Landed JCM 800... now: '73 Super Reverb for $600 or Rhodes for $800?

[northern_dirt]

looks to be a suitcase- it has the latches on the side and per the ad "comes with top". The stage models don't have that I presume...

No they all came with tops..

The suitcase came with a built in Amp.. and is basically a mark 1

[northern_dirt]

$800 is a good deal for a suitcase but a bit high for a stage IMO.  But things may have changed.  In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if $800 was fair for a stage nowadays.

I don't usually see any rhodes going for less than $800-$900 up here..

[gregovertone]

unless you need them---i'd say neither.

the silverface SR was mediocre----and it sounds like you'll have a bit of work to bring it back to being 100%.

the rhodes is killer, but $800 is A LOT for a stage.

[Ladykiller]

Thanks guys, a reality/price check is pretty much just what I needed. Not sure why I thought they were worth so much more. I guess I should just stick to my original goal of hunting down a nice 1x12.

[GUITARmole]

the 800 sounds better to me..

I remember, back when I got my 1/2 stack 900, you could buy 800 and 900 combo's for $500 used..
Combo's back then were always cheaper than a head alone.. which makes NO sense, but times have
changed..

I remember when you could get smallbox 50W plexis (slightly buggered up w/ master volumes, etc) for $450 and 800s were despised like the new Marshalls of today are!  Yeah...I guess I'm old 

I still haven't learned to like those 800/900's...I just don't understand you kids today 

[northern_dirt]

the 800 sounds better to me..

I remember, back when I got my 1/2 stack 900, you could buy 800 and 900 combo's for $500 used..
Combo's back then were always cheaper than a head alone.. which makes NO sense, but times have
changed..

I remember when you could get smallbox 50W plexis (slightly buggered up w/ master volumes, etc) for $450 and 800s were despised like the new Marshalls of today are!  Yeah...I guess I'm old 

I still haven't learned to like those 800/900's...I just don't understand you kids today 

haha (dude its no longer 1993)

[dug]

the 800 sounds better to me..

I remember, back when I got my 1/2 stack 900, you could buy 800 and 900 combo's for $500 used..
Combo's back then were always cheaper than a head alone.. which makes NO sense, but times have
changed..

I still haven't learned to like those 800/900's...I just don't understand you kids today 

lol

that was a long time ago. You must be old. 

[Regan]

Congrats on scoring that JCM 800. Man, I had one of those (1983) with both the 1960 A & B cabs. I loved it, and hated so bad to let it go, but I sold it about 12-13 years ago. It was a killer amp! It was my dream amp back when I got it, and I still miss it.

Regan

[glimmertwin]

the rhodes is killer, but $800 is A LOT for a stage.

I agree - $800 is a lot for a stage but probably an okay deal on a suitcase.  If it's a stage, I would hold out for something in the $500-$600 range.  Also, there is a pretty dramatic difference between many of the Rhodes models - if I were you I would check on the Rhodes Supersite and listen to the differences between the models to get an idea of what your flavor is.  All Rhodes aren't the same - I prefer the earlier ones with the felt hammers like Bitches Brew era Miles/Herbie.  Of course I'm also super picky about tones so your own mileage may vary...

[øøøøøøø]

[All Rhodes aren't the same - I prefer the earlier ones with the felt hammers like Bitches Brew era Miles/Herbie.  Of course I'm also super picky about tones so your own mileage may vary...

yep.  My feelings (and taste) exactly.