jpfeifer
June 4th, 2012, 11:58 AM
I'm playing regularly with a band that does a lot of 60's music (BeachBoys, Ventures, Elvis, ...). We had a busy year playing for a lot of dances, pool parties, etc, so I decided to invest in a classic Fender amp to get these retro tones with something more authentic. I'd been thinking of getting a Fender Twin, Deluxe, Bassman, or some such amp that has this classic sound and look.
After a lot of research, and test driving various amps, I finally decided on a 65 reissue Super Reverb. I just got it this weekend and had some time to get to know it better. I can't believe how good this amp sounds. It has plenty of volume (more than I need) but more importantly, it has a very rich warm sound and the best spring reverb + tremolo I've ever heard. I got it for the surf/rockabilly thing but it is a great amp for Jazz and Blues too. I've gone completely old-school with my setup now, using my stomp boxes for the overdrive/distortion, etc.
My only complaint at all with this amp is the size and weight. At 65 lbs it's not light, but it is manageable. However, I'll never need more amp than this, and it sounds great at low volume also. Even my wife likes the sound of it, and she doesn't really care about these things. It seems to love my Strat but also sounds great with my other guitars. I'd never owned an amp with 10-inch speakers but I've got to say that I love the response with those. It's great for country, blues, surf, jazz, etc. I'm loving this thing.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7337196252_d6f44a7472_b.jpg
--Jim
After a lot of research, and test driving various amps, I finally decided on a 65 reissue Super Reverb. I just got it this weekend and had some time to get to know it better. I can't believe how good this amp sounds. It has plenty of volume (more than I need) but more importantly, it has a very rich warm sound and the best spring reverb + tremolo I've ever heard. I got it for the surf/rockabilly thing but it is a great amp for Jazz and Blues too. I've gone completely old-school with my setup now, using my stomp boxes for the overdrive/distortion, etc.
My only complaint at all with this amp is the size and weight. At 65 lbs it's not light, but it is manageable. However, I'll never need more amp than this, and it sounds great at low volume also. Even my wife likes the sound of it, and she doesn't really care about these things. It seems to love my Strat but also sounds great with my other guitars. I'd never owned an amp with 10-inch speakers but I've got to say that I love the response with those. It's great for country, blues, surf, jazz, etc. I'm loving this thing.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7337196252_d6f44a7472_b.jpg
--Jim