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Old September 4th, 2007, 10:29 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by shakedancer View Post
I have an older Tweed PJ. It sounds boxy and harsh. Not an amp I can love for guitar. In fact I will never use it for guitar again. I'll keep it for harp playing. I wouldn't spend any more money on this amp. Like someone said above, move into a DRRI before you do that.
This has been my experiences as well, and I've tried many PJs and BJs since Fender first rolled them out.

The problem with many of the modern small tube amps is that there is simply too much circuitry. This is why most will favor the Champ. I think that the Peavey C20 is the best blend of the old and the new - a couple more modest gain stages, and a low-watt push pull design that still feels a little loose, and not boxy or boingy like the PJ and BJ.
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