Modern Fender Amps

Telegram Sam

Telegram Sam

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Lt. Bob mentioned in another thread about issues regarding Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amps and how they may predictably fail (and be easily repaired).

I'm thinking about a small, affordable, managable, clean amp that I can use to learn more about pedal tones.

I was looking at the Deluxe Reverb reissue, seems a little flimsy for $1000.
But with a 12" speaker and 22 watts, I think I could prolly use it for jamming with friends.
It's definitely light enough to pack around.

I also like the Princeton Reverb reissue, but it is only 15 watts and has a 10" speaker, seems just a little small for taking out and jamming.
It would likely be perfect for a clean practice amp for home use.

I've owned a vintage PR (loved it) and a vintage Twin Reverb (loved it but too heavy).

So what's the deal?
 
I've heard guys playing Deluxe Reverbs in small clubs and I was always impressed.Mostly blues and alternative music,nothing heavy tone wise.
 
Greg_L said:
Dude, don't you have a Vox? That thing aint clean enough?
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Clean, yes, and 65 lbs, I'm reminded; every time I try to get it up out of the basement without smacking my walls and ripping the corners of the fawn Tolex off the birch.
The Marshall Class 5 is small enough, and sounds great through a Greenback cab, but the cleans aren't really what I would call clean.
Plus: 1 Vox, 1 Marshall and 1 Fender can cover a lot of bases. You'll notice I saved the Fender for last. ;)
 
Greg_L said:
I'm strong enough to lug 60 lbs easily. I'll trade you my Rat for it. :)
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The vintage Rat, the new Rat, or a new Vintage Rat? :cool:
Really, it fails as a living room practice amp.
Well that's not true, at low volume the cleans are not too loud.
Fender cleans sound different though, like a white sheet.
 
Telegram Sam said:
The vintage Rat, the new Rat, or a new Vintage Rat? :cool:
Really, it fails as a living room practice amp.
Well that's not true, at low volume the cleans are not too loud.
Fender cleans sound different though, like a white sheet.
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It's hard to find cleans like a Fender clean. The Roland JC120 is pretty goddamn clean.

My Rat is a Vintage Reissue from 1991. It's got the desirable LM308 chip in it.
 
I've got a Hot Rod Deluxe that I use for practice (leave it at the rehearsal space) and have been thinking about getting a '65 reissue but the price is too high. Apparently there's a guy near where I live the mods all kinds of amps and specializes in Deluxe mods so I'm thinking of having some work done. If I do, I'll let you know what i think. I've also been told of a guy in Florida that will pretty much build you a deluxe knock off, with hand wired custom made cases (and you can get the Fender faceplates too if you want) for less than the Fender Reissue. But then again, I'm a Fender amp guy.

Bill L
 
I have a 65 Super Reverb reissue. My amp tech hand soldered over all of the joints on the circuit board and says that is where a lot of the failures occur. It hasn't been gigged weekly or anything, but it's been hauled around enough and no problems from it. Are you any good at soldering?
 
Bill L said:
I've also been told of a guy in Florida that will pretty much build you a deluxe knock off, with hand wired custom made cases (and you can get the Fender faceplates too if you want) for less than the Fender Reissue. But then again, I'm a Fender amp guy.
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Yeah, I've seen a couple nice PTP Fender clones online, really nice stuff. :thumbs up:

Seeker of Rock said:
I have a 65 Super Reverb reissue. My amp tech hand soldered over all of the joints on the circuit board and says that is where a lot of the failures occur. It hasn't been gigged weekly or anything, but it's been hauled around enough and no problems from it. Are you any good at soldering?
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I can't solder, but I have a friend who might be able to do it.
 
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