1991 '65 reissue twin reverb.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:21 am
Is there anything I should know? Was this a good year / a bad year?
Is it just twin reverb?
Is it just twin reverb?
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No idea. Will have to ask.andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:11 pm1991? Not to dissuade you, (but...) those are the first 'reissues' based around PCB construction, which will make servicing/repairs more difficult when compared with a Silverface equivalent built around a turret board with flying leads. Pots and jacks are on a secondary PCB, but the tube sockets are chassis mounted at least.
You'd hope PCB assemblies are still readily available as replacement parts from Fender.
It's crazy to think these things are now approaching 30 years old.
Assuming this is an amp you're looking at purchasing, does it come with a clean bill of health from an amp tech and/or any kind of short term (say 3 month) warranty? Have the electrolytic capacitors been replaced at any stage in the last 29 years?
I... wouldn't buy either of them. But I already have an early '70s Vibrosonic Reverb, effectively a SFTR with a 15" speaker.Nickfred wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:04 pmNo idea. Will have to ask.andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:11 pm1991? Not to dissuade you, (but...) those are the first 'reissues' based around PCB construction, which will make servicing/repairs more difficult when compared with a Silverface equivalent built around a turret board with flying leads. Pots and jacks are on a secondary PCB, but the tube sockets are chassis mounted at least.
You'd hope PCB assemblies are still readily available as replacement parts from Fender.
It's crazy to think these things are now approaching 30 years old.
Assuming this is an amp you're looking at purchasing, does it come with a clean bill of health from an amp tech and/or any kind of short term (say 3 month) warranty? Have the electrolytic capacitors been replaced at any stage in the last 29 years?
Would you rather go for a 2014 model then?
So you wouldn't buy a TR ever?andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:05 pmI... wouldn't buy either of them. But I already have an early '70s Vibrosonic Reverb, effectively a SFTR with a 15" speaker.Nickfred wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:04 pmNo idea. Will have to ask.andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:11 pm1991? Not to dissuade you, (but...) those are the first 'reissues' based around PCB construction, which will make servicing/repairs more difficult when compared with a Silverface equivalent built around a turret board with flying leads. Pots and jacks are on a secondary PCB, but the tube sockets are chassis mounted at least.
You'd hope PCB assemblies are still readily available as replacement parts from Fender.
It's crazy to think these things are now approaching 30 years old.
Assuming this is an amp you're looking at purchasing, does it come with a clean bill of health from an amp tech and/or any kind of short term (say 3 month) warranty? Have the electrolytic capacitors been replaced at any stage in the last 29 years?
Would you rather go for a 2014 model then?
All of the above still applies aside from the question about electrolytic caps, as they'll be fine for a while being ~6 years in use.
I think he's saying that he would quicker buy one of the older silver face Twins instead, and I can only imagine he would buy one of the even older blackface Twins quicker. Of course, that would cost a lot more.
So the electrolyte caps aren't a problem in a SF?andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:05 pmI... wouldn't buy either of them. But I already have an early '70s Vibrosonic Reverb, effectively a SFTR with a 15" speaker.Nickfred wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:04 pmNo idea. Will have to ask.andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:11 pm1991? Not to dissuade you, (but...) those are the first 'reissues' based around PCB construction, which will make servicing/repairs more difficult when compared with a Silverface equivalent built around a turret board with flying leads. Pots and jacks are on a secondary PCB, but the tube sockets are chassis mounted at least.
You'd hope PCB assemblies are still readily available as replacement parts from Fender.
It's crazy to think these things are now approaching 30 years old.
Assuming this is an amp you're looking at purchasing, does it come with a clean bill of health from an amp tech and/or any kind of short term (say 3 month) warranty? Have the electrolytic capacitors been replaced at any stage in the last 29 years?
Would you rather go for a 2014 model then?
All of the above still applies aside from the question about electrolytic caps, as they'll be fine for a while being ~6 years in use.
Thanks I'll have a look.Larry Mal wrote: ↑Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:37 amI think he's saying that he would quicker buy one of the older silver face Twins instead, and I can only imagine he would buy one of the even older blackface Twins quicker. Of course, that would cost a lot more.
I owned some silver face Fender stuff, it's very good.
I can't speak to the maintenance of the reissue Fenders, but I have owned a couple. I suppose I own one now, and it is in fact a bit of a lemon, but it's a very weird model.
But the reissue Fender amps do sound very good, and they don't cost a whole lot, either.
Now, having said that, take a look at this video. Not only does it show pretty clearly the difference between Fender's expensive point to point wiring amps and the PCB stuff, but they A/B the two.
I was pretty sold on the more expensive amp by the end of it.
Caps in a 1991 amp will probably need to be replaced if they haven't been yet. The ones from the 1970s amps also need to be replaced if original, but it has probably already been done (maybe more than once).Nickfred wrote: ↑Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:49 amSo the electrolyte caps aren't a problem in a SF?andy_tchp wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:05 pmI... wouldn't buy either of them. But I already have an early '70s Vibrosonic Reverb, effectively a SFTR with a 15" speaker.
All of the above still applies aside from the question about electrolytic caps, as they'll be fine for a while being ~6 years in use.