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Originally Posted by sgcim
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05-12-2022 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
Would love to hear that!
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
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Wish I could try one, as some of you guys know I'm a die hard blackface Twin user, even my old Deluxe's and Vibrolux's can't hang unmiked w a dimed B-3 (granted they're only 20 and 35 watts respectively as opposed to 85 for the TR, and I'm not crazy about them miked in an organ setting anyway) Twins just have that huge full sound that cuts. I'm a pretty big guy and the weight of Twins have never been an issue but recent knee problems have me rethinking things.
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
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Risk free 30 day return policy. They are only $1299 no tax, free shipping.
There are coupon codes out there to save a little $$$ if your wallet is a little thin.
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
Never again!
I have two definite options- my SF Twin, and a PV EFX112. The third is a little less certain, my AI Corus with an RS-10 extension.
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Originally Posted by st.bede
Thanks for the concern!
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There is a difference between say 12 and 20 lbs, and it becomes more notable the more you walk to a gig! If someone needs to eventually walk for half a mile (which happens to me from time to time despite using a car), you appreciate the difference, or keep an extra light amp for just that. Same if some days are really busy, and you go lessons-rehearsals-studio-gig or similar..
I play unmiked organ trio gigs in small places often, have done it with lots of these solid state amps with small speakers, and also with the pro junior and the Princeton. If the organ player uses a Leslie cabinet the balance is great, no problems keeping up. But I place the amp strategically, and don't mind a little Grant Green breakup.
All unmiked, here's some that I have videos from:
The pro junior
Lunchbox reverb
Princeton reverb (and this band gets loud!, but it's a small place)
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
jim
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Originally Posted by jim777
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Hey folks,
I lurk once and a while and thought I'd ask a question on this subject. I've heard that the Blu has a slightly better sound than the Bud. I've been thinking of ordering one of them (probably with the 10" speaker), but I wonder about this. I play violin and guitar and I could use two channels, but I'm wondering if any of you have an opinion on this or if the difference is negligible. Thanks,
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Originally Posted by Fiddleprof
I have two Blu's and a friend has one of the newer Buds. I have plugged into his second channel and did not notice any tonal difference from my Blu, but I did not do a side by side comparison.
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Originally Posted by Fiddleprof
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I sold my original Bud and bought the newer Bud 6, strictly for the lighter weight. (I often need 2 channels, hence the Bud not the Blu.) I didn't get to do a side-by-side, but from memory I don' recall a difference.
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When I switched to Henriksen amps I started with the Bud 6. Amazing sound for its size and very portable, but lacking a bottom end. I then moved up to a Jazz Amp 10, which really nailed the jazz tone I've been after. Then I got an email from Pete about the Bud 12, and ordered one. Have not used my other amps since. The sound is just perfect for traditional jazz guitar, either solo chord melody or single note soloing or combo settings. I don't think many know it exists as it is not even listed under the "amplifiers" section on the Henriksen web site. But you can find it here: The Bud TWELVE - Henriksen Amplifiers
Highly recommended! (I play mainly Gibson and Collings archtops through it, sounds like the jazz recordings from the 1950s, love it).
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Well, Vinny forced me to finally acquire a Rivera JS. This one is a 15” with the Jensen speaker.
This place is dangerous for your wallet. Thanks Vinny!
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That's one of my favorite Rivera amp designs. Back in the day I had a Fender Pro non-reverb w/15" speaker. That amp was awesome. Rivera, as usual, takes his amps to the next level.
Still have your mighty Fender Twin Reverb 15?
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Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
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Thanks, Stringswinger, CitizenK74, and Woody Sound!
Looks like a Bud is the way to go for me. 10 or 12 inch, not sure yet.
Mark
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Originally Posted by Fiddleprof
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Good point. The 6-inch one is practically a pocket amp! Same for me; I have a Comins Jazz Amp (Alessandro). I wanted to get a portable solid-state jazz and acoustic amp to update my Polytone. It seems like the Henricksen will be a little more versatile. Looking at the current Raezer's Edge amps too, that some on here have liked.
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
I’ve learned over the years that what I thought was “better bass” was actually more mid bass from boosted low order even harmonics. Low E on a bass is 41.2 Hz and on a guitar it’s 82.4. So flat response to 50 out of a good speaker gives tight and accurate amplification, even for a 7 string, as long as the amp and speaker are equally excellent.
Fatter bass can make solo playing sound great, especially fingerstyle with a strong bass line, contrapuntal chording, deep inversions etc. But I (and my bass player) find the 6 to achieve a better balance in the band than my bigger amps. The Blu makes tight, well controlled bass, and there’s no bloat in the 100-200 Hz range - I love it!
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Originally Posted by Fiddleprof
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
Can version 1 cut through a big band on a solo?
Lucy’s Jazz Guitar Gretsch G5420 an Projects
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