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Topic: fender amp question |
Ron Victoria
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2005 7:12 am |
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I would like to move onto a fender amp from my Pevey Bandit. I see Fender makes new tube amps. I don't necessarily need vintage. How much should I expect to pay for new or used Fender tube somewhere around the 65 watt range?
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Roger Kelly
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Bristol,Tennessee
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Posted 28 Aug 2005 8:27 am
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| I'd say around $800.00 new, and between $350.00 and $600.00 used. |
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Rick Collins
From:
Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2005 10:58 am
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Ron, I got a new Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb from Guitar Center, kept it for four days, and returned it. It was a little over a grand with tax (MSRP $1,495). I was looking for a light-weight, tube type, to use with my Fender steel guitars. My Webb 6-14E is hinda' powerful for home practice. I like to practice at low to moderate volume.
This 40 watt tube, with two 10" Jensens, had a lot of hiss even at low volume. I may be spoiled, using the Webb for so long (It's the only amp I have.)
I didn't realize how good the Webb sounds until I tried out this Fender amp.
For me, the key to setting the "tone-shaping" controls on the Webb for home practice, was to roll every control back to zero and roll them up in increments until I had the most pleasing tone (for my ear).
The return policy of Guitar Center is a good one __ full refund if returned in 30 days. They have a good selection. You may find something you like.
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Randy Reeves
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2005 7:34 am
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Rick. you must have gotten a bad Fender. I have a Fender Vibrolux Custom. I love the sound. no hiss. all tube warmth.
I run my lap steels and pedal steel through it.
I will be playing through a Webb this coming wednesday. I will pay attention to compare.
but mine never had a hiss. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 29 Aug 2005 7:35 am
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Moved to Electronics from No Peddlers.
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