Does anyone have a small tube amp recommendation for me that has that old school clean Fender tube tone in the $200 price range? I'm talking a practice amp, maybe in the 5 watt range. I had a tweed Fender Blues Deluxe that I sold. It had great tone but was way too loud for my needs. I have an old silver face Princeton Reverb that needs new caps, and restoration work. It has more snap, crackle, and pop than a bowl of rice crispies. I like the Blues jr's but I think they are overpriced. I may end up just paying the price, unless someone knows of an option that is more fairly priced. Thanks for any help in advance.
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Originally posted by jeremy View Postwhy not just get your princeton fixed up?
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Originally posted by mojosman View PostThat may be the way to go. I have a guy that does great work on tube amps, but he's not cheap. The caps need doing for sure, and the speaker is a Carvin replacement. It's adequate, but a better speaker would do a lot for the amp. I'm sure in the end the amp repairs will cost about what I would have to spend on a small amp.
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Originally posted by mojosman View PostNo, I haven't seen one in a store around here yet. I will have to make it a point to try one.- Gibson CS ES339 - Gibson Les Paul Trad - Gibson J-200 Standard - Fender Hwy1 Strat - Gibson Captain Kirk Douglas SG - Takamine E-series Acoustic - Fender Blues Deluxe - Fender Excelsior -
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the princeton is much more than a little practice amp. they sound just okay at true bedroom volumes imo. nonetheless, for what it will cost to fix it, i don't think you'll find anything better in terms of classic fender tone in a small cab.Last edited by ItsaBass; 03-05-2013, 04:45 PM.Originally posted by LesStratYogi Berra was correct.Originally posted by JOLLYI do a few chord things, some crappy lead stuff, and then some rhythm stuff.
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Re: Fender tone small practice tube amp reccomendations...
Originally posted by mojosman View PostThat may be the way to go. I have a guy that does great work on tube amps, but he's not cheap. The caps need doing for sure, and the speaker is a Carvin replacement. It's adequate, but a better speaker would do a lot for the amp. I'm sure in the end the amp repairs will cost about what I would have to spend on a small amp.
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Originally posted by jeremy View Postany amp you find in that range will not be as good as your princeton reverb for a classic fender tone. get it repaired and see what it sounds like then maybe in the future get a different speaker but i wouldnt do anything till you get the amp running in tip top shape
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Originally posted by ItsaBass View Postthe princeton is much more than a little practice amp. they sound just okay at true bedroom volumes imo. nonetheless, for what it will cost to fix it, i don't think you'll find anything better in terms of classic fender tone in a small cab.
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Thanks everybody for the advice. I was initially thinking a newer amp would be the way to go, but I guess fixing the old amp up is the best idea. It's been sitting for too long anyway. Thanks again.
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