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Old June 14th, 2009, 02:32 AM   #2 (permalink)
SteveY
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Cool!

I've had a 512, 20112T, and Victoriette.

The 20112 is a tremendous 5E3 clone. I got to play through a real old beatup Fender Tweed Deluxe (in good electronic shape), and the Victoria version sounds almost exactly the same and broke up at the same spot. All this plus it can withstand modern 120vac line voltage much better than the originals still in use.

I used the 512 much more though, because the 20112 was still too loud at most of my low volume venues (dinner jazz resturants, etc).

The Victoriette blew the first night on a louder bandstand and I couldn't wait with my money tied up so basically made the store take it back for a full refund so I could get something else. Someday I might try one again, but more likely something smaller. I just don't need much power anymore.
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