Members fuzzface71 Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Some of you might have seen my threads about Fender amps. Ok, here's the deal: 1) Should I go for a Fender tweed Deluxe "clone`" with weber speakers. "Neil Young mod" that will push around 30-40 watts? Price: $1000 I'm worried about the re-sale value for this puppy. Note: (THESE ARE NOT THE ACTUAL AMPS) 2) I also found someone selling a Fender Super Reverb (silverface) for $750 I'm worried about the weight and loud volume (that's why I sold my beloved Vox AC30) 3) Just a few minutes ago. I found a used Deluxe Reverb re-issue for $850 (is that a good price?) Well you guys know what the amp can do, so I don't need to elaborate. 4) Or a used Dr.Z Maz 18?? HELP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YourHerodDGC Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Haha, thanks to me it's a 4-way tie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members therhodeo Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 I'd definitely go Z. No doubt in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnrambo Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 aren't the deluxe reverb reissues around $800 new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wacopacco Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 i voted DrZ because of this... Deluxe clone: will still be loud at 30-40 watts. You probably wont be able to get it where you want it. If you sold your ac30 because of the volume, chances are 40 watts of a fender amp will still be too loud... Super reverb: LOUD mofo and heavy. NICE amp, but yea a backbreaker and again, very loud. Deluxe Reverb: my personall favorite amp. Can be loud, but you can tame it very easily and it sits in great in a live setting, but $850 is WAYYYY too much for this amp. But the main reason i didn't pick this was because of...(see below) DrZ Maz 18: this amp simply blows the all the others away hands down imo. Can be loud if you want, but it's still only 18 watts. Master vol. all the controls you need to fine tune your tone. Classic amp right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzface71 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 i voted DrZ because of this...Deluxe clone: will still be loud at 30-40 watts. You probably wont be able to get it where you want it. If you sold your ac30 because of the volume, chances are 40 watts of a fender amp will still be too loud...Super reverb: LOUD mofo and heavy. NICE amp, but yea a backbreaker and again, very loud.Deluxe Reverb: my personall favorite amp. Can be loud, but you can tame it very easily and it sits in great in a live setting, but $850 is WAYYYY too much for this amp. But the main reason i didn't pick this was because of...(see below)DrZ Maz 18: this amp simply blows the all the others away hands down imo. Can be loud if you want, but it's still only 18 watts. Master vol. all the controls you need to fine tune your tone. Classic amp right there. I agree, the Z is a killer amp. I tried a few last year. Maz, Ghia, 1 speaker, 2 speakers. It might be hard to find a used one for the right price though. The Deluxe sounds really sweet and the volume is just fine, but I am really worried about the re-sale value. The Deluxe reverb is really cool, but there's something about it that really doesn't grab me like WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted February 8, 2007 Members Share Posted February 8, 2007 Personally, I would go for the Tweed clone. I like the tweed sound. If you can get the DRRI for cheaper, that would be my second choice. $850 is just too much. I don't like the Super Reverb. But that doesn't mean much because I'm not a Silverface fan. I also don't care for the Dr. Zs. That is my input. Why are you worried about resale value? Are you looking for an amp that you can flip easily if you don't like it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TweedBassman Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Dr. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wacopacco Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 thats one thing that allways confuses me is resail value. I never buy a piece of gear with intention of selling it later on. If i pay $1000 for an amp and know it will only be worth $10 when i take it home, thats perfectly fine by me. I dont care what people will be willing to pay for MY amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lostandfoundpdx Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i say no to the clone because of resale, no to the super reverb just for the fact that the volume seems overwhelming to you, no on the Dr. Z just cuz i think they are fugly (hahaha) and YES to the deluxe reverb, but talk him down a little, $850 is a wee bit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wacopacco Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i say no to the clone because of resale, no to the super reverb just for the fact that the volume seems overwhelming to you, no on the Dr. Z just cuz i think they are fugly (hahaha) and YES to the deluxe reverb, but talk him down a little, $850 is a wee bit high. i miss your old avatar..... peanut butter jelly time:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stravinsky Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'd go for the Deluxe clone - gotta love the Neil tone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lostandfoundpdx Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 hahaha, yeah, that episode of the family guy made me laugh so hard. it might be about time for another avatar... fred savage is giving me a nasty case of teh ghey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackjack davey Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Deluxe Reverb all the way. Or if you don't want to spend that much you can always wait for the new BOSS '65 Deluxe Pedal. I'm sure they sound exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goodison Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm not gonna lie, i didnt even read the thread or what your needs were. I just voted neil young cuz i like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GRINGO_LOCO Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i VOTED tWEED cLONE, BUT THATS 'CAUSE i'M A HUGE Neil Young fan. But I'd go for the tweed OR the Dr. Z ...hard to go wrong either way. GRINGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Friendly Ranger Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 That's a tough decision since I love the Tweed sound but I'd say that if it came down to the DRRI or Maz 18, I'd go with the Maz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzface71 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 Thanks a lot for the input guys. One thing is for sure this morning. The DRRI is a little expensive. If it was atleast, $200 cheaper, it would be decent deal. I was panicking about that because, the amp might get sold soon! I wanted to put some cash down this morning, but the $850 CAN price tag is bit too much, I think. Yes, I think that the Super Reverb is not even an option right now, because of the weight and volume issue. Though, the $750 price tag is nice. The tweed I'm actually gonna try out with my band this weekend. I managed to convince the amp guy, to bring it to the jam space. So that I can hear, how it would work with my own gear and band. Ahh....Dr. Z ...really cool amp...my first real choice after selling my Vox AC30 a year and a half ago. I even drove to Ottawa with my girlfriend last summer, just to try a bunch. And she even loved it! She can tell the difference how the different Dr.Z amps sounded (she liked the 2 knob Carmen Ghia). I wanted the red tolex, but she said it's too flashy and suggested the cream tolex. Anyways, that's whole different story. Thanks brothers for helping me decide (well kinda). Feel free to add any suggestion about this dilemna Being afraid of "Buyer's Remorse", Fuzzface71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 GAWD said you need a TWEED CLONE, my son !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 AMEN BROTHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i voted DrZ because of this...Deluxe clone: will still be loud at 30-40 watts. You probably wont be able to get it where you want it. If you sold your ac30 because of the volume, chances are 40 watts of a fender amp will still be too loud... tweed deluxe is only about 15-20 watts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzface71 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 tweed deluxe is only about 15-20 watts?Not this Deluxe Read it here, speacially the last page:http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1450374&highlight=fuzzface71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EL KABONG Posted February 9, 2007 Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i voted go z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzface71 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 9, 2007 i voted go z red, cream or black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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