day at the stores (GC and Sam Mash content)

[SOLO GUITAR STEWIE]

Howdy all,

I had the day off so I visited the local GC and Sam Mash and tried out a few amps.

I piked up a Fender std strat and a PRS SE Custom for the amp tests.

I tried the Fender Deluxe Reverb, wow nice clean (and loud) tone, not even a hint of breakup. did well with both the fender and the PRS. My only question is :

1. why $875

2. does it take pedals well (OD, Dist, Chor, Delay?)

Next amp was the Peavey Valve King 212 (used)

I have already given a review of this amp and had 95% the same experience with this particular amp. It is on sale at the Cerritos Guitar Center for $300
somone please pick this up, I cant afford it right now.


and fianally I tried the Fender Super Champ

all I can say is WOW, great clean tone in a small package, real tube tone
modest effects. This would be an awesome home practice amp. The overdrive tones where ok, needed a pedal to become convincing, but still worth the $300 price tag.

I tried many other amps besides these three, but I chose these because they
spoke to me or stepped out from the crowd. I am really, really, really liking the PRS SE Custom in Hard Tail.

hope you enjoyed my charade at a review and my nonsensical rambling

chris

 

[darnright]

Re: day at the stores (GC and Sam Mash content)

Of the 3 mentioned, the Fender deluxe Reverb is a true classic, the other are good flavors-de-jour. Both of the others are good amps and good at what they do. The Deluxe Reverb is a lifetime keeper. (IMO) I think the Deluxe is the most versatile and without question has the best clean in the history of guitars and amps. Unless the sheer volume keeps you away, the Deluxe would be my pick. It takes pedals extremely well.

-dave

 

[SOLO GUITAR STEWIE]

Re: day at the stores (GC and Sam Mash content)

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