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Topic: Who plays thru Fender Steel King
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Leon Eneboe
Member From: Sisseton, South Dakota, USA
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posted 26 February 2005 06:41 PM
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Who owns and plays thru the new Fender Steel King amp? How does it compare with the Peavey line. |
Gaylon Mathews
Member From: Jasper, Georgia
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posted 26 February 2005 07:55 PM
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I own two Steel Kings and I love'em. The only way I can describe it to you is that the Steel King has more punch to it. The note seperation is better to me than my Nashville 400. Others may be able to explain it a little better than that but that's my 2 cents worth. I still own two Nashville 400's and will never part with them as I still love the sound of them as well but the Steel King just kicks butt.------------------
Gaylon's Homepage
www.geocities.com/nashville/1064 Gretchen Wilson
www.gretchenwilson.com
[This message was edited by Gaylon Mathews on 26 February 2005 at 07:56 PM.]
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Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 27 February 2005 01:11 AM
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It has a sound and presence all it's own. It does not sound like a PV or a Webb or an Evans. If you are looking to get away from the others and branch out this is the way to go.Larry Behm |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 27 February 2005 04:33 AM
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Im with you fellers! I just love the sound of my Steelking. Good string seperation and power to spare.I also like the sound of its six spring Actutronics reverb better than most that I have ever heard.Yes it has its own unique sound. Not gonna get into a better or worse than....Just a sound all its own.PV,s and Evans and the rest are fine amps as well, like the others said, these are just different.What a boring world it would be if we all liked vannila!  ------------------
Sho-Bud ProII, Pro III custom,
Fender Steelking,Hilton pedal,Tut Taylor "Virginian"
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Tony Palmer
Member From: Lincoln, RI USA
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posted 28 February 2005 11:02 AM
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Yup, exactly the same comments from me.
It has its own sound (Fender?!) and I agree it seems to allow for greater "string seperation", if that's even possible!
I brought it to our last RISGA meeting (www.risga.com) and the other players were very favorably impressed. |
PAUL WARNIK
Member From: OAK LAWN,IL,USA
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posted 28 February 2005 11:30 AM
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Love my F.S.K.! It even gives my Evans FET500LV with 1501 PV Black Widow a run for the money [This message was edited by PAUL WARNIK on 28 February 2005 at 11:31 AM.] |
James Quackenbush
Member From: Pomona, New York, USA
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posted 28 February 2005 06:31 PM
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Spending a little time with my Steel King, I can get it to sound like my Webb, but I can't get my Webb to sound like my Steel King....You can dial in the Steel King to lay in the background, or you can dial it in to step right out front ....Either way it sounds great ....It's got the most versitile EQ of any Steel amp out there IMHO ....I would not want to say "better than " either ...Everyone has his or her own taste when it comes to what sounds best .....Jim |
Randy Carson
Member From: Cedar Park, Texas, USA
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posted 28 February 2005 07:04 PM
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Im sorry guys but I've never got the clarity out of a PV like I have the SKing so IMHO i think it is a better amp TOOOOOOOOO MEEEE.Also try some different speakers like some vintage jbl's 8ohm and run another jbl 8ohm ext cab to get your full potential on a loud job and the tone is even better IMHO. most of the time the amp has plenty of power with just the one 8ohm jbl. which brings it to the same power level as a new stock Evans SE200.
Because the Evans is not really a 200 watt amp from the factory since they send it with an 8ohm speaker.
Its 200 watts if you put a 4ohm load on it with an extension cab or a 4ohm speaker, but not stock by it self. So other words anybody that is happy with there stock SE200 power will be just as happy with SKing if you put a nice vintage 8ohm speaker in it.
Hope that helps.
However I got one of the first little 112 peavey's and couldnt stand it, but i hear everybody raving about those, so maybe i just didnt get a good one or have it set right?
I'm willing to try one again. But the King is a different class amp. Mucho Good!!
Randy |
Jody Carver
Member From: The Knight Of Fender Tweed~ Dodger Blue Forever
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posted 28 February 2005 07:50 PM
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Would it be proper to say Fender strikes back? Wait..there's more in the oven The Sleeping Giant Is awake look out. Steel Guitars?? The heat is on in the oven. Look Out.[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 28 February 2005 at 07:51 PM.] |
James Pennebaker
Member From: Mt. Juliet, TN
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posted 28 February 2005 08:36 PM
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I also play through a Steel King. By far the best amp for steel guitar I've ever owned. I can't imagine anyone not liking this amp. I hope Fender has more to come for the steel guitar market as they have sure hit a home run with the Steel King. |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 01 March 2005 04:55 AM
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We recorded the band live a week ago or so and at extremely low volumes I was clearer and cleaner than I have ever been in the last 34 years. At higher volumes it will peal paint, saves on paint scrapers and brushes that way.Larry Behm |
Tony Glassman
Member From: Roseburg, Oregon, USA
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posted 01 March 2005 09:17 PM
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So Larry, does that mean the FSK is the "hands-down-the-best-steel-amp" you've ever had. Is it your main gig amp? Would you replace it if it was stolen? Would you disfigure the guy who took it? If the amp was a woman would you let it be the mother of your children? |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 02 March 2005 05:23 PM
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Tony is it the best I ever had, I would say it speaks to me in a different way that my many PV and Webb amps have not. Better, I would only say it is the cleanest amp I have ever had.I would replace it in a heartbeat. I am at Jubitz this week end you need to take a trip to Portland and see "the boys". Larry Behm |
Nigel Mullen
Member From: Cassilis, New Brunswick, Canada
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posted 02 March 2005 06:11 PM
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I want to buy a Steel King real bad especially after reading all these great reviews, but am not having much luck obtaining one. I ordered a steel king amplifier from our local fender dealer 4 months ago and so far he tells me he has not been able to get one. I called a second Fender dealer 100 miles away and he says he has never heard of the Steel King. Is there a long waiting for these amplifiers? I am currently using a couple of NV400's but would like to try something different. ------------------
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Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 03 March 2005 05:44 AM
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Nigel,Do you have any MusicStop Stores in your area? |
Frank Parish
Member From: Nashville,Tn. USA
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posted 03 March 2005 03:47 PM
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You can get the FSK through the Carter Steel Guitar company. Not sure but I think it's $699.00 shipped. You can check their website and get all of the info there. Probably tax too. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 03 March 2005 05:13 PM
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I finally got my Fender Steel King Amp today. It's pretty cool, the manual is only 2 pages - which I appreciate - and it's pretty straight forward to dial in a good tone. It has a 10db pad and a limiter to help keep it from overdriving. It has 2 clip lights, preamp and power amp - so deaf people can tell if it's crapping out. It sounds real good. I like it - I think I'll keep this one!
Rick Alexander
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don crawford
Member From: Buford, Ga USA
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posted 04 March 2005 10:34 AM
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Hey guys and gals------Ya'll wake up. Did you see what Jody Carver said, The sleeping giant is awake---The heast is on in the oven---There is something in the oven. I think we had better get ready. Jody knows something that he can't tell us right now but, just be ready. I can hardly wait.  |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 March 2005 02:55 PM
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quote:
Jody knows something that he can't tell us right now
Yeah, like where LF hid the swamp ash.
BTW, the more I play with my new FSK the better it sounds, and the more I like it.
And you can quote me.
In fact, I just ordered another one.
Stereo!
RA
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Nigel Mullen
Member From: Cassilis, New Brunswick, Canada
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posted 04 March 2005 05:27 PM
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Thanks Bob and Frank for your help. I'll let you know how I make out getting a FSK. |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 04 March 2005 10:14 PM
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I just played through my new FSK at a live show in Hollywood Beach earlier tonight, and it sounded AMAZING!
And it ain't even all the way broke in yet . .I can't wait to hear what 2 of them in stereo will sound like!
RA
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Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 05 March 2005 12:27 PM
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Wow Rick,
you must have read my mind....(easy reading ) I have been thinking about getting another Steelking myself! Please let us know how you like useing two of them.
I have a hunch, youll'ike it!------------------
Sho-Bud ProII, Pro III custom,
Fender Steelking,Hilton pedal,Tut Taylor "Virginian"
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Nigel Mullen
Member From: Cassilis, New Brunswick, Canada
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posted 05 March 2005 01:11 PM
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Just to let everyone know, my local Fender dealer received my FSK today. I picked it up at noon and have'nt stopped playing it since. It is one awesome amplifier and I have'nt even adjusted any of the knobs. They are all at 12:00 and the sound is gorgeous. Certainly keeps you interested in playing steel. Can't wait to take her out on a gig. |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 06 March 2005 02:51 AM
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The more time I put in at the club the more I love how clean it is.Larry Behm |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 08 March 2005 05:28 PM
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Pulled my 73 Pro II out of the closet tonight and played it through my Steelking for the first time....Wow is all I can say.
This has to be the best thing I bought this year.......after my ProIII custom....after my Hilton pedal....after my PetersonVS-II.
........long live the King! |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 09 March 2005 05:44 AM
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You guys are pi*!$%$ing me off with all of this Steel King talk. First I was just curious about the comments. I already have 3 amps. Do I really need another? I was hoping that you would all quit talking about it after a while. Did you? No you all just kept it up driving me nuts. Now I have schematics, prices, availability dates and can't sleep at night. You won't quit until I get one will you? |
BILL
Member From: UNION BRIDGE, MARYLAND USA
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posted 09 March 2005 01:27 PM
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I have a Steel King. I really like it alot. It records well and it cuts threw nicely. It has a very clean sound.------------------
BILL ERB |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 09 March 2005 03:55 PM
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Bob,
Sure sounds as if you've got it bad!
I think you know the CURE! ------------------
Sho-Bud ProII, Pro III custom,
Fender Steelking,Hilton pedal,Tut Taylor "Virginian"
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Kevin Hatton
Member From: Amherst, N.Y.
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posted 09 March 2005 06:31 PM
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Hey Bob, whats one more steel guitar amp, more or less? Just watch out for "the one that must be obeyed". It might might turn out to be the steel amp that broke the camel's back! |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 10 March 2005 08:59 AM
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Larry & Kevin,You guys are not helping . So far I've held back but one more good report about the amp may just but me over the edge. I just put a picture of the Steel King on my refrigerator. Not a good sign. " It might might turn out to be the steel amp that broke the camel's back!" With a Shipping Weight 70 lbs it may just do that. I sure don't like the weight. 
In the end it always the sound that counts most for me. Anyway, Our local music store (MusicStop) just called and reported that there no Steel Kings available in Canada until the first week of April. |
Larry Robbins
Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA
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posted 10 March 2005 03:24 PM
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Bob,
As far as the weight goes, I play two older D-10 Sho~Buds..And I haul the steelking around as well....I LOVE the sound and yes it(They) weigh a bit but, I will put up with whatever it takes to get THIS sound!
If I have to hire a young atractive blond lady to help me carry my gear in and out of the gigs I play.....well, we all have our cross to bear...
Good Luck!------------------
Sho-Bud ProII, Pro III custom,
Fender Steelking,Hilton pedal,Tut Taylor "Virginian"
[This message was edited by Larry Robbins on 10 March 2005 at 05:21 PM.]
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Bruce Snow
Member From: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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posted 10 March 2005 05:43 PM
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Hi Bob,I've had my FSK since november 04 ,got
it through L&M here in burlington on,took only three weeks at that time.
The best amp i've ever had, these amps sound
great on tape.
Go for it Bob you won't be sorry!
Bruce |
Randy Carson
Member From: Cedar Park, Texas, USA
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posted 10 March 2005 10:20 PM
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you can take ten lbs off the weight off the steel king by switching speakers to a k-130, which witch brings it down to a a little over 50 lbs, now the great thing about that is not only do you still have the same power as the evans se200 stock but, when you put a vintage jbl in it the tone improves double. so if you like the king, and want it to sound even much better, and lighter switch to a k 130, I promise this is the tone to die for, along with a black box, a tube pre/amp and a good pedal. nothing can touch it IMHO, except maybe an execptional Webb without the E's series jbl they dont have the tone of D-f's and k jbl now you have a lighter and better amp.
randy |
Bob Lawrence
Member From: Lwr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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posted 11 March 2005 07:33 AM
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Larry, I'll ask my lady friend about the blond. Never hurts to ask. Bruce, Ok, Ok, I'll get one. I'll try recording into a Boss BR-1180 CD using a Sure SM57 with my Franlkin, Jagwire strings, TT pickups, Boss RV3. I will get to try it live for a concert on Apr 17th. Randy, With a non-shipping weight = 66 lbs
I don't like it but what can you do. I Haven't purchased a new amp since my Evans in 1994 which I still use. Anyway, you guys win. It's on order and will be here the first week of April. Wow!!! can't wait! [This message was edited by Bob Lawrence on 11 March 2005 at 07:41 AM.] |
Ray DeVoe
Member From: Columbia, Tennessee, USA
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posted 11 March 2005 07:43 AM
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HI Randy.
I do agree with you about the weight of the Eminence speaker that Fender is using. I aquired one of these D 130 clones and it is super heavy. It must be heavier than, or at least rate right up there with an E 130 JBl. It is a good speaker but still does not sound quite as good as a K 130.The real question is, will a 8 ohm K 130 hold up over time with that much power being supplied to it. I know that the ohm difference will drop the power down to probably 165 watts or so. I am just looking in from the outside right now. I plugged into a S.K. when they first came out, but did not care for it. Neither myself nor the store knew how to set the amp. I already have an abundance of amps ranging from Webbs, to Evans fet 500's and a Fender Vibrosonic Reverb which I split the chassis out of and put in a head cabinet. The vintage 135 watt Fender has the best sound of all but then I am not comparing apples to apples. I am waiting for the dust to settle before making another jump. Ray DeVoe |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 11 March 2005 07:48 AM
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I also split the amp head and the speaker out of the original cabinet, makes everything more protable. Larry Behm |
Jon Jaffe
Member From: Austin, Texas
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posted 11 March 2005 07:51 AM
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ZZounds http://www.zzounds.com/prodsearch?form=prodsearch&q=Fender+Steel+King&submit.x=13&submit.y=9 Has 2 left and will ship for free with delivery UPS in < 7days. |
Tony Palmer
Member From: Lincoln, RI USA
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posted 13 March 2005 06:39 PM
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Larry, do you have pictures of the split-up SK?
Do you put the head next to you or just stack it on the speaker?
Was it worth the trouble? |
T. C. Furlong
Member From: Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA
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posted 13 March 2005 09:50 PM
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Got my Steel King a couple of days ago. I ordered it in August. All I can say after about six hours of playing it is: Pretty Dang Good Sounding Amp.TC |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 14 March 2005 05:01 AM
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Tony I already had the amp head box and the speaker box from other amps I had done that to, so it was not a problem for me.It would still be worth it to me to go that way for the weight and (for me) to cut down on the depth of the Fender speaker cabinet (bass response). Larry Behm |
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