Grateful Dead Music Forum

Hey all,

As a "questionable" bass player that has recently decided to take the guitar more seriously, I have a few questions that I am hoping some nice folks can help me with. I am in search of the "Jerry Tone." So....

1) I have a line on a Micro Q-Tron for a good price. From my brief research, I think that would be a good starter pedal. Thoughts?

2) I was fortunate enough to come across a Peavey Basic 212 for the princely sum of $0.00. Anyone have any experience with Peavey amps?

3) The other thing about the Peavey amp is that it *might* need some work. If i discover that the work is more $$$ than the amp is worth, what amp would you suggest? Remember, I'm just a dude learning/jamming on my own, so a small combo amp would do.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

The Q-Tron is an excellent choice. Designed by Mike Beigel, the same guy who designed the original Mutron.

I know little about Peavey amps, though I don’t recall anyone ever using one in any Dead jam I’ve played in.

A good small amp? I love the Quilter 101 Mini Reverb paired with the Blockdock 10tc cab - makes an excellent Fender-like small combo. Weighs only about 18 lbs., takes pedals well, and loud enough to keep up with a full band. If you look around, you should be able to score both for under $500.

Bill, tgo

Let us not forget Bobby and the Midnites featuring the wall of Peavey

Who paid for that wall? I’ll bet it was neither Mexico nor Bobby!

Bill, tgo

Bobby Cochran has been a Peavey endorser and consultant since 1976.

A PEAVEY BACKSTAGE 50 AMPLIFIER OWNED AND USED BY JERRY GARCIA
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25922/ ... =10&page=5

Well Jerry used at least on Peavy amp.

I had a Peavy Backstage when I was just learning. It was terrible.