Members Lucio Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Looks awesome, wish it wasn't quite so expensive though. I reckon 15w is perfect for gigs considering the amount of places that prefer to put the amps through the PA...At least you'll be able to crank it without incurring the wrath of the sound engineer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'd say the Princeton is a baby DRRI. Well, maybe more like a "teenager" DRRI. Nah. I can't crank 22W in a house or apartment (well, I can, but only during the day when nobody's around), and the same goes for 15W. 5W gives you the full range at reasonable volume for home use. That's why I'd like to see them reissue a Blackface Champ with an 8" or even a 10". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 That's why i said "teenager" and not "baby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'd say the Princeton is a baby DRRI. Well, maybe more like a "teenager" DRRI. a slightly bigger output tranny and a 12" speaker and you're about there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members udi9 Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 Haha. Everything on 10! "..eternal goodness..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elsupermanny14 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 I hope that the market does drive down the price of that amp because it would be perfect for me! Even though 22W isn't very noticeable to 15watt on an amp of equivalent dimensions it is different however when you compare 22watts from a 12inch speaker and 15watts from a 10inch speaker. Sadly as much as I would love a DRRI, it is too much power for my home playing. The 15watter seems like the logical choice, and with all the reverb countrols...wow. I really, really, want that amp. Sadly I can't justify the cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 i played an early 70's model with reverb at GC the other day and fell in love with it. they wanted $900.00 for it. it might have been worth it too, it sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Bear Posted July 15, 2008 Members Share Posted July 15, 2008 If I didn't have my 1965 PR I would seriously be thinking about getting one.I traded a DRRI for this PR and haven't regretted it for a second.I think in a year or less, we'll be seeing used PRRI on ebay and craiglist.Just wait and get a used one.I agree that they overpriced this amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 I pulled the trigger on a 65 PRRI (I got it at a reasonable price) for amends on a order {censored} up. It should arrive tomorrow. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Do let us know how you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Do let us know how you like it. Will do It will be interesting to see how it compares to my Blues Junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Puckman Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 From what I've heard, it's more along the lines of a DRRI, tonewise. I don't think it will be much of a comparison to the BJr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Will doIt will be interesting to see how it compares to my Blues Junior. It will be interesting how quickly your Blues JR. ends up on ebay after you plug in the PR:idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am really wanting one of those or maybe a Princeton recording amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Patuney Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 :idea:With the four button footswitch of the Princeton Recording amp, it's almost like having four different channels. I leave all the stompboxes at home except for a tuner and Small Stone chorus. PS- I never use the attenuator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 PR is a one channeled DR . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PFB Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Campilongo! Wow, Fender actually found the best way to highlight their product.Sweetness. Just saw him last night, if it was a reissue he was using the tone was Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 900 is far too much. I would seriously consider 600. 500 and it would be in my house already. The sound isn't THAT great. Its good, but not anything spectacular IMO. It does Fender Clean well... not enough ompf to get it into much crunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just saw him last night, if it was a reissue he was using the tone was Amazing! I thought he used SF Princetons but who knows. Maybe hes got a deal with Fender to play the new ones. Who knows. He posts over on the tele forum here and there and I'm sure all those guys have asked that question before. I'd love to see him live. Now if I can just get to NYC on a Monday night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Z Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 For about the same money I'd buy the Deluxe with a 12" and 2 channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adlo76 Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 have not. i did just play an original '66 blackface at the store though. it just sold on the ebay though so no more playing it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 PR is a one channeled DR . with a smaller speaker and the wrong voltage going to the phase inverter tube on purpose because at the time the engineers didn't want the amp to compete as closely with the DR. They wanted an amp that was a step between the Champs and the DR so they purposely wired the PI weak off the rectifier. That why you're getting only 15 watts out of two 6V6 tubes in push/pull instead of 22. The OT is a little wimpy too so a lot of guys upgrade it when fixing this glitch to get a "one channel DR" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 :idea:With the four button footswitch of the Princeton Recording amp, it's almost like having four different channels. I leave all the stompboxes at home except for a tuner and Small Stone chorus. PS- I never use the attenuator. cool! I want one:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Pricewise it doesn't make sense b/c it's also too close to the Princeton Recording amp. For 2 bones more you get a built in attenuator, compression and overdrive? Why get the RI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted July 16, 2008 Members Share Posted July 16, 2008 Pricewise it doesn't make sense b/c it's also too close to the Princeton Recording amp. For 2 bones more you get a built in attenuator, compression and overdrive?Why get the RI? When I played that amp the only thing I thought was worth having was the attenuator. And even then I could get along fine without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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