Fender Princeton Reverb Re-Issue Limited Edition

[lawson-stone]

This arrived a couple days ago... has the 12" Cannabis Rex speaker and lacquered tweed finish... but I am definitely impressed. This amp is a sweetheart.


Tried it out with my 2016 ES175:

[blille]

Congrats. I got the same last year. Love it. I've been playing it more than my 5e3 which I didn't think would be possible.

[Wildcat]

I bought the same amp about a year ago. LOVE IT!
I did change out the speaker to a Weber. The CR sounded like a blanket was over the amp. Sounded muted to me. Also swapped out the Fender GTs for a set of JJs.

[blille]

I love the C Rex but it has a unique EQ. It works with my gear but I can see how it wouldn’t work for everybody.

I did change v1 to a RCA 5751.

[John A.]

This arrived a couple days ago... has the 12" Cannabis Rex speaker and lacquered tweed finish... but I am definitely impressed. This amp is a sweetheart.


Tried it out with my 2016 ES175:

Welcome to the cult of the Princeton

John

[cosmic gumbo]

Sweet amp, but I think Princetons are more toneful with their intended 10" speaker, IMO.

[Longways to Go]

Sombody just bumped up their tube amp game big time !!!!

Happy New Amp Day !!

[losaltosjoe]

Congrats Lawson! Looking forward to hearing it more in future videos.

[tomems]

Good call going into input #2. Which store / website did you use?

[TOMMO]

Cool looking version of a Princeton - Happy New Amp Day!

[Wildcat]

This is a limit edition model through Sweetwater. Love the tweed tolex also. Big winner all around!

[lawson-stone]

Good call going into input #2. Which store / website did you use?

Sweetwater. I am not certain, but I think the lacquered tweed + 12" Cannabis Rex speaker is an exclusive with them. Could be mistaken. I have played tons of amps with 10" speakers and am a fan, but I dearly love this 12" speaker and that was one thing I wanted.

[rio]

This arrived a couple days ago... has the 12" Cannabis Rex speaker and lacquered tweed finish... but I am definitely impressed. This amp is a sweetheart.


Tried it out with my 2016 ES175:

Nice! I’ve been tempted too but have told myself that I should get a Bassman if I’m getting a tweed since I wanted one since I started playing jazz.

What do you think of this amp vs. the Monoprice? A totally different class, I’m sure, but do they compare at all?


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[lawson-stone]

Nice! I’ve been tempted too but have told myself that I should get a Bassman if I’m getting a tweed since I wanted one since I started playing jazz.

What do you think of this amp vs. the Monoprice? A totally different class, I’m sure, but do they compare at all?


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The Monoprice still out-performs its price bracket, that's for sure. My Princeton is a "tweed" solely in cosmetics. Inside it's a 65 Princeton Reverb Re-Issue with a 12" speaker.

One difference is that the EL84 power tubes in the Monoprice produce a different tone than the 6V6's in the Fender. My Monoprice 5 Watt also has a 6V6 and it actually sounds more like the Fender. There is something in the mids with the 6V6 amps (all two of the ones I've tried!!) that is richer to my ear.

I still think the Monoprice is an excellent amp for the price, and at a bit more even, would still be a great deal. I'm not getting rid of it. All the same, this Fender really is sweet. I really have to turn it up to get break-up, which I like, but it's got the warm sound I wanted.

[Sam Sherry]

I did change out the speaker to a Weber. The CR sounded like a blanket was over the amp. Sounded muted to me.

I love the C Rex but it has a unique EQ. It works with my gear but I can see how it wouldn’t work for everybody.

I've had the CR 12" in several amps. I like it a lot in my 6L6 PrincePro. It's perfect for jazz IMO: Clean, efficient and slightly dark.

New speakers need breaking-in. If you want to play it in think about several dozen hours of at bandstand volume. At home volume maybe double that. Some folks use loopers. (Picture going away for the weekend leaving the looper cranked!)

There are plenty of online protocols for using Variacs or other low-frequency sources. Almost all of them conclude with, "Doing this almost correctly will cook your speaker."

Lawson, if you commit to the CR12 for a year, I bet that a year later you will hang on to the Cani Rex!

[lawson-stone]

I've had the CR 12" in several amps. I like it a lot in my 6L6 PrincePro. It's perfect for jazz IMO: Clean, efficient and slightly dark.

New speakers need breaking-in. If you want to play it in think about several dozen hours of at bandstand volume. At home volume maybe double that. Some folks use loopers. (Picture going away for the weekend leaving the looper cranked!)

There are plenty of online protocols for using Variacs or other low-frequency sources. Almost all of them conclude with, "Doing this almost correctly will cook your speaker."

Lawson, if you commit to the CR12 for a year, I bet that a year later you will hang on to the Cani Rex!

I'm delighted with the amp already. After I've played it I might try a tube swap but I actually think the speaker is going to be fine. I like what I'm hearing right now. I also spent a ton of money (to me) on this amp... I'm not going to start throwing even more money at it unless I know exactly why, especially when at this point, I"m totally happy with it. Naturally "better" is always possible, but first I want to really get what it can do stock in my ears so I'll know what "better" would mean.

[ruger9]

I want the Knotty Pine version with the Cream Alnico BAD.

[TedBPhx]

That looks and sounds like a worthy addition to your home. I’ve been playing the 2016 175 through a Peavey Classic 30 with the C.Rex and a 5751 more than the Katana lately. Your 2016 175 through that Princeton makes me realize that further improvement in my tone is in my fingers.

[blille]

I want the Knotty Pine version with the Cream Alnico BAD.

Looks great but IMHO overpriced compared with the other limited editions

[marcwhy]

Congrats, Lawson - sounds great, too!

[lawson-stone]

I want the Knotty Pine version with the Cream Alnico BAD.

I would constantly worry about that wood getting dinged up. But then that might add to the look. I guess I am a tolex fan.

[ruger9]

Looks great but IMHO overpriced compared with the other limited editions

Well, considering they are ALL PCB construction, I think they are ALL overpriced. But that one is a BEAUTY, and if I'm going to overpay for a Princeton RI, it's going to be THAT one.

ALSO keep in mind: that Cream Alnico retails for $300 by itself, so that's a big part of why that particular one is more... the Cream Alnico is more spendy than a V30 or a C-rex, by a long shot.

[blille]

Well, considering they are ALL PCB construction, I think they are ALL overpriced. But that one is a BEAUTY, and if I'm going to overpay for a Princeton RI, it's going to be THAT one.

ALSO keep in mind: that Cream Alnico retails for $300 by itself, so that's a big part of why that particular one is more... the Cream Alnico is more spendy than a V30 or a C-rex, by a long shot.

Fair enough.

I guess I don't think the pine is worth $500 over the one with the Celestion Blue limited edition in particular (which is as spendy as the Cream).

Agree on all being overpriced but that's where we are in terms of paying extra for the Fender badge.

[Max405]

Go get em Lawson!
Great playing. And a Princeton, in TWEED! Man that is hard to beat.
Thats a dream setup you got there buddy. You deserve it.
Thanks for the special treat buddy.
Joe D

[vashondan]

Sweet amp, but I think Princetons are more toneful with their intended 10" speaker, IMO.

Can you say more? Curious about what you're hearing. I mean i love the 10" ers. But this sounds pretty nice as well