Amp regrets?

[Powdered Toast Man]

Man that's disappointing to read! I have only had experience with the older Vibro-Kings from back in the 90's when Bruce Zinky was running the Fender Custom shop. One of the absolute best sounding amps I have ever plugged into from anybody! Also were built like tanks and had NO Chinese junk parts inside. Sounds like the later ones really took a dive in quality control and materials!! Sign of the times unfortunately

Yep. When you look at the transformers and they've got "TAI CHANG" labels on the sides, what does that tell you? Plus the innards - all grey IC capacitors. Basically the same stuff in their Hot Rod amps.