Amps

[Jim Holland]

I’m a newbie to PSG. In fact have not received it yet. I’ll never be a big time player in big venues. My question is will a Peavey Classic 30 (30w) Mesa Recto-verb (25w) work well enough for me?

Thanks Jim

[Bobby Harris]

It would work

[Tal Herbsman]

I use a rectoverb. Works great.

[Larry Dering]

Jim, I have one since 95. It's a great guitar amp but not my favorite for steel. I prefer a more dedicated steel amp with better mid control. The Nashville 112, Quilter TT model and a few others. I have the Fender Tonemaster twin and some like that, I'm not convinced. The classic 30 will work but the tone range is lackluster for pedal steel. Just my experience.

[David Nugent]

Jim..The 'Classic 30' may make a serviceable steel guitar amp with a simple speaker change.
Since it is a low wattage amp you might try the Warehouse Speakers 75 watt 'G12C/S'. I have tested more than a few units designed specifically for steel (stock Blue Marvel, Eminence EPS-12C, Telonics, Black Widow 1203, etc.) in my Nashville 112 and prefer this one overall.

[Donny Hinson]

When you're first starting out, the most important thing you need is a decent guitar - but just about any amp will suffice. I can say that with confidence because your final amp choice will depend on the type of music you play, as well as your approach to playing. We don't know what you like, or what style you'll eventually adopt. So learn to play some, first, and then worry about an amp choice later.

[Dave Grafe]

It would work

What Bobby said.

Best to focus on learning to play well before you start buying more gear. In fact many teachers will tell you there is more progress to be made with the amp turned off than on. Once your right hand can pick and damp cleanly with enough power to hear and play in tune with no amplification your tone is built in for life and you can begin seeking out gear that supports it. Meanwhile save your money, you'll need it soon enough.

Take it from a fool who knows...

[Steve Lipsey]

Yup, Dave Graf's advice to me long ago was "Pick like you mean it" and that was a real breakthrough ....
Re amps, here's some useful tips: