Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
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Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
It seems to me that the 'good' Twins have a more balanced tone; not too trebly, not too bassy. I've only had two or three 'good' ones that really were good sounding amps (still have one of them). Maybe a new '65 can get it with the right speakers/tubes, but I have a feeling that the RI Jensens are probably not the best choice.
It seems to me that the 'good' Twins have a more balanced tone; not too trebly, not too bassy. I've only had two or three 'good' ones that really were good sounding amps (still have one of them). Maybe a new '65 can get it with the right speakers/tubes, but I have a feeling that the RI Jensens are probably not the best choice.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
I assume you have tried one since you bought one in March...
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=187129
What do you think of it??
I assume you have tried one since you bought one in March...
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=187129
What do you think of it??
Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
That is exactly why I asked to see if any one else purchased one.
It is very heavy, but then again so is the Twin with 12inch speakers as is the Super Reverb. Not so bad at the beginning of the night but pain after gig time...
To me, it sound better than a Vibrosonic for sure and even a Vibroverb (Gave one away to another SD forum member (Jake) about 4~5 years ago) and I kept the other.
I don't play steel guitar and don't really care for country/western out of Nashville.
I just do not see anyone else using it - that's all!
That is exactly why I asked to see if any one else purchased one.
It is very heavy, but then again so is the Twin with 12inch speakers as is the Super Reverb. Not so bad at the beginning of the night but pain after gig time...
To me, it sound better than a Vibrosonic for sure and even a Vibroverb (Gave one away to another SD forum member (Jake) about 4~5 years ago) and I kept the other.
I don't play steel guitar and don't really care for country/western out of Nashville.
I just do not see anyone else using it - that's all!
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
They are loud, heavy and clean and IMO the 15 with the Twin sirsuit is not the greatest match up...
If I played steel I might see the point but as is I'd prefer my Twins with a pair of 12's...
All that said, I'd still prefer my amps a little smaller...I think a 1x15 Vibroverb might be one of the best BF Fenders ever...those Bassman, and Pro Reverbs...clean and loud enough to use but not so loud that you can get a little compression.
They are loud, heavy and clean and IMO the 15 with the Twin sirsuit is not the greatest match up...
If I played steel I might see the point but as is I'd prefer my Twins with a pair of 12's...
All that said, I'd still prefer my amps a little smaller...I think a 1x15 Vibroverb might be one of the best BF Fenders ever...those Bassman, and Pro Reverbs...clean and loud enough to use but not so loud that you can get a little compression.
Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
Loud - Yes
Clean - Yes
Heavy, Fender claims 64 lbs, I believe that it feels more like 100 lbs... Even with it's caster wheels.
Loud - Yes
Clean - Yes
Heavy, Fender claims 64 lbs, I believe that it feels more like 100 lbs... Even with it's caster wheels.
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
With a better 15", the Twin circuit (at least some of them) sound pretty good. I had one BF with a new baffle and a Celestion G15-80 that worked very well for single coil guitars. You lose some of the dispersion of the 2x12", but the low end was much better. The only reason I mentioned steel was that the Custom 15 was probably originally intended for that use, although it doesn't really cut it. And for the same money as the new model, you can find 70's Vibrosonics all day long; tag board construction, reliable, and easily modded. Try a pair of KT88/6550's in a Twin circuit; big improvement.
With a better 15", the Twin circuit (at least some of them) sound pretty good. I had one BF with a new baffle and a Celestion G15-80 that worked very well for single coil guitars. You lose some of the dispersion of the 2x12", but the low end was much better. The only reason I mentioned steel was that the Custom 15 was probably originally intended for that use, although it doesn't really cut it. And for the same money as the new model, you can find 70's Vibrosonics all day long; tag board construction, reliable, and easily modded. Try a pair of KT88/6550's in a Twin circuit; big improvement.
Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
Just voided the warranty on this amp.
Had a local tech install a IEC electrical socket, multiple-voltage power transformer with (Old style) marshall voltage plug-type selector into it.
That way, I can plug it into a 100V, 120V, 220V, and 240V power source.
Still heave as all heck!
Super clean tone and sustain.
Just voided the warranty on this amp.
Had a local tech install a IEC electrical socket, multiple-voltage power transformer with (Old style) marshall voltage plug-type selector into it.
That way, I can plug it into a 100V, 120V, 220V, and 240V power source.
Still heave as all heck!
Super clean tone and sustain.
Laughing Kookaburra
Active member
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
FWIW, I have played Twins (early 70s models) though external 15s (2x12 also running). It was loud and fun.
I used a TS9 w/it.
FWIW, I have played Twins (early 70s models) though external 15s (2x12 also running). It was loud and fun.
I used a TS9 w/it.
newking70
GrumpyWorfologist
Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Fender '65 Twin Custom 15 Combo
Too bad you don't read all the post!
Too bad you don't read all the post!
