I know, I know. But man, I tried a TM Deluxe next to a early 2000's 65 Reissue Deluxe and it was startling. For those who can't get (and maintain) a vintage late 60s Deluxe, it ain't a bad option. I don't know if I'd pay full price for one, but a 23 pound Deluxe (and a 35 pound Twin) with a direct-to-PA XLR might work for a gigging player. Anyone try one of these? I was pretty knocked out by the dead clean sound (everything up to 4 with humbuckers) and the edge-of-breakup sounds. And the reverb, even on 10, was indistinguishable from the tube version. I'd say the basic tone of the amp is about 95% of the reissue version (and there was at least a 5% difference in tone between that 65 Reissue and a more recent Reissue).
There are lots of versions of the tube Reissues out now, with Creambacks, different Jensens, pine cabs, etc. Does it make sense to spend $$ on a PCB tube amp, or go all in with modeling?
Given the choice, I'd get a early 70s Pro Reverb, but my amp tech moved out of state, and I don't want to carry one. I also don't have the $$ to dump into a vintage amp.
There are lots of versions of the tube Reissues out now, with Creambacks, different Jensens, pine cabs, etc. Does it make sense to spend $$ on a PCB tube amp, or go all in with modeling?
Given the choice, I'd get a early 70s Pro Reverb, but my amp tech moved out of state, and I don't want to carry one. I also don't have the $$ to dump into a vintage amp.
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