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Topic: FIDDLE AMP question
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James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 29 February 2004 05:34 PM
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What in your experience would be a good amp choice for playing a fiddle through? We have a fiddle player that is joining the band and we are trying to outfit her. She is only 15 and needs a little equipment guidance.  Thanx in advance!!! |
Drew Howard
Member From: Mason, MI, U.S.A.
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posted 29 February 2004 06:32 PM
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Though I only dabble in fiddle, most the fiddlers I've played with generally don't use amps. A typical rig I've seen and played through is:1. a good pick-up, like Baggs.
2. carpenter jack mounted on fiddle
3. 8-band EQ, like the Boss stompbox
3. good active (powered) pre-amp, Baggs Paracoustic DI's are awesome. No amp, just straight into the PA and back though the monitors. EFX are either in-line or from the board. Few amps I've heard sound adequate for fiddle. The Fishman amp is nice, but around $2K. Might want to log onto a fiddle forum somewhere to see what the consensus is. good luck,
Drew ------------------
The Saltines [This message was edited by Drew Howard on 29 February 2004 at 06:34 PM.] [This message was edited by Drew Howard on 29 February 2004 at 06:35 PM.]
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b0b
Sysop From: Cloverdale, California, USA
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posted 29 February 2004 06:49 PM
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Moved to 'Electronics' section.
The Webb 6-14E works great for fiddle. It's a bit of overkill, though, since a fiddle doesn't need 240 watts. ------------------
 Bobby Lee
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Leon Grizzard
Member From: Austin, Texas, USA
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posted 29 February 2004 07:51 PM
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Johnny Gimble and many other players have used Polytones in the past - the minibrute might be a good choice, and you see a lot of Peaveys among the younger set. Many players claim to not be happy with accoustic guitar amps, but our fiddler has a small Trace Elliot and it sounds good but does not have much power. I don't know about, but would be interested the Carvin accoustic guitar amp. I played with a dobro player who had one, and it had a good accoustic sound. |
KENNY KRUPNICK
Member From: Grove City,Ohio
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posted 29 February 2004 10:24 PM
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Peavey Ecoustic 112. |
Scott Moon
Member From: New Braunfels, TX
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posted 01 March 2004 07:37 AM
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I have been playing fiddle for 20+ years now and have played through alot of amps. Here is what I use: LR Baggs pickup on my fiddles, Evans "Eighty" amp, no effects just the amp. I bought this amp used from Herb Steiner and wouldn't take anything for it. It works great for Fiddle, Gutiar, and Steel. This amp has given me the sound I want to hear without getting that "screachy shrill" tone. If you don't want to spend the money for an Evans then my second choice would be a Peavy Nashville 400, or 1000. Hope I have helped give you some options. Scott |
Kevin Hatton
Member From: Amherst, N.Y.
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posted 01 March 2004 07:49 AM
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Peavey Ecoustic 112. |
Mike Brown
Member From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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posted 01 March 2004 08:59 AM
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Thanks for the Peavey references, guys. I don't play fiddle but have fiddle playing friends that I have sought opinions from after using the Nashville 112 and they really like this model. I included fiddle tone control settings for this model in the operating guide as well. Here is a link from the Peavey website;
http://www.peavey.com/products/shop_online/browse.cfm/action/details/item/00459770/wc/1A1B31/fam/1B3/tcode/1/nashvill.cfm If you have questions concerning this amp or any Peavey product, feel free to contact me toll free in North America at 1-877-732-8391. Mike Brown
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Ben Slaughter
Member From: Madera, California
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posted 01 March 2004 11:35 AM
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My fiddle player buddy uses my old NV400 when I'm playing 6-string or bass. We both like the tone.------------------
Ben
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Lincoln Goertzen
Member From: Rose Prairie, British Columbia, Canada
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posted 01 March 2004 04:37 PM
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Definitely try the Nash. 400. I can't speak for the Ecoustic 112 for fiddle, but it takes no second place for acoustic guitar, so it should be great for fiddle.I would also vote for the LR Baggs pickup. That alone will make a huge difference. You could also register on www.fiddlefork.com, and do a search there. It is a great forum, too. Lincoln |
Don Discher
Member From: Sault Ste Marie,Ontario,Canada
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posted 01 March 2004 05:39 PM
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A friend of mine here uses 2 Nashville 400's 1 for fiddle and 1 for acoustic guitar,lots of weight to carry but he does'nt have to change his settings and they sound great. |
James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 01 March 2004 07:47 PM
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Thankyou one and all for such fine advice!!! Ya'll have given us many fine ideas to check out!! |
Mike Brown
Member From: Meridian, Mississippi USA
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posted 04 March 2004 07:13 AM
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From my experiences in working with pro fiddle players, the Nashville 400 fits their application for a high powered fiddle amp. The Nashville Series of amps have always worked well for fiddle applications. Here is a link from the Peavey website on the Nashville 1000 and Nashville 112 amplifiers;
http://www.peavey.com/products/shop_online/browse.cfm/action/final/wc/1A1B31/fam/1B3/c/1/nashville.cfm If you have questions concerning these amps or any Peavey product, please feel free to contact me here at the factory. I can be reached toll free at 1-877-732-8391. Mike Brown
Peavey Electronics Corporation
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James Morehead
Member From: Durant, Oklahoma, USA
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posted 04 March 2004 08:28 AM
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Thanx again!! Interesting that the little ole Nashville 400 & 112 keeps popping up!! I might have to be the first on my block to get one!![This message was edited by James Morehead on 12 March 2004 at 09:59 PM.] |
David L. Donald
Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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posted 04 March 2004 08:47 AM
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The AER amps sound good for fiddle. My buddy plays jazz violin through it and it sounds pretty nice, we even have recorded live with it. I nice plus is that it is AC and battery powered and has more than one input section . They are very nice for most acoustic guitars also.[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 04 March 2004 at 08:47 AM.] |
Larry Behm
Member From: Oregon City, Oregon
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posted 12 March 2004 03:16 PM
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Webb!!Larry Behm |
John Macy
Member From: Denver, CO USA
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posted 12 March 2004 03:19 PM
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I play a lot with Hank Singer and he usually brings a blackface Twin with a JBL--sounds killer. |
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