffington and described the problem to his wife. She told me I needed to install two gold jacks in the effects loop and said that would fix it. She sent me two jacks and I installed them and sure enough the problem was fixed. Ed Buffington has been terrific every time I needed help. John Hughey sounds absolutely great using Evans equipment. I called Mike Brown at Peavey a week ago and told him I was sending a chassis in for repairs and he said he would look for it. I needed an output pot for a Profex II and he put the parts lady on the phone and she took my order and said the part was only a couple dollars and she would just send it to me no charge. The next day the chassis was repaired and on its way back to me. I have two Vegas 400's and they are great. My rack with a Peavey DPC1000 is the best sounding rack I have ever had. Buddy has always sounded great with Peavey amps. Two weeks ago I received an email from Jimmie Webb and he told me he had gotten word that one of our Forumites had put his Webb 614-E up for sale so he could donate the money to a need in his Church. Jimmie asked me for help in contacting this Forumite for him as he wanted to let the guy keep his Webb and he, Jimmie Webb would donate the price asked for the Webb to the Church let let the guy keep his Webb amp. I made some calls and got word to the guy but he had already sold the Webb. I called Jimmie and he asked me to be on the lookout for a good used Webb and he said he would like to buy it for our Forumite buddy. I am trying to find an amp for him. I just felt that this stuff should be told. We have great people at Evans, Peavey and Webb!! Oh, I think Tommy White and Hal Rugg sound pretty good with their Webbs and I think my Emmons guitars sound pretty good whether I am playing thru my Vegas 400's, my Evans' or my Webb. I appreciate good people that put out good products!!!!!!!! They all deserve a pat on the back.
Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Roller on 19 December 2002 at 08:27 PM.]

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 18 Dec 2002 10:19 pm

Well said Jerry....

Pete Grant · Post by **Pete Grant** » 18 Dec 2002 10:49 pm

Jerry, thanks for sharing that!!!

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 18 Dec 2002 11:51 pm

Ditto, Jerry, you're making for good holiday reading here...Thanks!

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 19 Dec 2002 5:04 am

Jerry thanks for posting, the same can also be said for our great steel builders, they are all one man (sorry Dixie) operations and really treat us with that "one on one" service. Now and then there may be a speed bump but overall we can not complain.

Larry Behm

Scott Truax · Post by **Scott Truax** » 19 Dec 2002 5:20 am

I rarely post on the forum. But, after
reading JP's words about WEBB amps, I
have this overwhelming urge to sell
my 6-14E and extension unit. And go out
and buy (4) Peavey 1000's....Not a chance!!

Thank You Jimmie Webb..... And Happy Holidays
to all.

Scott Truax

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 19 Dec 2002 6:03 am

Sorry, didn't mean to start a riot. Everyone's got their preferences. I just wondered what the price was, that's all.

Pete Grant · Post by **Pete Grant** » 19 Dec 2002 6:54 am

Sorry, Mike. I read something into your post that wasn't there.

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 19 Dec 2002 6:59 am

Well, FWIW, it sounded kinda like a loaded question to me....

...but, no big whoop...[This message was edited by Steve Feldman on 19 December 2002 at 06:59 AM.]

Waisznor · Post by **Waisznor** » 19 Dec 2002 1:16 pm

Hello Mr. Brown,
How much does your Steel-Amps retail at? (EURO !!!!!!)

Thank you Jimmi Webb for the best product on the market.

Horst Waisznor

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 19 Dec 2002 2:36 pm

I submitted this reply this morning on the British Steel Society website. I would like to obtain this same info from North American players if they wish participate in this survey.

We, at Peavey Electronics Corporation know that our decision to "not" manufacture a 220V/240V version of the popular Nashville 1000 steel guitar amp was not a favored decision among steelers outside the U.S.. Since 1974, we have shipped our steel products to overseas markets and were required(just like other U.S. companies) to pay the high tariffs and the high safety certification fees so that our overseas customers could rest assured that the Peavey product that they had purchased, met all of the safety requirements for consumer use. This portion of the story is not the real problem. The real problem is with the relatively small number of steel amps that are sold in overseas markets. For example, modifying a 110V(U.S.) power supply to 220V/240V is not a problem as we have done this with our DPC(digital) power amps for years. But, when the most expensive part of an amp(usually the power transformer) is ordered from our vendors in these small quantities, the price is much higher than a domestic which is ordered in mass quantities. Unfortunately, the end cost of the product dramatically increases and the demand is much lower in overseas markets as opposed to the U.S. market. This is the problem.........................low sales figures, which means little return on the dollar. Everyone can relate/understand this.

I don't know if anyone has attempted to reach all overseas steel guitar clubs and steel playing consumers, but I would like to "get this ball rolling". What I would like to request from your group is a list of all of its members(and e-mail addresses, if possible), in order to begin an e-mail distribution list. I would have to place a deadline on gathering this info, in order to calculate/compile this info. I would offer the deadline to be 6 months from January 1, 2003. What I intend to do with this information is keep everyone informed on what steel projects are in the making here at Peavey. THIS LIST WOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO ANYONE OR ANY COMPANY. It would be for my records here at Peavey. I hate nothing worse than to check my e-mail everyday only to find that I am receiving messages from companies and individuals who are trying to sell me something. However, I will use this distribution list to inform steelers of products that I think that they might use. I have done this for years and have received no complaints thus far. Again, my intent is to attempt to determine how many overseas customers and potential customers are in those markets.

A project that I am working on at this time is a questionaire that will help Peavey determine what a consumer looks for and prefers as features in a steel amp design.................and what price($) he/she is willing to pay for an amp with those features. The method that I will use to gather this information is by e-mail. This is where your help is needed. You can have input into the design of a Peavey steel amp. We want your input and suggestions. With technology advancing rapidly, there are a lot of possibilites here, and our research may have not discovered them all. If all of your members do not have an e-mail address, they can correspond by mail. My company mailing address is;
Peavey Electronics Corporation
Attention; Mike Brown
412 Hwy. 80 East
Meridian, MS 39301

I look forward to hearing from your "society".

Regards,
Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation, USA

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 19 Dec 2002 3:17 pm

Long before I became a Peavey Endorser I got great service and communications from this fine company- I'm certainly convinced they have really paid attention to the Steel Guitar market, however small it is, and to feedback from players. For anyone hesitating to sign up for yet another email list- I can assure you that if Mike says they won't be transmitting your address, you can take it to the bank. A man of his word, and a great asset to Peavey Customer Service. Count me in, Mike! flyingmonkey@bellsouth.net www.markvanallen.com

Waisznor · Post by **Waisznor** » 19 Dec 2002 4:04 pm

My question should be a rhetorical one.
I would not buy a Peavy because I have a Webb with 220/240 Volt. (little company but great products and service)

Horst Waisznor

Waisznor · Post by **Waisznor** » 19 Dec 2002 4:08 pm

Merry Christmas[This message was edited by Waisznor on 20 December 2002 at 03:47 AM.]