Members Leftovercrack Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 i posted this over in the amp forum but didnt really get any responses, so im looking to upgrade my fender hot rod deville to something that sounds better. im looking for another fender style amp and i really like the twin reverb but its a bit pricey for me. i was wondering what else i should be looking at. whats the deluxe reverb like? im a regular gigging musician (with a crazy heavy handed drummer) so im worried about maintaining head room. i rely on pedals for all my dirt aswell. and ive never played a vibrolux either im thinking 40 watts should be enough. oh and what are good prices for some of these amps used too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtree71 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 Im in the market for one too..... everyone and thier brother recommends the DRRI... deluxe reverb.. It does sound tits and takes well to pedals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 A DRRI won't offer much, if any, headroom versus a heavy-handed drummer. It can compete volume-wise, but only if pushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Leftovercrack Posted March 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 thatts what i worried about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 clean headroom is definitely an issue. try to find yourself a Silverface Twin Reverb. I've seen them go for $400 to $800 depending on the condition. you can even get away with a red knobbed Twin from the 80s. just don't use the lead channel, its awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RedYagiDY Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Febson Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 deluxe reverbs are 22watts and twins are 85watts. They are both about the same price. dual showmans are 85 watts also. You can get a twin RI for $800 or so used. I have a dual showman and a twin reverb RI and they have plenty of headroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 Used Twin Reverbs show up on my local Craigslist quite often, and for fairly cheap. In fact, there's a 77 all original Twin for 675 on there now, and another "vintage" (no other details) for 700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hondro Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 Vibrolux. Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Will B. Good Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 The tweed Blues Deville RI:s has quite good rep, as its 40 w Blues Deluxe RI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I consider my Bassman LTD cray loud even befor breaking up, but you have to try one out to hear if it's enough for you. Love that clean sound. Otherwise i'd +3 on the twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 As much as I worship my DRRI, if you need to stay clean at big volumes you'll want a Twin. It's the gold standard (in my mind) for loud, clean amps. If you can find a used one, I say that's the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 If you think 40 watts is enough then check out a Super Reverb. 45Watts into 4x10 speakers. They go used for reasonable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhall Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I'd have to concur with the Twin. I have 2 1972s and I have a DRRI (I also have two Bassman heads a 1969 drip edge Silverface and a 1966 Blackface). The Twin delivers the clean volume and that oomphy thump that is produced by 4 6L6s hammering away at two quality 12" speakers. No other amp quite like the Twin Reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 The tweed Blues Deville RI:s has quite good rep, as its 40 w Blues Deluxe RI. I had one of these. Great sounding amp and very durable. But it is LOUD. Great for gigs but don't plan on playing it at home much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtree71 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I had one of these. Great sounding amp and very durable. But it is LOUD. Great for gigs but don't plan on playing it at home much. could add a hot plate for home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 could add a hot plate for home That's true. I sold mine to finance a Jazzmaster. There's definitely a hot plate in my future if I get the DRRI that I've been eyeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rvschulz Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 silverface Twin with no reverb can be a working amp ... REAL LOUD. i didn't think the clean was bad at low volumes. it was clean for christsakes. that being said .... one word - Mesa. drummer will need to hit the gym 8 hours a day and take steroids to keep up with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Febson Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 You know what is louder than a twin reverb? 2 twin reverbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I have a clean reissue Super Reverb that's been sitting on Craiglist for $800 for about 3 months now. It sounds awesome but is just too much amp for a bedroom amateur like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 There are quite a few options actually, it all depends on what you comfort level is with used amps. First, just to cover this base, the current Custom Vibrolux Reverb is not a good choice. They took what used to be a Vibroverb 2x10 RI (one of the first Fender RI's) and tweaked it into an overdrive machine...removed negative feedback loop, changed gain structure of the channels, etc. It's not built for clean headroom (it could be rewired for such). You need to be in atleast the 40-watt range for clean with a drummer. The Fender Blues Deluxe and Hot Rod Deluxe do offer that signature Fender clean tone on their clean channel, it's the OD channels people have never been huge fans of). But at 40 watts, they start to be worthwhile options, even better would be there 60-watt Deville counterparts. The Twin Reverb is an excellent choice for clean, and nothing does Fender clean better. But it'll offer enough clean volume to play a concert hall, which may be more than you need. The Super Reverb RI is 45-watts, loud, clean to a huge volume (and then it gets sweet and dirty) and drives a lot of air with 4x10" speakers. It's a great choice. The SR had other counterparts in the old days. You can still find old Silverface Pro Reverbs for affordable prices these days (everyone is too busy buying up SF DR, SR, and TR's), it's a 45-watt, 2x12" combo that is very similar in output and tone compared tot he Super Reverb. But just know if you go this rout you should always budget it for replacing the filter caps and possibly even the old speakers when comparing prices. Amps all require maintenance and when you buy old, you can't assume the last guy took the time to maintain it. The old SF Vibrolux Reverb is just slightly lower output than the Pro and Super and comes in a smaller 2x10" package. Then there is the Allen option, Allen is a builder of boutique amps that are BF Fender based. New, the cost a little more than a Fender, but they are a bargain used, keep an eye out for a used Allen Old Flame or Encore and you can get them for as little as $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andyrennich Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 The deluxe reverb is louder than you think. It gets pretty dirty from volume 6-8. If you need clean headroom, try putting a mic on it. A Shure SM-57 is the all time classic guitar mic and it only runs around $100. If putting a mic on your amp is an option, get the deluxe reverb. (I've played a few twin reverbs and they are LOUD!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dixie789456 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 why is it too much for the bedroom? just asking cause i have one that i use in the house all the time with no problems? infact right now its my only amp and probably will be for a long time. it sounds great at low volumes. i absolutly love my super reverb and will never have a need for another amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratman61 Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 I just bought a mint used 65 Twin Reverb Custom 15 from G/C for 849.00. It's basically a TRRI but with a 15in driver. That's 500.00 less than a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelly Posted March 7, 2008 Members Share Posted March 7, 2008 4x10 Bassman>your drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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