Re: Way to go, Rick.

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At  2:32 PM 10/8/94 -0500, Rick Barker wrote:
>Yes, I was surprised. The Crate had a nice tone. I liked the tone as well
>as any vintage Fender I've heard. Probably a lot cheaper as well.

I don't know what the list is, but I got it new for $625 including tax.
Only time will tell if it lasts as long as a vintage amp, but it sure seems
pretty solid.

>Hugh was
>running a '57 through it and I'd sure like to hear the thing with a bullet.

I've tried four different bullets through it, new and old, and for my style
the 57 does the best job.  I still use an old Astatic for the Chicago
thing, though.

>
>>Oh, and a couple of the musicians present came up to me afterwards and said
>>"is that guy a Nashville session cat?"
>
>Not yet - but that's the dream. Gotta chase that golden ring ya know.

I'd say you've got a shot at it ...

   -- hugh