What's the right Amp??

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 4 Mar 2002 8:07 am

I am playinr through a Fender Deville. I have heard from "many" that Pevy is the amp and more specific the Nashville 1000 (if buying a new one). Let me hear from some of you pros.

Thanks......Ray

Mike Weirauch · Post by **Mike Weirauch** » 4 Mar 2002 8:19 am

What is the right amp? The one that pleases YOUR ears. You can't go wrong with any of the amps manufactured today for steel guitar. Peavey manufactures a line of steel guitar amps and products, Evans has pre-amps and combo's designed with the steel guitar in mind and Webb has their 614-E for steel. Also, Fender still has the classic tube amps from the Hot Rod Deluxe to the Fender Twin. The hardest part is deciding which one you want. You're not going to go wrong with any of them.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 4 Mar 2002 9:24 am

Ray, I can say with certainty that if you are playing thru your Fender Deville, you will find a dramtic change in tone should you go to perhaps a Peavey. I have a Hot Rod Deluxe which is very similar in the tone quality of the Deville, but it is a world apart from the Peaveys for tone. But I love playing steel thru it ! Now , I also have a Nashville 1000 and used a Nashville 400 previously. I wouldn't consider giging on Steel without the 1000 or another 400 even though these amps tend to be much stronger in the "MID" range than I prefer. These Peaveys are designed for the Steel and it shows, tremendous volume with total clarity across the entire range especially on the low end where the C6 grabs your gut. Both Fender and Peavey offer exceptional tone that differ from each other . So, the one that pleases your ear gets the call for the gig..
TP

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 4 Mar 2002 9:49 am

Moved from 'Steel Players' to 'Electronics'