If I trade up to a Bassman RI

JerryPro · May 8th, 2004, 12:48 PM

won't I still be looking at the same reliability issues as the DRRI?

Jim L · May 8th, 2004, 12:53 PM

But I don't think I've heard too many complaints about reliability for the Bassman RI, where I have heard plenty concerning the DR RI.

Our harp player plays through a Bassman RI with stock speakers and some improved tubes, and it's a great sounding amp. Don't think he's had any problems with it either.

Big Mike Blues · May 8th, 2004, 01:51 PM

No problems with mine.

Last year's model. No laquer finish.

JTM45blues · May 13th, 2004, 06:34 PM

Mine is 13 years old, and not any big problems. It blew a screen resistor on the output tubes just recently but that is IT. Very reliable amp.

Mike Fleming · May 13th, 2004, 08:26 PM

I've never had any problems with mine personally, but I've heard about the pot shafts breaking and the input jacks breaking (with a cable plugged in), both allegedly due to weak components. Also I've heard of bad solder joints, and I've also heard that the board is very hard to service.

Mike

stantheman · May 14th, 2004, 01:27 AM

It just does not sound anywhere close to a real tweed
from the 1950's....if I'd break down and use some pedals
it would probably sound decent BUT that is not why I
spent my hard earned DOLLARS for a Tweed.....
When you have a really great Tweed adding anything 'cept Delay is silly IMHO.

bo · May 14th, 2004, 11:36 AM

Mine's an early one, as the polarity switch is actually hooked up. My brother bought it used and eventually sold it to me and I've gigged it fairly often. No issues yet other than the usual tube wear and some scuffs/wear on the cloth

May 8th, 2004, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
JerryPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas(Razorbacks) Age: 47 Posts: 556	If I trade up to a Bassman RI won't I still be looking at the same reliability issues as the DRRI? __________________ ...it's not the load that breaks you down it's the way in which you carry it.

May 8th, 2004, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jim L Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrimac, MA Posts: 378 13 Photos	more experienced folks will reply... But I don't think I've heard too many complaints about reliability for the Bassman RI, where I have heard plenty concerning the DR RI. Our harp player plays through a Bassman RI with stock speakers and some improved tubes, and it's a great sounding amp. Don't think he's had any problems with it either.

May 8th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Big Mike Blues Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Raider Nation! - Calif. Age: 34 Posts: 245	No problems with mine. Last year's model. No laquer finish. __________________ Warmoth Tele w/ Glaser B-Bender MIM 50's Esquire w/ Don Mare pickup RS old Friend w Don mare Pickup Fender 52 HR W/ 2tek bridge Greer and Reinhardt amplification

May 14th, 2004, 01:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	It's very reliable It just does not sound anywhere close to a real tweed from the 1950's....if I'd break down and use some pedals it would probably sound decent BUT that is not why I spent my hard earned DOLLARS for a Tweed..... When you have a really great Tweed adding anything 'cept Delay is silly IMHO. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

May 14th, 2004, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
bo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,794	No Problems Yet Mine's an early one, as the polarity switch is actually hooked up. My brother bought it used and eventually sold it to me and I've gigged it fairly often. No issues yet other than the usual tube wear and some scuffs/wear on the cloth

May 13th, 2004, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
JTM45blues Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 421	Mine is 13 years old, and not any big problems. It blew a screen resistor on the output tubes just recently but that is IT. Very reliable amp.

May 13th, 2004, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Fleming Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 378	I've never had any problems with mine personally, but I've heard about the pot shafts breaking and the input jacks breaking (with a cable plugged in), both allegedly due to weak components. Also I've heard of bad solder joints, and I've also heard that the board is very hard to service. Mike