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Old 02-05-2012, 08:54 AM
 
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Amps stuck..Yale Reverb vs Lab 3

So I have narrowed my search for another SS amp to these two. Both have similar output at about 60-65 watts with a 1x12" with reverb etc. Both are priced similar at about $230-240

Any thoughts as to how to proceed? Any thoughts on pros or cons of one or the other?

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Time to go audition them, no?
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My vote would be for the L3...pretty flat and clean, lots of headroom, good design, well-built, decent components, very reliable. The 90's Fender SS stuff tries to be all things (clean, buzzbox, etc) and they always sounded pretty bright to me...point me to the L3; I'll buy it.

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Yeah.. at that point it is all up to the ears...
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I would only be able to test the Lab 3 and that is nearly 2 hours away. The Yale reverberated is a Rivera era 80'samp Fender solid state.

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The Lab Series have an excellent reputation. I have a Fender M80 that should be similar to the Yale Reverb and I like it. The Lab is quite rare I would go that route...
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It seems that the Fender Yale Reverb is also a rare amp. Still not sure but I am leaning towards the Lab. If for no other reason than the fact I have never owned anything from Fender...haha

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I had a Yale Reverb a long time ago. Seem to recall it didn't have much bottom end to it.

There are some comments here that you may be interested in:

Fender Yale Reverb - Telecaster Guitar Forum
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I had a Yale Reverb a long time ago. Seem to recall it didn't have much bottom end to it.

There are some comments here you may be interested in:

Fender Yale Reverb - Telecaster Guitar Forum
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I have moved on from the Yale reverb...Down to a Lab L3 or maybe a Polytone mini brute II and MAYBE a polytone with a 15".

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