Anyone Using Deluxe Reverb

chemtech46 · April 10th, 2008, 09:17 PM

I have a 65 reissue twin reverb. Was thinking of getting another amp and wondering how many were using the Deluxe Reverb for gigs. The twin is so heavy and as I get older it is getting heavier. I would use it to play small clubs and church. It wouldn't be miked so is it big enough. Any info appreciated or any other suggestions on another amp. I play country, surf and at church using a 62 reissue tele.

buddywayne · April 10th, 2008, 09:26 PM

I have a '65 DRRI and its a nice amp. It has more volume than I ever need on all gigs I have played. Reverb and tremolo is really good.

Del Pickup · April 10th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Definitely a great amp that is very versatile. It'll be plenty loud enough for most gigs with the volume set no more than 4 or 5 max.

I use mine for small/medium sized gigs and it's more than adequate volume-wise. If you're doing bigger gigs then it just needs to be mic'd up.

Personally, I think that even 22 watts is too much amp for most gigs these days. I would like to get something like a 12 watt Tweed Deluxe which will still be loud enough for most gigs - again for more volume it can be mic'd.

bradpdx · April 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM

I'm with Del on this one. I have used a '65 BFDR with a JBL speaker for many years as my primary amp, and rarely if ever wished for more power. It sounds great but in small clubs I find myself wishing for a 10 watt version!

One of the truly great designs.

Scott S · April 11th, 2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bradpdx

I'm with Del on this one. I have used a '65 BFDR with a JBL speaker for many years as my primary amp, and rarely if ever wished for more power. It sounds great but in small clubs I find myself wishing for a 10 watt version!

Ever try a Princeton Reverb?

Del Pickup · April 11th, 2008, 04:35 AM

Never even seen one far less had the chance to try one but there seem to be rumours of a reissue of that amp in the near future - not the one with built in attenuator already out.

So it would certainly be on my list as and when it does appear.

Axis29 · April 11th, 2008, 04:46 AM

Love my DRRI. I preach about it almost ad nauseum...

It's been loud enough for any of the gigs I've played in the last few months since I've owned it.

xjazzy · April 11th, 2008, 06:16 AM

More love here for the DRRI but I'm really curious about the Princeton Reverb. I wonder if it's the same DRRI sound but with less headroom, less volume and less wieght.

That Weber kit is making me GASing...

Lance · April 11th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Rule of thumb: If you need the power of a Twin, your roadie can carry it.

(for the rest of us, a DR will do the trick)

chemtech46 · April 11th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Sounds like the DRRI is a good one. Never thought about a Princeton. I will try that too and then make a choice. Thought the DRRI looked like a twin and sounded like a twin but lighter. I don't have a roadie and my wife refuses to carry it.

boris bubbanov · April 11th, 2008, 09:25 AM

You've already got a DRRI; I sure wouldn't ditch one if I already owned it.

If you want more clean, but a Twin is simply out due to weight, you could also get a Fender CVR or Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp. You have access to much more clean headroom, kinda like a Twin, but you do have hiss at idle and if you are a reverb hound, the CVR isn't a full dose of reverb unless modded.

I like my CVR a lot, but there's a Twin in the future as well. Something about a Twin.

purpletele · April 11th, 2008, 09:36 AM

the CVR and Deluxe Reverb sound great together too

Big Lug · April 11th, 2008, 10:46 AM

I've been using a DRRI (with a Weber California) for some time now and for small to medium size venues it is fine.

Having said that, I saw Little Feat at the Commodore in Vancouver and Tackett was using a Deluxe Reverb on that stage (miked of course).

vjf1968 · April 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM

The DRRI is a great amp. I used mine for gigging and holds it's own without micing. I think the Jensen speaker that's stock is just fine. I personally am going to swap out the GT tubes for JJ's. There has been talk about the GT tubes causing problems. I also use a sturdier footswitch for the Vib/Rev functions. I never had good luck with the ones that come with the amp.

vjf1968 · April 11th, 2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

You've already got a DRRI; I sure wouldn't ditch one if I already owned it.

If you want more clean, but a Twin is simply out due to weight, you could also get a Fender CVR or Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp. You have access to much more clean headroom, kinda like a Twin, but you do have hiss at idle and if you are a reverb hound, the CVR isn't a full dose of reverb unless modded.

I like my CVR a lot, but there's a Twin in the future as well. Something about a Twin.

I had a CVR amp in blonde tolex. I just wasn't impressed with it. Your right about the reverb. The other thing is that mine didn't take pedals very well. I had it retubed and it still sounded like crap. Maybe I just had a dog but then again it really wasn't a Vibroluxe either.

Tremo · April 11th, 2008, 01:51 PM

I use a 64 BFDR. It's loud enough for most gigs.

chemtech46 · April 11th, 2008, 02:31 PM

I took everyones advice and made a trip to Guitar Center. Just got home with a new Deluxe Reverb. Nice amp and so much lighter. Thanks all for helping me make the decision. My wife still won't carry the amp.

Colin Johnston · April 11th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Congratulations - now change the poweramp valves before you hit trouble. My 3 month old DRRI is now dead & awaiting a new resistor because of a valve failure.

Axis29 · April 12th, 2008, 09:20 AM

Try JJ 6V6's in the power section. I have a pair that sound very nice and I have heard nothing but good things about their longevity and toughness.

Tremo · April 12th, 2008, 02:03 PM

+1 on changing out the 6V6s. If your amp came with the EH 6V6, get them the hell outta there before one blows and damages the amp. Replace with the JJ 6V6 and have no worries. I've been trying to kill the JJs in my 64 BFDR for 2 years now and so far no luck. they just keep working.

You know, the JJ 6V6 and the EH 6V6 both retail for nearly the same, within a couple bucks. It seems to me that it would be a no-brainer for warrantly reasons for FMIC to switch to the JJs. I guess they're in bed with Matthews.

CatfishStudios · April 12th, 2008, 02:26 PM

My dream rig is a 59' Tweed Bassman and a 65 Deluxe Reverb..with an A\B\Y switch ..Ive got the Bassman, so my next amp will be the DRRI..I absolutly love the cranked tone of both..but prefer the clean of the Bassman.just before breakup...with a good comp and overdrive in the chain I can push it over the edge, with the aby .and the same kind of settings on the Deluxe .I think it would give me a very large tonal palate...

April 10th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
chemtech46 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	Anyone Using Deluxe Reverb I have a 65 reissue twin reverb. Was thinking of getting another amp and wondering how many were using the Deluxe Reverb for gigs. The twin is so heavy and as I get older it is getting heavier. I would use it to play small clubs and church. It wouldn't be miked so is it big enough. Any info appreciated or any other suggestions on another amp. I play country, surf and at church using a 62 reissue tele. __________________ PICK ONE FOR ME

April 10th, 2008, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
buddywayne Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: missouri Age: 62 Posts: 521 6 Photos	I have a '65 DRRI and its a nice amp. It has more volume than I ever need on all gigs I have played. Reverb and tremolo is really good. __________________ 51 luv!!

April 10th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
bradpdx Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 49 Posts: 549	I'm with Del on this one. I have used a '65 BFDR with a JBL speaker for many years as my primary amp, and rarely if ever wished for more power. It sounds great but in small clubs I find myself wishing for a 10 watt version! One of the truly great designs. __________________ ---------- Tech Geek and Sensitive Artiste String bender ordinare!

April 11th, 2008, 04:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Axis29 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,022 1 Photos	Love my DRRI. I preach about it almost ad nauseum... It's been loud enough for any of the gigs I've played in the last few months since I've owned it. __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764

April 11th, 2008, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
xjazzy Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 731 6 Photos	More love here for the DRRI but I'm really curious about the Princeton Reverb. I wonder if it's the same DRRI sound but with less headroom, less volume and less wieght. That Weber kit is making me GASing... __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jotacaster

April 10th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 210 5 Photos	Definitely a great amp that is very versatile. It'll be plenty loud enough for most gigs with the volume set no more than 4 or 5 max. I use mine for small/medium sized gigs and it's more than adequate volume-wise. If you're doing bigger gigs then it just needs to be mic'd up. Personally, I think that even 22 watts is too much amp for most gigs these days. I would like to get something like a 12 watt Tweed Deluxe which will still be loud enough for most gigs - again for more volume it can be mic'd.

April 11th, 2008, 04:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 210 5 Photos	Never even seen one far less had the chance to try one but there seem to be rumours of a reissue of that amp in the near future - not the one with built in attenuator already out. So it would certainly be on my list as and when it does appear.

April 11th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,088	Rule of thumb: If you need the power of a Twin, your roadie can carry it. (for the rest of us, a DR will do the trick) __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

April 11th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
chemtech46 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	Sounds like the DRRI is a good one. Never thought about a Princeton. I will try that too and then make a choice. Thought the DRRI looked like a twin and sounded like a twin but lighter. I don't have a roadie and my wife refuses to carry it. __________________ PICK ONE FOR ME

April 11th, 2008, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 5,910	You've already got a DRRI; I sure wouldn't ditch one if I already owned it. If you want more clean, but a Twin is simply out due to weight, you could also get a Fender CVR or Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp. You have access to much more clean headroom, kinda like a Twin, but you do have hiss at idle and if you are a reverb hound, the CVR isn't a full dose of reverb unless modded. I like my CVR a lot, but there's a Twin in the future as well. Something about a Twin. __________________ Bubban0v

April 11th, 2008, 09:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
purpletele Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morgantown,WV Posts: 639 10 Photos	the CVR and Deluxe Reverb sound great together too

April 11th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Big Lug Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada Posts: 426	I've been using a DRRI (with a Weber California) for some time now and for small to medium size venues it is fine. Having said that, I saw Little Feat at the Commodore in Vancouver and Tackett was using a Deluxe Reverb on that stage (miked of course). __________________ “To be is to do” – Socrates “To do is to be” – Jean-Paul Sartre “Do be do be do” – Frank Sinatra

April 11th, 2008, 11:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
vjf1968 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Age: 40 Posts: 339	The DRRI is a great amp. I used mine for gigging and holds it's own without micing. I think the Jensen speaker that's stock is just fine. I personally am going to swap out the GT tubes for JJ's. There has been talk about the GT tubes causing problems. I also use a sturdier footswitch for the Vib/Rev functions. I never had good luck with the ones that come with the amp. __________________ "Every new beginning is a delicate time. Just like when the end comes, never very pretty."

April 11th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tremo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,584	I use a 64 BFDR. It's loud enough for most gigs. __________________ Exposing the CONs. www.myspace.com/59tremolux

April 11th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
chemtech46 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 78	I took everyones advice and made a trip to Guitar Center. Just got home with a new Deluxe Reverb. Nice amp and so much lighter. Thanks all for helping me make the decision. My wife still won't carry the amp. __________________ PICK ONE FOR ME

April 11th, 2008, 02:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Colin Johnston Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Age: 36 Posts: 594	Congratulations - now change the poweramp valves before you hit trouble. My 3 month old DRRI is now dead & awaiting a new resistor because of a valve failure. __________________ "on the trail of the lonesome pine... caster"

April 12th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Axis29 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,022 1 Photos	Try JJ 6V6's in the power section. I have a pair that sound very nice and I have heard nothing but good things about their longevity and toughness. __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764

April 12th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tremo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,584	+1 on changing out the 6V6s. If your amp came with the EH 6V6, get them the hell outta there before one blows and damages the amp. Replace with the JJ 6V6 and have no worries. I've been trying to kill the JJs in my 64 BFDR for 2 years now and so far no luck. they just keep working. You know, the JJ 6V6 and the EH 6V6 both retail for nearly the same, within a couple bucks. It seems to me that it would be a no-brainer for warrantly reasons for FMIC to switch to the JJs. I guess they're in bed with Matthews. __________________ Exposing the CONs. www.myspace.com/59tremolux

April 12th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
CatfishStudios Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon , United States Age: 32 Posts: 625	My dream rig is a 59' Tweed Bassman and a 65 Deluxe Reverb..with an A\B\Y switch ..Ive got the Bassman, so my next amp will be the DRRI..I absolutly love the cranked tone of both..but prefer the clean of the Bassman.just before breakup...with a good comp and overdrive in the chain I can push it over the edge, with the aby .and the same kind of settings on the Deluxe .I think it would give me a very large tonal palate... __________________ “Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.”-Jerry Garcia