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.
73 SF deluxe reverb
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the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
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!
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!
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
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.
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
DyzaBoyzologist
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.
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.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
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.
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
Master of his Domain
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.
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.
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
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.
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.
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 $$ for me to get to play the amps first and buy from a local shop. I'm very skeptical about buying from eBay and having a vintage amp shipped.
I'm also interested in a Sligo Deluxe clone....any info on those would be appreciated.
Yeah I can't do the 1600 bucks. It s just too outta whack. I may offer 1000 for either one and see what shakes loose. I think I like the 12" speaker better but I haven't had a chance to turn them up yet. If they won't budge off the prices I will have to wait for a better deal.
It is worth some extra $$ 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.
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Dr. Vegetable
New member
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.
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
New member
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
Between the Vibrolux and a DR, I'd almost certainly choose the Vibrolux Reverb.
Bill
Between the Vibrolux and a DR, I'd almost certainly choose the Vibrolux Reverb.
Bill
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
Believe me - as the owner of a '68 Bassman and matching cab, I know.
Believe me - as the owner of a '68 Bassman and matching cab, I know.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
they can make them like they used to, but then the amps would cost more which does not always fit into the competitive pricing scheme required by a big company. Thats where the boutique guys step in and make a small volume of amps for the small market that wants amps built "the way they used to".
they can make them like they used to, but then the amps would cost more which does not always fit into the competitive pricing scheme required by a big company. Thats where the boutique guys step in and make a small volume of amps for the small market that wants amps built "the way they used to".
Bludave
New member
Re: 73 SF deluxe reverb
They can, Victoria does, Dr. Z does! Fender chooses to go the cheaper route. Nothing is hand wired and it's all on circuit boards. Look at the Tweed Twin, Hand wired, point to point, Amp sounds great! They sell for over $3000. There are people who will pay that. I personally think you are better off buying an older amp. The other guitar player in my band has two BF Fenders. A Pro & Princeton, both with Reverb. he usually uses the PR as we play smaller clubs, but this weekend we played an outside gig & he used the Pro. Sounded awesome. The draw back & benefit of these old amps is they are old & well broken in. The drawback is they are prone to breaking down. You have to realize that all the caps NEED to be replaced. IF the amp is a 66 that means the caps are 46 years old. They usually start leaking after 10 years. So any amount of money you spend will probably not be all you will invest in these old amps. I personally own a 68 Super Reverb & Deluxe Reverb. Both are drip edge amps. Both have been serviced by a high level Amp tech. I bought the Super for $650.00 about 20 years ago. Its been recapped, retubed, resistors have been changed, etc. The Deluxe I almost gave up on but my amp tech did a total rework on the amp & now it is a very usable amp. Any of these old amps you buy you will need to be prepared to replace the caps and more then likely the speaker if it hasn't already been changed. If the amp you are looking at has already been recapped, & retubed, consider what you would pay for that and add it on to the price. If $1000 is what you are willing to pay but its all new tubes/caps. I think that may be worth a few hundred dollars more. Same thing with the speaker!
They can, Victoria does, Dr. Z does! Fender chooses to go the cheaper route. Nothing is hand wired and it's all on circuit boards. Look at the Tweed Twin, Hand wired, point to point, Amp sounds great! They sell for over $3000. There are people who will pay that. I personally think you are better off buying an older amp. The other guitar player in my band has two BF Fenders. A Pro & Princeton, both with Reverb. he usually uses the PR as we play smaller clubs, but this weekend we played an outside gig & he used the Pro. Sounded awesome. The draw back & benefit of these old amps is they are old & well broken in. The drawback is they are prone to breaking down. You have to realize that all the caps NEED to be replaced. IF the amp is a 66 that means the caps are 46 years old. They usually start leaking after 10 years. So any amount of money you spend will probably not be all you will invest in these old amps. I personally own a 68 Super Reverb & Deluxe Reverb. Both are drip edge amps. Both have been serviced by a high level Amp tech. I bought the Super for $650.00 about 20 years ago. Its been recapped, retubed, resistors have been changed, etc. The Deluxe I almost gave up on but my amp tech did a total rework on the amp & now it is a very usable amp. Any of these old amps you buy you will need to be prepared to replace the caps and more then likely the speaker if it hasn't already been changed. If the amp you are looking at has already been recapped, & retubed, consider what you would pay for that and add it on to the price. If $1000 is what you are willing to pay but its all new tubes/caps. I think that may be worth a few hundred dollars more. Same thing with the speaker!
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