TS>       I went to the sister store of Long & McQuade (the Music Den) and 
ot
  >that same arguement from the salesman. Said that Peavey
  >blasts the crap out of Fender in tone and construction
I'da laughed all the way out of the store.
I had them apart next to each other.  The Peavey was frightening.  An
accident waiting to happen.  But I do have to say that it didn't happen,
so what do I know?  :)
As for tone, well......   :)
  >       He actually told me that he doesn't like that nice
  >SRV blues crunch... How could a man not appreciate a
  >master's tone like SRV's?
Give him a Lynyrd Skynyrd cd, a pickup truck and some beers.
  >       However, I do have to appreciate Hartley Peavey.
He produces an American product at a decent price point.  For the
non-picky, it's a great product.
  >the packaging on Peavey cables lately? Apparently part of
  >the money coming from the purchase of Peavey cables is
  >going towards a fund for abused and neglected children.
Well done, Hartley!
There is no greater sin than child abuse.
 * SLMR 2.1a * She's not female - she's Gyno-American
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