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Topic: Best Fender Tube amp for steel |
Wolfgang Bednarz
From:
97848 Rechtenbach/GERMANY
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Posted 18 Apr 2001 9:44 am |
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Hi all tubeamp players,
what is the best tube amp from Fender or
Music Man for Steel ?
`65 Twin Reverb Blackface ??
I`m thankfull for any input.
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 18 Apr 2001 10:24 am
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what's best for me may not suit you.
so "best" is a subjective term.
but having said that, I will say I like these:
BF or SF Twin Reverb Amp, with Stock 2x12" speakers
http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/twin_reverb_bf.html
http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/twin_reverb_sf.html
BF or SF Twin Reverb Amp retrofitted with a JBL D-130-F 15"
http://www.voicenet.com/~vanallen/pix/lloyd.jpg
Vibrosonic Reverb (SF '72-'81) essentially a Twin Reverb with a "from the factory" 15" speaker. There was a later version of this (95-96) Called a VibrAsonic that was a nice amp too
http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/vibrosonic_reverb_sf.html
Some folks even like the later Master Volume equipped SF Twin Amps... guitarist not so much 'cause they are brutally clean- which is why a Steeler might like one.
Music Man made a 2x12" combo that with something like 100w ,works great for steel ( I think Jody Carver has one)
I am also fond of BF Bassman Amps with 2x12" closed back cabinets
and my 73 Vibrolux (2x10") is great for it's weight.
A SF Dual Showman Reverb matched to a 15" would be cool too. maybe with a Tremolux cabinet with it too...
I can't decide for myself, how am I supposed to tell you which is "best"? 
(although I do indeed love my 68 Twin with the JBL)
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Craig A Davidson
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2001 10:30 am
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I tried Bassmans with the 2x12's, Dual Showmans, Super Reverbs, SF Twins w/master volume, and a 65 Re-Issue Twin. I like the 65 the best. I use it most of the time with the factory 12's in it. Once in awhile I plug in a 1-15BW cabinent and run with it. Anyway go for the re-issue. IMHO
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Wolfgang Bednarz
From:
97848 Rechtenbach/GERMANY
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Posted 19 Apr 2001 5:01 am
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Ok,Iwill make this a little bit other.
What amp would you choose for steelguitar?
1. Fender `65 Twin Reverb 2 12" Jensen
Replica Speakers 85 watt, or
2. The Twin amp 100 watt, 2 12" Speaker ?
The `65 is in the price much cheaper.
I find a Shop here in Germany that have
a outstanding price for that Amp
(350 $ lower than all others )
Have anyone played both of them ?
What is the sound difference between boths ?
I think for normal electricguitar sounds both
fantastic,but what is with steel.
I will buy one and only choose the rigth one.
Thanks for the input
Wolfgang
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Chris DeBarge
From:
Boston, Mass
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Posted 19 Apr 2001 5:59 am
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Wolfgang,
My vote would be for the Twin Reverb. That is, if you don't need all the distortion stuff that comes with "The Twin". Cheaper and it looks better! |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2001 12:33 pm
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I liked what Lloyd Green used to have. An early Twin Reverb with Lansing speakers. I am not sure what year the Twin was made.
In fact I have always felt the tone Lloyd got using that set up was the most pleasing to my ears.
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 19 Apr 2001 12:59 pm
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All Fenders are not created equal. I would base my purchase on how each one sounds.
Without hearing them I would be leaning towards the old twin. Its cheaper and has a bigger coolness factor.
Musicman amps are real nice also.
Bob |
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