Millennium Amp of Choice

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 1 Jul 2003 4:58 pm

In the opinion of the Forum, what is the best amp to use for the Mullennium Universal 12? The range of music is from Wes Montgomery jazz to Country E9th.

Thanks for the info,
Jerry Clardy

Richard Gonzales · Post by **Richard Gonzales** » 1 Jul 2003 5:46 pm

I do not know if it is the best,but I play my Millennium through a Peavy 1000 and sounds great to me!

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 1 Jul 2003 5:49 pm

Thanks for the info Richard.

jc

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 1 Jul 2003 6:06 pm

I'd recommend the Stereo Steel amp system for any steel.

Last I knew, Reece was still using his.

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 1 Jul 2003 6:09 pm

Jerry,
FWIW.
I play my new U12 thru a PV S2000. Pretty close to a NV1000. Great guitar + great amp

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 1 Jul 2003 6:17 pm

I'm with Jim on this one, I got to hear and play the Millenium through the PV 1000 and the Stereo Steel in Dallas and my choice would be the Stereo Steel hands down.

I would suggest you try it through any amp you can get your hands on and make sure the Stereo Steel is one of them then you'll hear the difference for yourself.

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 1 Jul 2003 6:36 pm

I'm not familiar with the Stereo Steel amps. Where can I find out about them?

jc

Jim Smith · Post by **Jim Smith** » 1 Jul 2003 6:44 pm

Unfortunately, as another post noted, the Stereo Steel website is down.

In the meantime you can email GD Walker, the designer and builder, at gdwalker@mei.ws or call him at (619) 460-5008.

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 1 Jul 2003 6:48 pm

Thanks for the added info on Stereo Steel, Jim. I tried a Google search and found them but I couldn't access the site, either. I'll give an email or call tomorrow.

jc

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 2 Jul 2003 7:57 am

I've used mine thru both a N'ville 400 and currently the Stereo Steel, with a Roland GP-100. 1501-4's Duane Marrs cabs. Great sound.

I did use a provided Session 400 recently at a 5 night casino showroom and it sounded killer (with the GP providing Rev/Delay/Chorus).

Danny

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 2 Jul 2003 3:44 pm

Hi Danny,
I'm looking at you on the MSA website. My guitar is going to look a lot like yours. What pickups did you get? I think the picture has a Geo L.
Have you compared the Digitech Quad 4 that Gerry Walker is selling with the Stereo Steel system to the GP100? Where can I find out about the Duane Marrs cabs? Are they different from the ones at Stereo Steel?

Jerry

Jeff Coffell · Post by **Jeff Coffell** » 2 Jul 2003 6:13 pm

Stereo Steel with any guitar. IMHO.

Jeff

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 3 Jul 2003 5:38 am

I invite any steel guitarist to bring their guitar to the upcoming St.Louis Steel Guitar Convention and plug into the Nashville 1000 and try it out. If you don't have your guitar with you, we will have a top line Carter guitar for you to play. I will be glad to assist you in achieving "your" tone using the Nashville 1000.

I can easily be reached toll free during the weekday hours of 8am-5pm CST and will discuss this with you. Our offices will be closed July 4th, and I will begin vacation on July 10th and return on July 21st and will be in the office until I leave on August 27th for St.Louis.

It's an easy call and I'll be glad to assist.
Our North American toll free number is 1-877-732-8391. Peavey is the largest manufacturer of portable sound equipment and the only major manufacturer who supports the steel guitar community. And you can always locate a Peavey dealer in your area. Visit our website at; www.peavey.com

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Danny Naccarato · Post by **Danny Naccarato** » 3 Jul 2003 6:31 am

Duane Marrs - http://www.marrsofmadison.com/ . I used his cabs as they are tolex covered vs. Ozite for Gerry's. Just my personal choice....

I did not compare the GP and Digitech. I was already using the GP. I like it a lot, and thanks to Tommy Detamore for the info on the GP.

I do have the E-66 on the MSA but am going to try the Tru-tone shortly, for grins...

Danny

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 3 Jul 2003 7:41 am

Moved to 'Electronics' section.

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 3 Jul 2003 8:04 am

Hi Mike,
I have a new Nashville 1000 and a Session 500 and a Nashville 400, and like them all, so Peavey is well represented here and has been for years! Thanks for the info. I will definitely use it for future references.

Hi Danny,
Thanks for the URL. The cabs look nice. How do I contact the person with info on the GP100? Also, are you using a Hilton volume pedal or what? Your pickup choices are the same as mine with my order.

Thanks for the input,
Jerry

Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 4 Jul 2003 1:00 am

Joey,
You can close this topic. The discussion has been very informative as well as rewarding for me. I have decided to try the Stereo Steel combo with Digitech processor and JBLs. Gerry Walker is a really savvy person and a great guy.
Thanx all for the info,
Jerry

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 4 Jul 2003 9:36 am

<SMALL>I have decided to try the Stereo Steel combo with Digitech processor and JBLs. </SMALL>

I would suggest a Black Widow or 2. With my Stereo Steel I have one Black Widow and one JBL D130F. The Black Widow sounds better. The two different speakers sound good together.

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 5 Jul 2003 7:14 pm

I might also suggest the BW plus a very different sounding speaker, maybe a celestion 12". Different speakers can contribute to a better overall sound. My favorite cabinet has a JBL E120 and a Celestion 12" and it is totally amazing sounding. It is a THD cab, and while I use it as a mono cab, it can be used as a stereo cabinet (saves weight and hassle).

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Jerry Clardy · Post by **Jerry Clardy** » 10 Jul 2003 9:58 pm

(please close)

jc