Members Stratman Tigers Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I need a bigger gigging amp, as my Blues Jr just doesn't cut it especially in outdoor stages. Is the Fender Twin Reverb a solid upgrade IYO? Guy on craigslist selling it for $750. What say you, HCFX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hivedestruction Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I got my 65 RI Twin for like $600ish. I've had it since '08 and couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnorkelMonkey Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 those twins are heavy amps, got a two wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhuxtable Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 TRRI is the tits. I miss mine dearly. Clean headroom only! It does not drive...so any drive will need to be from pedals....and the {censored}er is LOUD. Usually at shows I can't turn up past 3 without soundmen bitching at me. A bit heavy too...but the sound is glorious. $750 is on the high side, but fair I suppose. I'd offer $650. I've seen them go anywhere (locally) from $500 to $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Andmoreagain Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iamthearm Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 obviously i'm the odd guy out here but i think the 65RI sounds like crap compared even to a late 70's silverface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JorisBlack Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 Great amp. Like said, it's really heavy, and it is not meant to overdrive by itself. Takes pedals really well, except fuzz, in my opinion, unless you put some sort of overdrive or distortion pedal after the fuzz.And if it isn't loud enough at your gig, then I don't want to be at your gig because my ears would literally bleed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stratman Tigers Posted June 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I use a Shredmaster and occasionally a Sansamp Classic as my main dirt and distortion. How well is it with dirt stomp boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh33 Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I remember playing a Twin RI at GC once and it being incredibly loud. However, the singer in my band just got a silverface twin and it sounds pretty good at practice. seems like a solid workhorse of an amp. cant really go wrong with a twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 reissue=neversilverface=hells yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mhuxtable Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I use a Shredmaster and occasionally a Sansamp Classic as my main dirt and distortion. How well is it with dirt stomp boxes? works exceptionally well with dirts....every overdrive, distortion and fuzz I've put through it sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewBenw Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I like both the RIs and the vintage ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnowViking Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 Yay - very loud - to the extent it can eclipse everyone else in the band. Haven't tried one with overdrive, too busy admiring the cleans. Much louder than a Blues Jnr and better sounding IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 Twin Reverbs are wonderful amps but horrifically heavy. I ended up with a Pro Reverb. 40w, almost half the weight, same sound. I ended up with a pretty silver face (that needs a cap job) for $730. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Echoes22 Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 i personally think the reissues sound better than the silverface ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Pro Reverb's a much better choice for most people due to the lower weight and wattage. Most people don't need the huge volume levels a Twin can generate, and no one needs the extra weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 pro reverb is much dirtier and mushier than a twin. In a electric band they can get buried pretty easy. No where near the headroom of a twin. If you use effects and dirt pedals in loud bands the twin is the better option. you dont say what twin reverb it is so hard to say if $750 is a good price or not, they made a lot of different models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stratman Tigers Posted June 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I wish I knew the details. I'm calling up the guy later (it's craiglist and no photo...) for the exact specifications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonda01 Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 get ready to haul an elephant around.that's the biggest downside to the twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BHz_econo Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 Seriously man the sound amazing but are soooooo heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smallsnd/bigsnd Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 go for it.twins are rad and loud as {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jnepo1 Posted June 18, 2011 Members Share Posted June 18, 2011 I love my Twin Reverb. Very clean and loud as hell. Make sure you have them on casters, they are heavy. Fender just recently released a new amp w/ Twin Reverb voicing and the Bassman voicing as well. The Fender Super Sonic Twin, you can get a 60 watt w/ 1-12" speaker and has a "club" switch so it becomes only 25 watts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Druhgz Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Has anyone played the custom 15? how does it compare? I've been interested in it to use with my baritone but haven't heard much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vixo Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 I would suggest the super reverb amp insteadSuper tight and lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Rat Posted June 19, 2011 Members Share Posted June 19, 2011 Yay, they are loud and clean and lovely as far as a tube amp goes. balls to its knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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