Any "forever" amps?
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Any "forever" amps?
80 gigs later I am still loving this thing...I swear it sounds better every time I play it. Factory loaded Celestion Gold.I recall reading these have a Supro-ish front end and a hot Fender power section and with the Celestion, some Vox tipped in for good measure.
I have three amps that cover every thing for me, but this is the one that I couldn't part with unless my arse was truly dragging on the ground.
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Re: Any "forever" amps?
After seeing the shitty build inside the London Pro (double sided tape holding in relays), and its poor power scaling design (Which I managed a partial fix) I was put off owning any more of their amps. Maybe it was just that one though
My Friedman DS Mini is definitely up there as one of the best amps I have ever owned.
My Friedman DS Mini is definitely up there as one of the best amps I have ever owned.
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sizzlingbadger wrote:After seeing the shitty build inside the London Pro (double sided tape holding in relays), and its poor power scaling design (Which I managed a partial fix) I was put off owning any more of their amps. Maybe it was just that one though :cry.
I’ve seen inside this one...it’s very precise. Not as good as my old Matchless, or the /13, but very good....
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Re: Any "forever" amps?
Now this one is actually mine - cheeky fender badge to fill the gap till I can get a nameplate made up.
Scratchbuilt Tweed Vibrolux - a Harvard with bias tremolo. Shares a lot of circuitry with the Deluxe but really needs a push in the front end to get it singing.
Can't sell it, sounds too good and now it looks the part too
Scratchbuilt Tweed Vibrolux - a Harvard with bias tremolo. Shares a lot of circuitry with the Deluxe but really needs a push in the front end to get it singing.
Can't sell it, sounds too good and now it looks the part too
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Boss Katana 50W, the boutique toob guys are still playing catch up!
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Re: Any "forever" amps?
I've had a couple. Unfortunately as with much in life you don't quite realise you've had the best until it's been off down the road awhile. Specifically a Samson era Matchless Hc30 and a non mv metal panel 100watt Marshall head.
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I've owned my Ashton buskers amp since 2003 & it's one of the few battery amps that will put out the full rated output. This will never get sold - I use it in my motorhome & small church group events outside.
My SWR California Blonde is also totally indispensable especially for solo performances where I use a small stage mixer with it. I use this for both Bass & Guitars.
My SWR California Blonde is also totally indispensable especially for solo performances where I use a small stage mixer with it. I use this for both Bass & Guitars.
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Pretty happy with the bandit. Won’t achieve anything by selling it and it ticks all the boxes.
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This amp does sound great - is more Fender than Fender.Bg wrote:Now this one is actually mine - cheeky fender badge to fill the gap till I can get a nameplate made up.
Scratchbuilt Tweed Vibrolux - a Harvard with bias tremolo. Shares a lot of circuitry with the Deluxe but really needs a push in the front end to get it singing.
Can't sell it, sounds too good and now it looks the part too
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The Bogner Mojado I bought off Tim has held my attention really well which is saying something. I do miss the Extacy but way too much for me. Regretted not buying an old JMP which came my way.
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My 98 Ac30TBx/6 has done every gig I’ve ever played since I got it in 2004. It’s the best ac30 I’ve ever played, and I’ve gone through a lot! That’s with me for forerver. My 60s Holden Wasp and Vox BHM1 are both forerver Amos too.
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Re: Any "forever" amps?
All of my previously owned valve amps were forever amps, especially after the mods, the speaker swaps yada yada yada. My two currents are forever - my hand-wired Blackface Princeton Reverb and my Trinity 5E3 Tweed Deluxe (with new tweed cab by BG) - they both owe me too much to afford selling! And they sound pretty good too. Maybe I should practice actual guitar?
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