Peavey Transtube EFX 212?

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 12 Nov 2004 7:52 pm

Is this amp a good steel amp? anybody have one, how do you like the sound for steel and how are the FX?
Terry

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David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 13 Nov 2004 5:56 am

Terry I have a Transfex Pro 212s
It is stereo with 2 power amps , one for each speaker.
It has more power than I need, any more volume needed, and I would leave the band.

I have a midi pedal, and it is like several amps in one. I started with the Newman preset patches and have set up several of my own.

I can run 1-4 different isntruments through it and each as a patch or 3 on the pedal tuned for itself.
I have a little mini mizer before it so I need not plug and unplug.

Since the Profex / Transfex type processor is ingegral I have very high level of control.

Is it better sounding than the ideal tube amp... nope,
Is it very good sounding, yep. And extremely versatile.
I record with it, and it is very good for live work.
For me versatility was a high priority

My main negative issue is weight. but most steel amps are not light.
About the size of a Fender Twin.

I wish it had a tube in the chain, but for pure solid state, it sounds pretty good to me.

I plan on an all tube unit in the future.
I also have TubeFex unit in my studio rack, which does have a 12az7 tube in it.
That was used before I got the amp with it built in.
Hope this helps.
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Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 13 Nov 2004 6:07 pm

Thanks David. Just checkin on different type amps. I think I may have to have a new one in the near future.
Terry

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Zum D10 /8x5 / session 400
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Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 15 Nov 2004 12:11 pm

Terry, good for pedal steel..............great for guitar. In all honesty, the Transfex Pro 212 was originally designed for six string electric and the testimonial by David Donald speaks stronger than I could about this amp.

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 15 Nov 2004 12:34 pm

I appreciate your honesty Mike.
Terry

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Zum D10 /8x5 / session 400
steelin for my Lord