Re: Gassing For A Classic Fender Type Amp
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:34 pm
Milkman Amps makes what you want, almost exactly. But Mike is very proud of his amps. $$$$$
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THAT is a really fun idea. I don't know how crowded (for the sake of spacing and for the sake of not overheating either unit) it would be, but having a standalone Reverb unit in a combo would be friggin' amazing. I only perused your build thread quickly, but that is a killer build Sook!!!sookwinder wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:48 amYou could always build your own reverb unit (as well).Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 2:06 amYou know me, Maggie. I've always lusted for the Secret Agent. In that spirit, I think a DIY would be awesome. I could try to get it similar. I was actually considering making an amp with a standalone spring reverb like an old Fender reverb unit, but built into the amp.
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That is something else I would happily consider. I've definitely got some more research to do for my own preferencesIgorilla wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:56 amOr buy a (FET based) surfy bear reverb unit which is shockingly close to stand alone tube reverb unit (from my experince with a '63 unit, a RI reverb unit, Gomez G-Spring unit und Lil Dawg reverb unit which are all 6G15 circuit)
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That's a lot of money, but damn that thing is amazing. And with that "Milk Century Modern" cabinet option I feel like custom cabinet finishes should be a free option (or at least cheaper) for an amp that starts at $2.5K... The first demo on the page, when he engaged the tremolo, I almost needed a change of pants. That tremolo sounded like it could've been RIGHT out of a 1960's spy film soundtrack...Maggieo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:34 pmMilkman Amps makes what you want, almost exactly. But Mike is very proud of his amps. $$$$$
That sound is just I just don't know that I want to spend $3K on an amp. I'm not a good enough player to justify $3K.
I haven't yet. As has been pointed out by one or two people, I'm a little leary of amps with PCB-mounted guts for the sake (and expense) of repair, though my Delta Blues and Origin 20 probably are both the same. I do really want to try one, and the lesser amount of money for one is very attractive. Having never played vintage models, I probably will fall in love with one.
The '62 and '64 reissues in the above video are both 'handwired' on turret board (as you would find in a vintage example), so no PCB failures to worry about there. If you like the sound and can swing the extra expense, they might be good options for you; mind, however, that both are priced similarly to what a vintage Brownface or Silverface Princeton would set you back though.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:48 amI haven't yet. As has been pointed out by one or two people, I'm a little leary of amps with PCB-mounted guts for the sake (and expense) of repair, though my Delta Blues and Origin 20 probably are both the same. I do really want to try one, and the lesser amount of money for one is very attractive. Having never played vintage models, I probably will fall in love with one.
I found this a couple weeks ago and didn't realize right away that he's comparing the reissues, not reissues vs vintage models, or even vintage models to different years of the vintage models. I like the way the video very clearly shows which one is being played and is very thorough in different playing styles, etc. I haven't finished the whole thing, but the '64 and '62 sound the best to me.
The 4 Fender Princeton Reissues Comparison - 62 vs 64 vs 65 vs 68
Seconded. And the FSRs can be pretty cool...
I love it! But FSR? I don't think I know that abbreviation...Maggieo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:51 amSeconded. And the FSRs can be pretty cool...
Syd The Paisley Tele And A Madcap Amp, September 21, 2014 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
FSR is Fender Special Run or Factory Special Run depending on who you ask.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:04 amI love it! But FSR? I don't think I know that abbreviation...Maggieo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:51 amSeconded. And the FSRs can be pretty cool...
Syd The Paisley Tele And A Madcap Amp, September 21, 2014 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr
There are these 4 RI Princeton's & several other Factory Special Run versions as well.. Several with different Speakers & Cabinet finishes. The 62 & 64 are highly upgraded as mentioned & are Custom Shop quality. Great but Pricey... The 65 is traditional Spec, the 68 is a modern re-interpretation. Both are excellent Amps & are bulletproof... As well as bargain Priced..Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:48 amI haven't yet. As has been pointed out by one or two people, I'm a little leary of amps with PCB-mounted guts for the sake (and expense) of repair, though my Delta Blues and Origin 20 probably are both the same. I do really want to try one, and the lesser amount of money for one is very attractive. Having never played vintage models, I probably will fall in love with one.
I found this a couple weeks ago and didn't realize right away that he's comparing the reissues, not reissues vs vintage models, or even vintage models to different years of the vintage models. I like the way the video very clearly shows which one is being played and is very thorough in different playing styles, etc. I haven't finished the whole thing, but the '64 and '62 sound the best to me.
The 4 Fender Princeton Reissues Comparison - 62 vs 64 vs 65 vs 68
nanamour wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 3:47 amThe '62 and '64 reissues in the above video are both 'handwired' on turret board (as you would find in a vintage example), so no PCB failures to worry about there. If you like the sound and can swing the extra expense, they might be good options for you; mind, however, that both are priced similarly to what a vintage Brownface or Silverface Princeton would set you back though.
blunderbuss wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:52 amFSR is Fender Special Run or Factory Special Run depending on who you ask.
That makes sense. I kinda figured it was the cosmetics in your case Maggie Pink isn't my thing, but that thing is REALLY cool. I was looking around a found a few PR's that might be FSR (limited editions anyways) that are pretty sweet:
I like the idea of a RI Princeton if I like the tone. I am big on buying something and sticking with it though. I try to make sure I get the gear that I'll want to keep forever, and try not to sell things on. It happens, but I'd rather get something and play. And that could definitely be a Fender reissue. The money is right, and if I've got no issues with it, then that's fantastic. I'm certainly not against getting a reissue Fender. I'm glad to know that they are reliable.Larsongs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:14 pmThere are these 4 RI Princeton's & several other Factory Special Run versions as well.. Several with different Speakers & Cabinet finishes. The 62 & 64 are highly upgraded as mentioned & are Custom Shop quality. Great but Pricey... The 65 is traditional Spec, the 68 is a modern re-interpretation. Both are excellent Amps & are bulletproof... As well as bargain Priced..
I've had my 65 PRRI for 8-9 years.. It's my most used Amp & play it almost every day, travel & play out with it.. Sounds great, no issues... Unlike my 65 DRRI & Twin Reverb.. Never had a PCB issue with any of them.. (Or any of my other Amps) The Reverb issue in the Twin, which I've had about 15 years, was the Tank. Cheap & easy fix. I had a Tube issue in the 65 DRRI, which I've had for about 10 years, & was repaired under Warranty the first year I had it.....
IMO a 65 or 68 PRRI & or DRRI should be in every Guitar Players tool box.. Bulletproof, hard working, great sounding, versatile reasonably Priced Amps.. Always ready to rumble..
Start with a great Foundation Amp. From there you can build Gucci Amps, buy Boutique or Vintage..