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Holy cra# Jack, that's a terrible grounding solution. Bound to fail.
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06-22-2019 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jorgemg1984
They offer a 35 watt "Vintage 35" in both combo (2x10) and head configuration, using only top shelf components. The cost is around $2k.
Sure seems like less risk than buying vintage.
VINTAGE 35 (Vibrolux Style 2x10) – Vintage Sound Amps
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Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
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I used to have a Vibrolux Reverb that I liked a lot, but it was often too loud and too noisy. The Gries 35 really satisfied my desire for that sound. Dead quiet and a very usable master volume. I'm not real technical, so I can't comment on what Dave Gries did to the circuit. The challenge for me was finding the right speaker.
I do hear you about the Fender sound. I have a '68 Twin Reverb and every time I turn it on that sound is right there; I can hear the metal of the strings coming through. I'm not about to lug that thing around, though.
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I had a Showman and a Twin Reverb that were permanent house amps...unwilling to lug them.
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Now, the Bassman amps are in the same category
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Originally Posted by Encinitastubes
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Weber 12F150, but only after significant break in.
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anyone try the pure 64? thoughts?
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Yeah, Cunamara.
I had an early silverface Pro Reverb years ago. Just about the best Fender amp I ever had.
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the pro has the same tiny OT as the bandmaster but has the higher voltages of a twin. If you put bigger iron in it, it's a very stout amp with tons of headroom. My latest thing is to buy a rebuilt vibroverb or vibrolux. allesandro will hand-wire a reissue fender. I'm thinking of buying a reissue '68 vibrolux and having him convert it to hand-wired blackface spec with a 12" baffle. Apparently the reissue vibrolux only weighs 41lbs with 2 10" speakers so with a single 12" neodymium speaker it should be around 36-38lbs
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by the way, here's a good article on the differences between the real and reissue (PCB) amps. It's not just the PCBs that are different. I think Fuchs and Glaswerks and Mesa have proven that you can get great tone with PCBs but in fender's case there are other changes that make a difference.
Also, if you've ever had to replace a component on these note how difficult it is because you have to remove the board and in some cases, the pots and jacks as well...
Ask Amp Man: Upgrading a Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb | Premier Guitar
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Amen on board level repair on the Fender pcbs. It's computer work.
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Originally Posted by jzucker
My intended point, though, was that Mark Baier of Victoria Amps knows his Fender amps (he's got several different models out based on tweed, blackface and silverface designs) and can build you what you need if he doesn't already offer one in the configuration you're looking for
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i think i'm going to order the marsh vibrolux reverb clone.
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Originally Posted by jzucker
MD
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Stew Mac has a line of amp kits using new parts but old tech.
Half the price and not that difficult.
Amplifier Kits | stewmac.com
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Originally Posted by mad dog
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Originally Posted by jzucker
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Originally Posted by jzucker
Last edited by KirkP; 06-25-2019 at 01:21 AM.
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Originally Posted by KirkP
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Buy a Fender BF reissue and stick a vintage speaker in it, maybe some NOS tubes. It will sound very "Fenderish", especially in the mix.
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Originally Posted by jzucker
Earlier I mentioned Music Man amps as good substitutes but I saw you didn’t like them. For a while ago I recommended Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 on another thread. 1x12" Celestion speaker, 10 watts (unfortunately not 35 watts), reverb and effects loop. Here in Europe it costs generally between 600-700 €.
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