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castpolymer · July 2nd, 2008, 02:36 PM

I have narrowed my amp search down to a Fendar tube Amp. The Twin is just too loud to use in my home ( I do not play live ). I have a budget of $ 1,000.00 for just the amp. I play ( or attempt some days ) a ton of different music ( Stones to AC/DC to Dick Dale). The only guitars I will be running thru this amp will be Teles and a G & L Legacy. I guess I need a jack of all trades amp. A single speaker is fine as long as it can get decently loud without breaking up. The catch is I want to buy this amp tomorrow ( then I have 3 days to noodle for the 4th ) ( instant gratification is American ). Guitar Center has all the main line Fenders in stock. I played thru the DRRI & Hot Rod Deluxe yesterday with a Tele and both sounded pretty good ( I only had time to try out the two ). Are there any other Fenders I should try before buying? Please help me spend my money and fuel the economy!

Wally · July 2nd, 2008, 02:55 PM

OF the two you mentioned for themusic you play, I would have to have the DRRI for the Dick Dale thing. The HRD doesn't have tube reverb...which is a must have for surf, imo. You would have to go to pedals for the overdrive sounds. T he new Prineton Reverb RI might suit you at lower power.

castpolymer · July 2nd, 2008, 03:17 PM

I just listened to the Fender demo of the Princeton Reverb RI on their site. I definately have to try this one!

CatfishStudios · July 2nd, 2008, 03:26 PM

Im interested in the Princeton Reverb..but have not tried it yet...But the DRRI I can vouch for...a great amp. Little louder than you might think..

getbent · July 2nd, 2008, 03:38 PM

I think if you want a brand new amp... get the princeton.

if you are willing to go used... find a silver face princeton or deluxe.

jazz guru · July 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

My vote is for a DRRI - have had both the blues deluxe and hot rod deville - the DRRI at 4 and above is way better than the other two - at least to my ears

Southern Ill · July 2nd, 2008, 04:17 PM

From the sound clips and demos' I have heard...The New Princeton is the way to go.Check out a SuperSonic if one is there....I really liked the one I played through with humbuckers and singles.

IronJoe · July 2nd, 2008, 04:27 PM

I like the DRRI a lot -- but $950 is overpriced. It was a good deal when it was $800 a couple years ago. You can find them for $600 used.

Check out the Custom Vibrolux Reverb. More of a rock/blues amp because it breaks up very early. The 10s are nice and punchy. Some have complained about a hiss with this amp, so pay attention for that if you test-drive it.

Hecks · July 2nd, 2008, 05:16 PM

PRRI is $900 which leaves $100 for beer!

Sounds like a good way to spend the 4th.

FenderGuy53 · July 2nd, 2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by castpolymer

The catch is I want to buy this amp tomorrow ( then I have 3 days to noodle for the 4th ) ( instant gratification is American ).

Not than I'm an expert, but mixing HURRY and AMP will yield the same results as mixing fire and gasoline! Boom!

Take you time, play each one and see which best suits your musical style and tonal requirements.

Nobody has mentioned the SCXD, but I have one, and BillM has two of them! I love mine. It's a great little notemaker with plenty of versatility.

For more $$$, I would suggest the DRRI or the Princeton Recording, then the BJr or the PJr (stay away from the other Hot Rod Series amps).

Good luck!

castpolymer · July 2nd, 2008, 07:52 PM

Well I pulled the trigger and bought the DRRI. I played the Princeton Reverb and then the DRRI on a 52' reissue Tele for about 30 minutes each. I was torn between the two. ?They were both great amps. I think I chose the DRRI because it gives me the means to play with others if I ever get good enough and it has been out for a while and seems to be well regarded by most folks who have it. One thing is for sure, I will never go back to playing a solid state amp again. Even for my novice ears, the difference in sound is night and day.Thanks for all the input, it really helped!

Del Pickup · July 2nd, 2008, 07:57 PM

I think you made the right decision.

The DRRI is probably the more versatile of the 2 amps as it's plenty loud enough to use in a band situation and still gives great tone at lower volumes at home. The PRRI would struggle to keep up with a band in my opinion.

castpolymer · July 2nd, 2008, 07:59 PM

I feel like a kid at Christmas who just got G.I. Joe with the kung - fu grip!

July 2nd, 2008, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
castpolymer Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma - Home of the Sooners Age: 38 Posts: 2,155	Help Narrow Down Fender Amp Choices! I have narrowed my amp search down to a Fendar tube Amp. The Twin is just too loud to use in my home ( I do not play live ). I have a budget of $ 1,000.00 for just the amp. I play ( or attempt some days ) a ton of different music ( Stones to AC/DC to Dick Dale). The only guitars I will be running thru this amp will be Teles and a G & L Legacy. I guess I need a jack of all trades amp. A single speaker is fine as long as it can get decently loud without breaking up. The catch is I want to buy this amp tomorrow ( then I have 3 days to noodle for the 4th ) ( instant gratification is American ). Guitar Center has all the main line Fenders in stock. I played thru the DRRI & Hot Rod Deluxe yesterday with a Tele and both sounded pretty good ( I only had time to try out the two ). Are there any other Fenders I should try before buying? Please help me spend my money and fuel the economy!

July 2nd, 2008, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,670 37 Photos	I think if you want a brand new amp... get the princeton. if you are willing to go used... find a silver face princeton or deluxe. __________________ We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are

July 2nd, 2008, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Del Pickup Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,555 6 Photos	I think you made the right decision. The DRRI is probably the more versatile of the 2 amps as it's plenty loud enough to use in a band situation and still gives great tone at lower volumes at home. The PRRI would struggle to keep up with a band in my opinion. __________________ Someone told me that my tone is in my underpants. I'm not sure if that's good or bad......

July 2nd, 2008, 02:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wally Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 6,007	OF the two you mentioned for themusic you play, I would have to have the DRRI for the Dick Dale thing. The HRD doesn't have tube reverb...which is a must have for surf, imo. You would have to go to pedals for the overdrive sounds. T he new Prineton Reverb RI might suit you at lower power.

July 2nd, 2008, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
castpolymer Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma - Home of the Sooners Age: 38 Posts: 2,155	I just listened to the Fender demo of the Princeton Reverb RI on their site. I definately have to try this one!

July 2nd, 2008, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
CatfishStudios Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon , United States Age: 34 Posts: 727	Im interested in the Princeton Reverb..but have not tried it yet...But the DRRI I can vouch for...a great amp. Little louder than you might think..

July 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
jazz guru NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 59 Posts: 9	My vote is for a DRRI - have had both the blues deluxe and hot rod deville - the DRRI at 4 and above is way better than the other two - at least to my ears

July 2nd, 2008, 04:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Southern Ill Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 982	From the sound clips and demos' I have heard...The New Princeton is the way to go.Check out a SuperSonic if one is there....I really liked the one I played through with humbuckers and singles.

July 2nd, 2008, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
IronJoe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 34 Posts: 415	I like the DRRI a lot -- but $950 is overpriced. It was a good deal when it was $800 a couple years ago. You can find them for $600 used. Check out the Custom Vibrolux Reverb. More of a rock/blues amp because it breaks up very early. The 10s are nice and punchy. Some have complained about a hiss with this amp, so pay attention for that if you test-drive it.

July 2nd, 2008, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hecks Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OKC, OK USA Age: 27 Posts: 189	PRRI is $900 which leaves $100 for beer! Sounds like a good way to spend the 4th.

July 2nd, 2008, 07:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
castpolymer Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma - Home of the Sooners Age: 38 Posts: 2,155	Well I pulled the trigger and bought the DRRI. I played the Princeton Reverb and then the DRRI on a 52' reissue Tele for about 30 minutes each. I was torn between the two. ?They were both great amps. I think I chose the DRRI because it gives me the means to play with others if I ever get good enough and it has been out for a while and seems to be well regarded by most folks who have it. One thing is for sure, I will never go back to playing a solid state amp again. Even for my novice ears, the difference in sound is night and day.Thanks for all the input, it really helped!

July 2nd, 2008, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
castpolymer Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma - Home of the Sooners Age: 38 Posts: 2,155	I feel like a kid at Christmas who just got G.I. Joe with the kung - fu grip!

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