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  1. alrighty, talked it down to $325. seems to be a pretty good deal---supposedly it's "barely used." will check it out in person and demo it, but overall, good deal, right? I'd say this sounds like a pretty good deal if you like the amp.
  2. $390 is okay. I usually consider them worth about $350, but around here I see them bringing $400 or so pretty regularly, with some in the $250 range if you're patient and wait. As to your other question, you have it backwards. The older models were made in the USA and the newer ones are made in Mexico. There were some issues with resistors failing regularly and causing quite a few problems on the older models, but I never had that issue with either of mine (bought new in 97). Supposedly, the Mexico models have better quality solder joints, but I've only read that and have no direct evidence to support it.
  3. Incredible price if that for "new". Even great for used. MF "level 4" return, not working. Because the photos showed no physical damage whatsoever to the amp, I figure it has to be a combination of three possibilities: bad tube, blown fuse, cold solder joint. I'll take my chances and get it up and running.
  4. Really? Is that a deal that's still available? Sorry, there was only one at that price.
  5. I played one and I liked it. Good to hear. At $282.24 it was tough to pass up.
  6. Thanks everyone for the feedback and suggestions. Against the recommendation of many of you, I ended up ordering a Hot Rod Deluxe III.
  7. It sure ain't your 'typical' Fender amp but I LOVE my Prosonic I remember playing one back when those were new in stores. Typical Fender they're not...
  8. I sold my Deluxe Reverb to fund the purchase of a JMP 2204 (what're ya gonna do when G.A.S. strikes?), but I fully intend to replace it ASAP. I have a JMP 2204 and a JMP 1959. Great amps. I know the HR series of amps are either loved or hated. I didn't love mine, but I did like it. I had two and should have kept one. I sold one when I bought my first Marshall (a JCM 900) and the other when I bought an Orange.
  9. Keep in mind, unless you go through any old amp, blueprint every component for drift, possibly replaced the electrolytic caps, possible replace the tubes, and (in SF Fenders) possible replace the speaker, you haven't any clue what that amp can sound like. The reason there seems to be a lack of consensus on many amp models is because any too vintage amps can have drift up to 25% or more from each other in the way the circuit works. If the amps 25+ years old, until you account for every single resistor, cap, etc. in there, it's a crap shot. That's why I don't recommend old "bargain" amps anymore, if someone doesn't know how to go through the amp and do some maintenance, then they are on the hook for bench fees for any necessary TLC. Valid points, all. Thanks for the input Wyatt.
  10. i'm a big fan of the tremolux amp I had an opportunity to get a blonde Tremolux in trade a while back, and I passed. I probably made a mistake.
  11. I also would say Bandmaster, then maybe Tremolux Noted. Thanks!
  12. The Bandmaster and Bassman also pop up on craigslist for relatively cheap sometimes. I've seen a Cyber Twin, but I have no idea what it does/ sounds like. I used to play in a band with a guy who played through BF Bandmasters. I haven't played through one in years though. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for one, but I'd rather go with a combo. I really like the Bassman, but those are pretty Marshally, and I'm pretty well covered in that department.
  13. What are some of less popular (read less expensive) choices in the Fender amp family? The silver faces used to be the under-the-radar amps, but they've gone up in price significantly over the past few years. I know of the Pro Reverb; it's still priced well below most of the other Fenders of its generation. What else is out there? Anything from the '80s or early '90s that cop that old school classic Fender tone? EDIT -- I forgot to mention I had an '80s Champ 12 and it didn't really do much for me. I also had a '79 SF Champ that wasn't as "full" sounding as I like. Would a Champ with a 10" baffle/speaker upgrade sound significantly different?
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