Super Reverb Reissue...opinions??

Teleman · May 13th, 2004, 10:13 PM

I have a chance to pick one up at a super price and wanted to hear how those who are using them like them.

Thanks

telel6s · May 14th, 2004, 03:25 PM

I've seen Silver Face Supers for several hundred less than new and used reissues. If your deal is in the $400-$500 range, that would be cool. If it's in the $700 or higher, I'd say look for the real thing.

I've only played reissues twice in stores and they felt harsh compared to my '73. But I was really looking at guitars in those cases and the sound could possibly explained by speaker break-in.

genelovesjez · May 15th, 2004, 08:49 PM

I would definitely look for a silverface from the early 70s. Probably one of the best deals you can find these days, and truly great amps, IMHO.

stantheman · May 15th, 2004, 09:55 PM

The Love Below !!!!
Wait for a 1970's or a Rivera Era 4X10 Concert.
Don't be so anxious to pull the trigger, which ever
way You go it's gonna be a fair hunk of change.

tweedman · May 16th, 2004, 09:13 AM

I own a 1969 Super Reverb and it is a great amp. I was at the Dallas Guitar show in April of this year and I saw really nice Silverface SR's[non-master volume]for $650.00 If you could find a SF master volume cheap go ahead and buy it because any good amp tech can bypass the Master Volume circuit.If the amp you buy hasn't recently had a cap job then allow about $200 for a recap and retube job.I believe you would be much happier with the real deal instead of a reissue.The re-issue would be good if you can purchase it for under $500.00 .

Red Planet · May 17th, 2004, 09:37 PM

I'm with everyone else. Get a real one unless someone is giving you the reissue and in that case sell the reissue and buy a real one. Here is an example this one is getting ready to go at $400.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...724091602&rd=1

And by real one I mean handwired non PCB to me those are real amps everything else is just plastic.

Tremo · May 18th, 2004, 02:25 AM

That's a 70 Watt ultralinear model. No rectifier tube. It's worth about $400. Actually I'd pass on that one.

I'd recommend an earlier non-UL model.

Red Planet · May 18th, 2004, 08:59 AM

I knew I'd get it. I dont know anything about those I was just looking at price. There are a bunch on Flebay so you ought to be able to find one. Of coarse the older they are the more money they go for. If you can research them you should be able to find a 68 for a reasonable price that is basically the same amp.

Its funny how a different colored faceplate can make $1000.00 difference. Yes there were a couple of minor electronic adjustments but thats it. People can be so stupid. I think I'm gonna go around buying up Silverface amps and 60's Bassman, Tremolux,and Bandmaster heads they are just as good as anything out there but arent popular so dont bring the big bucks. Lets face it the small heads dont bring much cause they look funny.People are gonna wise up in a few years and these are gonna go through the roof like everything else. I know I dont know what I'm talking about again so dont bother.

RickC · May 18th, 2004, 10:46 AM

haven't tried one myself yet, but first reports from people I know who have is that the Super Reverb re-issues are done pretty right. They are PCB construction, but not like the cheap PCB in Devilles, etc.; more like a point-to-point amp.

I'd say give these a closer look before going the knee-jerk "buy a Silverface" route; Fender seems to be getting their act together on some of the recent re-issues.

/rick

Red Planet · May 18th, 2004, 01:30 PM

Well if the new ones have flying leads from the components to the board I dont have a problem with that. I had a Deluxe reissue and it wasnt pretty in there. It was built to sell at KMart not a music store.

May 13th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teleman Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 393	Super Reverb Reissue...opinions?? I have a chance to pick one up at a super price and wanted to hear how those who are using them like them. Thanks

May 14th, 2004, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
telel6s Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,180 80 Photos	How good a deal? I've seen Silver Face Supers for several hundred less than new and used reissues. If your deal is in the $400-$500 range, that would be cool. If it's in the $700 or higher, I'd say look for the real thing. I've only played reissues twice in stores and they felt harsh compared to my '73. But I was really looking at guitars in those cases and the sound could possibly explained by speaker break-in. __________________ Mama always said, "A little tone is good for the soul."

May 15th, 2004, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
stantheman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: White Mountains Posts: 5,071	Speakerboxx !!!!!! The Love Below !!!! Wait for a 1970's or a Rivera Era 4X10 Concert. Don't be so anxious to pull the trigger, which ever way You go it's gonna be a fair hunk of change. __________________ Somebody Loan Me A Dime

May 17th, 2004, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red Planet Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Georgia Posts: 421	I'm with everyone else. Get a real one unless someone is giving you the reissue and in that case sell the reissue and buy a real one. Here is an example this one is getting ready to go at $400.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...724091602&rd=1 And by real one I mean handwired non PCB to me those are real amps everything else is just plastic. __________________ RC Cola and a moon Pie!

May 18th, 2004, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red Planet Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Georgia Posts: 421	I knew I'd get it. I dont know anything about those I was just looking at price. There are a bunch on Flebay so you ought to be able to find one. Of coarse the older they are the more money they go for. If you can research them you should be able to find a 68 for a reasonable price that is basically the same amp. Its funny how a different colored faceplate can make $1000.00 difference. Yes there were a couple of minor electronic adjustments but thats it. People can be so stupid. I think I'm gonna go around buying up Silverface amps and 60's Bassman, Tremolux,and Bandmaster heads they are just as good as anything out there but arent popular so dont bring the big bucks. Lets face it the small heads dont bring much cause they look funny.People are gonna wise up in a few years and these are gonna go through the roof like everything else. I know I dont know what I'm talking about again so dont bother. __________________ RC Cola and a moon Pie!

May 15th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
genelovesjez Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 3,735	I would definitely look for a silverface from the early 70s. Probably one of the best deals you can find these days, and truly great amps, IMHO.

May 16th, 2004, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
tweedman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 414	I own a 1969 Super Reverb and it is a great amp. I was at the Dallas Guitar show in April of this year and I saw really nice Silverface SR's[non-master volume]for $650.00 If you could find a SF master volume cheap go ahead and buy it because any good amp tech can bypass the Master Volume circuit.If the amp you buy hasn't recently had a cap job then allow about $200 for a recap and retube job.I believe you would be much happier with the real deal instead of a reissue.The re-issue would be good if you can purchase it for under $500.00 .

May 18th, 2004, 02:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tremo Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,803	That's a 70 Watt ultralinear model. No rectifier tube. It's worth about $400. Actually I'd pass on that one. I'd recommend an earlier non-UL model.

May 18th, 2004, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
RickC Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 189	haven't tried one myself yet, but first reports from people I know who have is that the Super Reverb re-issues are done pretty right. They are PCB construction, but not like the cheap PCB in Devilles, etc.; more like a point-to-point amp. I'd say give these a closer look before going the knee-jerk "buy a Silverface" route; Fender seems to be getting their act together on some of the recent re-issues. /rick __________________ "shot with nitro"

May 18th, 2004, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red Planet Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Georgia Posts: 421	Well if the new ones have flying leads from the components to the board I dont have a problem with that. I had a Deluxe reissue and it wasnt pretty in there. It was built to sell at KMart not a music store. __________________ RC Cola and a moon Pie!