New twin reverb

**grungeiceman** · January 1st, 2008, 06:14 PM

Ok, well im pretty set on buying this used 1992 Twin reverb that is for sale locally. Its gogin for 500 bucks. Really good condition. The only issue i have is That band im goin to use it with is more on the metal side, and i know this amp to be a good tube clean amp. It really fits my blues playing but would be to loud for home so i cant really justify buying it for jsut that, If i get a good distortion pedal will it still sound good? Im looking for a pretty metal tone, I dont knwo what are your thoughts?

**grungeiceman** · January 1st, 2008, 06:26 PM

I forgot to mention it is the 65' reissue, heres tha ad http://bismanonline.com/getListing.p...57&p=1&a=96496

**oldguy** · January 1st, 2008, 06:38 PM

That will make you a very sweet amp, if you don't mind lugging it around. Good price, too. As for a pedal to add some grind, I'd say Radial Plexitube. Pricey, but good. I recently bought one. I have a video clip where I gave it a run through both channels. It has two, you can set it for grind, plus ultra grind. In this clip the gain is turned all the way down....... ya, it's got that much hair....all the way down.

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=5285

hubberjub*** · January 1st, 2008, 07:24 PM

Buy it now. Getting a good distortion sound is easy. Good clean sounds are far more difficult. This will give you a good clean to start out with and then you can add a good overdrive. The Twin is an amp that you can mature as a player with. There isn't a style of music that the Twin is out of fashion with. It will be at home on a stage playing hard rock and metal and you could start up a country band and it wouldn't be phased. At that price you can't go wrong. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."

**oldguy** · January 1st, 2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by hubberjub

Buy it now. At that price you can't go wrong. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."

+10

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(If you don't mind lugging it around).

Spudman*** · January 1st, 2008, 08:25 PM

I've met guys that got killer metal sounds from their Twin. Sounds like a great price too.
Even though you can carry it in one trip after a while you are going to wish that it was cut in two. They get pretty heavy, but that can be good for staying in shape and loosing weight, and if you do 3 sets of lifting it 3 times per day you'll be qualified for Mr. America. If you carry it up and down stairs 3 times per day along with the 3 lifting sets you'll qualify for Mr. Universe.

**Moshe** · January 1st, 2008, 08:29 PM

Did anyone mention that they are heavy?

**oldguy** · January 1st, 2008, 08:40 PM

No, I said "if you don't mind lugging it around"........
the same could be said of a coffee mug, an ex-wife, a monkey on your back, or a colostomy bag........

**tot_Ou_tard** · January 1st, 2008, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by oldguy

No, I said "if you don't mind lugging it around"........
the same could be said of a colostomy bag........

You don't get any clean from one of those & the dirty?

Ain't pretty at all.

**sunvalleylaw** · January 1st, 2008, 09:39 PM

Heck, I'd want it for that price. Seems like you can dirty up a Fender Twin. Neil and Crazy Horse do. I am sure you can tweak lots of dirty tones out of it, and you get that killer clean and all that headroom. Do it!

Spudman*** · January 1st, 2008, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw

Heck, I'd want it for that price. Seems like you can dirty up a Fender Twin. Neil and Crazy Horse do. I am sure you can tweak lots of dirty tones out of it, and you get that killer clean and all that headroom. Do it!

Ya but you can get a colostomy bag for a lot less than 500.

What kind of tones do those have anyway, and are they THAT heavy. I'd probably not use JBLs in MY bag.

What is a colostomy bag?

**oldguy** · January 1st, 2008, 10:07 PM

Coffee mug, lighter, cheaper....
Monkey on your back.....ex-wife...... you decide.

**mrmudcat** · January 2nd, 2008, 03:23 PM

Good price buy it or ill have to

**VSTAR** · January 5th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Don't those babies weigh like 90lbs , Great amps but way too much weight for me.

**oldguy** · January 5th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by hubberjub

Buy it now. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."

I haven't seen that post yet, hubber.......did I miss it???

**grungeiceman** · January 6th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Well, tomarrow i pick up my new twin, Even though its more watts then il probly ever use but i will indulge myself into the sounds of the reverb, as soon as i saw it, the sex appeal drew me in and i couldnt help but tell him im commited to buying it and will have to money by tomarrrow

**t_ross33** · January 6th, 2008, 12:35 AM

Hey Iceman, if you find it's not what you're after let me know. I'll gladly compensate you what you paid

Besides, Minot is a straight shot South a few hours from me and I'm up for a road trip

:

Kidding (sorta....

) Enjoy it in good health my friend.

Trev

**oldguy** · January 6th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by grungeiceman

Well, tomarrow i pick up my new twin, Even though its more watts then il probly ever use but i will indulge myself into the sounds of the reverb, as soon as i saw it, the sex appeal drew me in and i couldnt help but tell him im commited to buying it and will have to money by tomarrrow

You did the boyz 'n gurlz here proud...

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**sunvalleylaw** · January 6th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by t_ross33

Hey Iceman, if you find it's not what you're after let me know. I'll gladly compensate you what you paid

Besides, Minot is a straight shot South a few hours from me and I'm up for a road trip

:

Kidding (sorta....

) Enjoy it in good health my friend.

Trev

Same here, but my drive would be a little different.

Congrats!

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