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Topic: WTB early Twin Reverb in Michigan |
Brett Hansen
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2022 12:27 pm |
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| Shipping has become so expensive and dangerous that I don't want to consider it. I'm looking for a nice pre master volume Twin Reverb in Michigan. Really would like a drip edge variant. WOULD consider other pre master Fenders, just not the huge Dual Showman with 2x15 it's as big as a fridge and just as heavy.[/list] |
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Jim Sliff
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Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2022 12:04 pm Re: WTB early Twin Reverb in Michigan
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| Brett Hansen wrote: |
| Shipping has become so expensive and dangerous that I don't want to consider it. I'm looking for a nice pre master volume Twin Reverb in Michigan. Really would like a drip edge variant. WOULD consider other pre master Fenders, just not the huge Dual Showman with 2x15 it's as big as a fridge and just as heavy.[/list] |
Brett, be aware that unless the seller can provide proof of full service within the last 15 years or so it will need to have the filter and bias capacitors replaced, a full checkup and the power tubes rebiased.
Any amp without that should not even be turned on - it should sound fine AFTER service. But powering up an amp with old caps can blow one or more of them AND the power transformer - a very expensive "test".
It can happen without warning - a great sounding amp can go "poof!". If one you buy has service proof, great - but if not figure on spending another $200-450 and take it DIRECTLY to your amp tech. If you don't have an amp tech, find a professional tech shop - and if the tech says "oh, those old caps are fine!" it's the wrong tech!.
Also, replacement of original tubes is rarely needed; I'm running originals in my 6 Showman. Periodic tube replacement is a sles thing started by Groove tubes and New Sensor....
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Brett Hansen
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2022 3:30 pm
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| Thanks Jim, all good advice for sure. I have a great tech about an hour away I use, he says all those same things. |
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Adam Aymor
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Michigan
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Posted 3 May 2023 3:53 pm
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| I don’t have a twin available but I have two similar-ish amps that I would consider letting go if you happen to have any interest. A 1978 Peavey Mace 2x12 and a very early Peavey deuce 1x15 w/ EV SRO (all solid state before the power amp section was tube). |
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