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Bernhard Fodl

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Dec 28, 1999, 3:00:00 AM12/28/99
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Hi,

is there anybody who knows what kind of PEAVEY amplifier, Gerry is using ?

and what brand of guitar Mr. Thomasson uses to play ?

thx in advance

fr...@attglobal.net
www.blackirysh.com


Brian Witowski

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Dec 29, 1999, 3:00:00 AM12/29/99
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Gary uses the Peavey Mace. I don't recall the exact wattage but it's well
over 100 watts. Perhaps closer to 300. And I'm still wondering about
Hughey's guitars. I don't think they are fenders though.

Brian

Bernhard Fodl

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Dec 30, 1999, 3:00:00 AM12/30/99
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hey, thanks for the reply. Do you know, if this amplifier (peavey - mace) is
still in stock ?.

I think, maybe the guitars of Hughe are self-constructed ones ?

ciao,
BF

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Robert McTigue

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Jan 1, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/1/00
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its a 100 watt peavy with a few mods. Gibson guitars(SG and Les Paul)
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Dennis Mulder

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Jan 5, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/5/00
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Hughie Thomasson used to play Fender. I still think he does. He even has
been named as one of the Fender Guitar Living Legends (by Fender Co.).
At least that's what the album sleeve of Los Hombres Malo says. This
album is from the Outlaws, one of the greatest bands ever.

Dennis


Brian Witowski

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Jan 6, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/6/00
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The Peavey Mace is alot more than 100 Watts. I don't know exactly how much but
it's not 100.

brian

Brian Witowski

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Jan 6, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/6/00
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I don't think you can get them any more. Skynyrd have had the Mace amps since
the One More From the Road tour so it's quite an old model. The folks at Peavey
tell me that they bring them in regularly to get 'tuned up' etc.

As far as Hughey's guitars, the close up's I've seen of the headstock doesnt
look like Fender. I've seen close up several time at concerts etc. and I really
don't think they are Fenders.

Brian

Bernhard Fodl wrote:

> hey, thanks for the reply. Do you know, if this amplifier (peavey - mace) is
> still in stock ?.
>
> I think, maybe the guitars of Hughe are self-constructed ones ?
>
> ciao,
> BF
>
> Brian Witowski <bri...@torchlake.com> wrote in message
> news:386A12A6...@torchlake.com...
> > Gary uses the Peavey Mace. I don't recall the exact wattage but it's well
> > over 100 watts. Perhaps closer to 300. And I'm still wondering about
> > Hughey's guitars. I don't think they are fenders though.
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > Bernhard Fodl wrote:
> >

Robert McTigue

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Jan 22, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/22/00
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Sorry dude,
Its 100 watts. After working for the band on and off for a few years as
there sound man I know. Do you know how valve amps work? Im not trying to
flame you but there are 2 pre amp tubes and 4 amp tubes. each amp tube (if
bias is right ) will produce about 25 watts.

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> The Peavey Mace is alot more than 100 Watts. I don't know exactly how
much but
> it's not 100.
>
> brian
>
> Robert McTigue wrote:
>
> > its a 100 watt peavy with a few mods. Gibson guitars(SG and Les Paul)
> > Bernhard Fodl <bfh...@ibm.net> wrote in message
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Richard Taylor

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Jan 22, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/22/00
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He's right. It is 100 watts, but a VERY EFFICIENT and LOUD 100 watts.


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Robert McTigue

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Jan 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/23/00
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BINGO!! Richard hits the nail on the head "VERY EFFICIENT and LOUD 100
watts"

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Bernhard Fodl

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Jan 23, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/23/00
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hey a Peavey mace is a 160 Watts tube amp. have a look on the Peavey HP.

cheers
BF

Robert McTigue

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Jan 24, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/24/00
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I stand corrected. Thanks for the input.

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Brian Witowski

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Jan 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/27/00
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100 watts eh? what were you doing while working in the band? Setting up the
stage? Next time get your facts right before being so 'certain'.

Robert McTigue

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Jan 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/27/00
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The facts are there are 4 25 watt tubes in Garys amp. I know that a Mace is
a 160 watt amp put Peavy does not make tubs that Gary likes. He put Grove
Tubes in that amp. There are 4 25 watt tubes ...i.e. 100 watts.

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Jay Johnson

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Jan 27, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/27/00
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Sorry to both you guys, but Peavey Mace amps are 160 watts.
We both used to use them. They'll kick your head in.
Now we both are sold on the Line 6 Axe212 rigs.
Great amps. (and we still like the Mace also)
Later,
Jay Johnson (Rossington Band 1986-89)
Dave Hlubek (Molly Hatchet 1977-86)
visit our website at www.southernrock.com

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Robert McTigue

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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That is the "stock" Mace head. Garys is not stock. you can pull the crap
tubes out and put real tubes in if you want.
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Brian Witowski

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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Jay,

Good call. I also use the Ax2. I also sent an email off to Peavey and they
verified that Gary uses a stock amp other than getting it tweaked from time
to time. They also mentioned that Gary uses a Classic 100 from time to time.


Later,
Brian

Robert McTigue

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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Who did you talk to at Peavy? How would they know?
Go to a show. Ask for Brian Evers .. hes there stage manager. Use my
name.(Robert McTigue) And ask. Tell Brian we met on the internet and we
have this debate going on. By the way ... there in Atlanta today(01/28/00).
Ill meet you at the Fox if thats what it takes. I worked for them on and off
for 5 years ... mixing the band. I have seen Gary's rig hundreds of times.
Hell ... I have played it a few times. If you want to think that he plays a
stock Peavy go ahead and think that.

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Brian Witowski

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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Ok, I will. Thanks for the approval.

Brian Witowski

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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FYI, Skynyrd take their Peaveys in for regular maintenance etc. Normal stuff
required for valve amps. That is how they would know. Because they have them
apart. I think the point of all this is that somebody asked what amp Skynyrd
used and you said Mace, 100 watts. No explanation, nothing. Until I said it
was 160. Then you began to argue and fabricate some bullshit story about being
their roadie. If i were going to buy a Mace, I wouldn't give a rats ass about
how much power Garys amp is or if he has different tubes in it, cause I ain't
buyin Garys amp. Im buying a mace. If somebody asked what size engine a ford
F350 has, I sure as hell ain't gonna give them the spec's from Bigfoot. Does
this make even a minute amount of sense?

Richard Taylor

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Jan 28, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/28/00
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Daaaaaannnnnggg! Its only an amp. Can't we all just get along?

Robert McTigue

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Jan 29, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/29/00
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Sorry Brian,
Im not trying to argue about it. Im not a "roadie". Im am an audio
engineer.I have worked in the music biz for over 20 years. I have worked for
a lot of bands. Ted Nugent, Bad Company, Skynyrd, Drivin N Cryin, Brother
Cane to name a few. I have been all over the world with Skynyrd. The last
Skynyrd tour I did was Twenty. When you reach the level of most of these
bands you hire a tech to travel with you to up keep your gear. I know the
Gary does not send his hot rodded amp to peavy. Garys tech was Dave
Clements ..aka Pop's. He did all the work on the amps. He worked for Zappa
before Frank passed away. He is a master at his work If someone at Peavy is
telling you that there lying.When you start playing an amp you will see that
it will have to be retubed after a while(I recomend after about 45 hrs. use)
then it has to be bias'ed (appx 24v+). If you are a gutar played you will
need to know this stuff. Im not trying to flame you at all.


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Robert McTigue

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Jan 29, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/29/00
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By the way ... here is a link with some pics from the Twenty tour while I
was there. http://www.scooteroi.com/skynyrd.htm. These were taken by the
lighting guy.

Brian Witowski

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Jan 31, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/31/00
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Yea, we are getting along. You should of seen me before I started the Prozak. :)


Brian

Richard Taylor wrote:

> Daaaaaannnnnggg! Its only an amp. Can't we all just get along?
>
> Brian Witowski wrote:
>

Brian Witowski

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Jan 31, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/31/00
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Ok

Robert McTigue wrote:

> By the way ... here is a link with some pics from the Twenty tour while I
> was there. http://www.scooteroi.com/skynyrd.htm. These were taken by the
> lighting guy.

> Brian Witowski <bri...@torchlake.com> wrote in message

> news:389220A1...@torchlake.com...

Brian Witowski

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Jan 31, 2000, 3:00:00 AM1/31/00
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Point taken. No harm done.

Brian

Robert McTigue wrote:

> Sorry Brian,
> Im not trying to argue about it. Im not a "roadie". Im am an audio
> engineer.I have worked in the music biz for over 20 years. I have worked for
> a lot of bands. Ted Nugent, Bad Company, Skynyrd, Drivin N Cryin, Brother
> Cane to name a few. I have been all over the world with Skynyrd. The last
> Skynyrd tour I did was Twenty. When you reach the level of most of these
> bands you hire a tech to travel with you to up keep your gear. I know the
> Gary does not send his hot rodded amp to peavy. Garys tech was Dave
> Clements ..aka Pop's. He did all the work on the amps. He worked for Zappa
> before Frank passed away. He is a master at his work If someone at Peavy is
> telling you that there lying.When you start playing an amp you will see that
> it will have to be retubed after a while(I recomend after about 45 hrs. use)
> then it has to be bias'ed (appx 24v+). If you are a gutar played you will

> need to know this stuff. Im not trying to flame you at all.

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