Fender vs. Fender vs. Fender

[Liam1963]

In a sense, yes, it was a nightmare trying to level out the volumes on two different channels, now I can also max out the clean channel volume, and get some overdrive on that channel when I raise the master volume.

[SirJackdeFuzz II]

does the twin have the boost and master volume? its still probably the best amp of the three even if it does but its heavy, and kinda obnoxiously so. i had a twin for a while and it became a drag hauling it if you move it a lot like i did. the twins of the later sf years dont sound like the older sf ones or the bf ones. they can still be good amps though.

I believe a Twin Reverb (70's model at least) is +/- 32 kg.
Compared to a 47kg, 2X12, Mesa Raod King combo, it is probably not all that heavy.

I believe this specific silver face model had the Black Face mod done to it, that (according to the seller) is ''reversible'' back to the original sliver face, if need be.

And yes, it does have the Master Volume knob on the far right, as well as a Mid's knob on the one channel. (unlike my '66 Bassman - with no mids knob)

[jeremy]

the mids knob is normal on the twin reverbs, bf or sf. you can bf any sf twin, the iron and speakers arent the same though, some just take more work than others. the hand wired nature of the amps make them very tweakable. and yeah, if youre used to a mesa roadking 2x12 combo, nothing is gonna be much heavier than that tank

[Securb]

I have a 72 Silverface Quad and there is NOTHING ice picky about it. If I wanted to I guess I could dial it in that way but I have always had a dark heavy tone. The Twin will do what everything you ask and you can push it until ears bleed. Plus the reverb is legendary....so.

[Demanic]

Twin with a MT-2 in front pushing an additional 4x12 closed cab with Texas Heat/Swamp Thangs in an x pattern...

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[SirJackdeFuzz II]

I have a 72 Silverface Quad and there is NOTHING ice picky about it.
If I wanted to I guess I could dial it in that way but I have always had a dark heavy tone.
The Twin will do what everything you ask and you can push it until ears bleed. Plus the reverb is legendary....so.

W O W . . . now that is good news !

[Lewguitar]

The master volume on Silverface Twins is pretty ineffective so you'll be getting a big, heavy, SUPER CLEAN amp that you won't be able to turn up loud enough to get any natural overdrive from.

Hand wired is a plus for sure. One reason those old Fenders are still alive and kickin' butt and literally lasting a lifetime.

If that's what you're after get the Twin.

That way you'll save money because won't need a gym membership to work out.

Twins are the ultimate clean Fender. Great amps if clean is what you're after.

[Mincer]

I;d love a Twin if I was up to carrying it. I am looking at the Tone Masters, though..a Twin at 36 lbs. I don't think I'd take on a silverface Twin at this point, even though it sounds amazing. I'd find myself not moving it from the spot in my house.

[Lewguitar]

I;d love a Twin if I was up to carrying it. I am looking at the Tone Masters, though..a Twin at 36 lbs. I don't think I'd take on a silverface Twin at this point, even though it sounds amazing. I'd find myself not moving it from the spot in my house.

I have a Blackstar Artist 30 like Waddy Wachtel uses. 80 pounds. Terrific sounding amp that has never left my music room for just that reason.

[SoPhx]

The Twin for the win. Easily repaired and modded, good basic clean tone, very reliable. Virtually every part of those amps can be found aftermarket. The MV is easily removed and even the UL models can be made to sound very good. That cannot be said for the other options.

[Securb]

Twin with a MT-2 in front pushing an additional 4x12 closed cab with Texas Heat/Swamp Thangs in an x pattern...

[SirJackdeFuzz II]

I have a Blackstar Artist 30 like Waddy Wachtel uses. 80 pounds. Terrific sounding amp that has never left my music room for just that reason.

Mmmmm, a 36.2kg combo can become a bit of a hassle

[Lewguitar]

Mmmmm, a 36.2kg combo can become a bit of a hassle

Yes, it's heavy like an AC30 or Twin Reverb amp. Does sound very, very good though.

[JB_From_Hell]

Everybody knee jerk craps on MV Fenders. Doyle Bramhall II does ok with one.

[esandes]

Everybody knee jerk craps on MV Fenders. Doyle Bramhall II does ok with one.

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