choosing a replacement amp and tuner

Stanford Lane · Post by **Stanford Lane** » 3 Dec 2005 4:09 pm

I was recently involved in traffic accident. The guy who rear-ended me said it best when he stated,"how was I to know that you'd stop at that red light?" My Blood Hound and I are fine, but my 10 year old Sessions 400 and my 15 year old Korg tuner are history. I play a Carter D-10, a National D-8 and a Gibson Br-6. I mostly run my sound through the house sytem. I play contemporary Christian, Hawaiian, country and western. Any advice?

Jim Saunders · Post by **Jim Saunders** » 4 Dec 2005 9:15 am

Whatever choice you make remember that the guy who rear-ended you is responsible for paying your loss. Your vehicle, and the equipment, plus any injuries you sustained. No, I'm not a lawyer. A retired insurance agent.
On the amp, I'd seriously consider the Nashville 112. It's a real good multi-purpose amp.

------------------
Mullen, Royal Precision, D10, Peavey Nashville 112, Peavey Session 2000, Profex II, Korg DTR1000, Goodrich L120 VP.

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 5 Dec 2005 5:50 pm

I AGREE 100 % WITH JIM
THE NASHVILLE 112 AMP IS A GREAT STEEL AMP I TELL YOU I AM PLAYING TROUGH A EVANS SE150 AND IF I GET ANOTHER AMP IT WILL BE A NASH 112 GOOD LUCK ON IT ALL

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 5 Dec 2005 7:09 pm

Hello Stanford,
I am employed at Peavey Electronics and I am also a steel guitarist. The Nashville 112 amplifier was introduced a few years ago and is one of the best selling and best sounding steel guitar amplifiers that we have introduced since 1974 when we introduced the legendary Peavey Session 400 amplifier. This amp model set the mark for others to follow. Along with many of the greatest steel guitarists and the many steel guitar dealers, we are constantly striving to reproduce that elusive legendary steel guitar "voicing" that many look for in an amp. I personally think that we offer the best steel guitar amps in the world. I guess that our history of support for the steel guitar community validates this as well.

I invite you to visit your authorized Peavey dealer to inquire about the Nashville Series of amplifiers. You may also visit out website at www.peavey.com for additional information, or contact me toll free in North America at 1-877-732-8391, ext.1180 and I will be glad to assist you.

Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 5 Dec 2005 9:12 pm

Fender Steel King!

------------------
Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande

Mullen U-12, Evans FET-500, Fender Steel King

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 6 Dec 2005 1:21 am

how about another Session 400 ? They are out there...

I just picked up a very nice one ( cheap ) and I feel it is the best of my 4 amps for Steel..

The 112's are nice , don't get me wrong, but side by side with a strong Session 400 is no match...

You will feel and hear the difference...

sorry..

4 cylinders still can't run with a Big Block...

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 6 Dec 2005 7:54 am

Stanford, my vote is Nashville 112 or another Session 400. My 112 sounds better to me than my '81 Session 400 and almost as good as my '74 Session 400 which looks so beat up it has to sound great. I love all three of them. I personally don't care for the Steel King but that could be attributed to a poor back and inability to dial it in.
Oh, I had to come back and say Peavey customer service never lets you down no matter how old your Peavey amp is. If I have an amp that has a problem, that is the time I sure want it to be a Peavey.
Jerry[This message was edited by Jerry Roller on 06 December 2005 at 07:56 AM.][This message was edited by Jerry Roller on 06 December 2005 at 07:57 AM.]

Stanford Lane · Post by **Stanford Lane** » 6 Dec 2005 8:36 am

Thank all of you for your advice and your observations. This weekend I'll be playing with a borrowed Steel King and a friend will bring his Evans for a comparison. I'll load it all up in my rented van. OBTW I learned that the guy who hit me didn't have insurance;; BIG SURPRISE. Does anyone have any advice on Tuners and volume pedals?[This message was edited by Stanford Lane on 06 December 2005 at 08:38 AM.]

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 6 Dec 2005 2:02 pm

Stanford, I also am a retired insurance agent. Is it true that you got rear-ended and it even ruined a volume pedal? Tell me it ain't true, that would be a horrific collision.
Jerry

Ronnie Green · Post by **Ronnie Green** » 6 Dec 2005 3:21 pm

I to had equipment involved in a wreck. A much more serious one at that. All the Peavey equipment inside took a beating and all of it still works. The other brand of stuff did not stand up to that misfortunate test. The trucking company that hit me had to pay for it. Peavey is my suggestion if you want to depend on your equipment on down the line. Are you wanting a rack mount or handheld tuner? What do you want to pay?

Tom Diemer · Post by **Tom Diemer** » 6 Dec 2005 6:32 pm

I did too. I got hit head on with my LA400 in the back seat in 1988. The thing almost killed me, but still works like new.

I have several Peavey amps I've collected over the years, all the older models are battleships. I have one of the newer type Peavey amps, have had nothing but trouble with it.

Ben Slaughter · Post by **Ben Slaughter** » 6 Dec 2005 9:08 pm

Many folks seem to like the Peterson VSII tuner for steel (on the expensive side). Vpedal preferences seem to be split between the newer Hilton and Goodrich "light beam" pedals.

Lots of past discussion on all of those items here in the Electronics section. A search will give you enough opinions to confuse you for weeks.

Stanford Lane · Post by **Stanford Lane** » 7 Dec 2005 9:01 am

Hi Jerry,
I had alot of equipment in the bed of my heirloom quality Ford F-150. Things were packed tightly. So, when he struck me, the impact crunched my gig bag and amplifier between the tailgate and other heavier equipment. The pedal on the volume control was bent in such a way that it no longer freely moves up and down. The cabinet, on my sessions, was cracked and the speaker was ruptured. The Tuner, well lets just say that I cleaned it up with a dust pan.

Ronnie,
I am liiking for a hand held tuner in the $125 price range.

David Wren · Post by **David Wren** » 7 Dec 2005 1:43 pm

I've heard 3 steelers using the Nash 112, and all sounded great.... but noticed Clint Black's steel player mentioned he uses two! Now that would sound good to me, with a stereo effects unit.
One for Pain, one for Suffering.

------------------
Dave Wren
'95Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Session500; Hilton Pedal
www.ameechapman.com

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 7 Dec 2005 2:04 pm

Stanford, I am sorry to hear the guy didn't have insurance. You may have already looked into it but if you have a homeowners policy and don't use your gear professionally which with most insurance companies means you earn less that a certain limit performing, your music gear is covered as any other personal property or contents on your homeowners policy if it is a special form or better policy. I suggest check that out if you have not done so already. I wish you good luck.
Jerry

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 8 Dec 2005 9:39 am

Quote "Fender Steel King!" end Quote

Yup if you're young & strong...

Tyler Hall · Post by **Tyler Hall** » 8 Dec 2005 9:46 am

NASHVILLE 112. Finest amp out there. I wouldn't take anything for mine. I'd put it against my Session anyday. I prefer the sound to the Session.

Can't go wrong with any kind of Peavey though. Peavey is as fine as it gets.

D-10 Fessenden, Nashville 112, Session 500, Goodrich LDR

Lee Baucum · Post by **Lee Baucum** » 8 Dec 2005 2:50 pm

Johnny Zero - My skinny little arms will be 52 years old on Friday!

Lee

Ronnie Green · Post by **Ronnie Green** » 8 Dec 2005 5:28 pm

I just use a low priced Korg CA-30 that I got from Bobbe Seymour a.k.a. Steel Guitar Nashville. It is chromatic, and you can calibrate from 410HZ to 480HZ. It works great!! I think he sells a Quik Tune now that is also chromatic for $24.95.

jolynyk · Post by **jolynyk** » 8 Dec 2005 5:53 pm

Hey Lee, you're still a pup, gonna be 72 in Feb.. much too heavy for this old body.the 112 fits me perfectly... Where are you gigging, would like to hear the Steel King.
& where's this 52 Birthday party gonna be held?[This message was edited by jolynyk on 08 December 2005 at 05:55 PM.]

George Crowder · Post by **George Crowder** » 9 Dec 2005 12:48 pm

Stanford, I like the Peavey amps (Nashvile 400 and Session 400). However the 112 does sound good. For a tuner, I use the Boss TU-12H. Check with Billy Cooper on the amps and tuners. You can telephone him at 540/854-5940 or email coopersmusic@hotmail.com

Billy Carr · Post by **Billy Carr** » 9 Dec 2005 1:30 pm

For moving around from place to place playing, I use a NV-112(45 lbs.) My regular Saturday night gig where I don't have to move anything other than my S-12U, I use a Fender Steel King with a black box for pure and clean sound. I use a RV-3 with the 112 for delay/reverb. I've had a hum problem the 112 reverb since I got it. I just bypass it with the RV-3. I use a Peterson and a TU-12H tuner. Both are fine tuners. I prefer the Peterson though.

Willis Vanderberg · Post by **Willis Vanderberg** » 11 Dec 2005 4:25 pm

If anyone out there has a " Nothing But Trouble Peavey " I suggest you call or e-mail Mike Brown. I have never, found another company who takes care of it's customer base like Peavey.If you don't talk to them they can't help you.
I am not biased, just practical..

Bud

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 12 Dec 2005 6:05 am

I bought a Peterson VSII tuner from Scotty last year and I absolutely love it! It is simple to use and VERY accurate. I understand they also make a stomp-box version now although I have not seen one.

Mike Brown · Post by **Mike Brown** » 12 Dec 2005 8:46 am

I am here to assist you.