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    Fender Tube Amps

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    tranformers ain't exactly cheap, but for the most part yes this is very true.

    Relatively little. :lol: But even transformers aren't backbreaking, really. An OT isn't going to "set you back three years' savings".

    Fender Tube Amps

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    Congratulations and good luck with everything. If you're feeling overwhelmed by gear maintenance and expense, and would rather focus on developing your musicianship, then I'd humbly suggest that used amps with vacuum tube technology and no warranties are not your best option. Last thing you want is to buy something that will blow up and set you back three years' savings. If you buy a tube amp it should come with a good warranty.


    Just my two cents. I'm not going to try to sell you on solid state but if you're going to the store I'd try to keep an open mind and just try everything. Cheap entertainment.

    There's not a damn thing in an old Fender tube amp that can't be fixed or replaced for relatively little money.

    Fender Tube Amps

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    Classics are great classic rock amps. I think the Classic 30 should be in the working musician's amp hall of fame, if there were such a thing. I don't know if you're into the head + cabinet thing but if you are, the Classic 30 head sounds great thru a nice cab. I have one and it screams thru a good sounding cab. You can usually pick one up for around $250.

    For sure. I have a Classic 30 head (modded for 8 ohms instead of 16) through a 1x12 loaded with an Emi Cannabis Rex.

     

    It's my cute little micro-stack that is *HOLY {censored} LOUD*. Great cleans, awesome amp overdrive.

    Fender Tube Amps

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    I have not had experience with any of the amps listed in the OP. Sorry. But I currently play a silverface Bandmaster Reverb and a silverface Bassman Ten. I have also owned a mid-90's Prosonic. I wish I had never sold that Prosonic. Fantastic amplifier. All the points made above about Fender cleans, reverb, and ability to take pedals are absolutely true. You typically won't find a huge crunch on a Fender amp (aside from Prosonics, Supersonics, etc.), but you can get any distorted sound you want from a pedal anyway.

    OCTOBER I saw a werewolf drinking a pi

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    For sale: Traynor YBA-200 bass head.

     

    Hi guys. I have an all-tube Traynor YBA-200 bass amp up for sale. Asking price is $500. This thing sounds really good. I've used it with an Ampeg 4x10, and the volume is enough to shake the foundations, and it has that awesome, juicy tube tone.

     

    Features include: 3-band passive EQ, gain and master volume, a defeatable scoop control, presence, range, and direct out (can be switched so that it's pre-amp only, or after the power section.) It's also switchable and compatible with 4 or 8 ohm cabinets.

     

    There are one or two tolex scratches, but no tears. It's in really good cosmetic shape, and works perfectly.

     

    I've had a ball playing this amp out. Its sound is huge and meaty, and really punches through the mix.

     

    Tubes: 4 6550's power tubes, 2 12AX7 and 1 12AT7 preamp.

     

    Pics follow. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

     

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