Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Didn't post this in the amps forum, because I doubt I'd get the responses I want Anyways, I figured I should lay down more cash for a good amp. But have trouble of finding a GREAT one. I currently have a Fender Deluxe Reverb RI, a '64 vox ac15 and a champ 600. All I need is 1 channel, which is the clean channel, but if the amp has a great blues OD channel I'm all for it! I guess I like the "american" tone the best. And by that I mean blackface fender-ish tones. I play blues/bluesrock. The criteria: Under/around $2500 -great fender-ish cleans -preferably onboard reverb -must take pedals well ;-) -combo form prefered, as I don't have a cab -usable at home and small gigs (blues trio) so I guess around 30-50 watts? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gschmittling Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 You might want to look into Rivera. I think they can be had a reasonable prices and might fit your bill pretty easily. I tried out one (I think the club or soemthing) and I liked it, and after a little research I decided to take the plunge and buy a Chubster. I should be getting it this week so I'll let you know what I think when I get it. Oh and out of curiosity, what's your set up pedal/guitar wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chisa Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 get a second-hand twin. loud, tube tremolo built in, tube powered spring reverb, clean as you like, tag-board (no pcb - unlike the '65 reissue) easy to mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 +1 on the twin Also check out a blackface pro reverb or vibrolux If you want a new amp look at Allen or Divided by 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members veil Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 {censored} man, I would have been fine with running the DRRI and AC15 in tandem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 You might want to look into Rivera. I think they can be had a reasonable prices and might fit your bill pretty easily. I tried out one (I think the club or soemthing) and I liked it, and after a little research I decided to take the plunge and buy a Chubster. I should be getting it this week so I'll let you know what I think when I get it. Oh and out of curiosity, what's your set up pedal/guitar wise? Guitar wise: Fender am. strat. and soon with bg-pups underwound V60's, PRS Custom 22 and an Ibanez RG550. Pedal wise: Keeley bd-2, keeley ts-9, vintage ts-808, marshall shredmaster, MXR carbon copy, although I think I'm getting rid of the shredmaster and carbon copy and get a t-rex replica instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 {censored} man, I would have been fine with running the DRRI and AC15 in tandem. Me too. But Allen would be a good choice if you want a more boutique offering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willburford Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 yeah, get the second hand twin. I would have one right now but it's so loud and huge. so I've got a pro reverb, which is also very nice. still big and loud, but not as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 I could never play anything other than a Fender Twin Reverb for cleans... For overdriven amps, IMO nothing touches two Fender Princeton Reverbs in conjunction with each other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smrz Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 a pro reverb is exactly what you want, if you want fender clean with a little bit of hair on it. best classic fender tone i've heard. (srsly...I'd say this even not having one for sale...). If you want something new and are willing to spend more cash, check out allenamps.com, especially the old flame. Really great fender sounds, good quality, and a couple of cool added features (3 knob reverb, raw, decent MV). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 +1 on the twin Also check out a blackface pro reverb or vibrolux If you want a new amp look at Allen or Divided by 13 I don't care too much for a twin, mainly because of the insane amount of watts. But I'll look into Allen and Divided by 13, thanks.Also, anyone heard of Marble? The seems like just what I need. Just a tad cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 a pro reverb is exactly what you want, if you want fender clean with a little bit of hair on it. best classic fender tone i've heard. (srsly...I'd say this even not having one for sale...). If you want something new and are willing to spend more cash, check out allenamps.com, especially the old flame. Really great fender sounds, good quality, and a couple of cool added features (3 knob reverb, raw, decent MV). Wow, the old flame seems pretty cool! Thanks for the advice! I don't think I'll go for your pro reverb though. I think I want something new this time :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WarofGhosts Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Check out the Port City Dual Fifty it doesn't have a reverb but damn does it sound beautiful clean and takes pedals like a champ. Here's a pic of my custom Dual Fifty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smrz Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow, the old flame seems pretty cool! Thanks for the advice! I don't think I'll go for your pro reverb though. I think I want something new this time :-) It's fine...I think it's sold anyway. If I was up for spending ~$1600 on an amp, I'd be pretty tempted by those Allens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Get a super reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 or Super Six Reverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluehuricane Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 speedster 25 watt deluxe is a beautiful amp. the guy who works on my guitars has one and i always jam on it while he's working. really really great amp with great reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeartfeltDawn Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 If I were in the US, I'd be checking out Clark amps and Allen amps. http://www.clarkamplification.com/ (blackface Beufort reverb for me please!)http://www.allenamps.com/ (..and an Allen Sweet Spot for good measure!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Fender Super Reverb Fender Bandmaster Reverb Fender Twin Two Rock Opal Two Rock Custom Fuchs ODS CAE OD100 Egnater MOD50 Egnater TOL50 Bogner Shiva Mojave Plexi45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 Fender Super ReverbFender Bandmaster ReverbFender TwinTwo Rock OpalTwo Rock CustomFuchs ODSCAE OD100Egnater MOD50Egnater TOL50Bogner ShivaMojave Plexi45 I'd love a two-rock or a Fuchs, hell I'd love a dumble for that matter. But they're just too expensive :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'd love a two-rock or a Fuchs, hell I'd love a fumble for that matter. But they're just too expensive :-( I've gotten them and seen others as well within your price parameter (used) but none the less Fuchs Fuchs Two Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sunsetcarcrash Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 OH MY GOD! I HAVE TO GET AN ALLEN SWEET SPOT 1-12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garyfanclub Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 $2500? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DStreur Posted October 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 $2500? lol ??? What's so funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garyfanclub Posted October 11, 2008 Members Share Posted October 11, 2008 ??? What's so funny? I mean, if you're going to spend over 1000 on a guitar amp it better sound ridiculously good, and chances are it will. $2500? That amp better summon angels. Don't let these clowns boutique name-drop bukkake all over your face. You can seriously get an awesome awesome Fender clean tone out of a beat up 70's Twin Reverb, no need to spend over 1000 even, it's all about EQ knowing what you're looking for. I bought a used 65RI Twin or 700 and it kicks all kind of ass with my jag. I can't imagine how an amp could sound better clean. Bottom line, save yourself like 2 grand, get a used Fender, be it 65RI or Silverface, and love love love the cleans. I doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference in cleans anyhow between a 70's fender and some PTP boutique status symbol. Use the 2 grand to buy a vintage jaguar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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