Adding an effects loop to a vintage fender amp
Question: I have a '64 Blackface Fender Vibrolux amp which I would like to add an effects send/return loop for interfacing to digital delay, distortion, chorus, etc. Has anyone on the net successfully accomplished this? Does anyone know of any books which might address how to do this? Has Fende ...
- Vintage Fender amps- best for blues?
Question: I am interested in getting the slightly distorted, heavily sustained sound that I hear on Eric Johnson records. I know that he uses old Fender amps and some distortion pedals to get that sound. However, has anyone out there tried alot of the old Fender amps and can describe their soun ...
tagged: Vintage Fender Amps- Top Three Amplifiers
Question: I thought it might be interesting to look at what everyone's top three amplifiers were, because they seem a little marginalised compared to the guitars we discuss every now and then (!??!) - and lately discussions seem to be dominated by Line 6s and LC15s (no bad thing!). I'm interest ...
tagged: Vintage Fender Amplifiers- Which Fender Amp, Twin reverb or Super reverb??
Question: I'm currently considering of pruchasing a used Fender combo, and was wondering what tone-difference there is between a Twin reverb and a Super reverb?? My main overdrives is a Chandler tubedriver and a SD-1, which amp would complement these pedals the best and my Tokai Strat?? Further ...
tagged: Used Fender Amp- fender amps
Question: I have an important hypothetical question to present to everyone, in hopes that it will help me choose a new amp to buy: If you had budget of $1000 dollars or so, and were looking to choose a Fender amp to play your Gibson ES-335 through, which would you choose? We've got the Hot Rod ...
tagged: Used Fender Amps- Fender vs. Ampeg super reverb tube amps
Question: I've been checking out the Ampeg tubes for the past few weeks and just love them. Either one I play, from the little tremelo clean model to the super reverb just sounds awesome. Then, I spend a little free time at GC today lookin' around and decide to sit in front of a used Fender sup ...
tagged: Super Reverb Fender- Dating old Fender amps by transformer codes?
Question: I'm in the market for a blackface/silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb or Vibrolux Reverb. This all started when I bought a mint blackface Champ a few months ago, and was so completely blown away by it's tone that I've started selling my remaining amps. On various Usenet postings and aucti ...
tagged: Old Fender Amps- PLEASE HELP! Testing a 64 Fender Vibroverb
Question: On Monday or Tuesday, I'll be testing out an original 64 Vibroverb amplifier. Since I'm not a vintage tube amp expert (I just know I love their sound), could someone please advise me on what to look for and potential issues that may arise? Specifically expensive issues. I want to buy ...
tagged: Fender Vibroverb Amp- Price on a 1960? Fender Vibrolux...
Question: My father has a fair condition Fender Vibrolux amp, made in the late 50s or early 60s. It has a few nicks in the covering, and the electric cord has been spliced. A guy here in town wants (very badly) to buy it due to its small size and light weight to do blues gigs. My question is: ' ...
tagged: Fender Vibrolux Amp- boosting sound on Fender Vibro-Champ
Question: I'm trying to beef-up the sound on my Fender Vibro-Champ for lead guitar work. I want something that will give me some sweet bluesy gain/overdrive and not disrupt the tone. Let's me know. Answer: You may want to try a different 6V6 power tube, and if the pre-amp tube is tired, you may ...
tagged: Fender Vibro Champ Amp- Anyone own a Fender Chorus Amp?
Question: I'm looking at a Fender Ultimate Chorus amp for both my acoustic and an electric guitar. Does anyone own either this one or another Fender chorus such as the Princeton Chorus? I've heard both good and bad things about this amp and would appreciate some feedback today! Answer: I have h ...
tagged: Fender Ultimate Chorus Amp- Maintenance Costs on a 70's Fender Twin Reverb?
Question: I may be buying a vintage Fender Twin Reverb soon, but i read that some of these vintag Fender amplifiers can have as many as 11 vintage tubes. I'm new to vintage equipment, but i KNOW that something like that will cost a fortune to maintain. How many tubes does a 73 Fender Twin Rever ...
tagged: Fender Twin Reverb- Advice on Fender Twin Reverb amp
Question: A guy is selling a used 1967 Fender Twin Reverb. He says it has Altec speakers in it that appear to be replacements. Are these speakers good -? From what I know Twins usually had Jensens or JBLs .... how would the Altec speakers compare with the traditional Fender Twin sound -? What e ...
tagged: Fender Twin Reverb Amp- Modifying a Fender Twin Reverb Amp for Slower Attack
Question: I was wondering if anyone knows how to modify a Fender Twin Reverb amplifier so that it has a smoother attack. I find the sound coming out of mine a little harsh and I am hoping that such a modification exists. I currently use my Fender Twin with Seymour-Duncan Jazz pickups on my guit ...
tagged: Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier- Fender Twin-Amp - Anyone know it?
Question: I recently purchased a used Fender Twin-Amp, 100w, 2 channels, 2x12 eminence speakers. For some reason, Fender suddenly discontinued the model after having it out for a short period of time. Does anyone know anything about this particular amp that I should know? Is it unreliable? Does ...
tagged: Fender Twin Amp- What type of amplifier
Question: I'm just beginning to get into Jazz, and I am curious what type of amplifier people are using? I am looking for something that is suitable for practice at home and that could be played in small club settings. Answer: The best thing to do is audition as many amps as possible before you ...
tagged: Fender Twin Amplifier- Fender Tweed Amps
Question: I read somewhere on the net that someone tried out the Fender Jr pro new tweed amp. does anyone have specs on this amp ( wattage etc.) I saw one at Matt Umanov Guitars but didn't get a chance to really play it long. They were selling it for $236.00. Is this a good price? Its a really ...
tagged: Fender Tweed Amp- New Fender Tweed Amps. Anyone seen em?
Question: I just got my new copy of Guitar Player and saw an ad for the new Fender Tweed Amps. My local music store says that Fender is coming out with 12 new models. He had no idea what types. Anyone know any specs? Answer: I test drove the Vibro King. This is one cool amp. It sounded great lo ...
tagged: Fender Tweed Amps- Tube pedal for a Tube Amp (Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb Re-Issue)
Question: I have been a tube junkie for a long time. However my experience has been limited to audiophile tube amps. I am also new to playing guitar and have a gear question: I recently purchased a 65 DRRI and really like the sound, and the fact that it is all tube. May be mental may not be, wh ...
tagged: Fender Tube Amp- Fender Twin Reverb, tubes in preamp?
Question: I was thinking about how it works, and this is what I figured! Fender Twin Reverb has 2 inputs per ch, 2 chanels, what means 4 inputs, plus reverb and vibrato efect. There are 6 preamp tubes, of wich 4 are of a same kind, and two of some other. Does it mean, that each input has its ow ...
tagged: Fender Tube Amp Twin Reverb
