Showman amps

Paul B · December 13th, 2003, 03:01 AM

Hello

What is the feedback do players have concerning the Showman / Dual Showman amps?

Are there any bad points owning this type of amp ?

Which circuit is the best ?

Is this one of Fenders "better" amps that he made for guitar players ?

Regards

Paul

Rob (PA) · December 13th, 2003, 08:36 AM

If you are looking for a clean, LOUD amplifier, the Showman is the answer. Think of it like the power section of a Twin Reverb except in a piggyback format (and no reverb) usually with a 15"JBL speaker if the cabinet is original. Great amplifier for surf music, jazz, country, or anything requiring clean tone at high volumes. A guy I know used to use a white one to play his Fender Precision bass through at gig volumes, thats how clean these babies are.

Skydog · December 14th, 2003, 05:14 AM

The Showman makes a good Fender sound. As for bad points, there isn't any (all Fenders Leo made are good). Compared to a Deluxe though, a Showman is heavy to carry, and you can't get an overdriven tone at lowish volumes (which is fine by me, thats why I have large and small Fender amps).

Best circuit is probably the earliest (1960 blond), but I don't think there's hardly a difference as long as it's a black-face.

I'd say it's one of the better amps ..Byrds used them on stage AND in the studio: Turn, Turn, Turn ..Eight Miles High ..Mr Spaceman, that alone speaks volumes for Showman amps.

Skydog · December 14th, 2003, 05:14 AM

The Showman makes a good Fender sound. As for bad points, there isn't any (all Fenders Leo made are good). Compared to a Deluxe though, a Showman is heavy to carry, and you can't get an overdriven tone at lowish volumes (which is fine by me, thats why I have large and small Fender amps).

Best circuit is probably the earliest (1960 blond), but I don't think there's hardly a difference as long as it's a black-face.

I'd say it's one of the better amps ..Byrds used them on stage AND in the studio: Turn, Turn, Turn ..Eight Miles High ..Mr Spaceman, that alone speaks volumes for Showman amps.

stantheman · December 14th, 2003, 10:15 AM

I really dig the Silverface TFL5000D series and
now that the "Sparkle Drive" is on the market
it's only a matter of time. I owned two at one
time with two of the small 2X12 bottoms but
they became too much to lug around. These
daze I'll combo 'em into 1X15 Combos er,
sorta like Vibrasonic/Twin.
The best one I had was a '68 DripGuard. I was
REALLY STUPID to trade that one away,DUMB!

Ming · December 14th, 2003, 03:00 PM

Ah yes...I've been playing my Tele through a super six for some years and it always delivered that tele bite on the bridge pickup....or so I thought.

Just finished a Dual Showman with 2 15" and I missed the bite. Added voodo folks Sparkle drive and it added just a bit of crunch and I'm back to the sound I like at managable volume.

Ray W.

December 13th, 2003, 03:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul B Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 274	Showman amps Hello What is the feedback do players have concerning the Showman / Dual Showman amps? Are there any bad points owning this type of amp ? Which circuit is the best ? Is this one of Fenders "better" amps that he made for guitar players ? Regards Paul __________________ Hipbluesman

December 13th, 2003, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rob (PA) TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Embreeville PA (West of Philadelphia) Posts: 10	Showmans are LOUD If you are looking for a clean, LOUD amplifier, the Showman is the answer. Think of it like the power section of a Twin Reverb except in a piggyback format (and no reverb) usually with a 15"JBL speaker if the cabinet is original. Great amplifier for surf music, jazz, country, or anything requiring clean tone at high volumes. A guy I know used to use a white one to play his Fender Precision bass through at gig volumes, thats how clean these babies are.

December 14th, 2003, 05:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Skydog Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 371	Fender Showman amp . . . The Showman makes a good Fender sound. As for bad points, there isn't any (all Fenders Leo made are good). Compared to a Deluxe though, a Showman is heavy to carry, and you can't get an overdriven tone at lowish volumes (which is fine by me, thats why I have large and small Fender amps). Best circuit is probably the earliest (1960 blond), but I don't think there's hardly a difference as long as it's a black-face. I'd say it's one of the better amps ..Byrds used them on stage AND in the studio: Turn, Turn, Turn ..Eight Miles High ..Mr Spaceman, that alone speaks volumes for Showman amps.

December 14th, 2003, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skydog Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 371	Fender Showman amp . . . The Showman makes a good Fender sound. As for bad points, there isn't any (all Fenders Leo made are good). Compared to a Deluxe though, a Showman is heavy to carry, and you can't get an overdriven tone at lowish volumes (which is fine by me, thats why I have large and small Fender amps). Best circuit is probably the earliest (1960 blond), but I don't think there's hardly a difference as long as it's a black-face. I'd say it's one of the better amps ..Byrds used them on stage AND in the studio: Turn, Turn, Turn ..Eight Miles High ..Mr Spaceman, that alone speaks volumes for Showman amps.

December 14th, 2003, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	I can't wait to get my chops on another one I really dig the Silverface TFL5000D series and now that the "Sparkle Drive" is on the market it's only a matter of time. I owned two at one time with two of the small 2X12 bottoms but they became too much to lug around. These daze I'll combo 'em into 1X15 Combos er, sorta like Vibrasonic/Twin. The best one I had was a '68 DripGuard. I was REALLY STUPID to trade that one away,DUMB! __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

December 14th, 2003, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ming TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rangoon Posts: 30	Dual Showman and Sparkle Drive Ah yes...I've been playing my Tele through a super six for some years and it always delivered that tele bite on the bridge pickup....or so I thought. Just finished a Dual Showman with 2 15" and I missed the bite. Added voodo folks Sparkle drive and it added just a bit of crunch and I'm back to the sound I like at managable volume. Ray W.