Members angelhair0 Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have one. It needs some repairs. I have been advised to replace the caps inside amongst some other stuff. It's from the 70's... I think 73 or 74. Think I should just spend around $250 and fix it up? Or get a new a 2x12 combo? I absolutely love the sound of this amp, but I don't know much about the nice combos on the market today. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i51423 Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 I'd fix it up. If you want something else, you could always sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drmanbear Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 Fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Fix it. Does it pop and spit at you (quietly) too? If so, there's a few resistors that you should have them replace too. $250 seems a tad high, but if they're really going to go through it, and not just replace the filter caps and button it back up, but check out the entire amp, then it's reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 $250 is for new tubes and all new caps. That sound decent to you, Mr. Phil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CapnMarvel Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 Keep it. $250 to recap and retube a Fender of that vintage/size is a BIT much. My PA100 was a sheer basket case and it got pretty much an entire reassembly plus those items from the Dabeck Amps guy in Richardson, TX for $200 even. But don't trade it out. You'll be sorry, trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kishjor Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 bitch about the price, then get it fixed. you cannot do better than a good twin reverb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T3 Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 keep it... it's not going to go down in value... you'll love it when its been tidied up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrMunky Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 You'll not find a better amp for the general class of tones that a Twin is useful for, you'll just spend considerably more for lower quality parts and manufacturing. That is, unless your only criteria for "better" is smaller and easier to carry. In those departments the Twin is pretty easy to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 I don't care how big or heavy my equipment is. I want it to sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 $250 is for new tubes and all new caps. That sound decent to you, Mr. Phil? It's a wee bit on the high side IMO, but if they're going to do a complete servicing, and check out the whole amp, then IMO, it's not completely unreasonable. See if you can negotiate it down a bit, and get them to commit to exactly what sorts of things their servicing will address. It should be more than just a filter cap replacement at that price IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 The guy said he's going to check everything out and make it so that I don't need to ever bring the thing back... Quite a promise! I don't know any other reliable repair guys around here, either. Maybe I'll do a little bit more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KjStrat62 Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 Keep it. I had my Fender Twin Reverb 73 recapped etc for 200$ Sweet amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skipstar59 Posted January 23, 2007 Members Share Posted January 23, 2007 I have one. It needs some repairs. I have been advised to replace the caps inside amongst some other stuff. It's from the 70's... I think 73 or 74. Think I should just spend around $250 and fix it up? Or get a new a 2x12 combo? I absolutely love the sound of this amp, but I don't know much about the nice combos on the market today. Suggestions? NEVER, EVER get rid of a vintage Fender. EVER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 Haha.. that seems to be the general consensus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 What I DO want to do, is also get another combo. Slightly different, but just as good (if that's possible) so I can run them on either side of the stage. Any suggestions? That is, if I can't get my hands on another vintage twin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 The guy said he's going to check everything out and make it so that I don't need to ever bring the thing back... Quite a promise! I don't know any other reliable repair guys around here, either. Maybe I'll do a little bit more research. You'll wind up paying for shipping if you have to go outside of the local area, and that would offset any savings. Get that all in writing and pay the man. Okay, still try to get them down to $200 - $225, but even at $250, it's not completely unreasonable, especially if it is a good tech that you know you can trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 What I DO want to do, is also get another combo. Slightly different, but just as good (if that's possible) so I can run them on either side of the stage. Any suggestions? That is, if I can't get my hands on another vintage twin! There's lots of other good Fender combos... Pro Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb, etc. etc. What type of music are you playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 There's lots of other good Fender combos... Pro Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb, etc. etc. What type of music are you playing? Sorry to cut in.....Does Kenny Lyon sound right for the Gladys song? :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have one. It needs some repairs. I have been advised to replace the caps inside amongst some other stuff. It's from the 70's... I think 73 or 74. Think I should just spend around $250 and fix it up? Or get a new a 2x12 combo? I absolutely love the sound of this amp, but I don't know much about the nice combos on the market today. Suggestions? well, you state you love the sound of the amp. there ya go, get her in shape I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trodden Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 you cannot do better than a good twin reverb. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angelhair0 Posted January 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 There's lots of other good Fender combos... Pro Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb, etc. etc.What type of music are you playing? I play mostly ambient/experimental music, but still with the pop rock sensibility. Catchy choruses, but crazy reverby/delay-y stuff. Anytime I'm using a dirty signal, it's mostly the occasional fuzz but mostly light overdrive (getting a Mrs. Foxy Brown in the mail soon! Hopefully this will sound good with my twin!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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