73 SF deluxe reverb

[nedcronin]

There is a 73 Silver face deluxe that is in great shape, with no mods done to it, original speaker, etc in a local shop but they want $1575 for it. This seems a shade on the high side but theses things are getting harder to find every day. Do you guys think this is steep too? I may go check it out with my guitar tomorrow.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

It'll likely bring that but it's more than I'd pay.

However with a new speaker a tune up and some fresh tubes that is a heck of an amp!

[Bludave]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

I look at it this way. IS the amp worth it? How does it sound? Does it give you what you want out of an amp? If you answer yes to these questions then its worth it. Doesn't mean you have to pay that..... offer them 1200$ and see what they say

[nedcronin]

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Well I went and plugged in to this amp and a 74 Vibrolux today. Both sounded really really great. Both amps were in very good shape. The DR is almost 1600 bucks and the Vibrolux was 1300. They were having some meet and greet at this shop so I kind of wasn't comfortable really turning them up. The guys at the shop were super cool and I told them I'll come back during the week when there would be less folks there. They offered to let me have at it in a soundproofed room and side by side these amps.

[That90'sGuy]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Having an amp based on some of the classic Tweed Deluxe amps and a SF Vibrolux, I have to say that the Vibrolux really has the richer cleans. SF amps never used to be all that popular, but I think they're fantastic amps. I'm honestly pretty surprised that they're priced as high as they are (well, the Deluxe being $1600 anyhow), but, provided they've been maintained, they have a sound you just won't find in any modern production or boutique stuff and they're extremely reliable.

[Frankly]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Frank Lee has a BF Pro Reverb that He loves and got a decent deal on. However, if He could do it again He might go with an Allen or other quality clone. Just food for thought.

[SlyFoxx]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

That is super steep. I would offer eight hundred.

[That90'sGuy]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

That is super steep. I would offer eight hundred.

That's more or less what I was thinking. I've heard of VRs fetching $12-1300 in really good shape, but I've seen quite a few for around a grand. I don't seem to recall Deluxe Reverbs being as desirable as VRs when it comes to value either.

[Agileguy_101]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Way expensive. I realize it's a different amp, but I got my 68 Bassman in a trade for my Gibson Faded SG (Probably could have sold it for 500 at the most) and the guy even gave me fifty bucks.

Wait for a better deal.

[glassman]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

I agree with everyone else. A few months back I considered selling my 66 (blackface) Super Reverb until I found out that I could only expect to get around $900 for it.

[Agileguy_101]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Only $900? Wow.

I don't get why people think that old=worth a ton of money. Used to be that people thought exactly the opposite.

[nedcronin]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Yeah I can't do the 1600 bucks. It s just too outta whack. I may offer 1000 for either one and see what shakes loose. I think I like the 12" speaker better but I haven't had a chance to turn them up yet. If they won't budge off the prices I will have to wait for a better deal.
It is worth some extra $$ for me to get to play the amps first and buy from a local shop. I'm very skeptical about buying from eBay and having a vintage amp shipped.
I'm also interested in a Sligo Deluxe clone....any info on those would be appreciated.

[Dr. Vegetable]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Only $900? Wow.

I don't get why people think that old=worth a ton of money. Used to be that people thought exactly the opposite.

Some of these old Fender amps are just amazing. What I don't get is why they can't still make them like they used to.

[Boogie Bill]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Between the Vibrolux and a DR, I'd almost certainly choose the Vibrolux Reverb.

Bill

[Agileguy_101]

Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb

Some of these old Fender amps are just amazing. What I don't get is why they can't still make them like they used to.

Believe me - as the owner of a '68 Bassman and matching cab, I know.