Super Champ? XD/X2? Blues Deluxe? Alternatives?

[David B]

MT,
I've seen the Fender Princeton Reverb reissue go used for £500 (keep your eye on the Musicradar forum classifieds). That would be perfect.

Over on the same forum, a Rivera Clubster 25 (basically a Deluxe in a Princeton size package) has just been snapped up today at £500.

[Doctor Jeff]

Just to clarify--a Fender SCXD will not have a "hybrid" sound, the clean channel will sound like a blackface Fender, i.e., Princeton or Deluxe Reverb.

If you are going to split the signal with a SS amp I would be inclined to go the route of a small all-tube amp like the Fenders mentioned above or the Peavey Classic series.

[ruiner54]

It probably doesn't matter much but I believe the XD was made in China, then the X2s manufactured in Mexico.

[Frank67]

Mmmh, zombie thread :-)

[John A.]

Hi Guys

Going to be in the market soon for a small, portable valve (tube) amp and have noticed the above-captioned in Fender's range. Deluxe too pricey/heavy. Budget not huge, so boutique not an option. 10-20 watts about right, 10" or 12" speaker.

Recommendations please? What's the (effective) difference between the X2 and XD? What about the simplicity of the Pro Junior?

Please note, regarding any alternatives:

MUST be readily available in the UK without importing
NOT looking for a solid-state amp here
No need for distortion, effects, etc.; reverb nice but not essential
Do NOT need some heavyweight that will strain this old bloke's back.

Thanks in advance

Mangotastico

Small/portable Fender tube amp that won't strain your back or bank account, and has 10-20 watts? I'd say these are your choices:

Used Princeton Reverb Reissue
Blues Junior
Pro Junior

John