Vibrolux Clones

pompeii0 · June 24th, 2008, 08:50 AM

What are some of the Vibrolux clones out there? I would like to get a Vlux but the prices are getting out of my reach. It would be nice to find something in the sub $1000 range, but any clone suggestions would be great.

Thank you!

holgaguy · June 24th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Have you looked at Marsh Amplification? He has several Vibrolux models - tweed, Brownface. The tweed is $725 - the others are a little more.

http://store.marshamps.com/index.php

stantheman · June 24th, 2008, 10:19 AM

I do believe there's a fella on ebay right now in Massachusetts with one and the BIN is $750.00.
Enjoy!

Wayne Alexander · June 24th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Allen Encore. Better than the original. Have Dave Allen build it or buy it as a kit.

http://allenamps.com/encore.php

hockey_head · June 24th, 2008, 10:59 AM

john nao engineering, rochester, ny

teleon · June 24th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Here is one I been eyeballing.http://www.stu-daddyamps.com/servlet...?category=Amps

Home Grown Tele · June 24th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Alexander

Allen Encore. Better than the original. Have Dave Allen build it or buy it as a kit.

http://allenamps.com/encore.php

Allen Encores are an awesome Vibrolux clone, but I doubt if you can get one for under a grand. I paid $1100 for mine and it was a mint used kit build.

If you want to pay a little bit more, they're the way to go.

pompeii0 · June 25th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Since there doesn't seem to be many in the under $1000.00 range, what are the over $1000.00 clones out there, other then the ones all ready mentioned?

TeeBird · June 25th, 2008, 08:38 AM

My friend built an Allen Encore. Thing sounds incredible.

redddog · June 25th, 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockey_head

john nao engineering, rochester, ny

He's the best!

Really funny guy in that weird audio engineer type way. Makes unbelievable amps. He modded my Epiphone Valve Jr. Head and it is amazing.

pompeii0 · June 25th, 2008, 11:39 AM

I looked on the Nao website but didn't see anything that looked like a Vibrolux. Am I missing something?

nonvintage · June 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM

On Ebay they have a clone by Keck, out of Nashville. $1295 VR circuit with a tone control for mids like a Super reverb. Try to find a Silverface for less. after all Old Fender = Fender. New clone does not = Fender.

chabby · June 26th, 2008, 12:07 AM

I just sold a 79 SF VR for 880 plus shipping - great condition and new filter caps in the power section. Also own a 69 that is as much black face as silver.

They are my favorite Fender as they fill every need I have in one amp. They also sound great at any volume. Love those 10" speakers and that deluxe on steroids air movement with punch. They do the Pink Floyd "Money" Vib/tremolo thing so perfectly. I also like that they have two channels so to speak and you can marshall-ize the normal side and leave the other and most used side alone. They can be changed back and forth from original, to whatever you want on the normal side so easily, and there are quite a few different mods that can be done over there.

June 24th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
pompeii0 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 56	Vibrolux Clones What are some of the Vibrolux clones out there? I would like to get a Vlux but the prices are getting out of my reach. It would be nice to find something in the sub $1000 range, but any clone suggestions would be great. Thank you! __________________ If you love these blues, play 'em as you please!

June 24th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
stantheman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 4,829	I do believe there's a fella on ebay right now in Massachusetts with one and the BIN is $750.00. Enjoy! __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

June 25th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
pompeii0 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 56	Since there doesn't seem to be many in the under $1000.00 range, what are the over $1000.00 clones out there, other then the ones all ready mentioned? __________________ If you love these blues, play 'em as you please!

June 25th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
TeeBird Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sebastian, FL Age: 46 Posts: 308	My friend built an Allen Encore. Thing sounds incredible. __________________ Kawanga!

June 25th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
pompeii0 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 56	I looked on the Nao website but didn't see anything that looked like a Vibrolux. Am I missing something? __________________ If you love these blues, play 'em as you please!

June 24th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
holgaguy Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 316	Have you looked at Marsh Amplification? He has several Vibrolux models - tweed, Brownface. The tweed is $725 - the others are a little more. http://store.marshamps.com/index.php

June 24th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wayne Alexander Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 997	Allen Encore. Better than the original. Have Dave Allen build it or buy it as a kit. http://allenamps.com/encore.php

June 24th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
hockey_head Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: shortsville, ny Age: 50 Posts: 287	john nao engineering, rochester, ny

June 24th, 2008, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
teleon Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nevada Age: 41 Posts: 337 14 Photos	Here is one I been eyeballing.http://www.stu-daddyamps.com/servlet...?category=Amps

June 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
nonvintage Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 464	On Ebay they have a clone by Keck, out of Nashville. $1295 VR circuit with a tone control for mids like a Super reverb. Try to find a Silverface for less. after all Old Fender = Fender. New clone does not = Fender.

June 26th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,257	I just sold a 79 SF VR for 880 plus shipping - great condition and new filter caps in the power section. Also own a 69 that is as much black face as silver. They are my favorite Fender as they fill every need I have in one amp. They also sound great at any volume. Love those 10" speakers and that deluxe on steroids air movement with punch. They do the Pink Floyd "Money" Vib/tremolo thing so perfectly. I also like that they have two channels so to speak and you can marshall-ize the normal side and leave the other and most used side alone. They can be changed back and forth from original, to whatever you want on the normal side so easily, and there are quite a few different mods that can be done over there.