Chad
Slender Hobbit
I almost snagged one of those until I stumbled on the Mesa.
Help! Amp recommendation?
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I almost snagged one of those until I stumbled on the Mesa.
Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Looks cool, but the reverb tank doesn't work, and I'm trying to simplify my life; not purchase problems to solve.
Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
Totally agree. I'm gonna check out the Mesa though. I've always kind of wanted one.
Chad
Slender Hobbit
I wasn't looking at that exact one. At the time I was looking there were 3 functional ones on Reverb. The one I almost pulled the trigger on was white with a tan grill cloth.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
The Revs come up from time to time. Maybe not that one, but keep the model in mind.
Guitar Heel
Demented Trick
Hahaha...no, I used to own one too.Keep in mind @Guitar Heel heard mine at Barn Storm, so his lack of enthusiasm for the amp is probably due to hearing me play through it for a weekend
Jbird
Kick Henry Jackassowski
@Cheese Grits what about the Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister series?
I'm not sure you'd get that 'Fender sound' out of the clean channel, but they have all the other things you want in the power scaling and reverb (at least for the higher watt models.
A brand new Tubemeister 36 head is $799 (they used to be $949, until the newer 40w model came along) and you could probably pick up a clean used 36 head for $600 or so
EL84 based amp
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I'm not sure you'd get that 'Fender sound' out of the clean channel, but they have all the other things you want in the power scaling and reverb (at least for the higher watt models.
A brand new Tubemeister 36 head is $799 (they used to be $949, until the newer 40w model came along) and you could probably pick up a clean used 36 head for $600 or so
EL84 based amp
(playing starts roughly 1:48 or so)
wagdog
Ack
I saw a guy playing through one of these earlier this month. He had the 18w version with a 1x10 cab and was miced. Sounded KILLER.
Modern Saint
Starve your Fear, Feed your Dream!
Buy a used Fender Reissue 68 BF Deluxe.
Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I got the before and after gut shots, and then the guy dropped the asking price to $700 without my even making an offer. Not sure how to save pictures from Reverb on my phone, but I'll post them here when I get a chance to log in via a Grandpa Box.
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Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
If the guys says that the Allen is not making lots of noise, I'm inclined to make an offer, but I wonder if I would be able to call Dave and see if he remembers this job? Hmm.
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Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
I got the before and after gut shots, and then the guy dropped the asking price to $700 without my even making an offer. Not sure how to save pictures from Reverb on my phone, but I'll post them here when I get a chance to log in via a Grandpa Box.
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Wow, the difference in the wiring is stark. I would definitely email David and ask him if he remembers the job. That's a great idea.
Dudeman1967
blah, blah, blah...
Traynor YCS50
I guess you'll have to buy one used. They have discontinued it. I paid $800 new a decade ago.
Best Fender/Marshall combo I've heard. Switches the tone stack when channel switching between to model both.
switchable wattage 50W class AB/15 W class A
spring reverb
Look here for other features:
http://traynoramps.com/legacy/discontinued/product/ycs50/
I've pretty much ditched all pedals since I bought this amp.
I guess you'll have to buy one used. They have discontinued it. I paid $800 new a decade ago.
Best Fender/Marshall combo I've heard. Switches the tone stack when channel switching between to model both.
switchable wattage 50W class AB/15 W class A
spring reverb
Look here for other features:
http://traynoramps.com/legacy/discontinued/product/ycs50/
I've pretty much ditched all pedals since I bought this amp.
Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
So, I did this and here's the response. I can't quite make heads or tails, other than he seems to be saying that he always does the best he can within reason, which is completely reasonable and to be expected. So, if I offer $500, I can't get hurt too bad, and I can probably still flip it for a similar price if it doesn't work out.
What do you think?
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gtrjunior
Wannabe
Yup! I know somebody with the 36...it indeed does sound KILLER.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
So, I did this and here's the response. I can't quite make heads or tails, other than he seems to be saying that he always does the best he can within reason, which is completely reasonable and to be expected. So, if I offer $500, I can't get hurt too bad, and I can probably still flip it for a similar price if it doesn't work out.
What do you think?
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I think you should pass.
On a related note, my friend Brad, formerly of Mojo Hand/Tonefactor, is selling his Dr. Z Maz 18 NR 1x12 combo. I'm not sure of the price, but if you're into that kinda thing, I can connect you.
gtrjunior
Wannabe
Oooh....those are GREAT amps
Cheese Grits
Kick Henry Jackassowski
I appreciate the offer, but whatever I do, I think I want onboard spring reverb.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
Then you should get the Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb, and be done with it.
https://reverb.com/item/6366893-fen...016-original-box-case-candy-cover-foot-switch
