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GuitarJonz · March 26th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Anyone who would pay $1150 for a brand new '65 Twin reissue amp ought to have their head examined, IMO, when you can get a real deal vintage SF Twin Reverb from the 70s for $600-750 all day locally or on eBay. Just like buying a new car, the minute you walk out the door, you've just flushed at least $250 down the toilet in depreciation, as you'd be hard pressed to get $900 for it as a used amp. The DR is a different story, as prices for SF DR models are crazy high, so a RI may be in order, if you just have to have one, even though the SF is a way better amp. I'd never recommend a new Fender amp when you can get a vintage model for less or only slightly more, depending on model. Get something that will INCREASE in value, and give you years of great tone.

March 26th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,589 7 Photos	Anyone who would pay $1150 for a brand new '65 Twin reissue amp ought to have their head examined, IMO, when you can get a real deal vintage SF Twin Reverb from the 70s for $600-750 all day locally or on eBay. Just like buying a new car, the minute you walk out the door, you've just flushed at least $250 down the toilet in depreciation, as you'd be hard pressed to get $900 for it as a used amp. The DR is a different story, as prices for SF DR models are crazy high, so a RI may be in order, if you just have to have one, even though the SF is a way better amp. I'd never recommend a new Fender amp when you can get a vintage model for less or only slightly more, depending on model. Get something that will INCREASE in value, and give you years of great tone.