Members taconight2night Posted June 25, 2017 Members Share Posted June 25, 2017 With the popularity of this amp today, I wonder why they haven't made a reissue.... I know I would be the first to pounce on one if they did. The Beta Lead has always been the sound in my head that I have chased for years and continue to chase. Problem is, they are tuff to find in good shape and when that rare gem does come around, you are forced to spend upwards of $1000 for a 30+ year old SS amp that could be on its last leg no matter how good it looks. Yes, they can be re-capped, wired, have parts replaced, but to me that kind of kills the idea that you own an actual original, if that makes sense. Please bring these amps back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted June 27, 2017 Members Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have a Concert Lead. 200W. My old bass player bought it back about 76 and gave it to me about 15 years ago. I had to recap it and get it back in shape. Its back in mint condition now and sounds as good as a tube amp I've owned. Its got a unique power section that is unusual. It uses a transformer to add inductance to the output transistors to emulate tube tones. I often use it as a second bass head as well as for guitar. I have one of the 612L 6X12 cabs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted June 27, 2017 Members Share Posted June 27, 2017 Fender bought Sunn Amps about 15 years ago, and killed the company. Fender was making a 300T amp, but that's gone too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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