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 Topic: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 37 Views: 11037 |
 Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 21 Feb 2024 8:17 am Subject: Using Guitar Amps for Pedal Steel |
| My practice space steel amp is a Reno 400 acoustic Guitar amp.
Not quite the same as using an electric guitar amp since the #2 input is the same as a Nashville 400. I have mounted it a Jazz Classi ... |
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| Topic: Stands for Pedals, etc |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 13 Views: 3357 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 8 Dec 2023 3:46 am Subject: Stands for Pedals, etc |
| That Mainstays/Amazon table mat be just what I need. How sturdy is it?
I often triggerb effects repeatedly during songs and need a sturdy surface at about the same height as my steel so I built th ... |
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| Topic: Is it still worth it? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 35 Views: 23723 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Sep 2023 1:28 pm Subject: Is it still worth it? |
| I went through an all tube phase for bass and am absolutely done. To much weight and never enough dependability.
On steel there's a tube preamp and reverb driver in my Half and Half and I tell my ... |
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| Topic: Heavy lifting |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 25 Views: 3419 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Sep 2023 1:18 pm Subject: Heavy lifting |
| Karl...next year you'll just bring a direct box! lol!
Ha! The year after that, I'll just hand over a flash drive of backing tracks! Seriously though, I'm not old or in bad shape, but these days ... |
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| Topic: Heavy lifting |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 25 Views: 3419 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Sep 2023 4:08 am Subject: Heavy lifting |
| There was a time when playing bass with my first country band (other groups before that)that I lugged around a Carvin 8x10 and a Peavey VB2 (225 watt tube bass amp) to any gig bigger than a small bar. ... | |
| Topic: Wierd Idea. Voting booth modified into pedalboard.... |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 4 Views: 905 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 1 Sep 2023 5:41 pm Subject: Wierd Idea. Voting booth modified into pedalboard.... |
| All good ideas.
I could just attach legs to the board but I definitely want a covered transport solution. I remember seeing the pedal board on opened case before, but I'm definitely set on havin ... |
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| Topic: Wierd Idea. Voting booth modified into pedalboard.... |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 4 Views: 905 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 31 Aug 2023 7:14 am Subject: Wierd Idea. Voting booth modified into pedalboard.... |
| I had a crazy idea. I currently have a homemade wood pedalboard that I carry in an aluminum case. At shows I mount it on a modified keyboard stand. It's super handy for playing but it's two things ... | |
| Topic: Pack a seat cushion |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 6 Views: 1209 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Aug 2023 3:59 am Subject: Pack a seat cushion |
| If you have an upholstery place nearby (furniture or automotive) you can stop in and probably choose from a range of densities matches to your needs/preferences/mass. | |
| Topic: Peavy sells out warehouse of NOS parts. |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 16 Views: 2130 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 29 Aug 2023 3:56 am Subject: Peavy sells out warehouse of NOS parts. |
| That is disappointing to hear. Anyone have a general idea how much Peavey parts are off the shelf available elsewhere?
I better buy the pot to fix my bandit now I guess. If I can find someone se ... |
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| Topic: Acoustic 134 for steel? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 2 Views: 624 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 23 Aug 2023 8:05 am Subject: Acoustic 134 for steel? |
| Anyone tried one of these?
There's one locally available that has been turned into a head. Pics I've found show a large reverb tank with level, speed and intensity controls. |
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| Topic: Best amplifier for steel playing |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 13 Views: 2107 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Aug 2023 7:45 am Subject: Best amplifier for steel playing |
| I don't know what the used market is like for steel amps in the UK, but here's a dealer who it appears will import Peavey.
https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/peavey-nashville-112-steel-amp If you've alre ... |
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| Topic: Realistic dobro simulator pedals? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 23 Views: 3195 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Aug 2023 8:31 am Subject: Realistic dobro simulator pedals? |
| @ Roger.. left-most (bass) down, alternating up/down. Right-most to taste.
This is my method for the F&C also, though I adjust the 200 and 400 sliders to taste. I use a glass bottle from ... |
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| Topic: Crazy Stereo Digital Reverb |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 0 Views: 382 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Aug 2023 7:53 am Subject: Crazy Stereo Digital Reverb |
| I've got a Fender Marine Layer Reverb. I use it in our set for it's zaniest sound setting: Type-Special, Mode 2, No Filter, most knobs turned almost all the way up.
With those settings it has a v ... |
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| Topic: Noisy reverb - Nashville 112 |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 14 Views: 1954 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2023 3:56 am Subject: Noisy reverb - Nashville 112 |
| All my NV 112s do that. I have to use outboard reverbs. Peavey has lost their way on reverbs. Remember how great the reverb was on the old Session 400s. Sounded like the reverbs on the old Sho Bud ... | |
| Topic: Best amplifier for steel playing |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 13 Views: 2107 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Aug 2023 3:44 am Subject: Re: Best amplifier for steel playing |
| What do steel players think is the best amp for pedal steel playing the Peavy or Fender? Does the cheaper end of these makes have a similar tone?
Thanking you all for the answers. ... |
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| Topic: Looking for an amp under $200 |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 6 Views: 985 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Jul 2023 6:19 pm Subject: Looking for an amp under $200 |
| The Katana is very intriguing. What about something a little louder...
Consider hunting up a used Fender Rumble 100. You should be able to find one for 2 bills. 100 watts, 12" speaker, only 2 ... |
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| Topic: What do you think of this ???? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 5 Views: 1239 |
Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Jul 2023 4:59 am Subject: Re: What do you think of this ???? |
| Shout out for Tommy huff he did good
Great builder of cabinets https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix2203/3716_20230707_091444_2.jpg Late reply, but that looks great! What's the weight savi ... |
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| Topic: Homemade amp Class D 60W |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 5 Views: 670 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Jul 2023 4:48 am Subject: Homemade amp Class D 60W |
| Impressive work. Neat to see what can be done on a small budget. | |
| Topic: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 16 Views: 2496 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 22 Jul 2023 4:27 am Subject: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
| Jon and Ivan,
From what I've read, the Iset Dumble and Rowin Dumbler are probably the same pedal in a different case. Glad to hear you both like yours also. AJM and John L. I agree with you guys ... |
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| Topic: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 16 Views: 2496 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 16 Jul 2023 11:53 am Subject: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
| I'm using a Golden Acorn Overdrive Special
https://one-control.com/products/golden-acorn-overdrive-special Read the description...this guy has it right...if you don't overdo the drive knob you get a ... |
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| Topic: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 16 Views: 2496 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2023 8:07 pm Subject: Dumble/Dumbler pedals? |
| Anyone using a Dumble, Dumbler or any of the other pedals that are supposedly related to the ZenDrive?
My Bad Horse died and on at the end of an internet rabbit trail, I ordered an Iset "Dumbl ... |
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| Topic: Phase shifter |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 55 Views: 23181 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2023 7:55 pm Subject: Phase shifter |
| Just wanted to update my previous comments. Nothing sonically wrong with my Behringer, but it was very big and not a great fit for the compact way I'd built my board to both fit in a case and have 2 ... | |
| Topic: Cheap EQ as dedicated Dobro-ish effect? |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 21 Views: 4404 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2023 7:22 pm Subject: Cheap EQ as dedicated Dobro-ish effect? |
Found this old post. Felt I needed to admit my mistake. If you hook up the F&C between the guitar and the Vol. pedal it is totally quit. 
Thanks for the tip! Been running it after my vo ... |
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| Topic: Acoustic through a Nashville 400 |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 5 Views: 842 |
Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2023 7:18 pm Subject: Acoustic through a Nashville 400 |
| It's probably not bad, probably ok with a nice preamp in between amp and acoustic.
However, dedicated acoustic amps have gotten so good recently that I think it's worth going that way. My guitarist ... |
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| Topic: Peavey Studio Pro 110 SOLD |
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| Karl Paulsen Replies: 1 Views: 451 |
Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 9 Jul 2023 10:12 am Subject: Peavey Studio Pro 110 SOLD |
| Sold locally, please lock. | |
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