60's superverb head for $100

Yoni · July 29th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Is this something I should jump on? Even if it means fixing it and selling it for a ridiculous amount of money? How do I convince my wife she should let me buy this?

Paul in Colorado · July 29th, 2008, 12:46 PM

What is a Superverb? Is this actually a Super Reverb in a head cab? If so, jump on it and restore it.

marshman · July 29th, 2008, 01:00 PM

I'd snag it up if it's not SS...I'd probably open it up and stare at the insides for a month before I actually got around to doing anything with it.

Yoni · July 29th, 2008, 01:25 PM

It's a cl find the guy says it's tube. I'm hoping I can procrastinate long enough for it to be gone by the time I have to ask the wife.

skeksis · July 29th, 2008, 01:32 PM

ha! I saw the same thing this morning, almost posted here with "what the heck is a Superverb?"

woodman · July 29th, 2008, 01:38 PM

is it one of these?
marble superverb

surfoverb · July 29th, 2008, 01:54 PM

what's a 60 watt Fender Superverb? Maybe its a super 60?

Tim Armstrong · July 29th, 2008, 01:59 PM

I'm thinking the guy selling it has no stinkin' idea what it is, and got the name wrong too. There aren't any 60-watt Fender tube heads with reverb from the 60s, obviously...

Cheers, Tim

Walter Broes · July 29th, 2008, 02:16 PM

If it's a tube Fender that works, or even works a little, $100 is a no-brainer IMO.

Yoni · July 29th, 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skeksis

ha! I saw the same thing this morning, almost posted here with "what the heck is a Superverb?"

well I'll let you call to find out about it as I don't even have $100 to spend on food and gas till pay day...thursday.

woodman · July 29th, 2008, 02:27 PM

i don't think the OP said it was 60 watts ...

surfoverb · July 29th, 2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by woodman

i don't think the OP said it was 60 watts ...

This is the actual ad:

"Unsure of the year, '60s Fender Superverb Tube Amp head, 60 watt. Good condition, good tone, needs cosmetic and some cleaning. Still works well. $100"

Singin' Dave · July 29th, 2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

well I'll let you call to find out about it as I don't even have $100 to spend on food and gas till pay day...thursday.

If you can't afford it, why torture yourself? Let it go brother....

skeksis · July 29th, 2008, 02:32 PM

just called the number, turns out the guy isn't in town till thursday. says he's had lots of calls on the fender so far. :-)

the CL ad mentioned 60w tube amp, also had some vintage Kustom heads for sale.

Yoni · July 29th, 2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Singin' Dave

If you can't afford it, why torture yourself? Let it go brother....

Because isn't this what we do to ourselves?

woodman · July 29th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by surfoverb

This is the actual ad:

"Unsure of the year, '60s Fender Superverb Tube Amp head, 60 watt. Good condition, good tone, needs cosmetic and some cleaning. Still works well. $100"

hmmm ... nothing remotely like that in the Fender Field Guide. nobody on this thread has heard of such a thing either. my fear would be that the seller may be either ignorant or unscrupulous. $100 for a '60s Fender that "still works well" just sounds too good to be true. but it may still be a decent amp -- i would want to examine it carefully, get serial number etc. before pulling the trigger.

Tim Armstrong · July 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I'm thinking it's probably a red-knob Super 60 head, made between 1988-92.

Folks often think their old stuff is actually REALLY OLD stuff...

Cheers, Tim

surfoverb · July 29th, 2008, 03:21 PM

I do like his name choice of made-up Fender amps though I must say.

Singin' Dave · July 29th, 2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

Because isn't this what we do to ourselves?

Yes indeed! The wicked gear cycle in full effect (buy buy buy = BROKE = sell, sell sell)

woodman · July 29th, 2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

I'm thinking it's probably a red-knob Super 60 head, made between 1988-92.

i was thinking the same thing. that's the only one remotely close. looks like a pretty decent amp, tho i've never been a red-knob fan myself.

Walter Broes · July 29th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

I'm thinking it's probably a red-knob Super 60 head, made between 1988-92.

Folks often think their old stuff is actually REALLY OLD stuff...

Cheers, Tim

True, but if it works, a red knob Super 60 for $100 is not a bad deal, is it?

B Valley · July 29th, 2008, 09:08 PM

I saw that ad this morning too and almost sent a note. I just don't know what I'd do with another amp. But the ad did read "60's Fender Superverb head". It's probably gone by now.

skeksis · July 29th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Just to add to the confusion, I talked with the seller again this afternoon. They're coming back to AZ tomorrow, they say that interest in the amp has driven the price up to at least $300. THEN more details emerged -- specifically that the thing has an EL34 based power amp, and 12AX7's in the preamp. SO yeah, there's really no way I can think of that this is a fender of any sort. Maybe an old Elk or other MIJ clone, doctored up to look like a real fender? I'm tempted to go take a look just to settle it, but 'if it sounds too good to be true'...

surfoverb · July 29th, 2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by skeksis

Just to add to the confusion, I talked with the seller again this afternoon. They're coming back to AZ tomorrow, they say that interest in the amp has driven the price up to at least $300. THEN more details emerged -- specifically that the thing has an EL34 based power amp, and 12AX7's in the preamp. SO yeah, there's really no way I can think of that this is a fender of any sort. Maybe an old Elk or other MIJ clone, doctored up to look like a real fender? I'm tempted to go take a look just to settle it, but 'if it sounds too good to be true'...

wtf? how hard is it to read what it says on the face plate? Sounds like a weird scam of sorts...or take a pic. we'll be able to tell what it is in 5 minutes (if its a Fender at least)

Yoni · July 30th, 2008, 12:28 AM

well we az folks can always split it and flip it....of course I have no actual flipping skill when it comes to amps..or anything for that matter but I'm always up to learn...

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,517	I'm thinking the guy selling it has no stinkin' idea what it is, and got the name wrong too. There aren't any 60-watt Fender tube heads with reverb from the 60s, obviously... Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

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skeksis Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: phoenix Age: 31 Posts: 318	just called the number, turns out the guy isn't in town till thursday. says he's had lots of calls on the fender so far. :-) the CL ad mentioned 60w tube amp, also had some vintage Kustom heads for sale. __________________ most of the time: '55 LP Jr. or MIJ '62 Custom Tele ----> '08 Marsh 5F4 Super kit http://www.myspace.com/jswattsmusic

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B Valley Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 516	I saw that ad this morning too and almost sent a note. I just don't know what I'd do with another amp. But the ad did read "60's Fender Superverb head". It's probably gone by now. __________________ How many guitars is enough? Just one more...

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skeksis Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: phoenix Age: 31 Posts: 318	Just to add to the confusion, I talked with the seller again this afternoon. They're coming back to AZ tomorrow, they say that interest in the amp has driven the price up to at least $300. THEN more details emerged -- specifically that the thing has an EL34 based power amp, and 12AX7's in the preamp. SO yeah, there's really no way I can think of that this is a fender of any sort. Maybe an old Elk or other MIJ clone, doctored up to look like a real fender? I'm tempted to go take a look just to settle it, but 'if it sounds too good to be true'... __________________ most of the time: '55 LP Jr. or MIJ '62 Custom Tele ----> '08 Marsh 5F4 Super kit http://www.myspace.com/jswattsmusic

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