Twin Reverb Vs. Deluxe Reverb - Page 2

casadyrocks · April 14th, 2008, 06:37 PM

I've got a great deal on a Twin reissue in the clasifieds. Certainly not the $1150 ,which is crazy

Mark N · April 14th, 2008, 06:56 PM

I have hd the DRRI...great amp without a doubt...traded it to a TRRI...love it even more everyday. Kinda a long the same line of sound only much fuller and a hell of a lot more punch IMHO

Telarkaster · April 14th, 2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Durtdog

Good for you. Nothing else sounds like a Twin.

For me the Twin is the gold standard.

Yes! I tried a DRRI and was underwhelmed. It might have been the room, or just that particular amp, but it was missing something.

Then I found my SF Twin. With a master volume (flame away, I don't care!) I can play at manageable volumes, and it really brings out the best in all my guitars. Each guitar not only sounds fantastic, but distinctly different from each other through the Twin. Best investment I ever made, because it increased my satisfaction from playing what I already owned!

I still get giddy when I plug in.

I have since played other DRRIs that sounded pretty good, but they aren't Twins.

Congratulations Borris!

xjazzy · April 15th, 2008, 09:34 AM

I own a DRRI but I would love to try a Princeton Reverb.
As I said before:
Less volume
less headroom
less weight

I think I would love it.

Axis29 · April 15th, 2008, 11:04 AM

I own a DRRI and have form time to time played through a TRRI. They are both fantastic amps. My DRRI is nice and broken in and I've played the tube swap game to get it to sound very musical and lush.

The Twin that I played through had the stock tubes, etc. But was still a very nice sounding amp (just like my DR was).

The problems I encountered with the twin were:

#1 Weight, I twisted wrong while carrying it and my back was tweaked for days. I'm no light weight and it's not really THAT heavy, but the angle was funky and I am not 20 any more. I work hard for a living and my back and joints just ain't what they used to be.

#2 The volume. That thing is friggin loud. It really didn't begin to let notes bloom until I was beyond 3 on the volume knob and by then everyone in the band was looking at me with pain in their eyes. (Yeah, they're old too, most older than me!).

I don't play big venues, I play small clubs and a few smaller outdoor gigs. my DRRI is plenty loud and plenty loud while staying clean enough for anything I do. I have contemplated trying an external cabinet, just to see what it sounds like with more than one speaker. But in all honesty I love the way my DR sounds and cannot get enough of it!

The Twin is a beautiful amp. Several people I know think of it as the ultimate Fender amp. Maybe it is, but my DR suits me fine.

stantheman · April 15th, 2008, 11:22 AM

You must own ALL OF THEM.

...live long enough and You will - trust me.
Of course You can cut through all the canoli and just get a 5E7 Bandmaster
and You're done - no need for bow-tie-teek - no need for cascading - no need for smaller or bigger - no need for fx - no need for echo - no need for sushi - no need for one twelve or two twelves or four tens or two tens or one fifteen or two fifteens.
Just buy a 5E7 Clone.
Your only needs will be a Cord and a Geetar.

Scott S · April 15th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stantheman

You must own ALL OF THEM.

...live long enough and You will - trust me.
Of course You can cut through all the canoli and just get a 5E7 Bandmaster
and You're done - no need for bow-tie-teek - no need for cascading - no need for smaller or bigger - no need for fx - no need for echo - no need for sushi - no need for one twelve or two twelves or four tens or two tens or one fifteen or two fifteens.
Just buy a 5E7 Clone.
Your only needs will be a Cord and a Geetar.

Agreed except for the sushi part. Still hopelessly addicted to that.

- Scott

Just-Jim · April 16th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

What about putting the Twin on the ground, and piggyback the Blues Jr. Then jump from your dual input up to the Jr.

I was going to give this a try. I did a search and noticed you can do damage to your amp by plugging two together the wrong way. A few questions came to mind.

1. I am a little confused on the dual input to Blues Jr part. I am guessing you mean the dual input on the front of the Twin Reverb, where the guitars plug in.

2. Where does the cord from the Twin Reverb go to? I am guessing to the back of the Blues Jr, where I could unplug the Blues Jr speaker to plug into that Jack.

3. Does the guitar plug into the Blues Jr?

Sorry for all the questions. This is new territory for me, and I am nervous about plugging something in where I shouldn't.

Thanks,
Jim

Michaell · April 16th, 2008, 09:30 PM

two different amps

a deluxe will warm up and you can get great natural overdrive
it's not real heavy and can handle many applications

a twin will give you LOUD and clean. You will go deaf before you get the natural overdrive. It's big and heavy.

If you're playing huge concert halls, get a twin

My suggestion is get the deluxe first. If you need a huge amp for a gig,

borrow ( or rent ) a twin and see how you like it

BOTH are great amps

Tim Armstrong · April 16th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Congrats on getting the Twin!

I, too, have a Fender amp that can fill the room with delicious sound:

PLUS this:

Thank heavens for a powerful PA system!

Tim

Michaell · April 16th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-log

I think a Blues junior and a DR would be awesome sounding together-with the bonus of carrying less than half the weight of a TR in each hand!Thats a lot of power in 2 smaller packages -lots of versatility on hand..

sage advice

wise

Ricky D. · April 16th, 2008, 10:02 PM

Hey everybody who has trouble lumping that Twin around-

Get a good two wheeler with balloon tires and stair climbers. A little technique and you'll be rolling through gravel parking lots, bumping over curbs, and slipping up and down steps with little or no effort.

GuitarJonz · April 16th, 2008, 10:19 PM

The Twin Reverb and DR both have a similar tone, but the Twin always sounds much deeper and BIGGER, no comparison: more power, 2x12 and bigger cabinet. Throw in a pair of Weber cali speakers, and OMG! Well worth the weight, nothing sounds like a Twin.

Freedom Fries · April 17th, 2008, 05:01 PM

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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.

+1 WORD - SF Twins can be still be had for a deal, not so with SFDR's.

Paul B · April 18th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Disagree with the twin at this stage.

I would prefer two deluxes with possible different speakers to create a unique tone and still can get natural tube overdrive.

Twin is king of clean if that is what you are after.

Colt W. Knight · April 19th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Doesnt get much better than a twin. I wish I could afford one, and Im not even a gigging musician.

April 15th, 2008, 09:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
xjazzy Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 755 6 Photos	I own a DRRI but I would love to try a Princeton Reverb. As I said before: Less volume less headroom less weight I think I would love it. __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jotacaster

April 15th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#45 (permalink)
Axis29 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,043 1 Photos	I own a DRRI and have form time to time played through a TRRI. They are both fantastic amps. My DRRI is nice and broken in and I've played the tube swap game to get it to sound very musical and lush. The Twin that I played through had the stock tubes, etc. But was still a very nice sounding amp (just like my DR was). The problems I encountered with the twin were: #1 Weight, I twisted wrong while carrying it and my back was tweaked for days. I'm no light weight and it's not really THAT heavy, but the angle was funky and I am not 20 any more. I work hard for a living and my back and joints just ain't what they used to be. #2 The volume. That thing is friggin loud. It really didn't begin to let notes bloom until I was beyond 3 on the volume knob and by then everyone in the band was looking at me with pain in their eyes. (Yeah, they're old too, most older than me!). I don't play big venues, I play small clubs and a few smaller outdoor gigs. my DRRI is plenty loud and plenty loud while staying clean enough for anything I do. I have contemplated trying an external cabinet, just to see what it sounds like with more than one speaker. But in all honesty I love the way my DR sounds and cannot get enough of it! The Twin is a beautiful amp. Several people I know think of it as the ultimate Fender amp. Maybe it is, but my DR suits me fine. __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764

April 15th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#46 (permalink)
stantheman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 4,717	You must own ALL OF THEM. ...live long enough and You will - trust me. Of course You can cut through all the canoli and just get a 5E7 Bandmaster and You're done - no need for bow-tie-teek - no need for cascading - no need for smaller or bigger - no need for fx - no need for echo - no need for sushi - no need for one twelve or two twelves or four tens or two tens or one fifteen or two fifteens. Just buy a 5E7 Clone. Your only needs will be a Cord and a Geetar. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

April 16th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#49 (permalink)
Michaell Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: on the bus Posts: 596	two different amps a deluxe will warm up and you can get great natural overdrive it's not real heavy and can handle many applications a twin will give you LOUD and clean. You will go deaf before you get the natural overdrive. It's big and heavy. If you're playing huge concert halls, get a twin My suggestion is get the deluxe first. If you need a huge amp for a gig, borrow ( or rent ) a twin and see how you like it BOTH are great amps __________________ WWLD

April 16th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#50 (permalink)
Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 7,893	Congrats on getting the Twin! I, too, have a Fender amp that can fill the room with delicious sound: PLUS this: Thank heavens for a powerful PA system! Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

April 14th, 2008, 06:37 PM	#41 (permalink)
casadyrocks Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 112	I've got a great deal on a Twin reissue in the clasifieds. Certainly not the $1150 ,which is crazy

April 14th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
Mark N Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodstock, NB, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 431 8 Photos	I have hd the DRRI...great amp without a doubt...traded it to a TRRI...love it even more everyday. Kinda a long the same line of sound only much fuller and a hell of a lot more punch IMHO

April 16th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#52 (permalink)
Ricky D. Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Age: 57 Posts: 628	Hey everybody who has trouble lumping that Twin around- Get a good two wheeler with balloon tires and stair climbers. A little technique and you'll be rolling through gravel parking lots, bumping over curbs, and slipping up and down steps with little or no effort.

April 16th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#53 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,639 7 Photos	The Twin Reverb and DR both have a similar tone, but the Twin always sounds much deeper and BIGGER, no comparison: more power, 2x12 and bigger cabinet. Throw in a pair of Weber cali speakers, and OMG! Well worth the weight, nothing sounds like a Twin.

April 18th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#55 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 273	Disagree with the twin at this stage. I would prefer two deluxes with possible different speakers to create a unique tone and still can get natural tube overdrive. Twin is king of clean if that is what you are after. __________________ Hipbluesman

April 19th, 2008, 12:39 AM	#56 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 24 Posts: 1,495	Doesnt get much better than a twin. I wish I could afford one, and Im not even a gigging musician.