Vintage Fender Sound sought?
Posted by on 13th December 2008 in Blues
larrydoyle52 asked:
I purchased a used Super Reverb around 1971. I owned various other amps for different gigs but the Super was my pride and joy. the Super was stolen around 1986. I dont play much but would like to purchase a guitar amp around 50W-100W with a real good 12″ speaker. I DONT want to spend much. I know there are all kinds of knock-offs of Vintage Fender, Mesa Boogie, etc. Be it new or ebay I want something HOT but cheap…. any legit recommendations?
May 15th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Sorry you lost your super. You know it’s been reissued?
May 15th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
The Blues Deluxe is a great sounding all tube amp with that Fender sound. You won’t touch any Mesa amps for cheap.
May 17th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
If you want true tube Fender sound, sadly you’re going to pay for it. You might look at some modeling amps. They are generally cheaper and it might get you closer to the sound you are looking for. Fender has some cheaper amps and some may included some (modeled) fender tones. I own a Cyber Twin and love it but its pricey. It has a tube pre amp.
May 19th, 2009 at 8:02 am
You might try looking for an old Traynor YRM-1SC Reverb Master or other Traynor.
Which can be had for around $200 if you can find one.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I owned two Super Reberbs back around 76′ and a Twin and duo showman.. Loved those amps.. How about one of the Fender Blues amps.. Not sure what they run these days.. under 400? Stick with what you like… I bought a Line 6 for my son, I’ve had every amp under the sun and still prefer the Fenders.. Twin is probably my fav. I’ll have to read your post for other responses.. Good luck..
May 24th, 2009 at 5:25 am
well i am going to have to reccomend getting a 65 reissue super reverb. for a 112 amp, get a 65 deluxe reverb.
May 24th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
VOX ADseries Valvetronics. It is a hybrid. Good amp emulation and they use Celestions. OR pick up a Crate V series if you use your own effects.
May 28th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Fender Blues Deluxe American version is what I use. I just upgraded to a long spring reverb. I BUDDY GUY ALL DAY!