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castpolymer · November 6th, 2009, 08:13 AM

I got this from a CL OKC ad yesterday. $ 250.00 ( fair price ). Here are a couple of pics. This is essentially a rebadged SF Vibro Champ. Non - original tubes, speaker and 3 prong chords. A bit of rust on chasiss ( naval jelly will fix that ). Plays well and will do even better with a new Weber speaker in it.

Now all I need is a Princeton Reverb.....

winny pooh · November 6th, 2009, 09:46 AM

Love em

ntasher · November 6th, 2009, 09:53 AM

What do you need a Princeton Reverb for???

Oh... I know why....

This is the best sounding (IMHO) clean rig I ever played through. Had a few friends, some of them real pros, listening to what these babies can do together.. jaw dropping.
I set both for a little tremolo (3-4 on the intensity dial) and slowest (1-2) possible setting. I add reverb (my VC has reverb as well) and balance out the volume on both. The effect is overwhelming. Bell-like with a hint of chorus and soooo deep. Amazing. I wish I could pack this sound and take it everywhere. Makes me want to play open chords forever....

Singin' Dave · November 6th, 2009, 11:45 AM

$250 is a nice score! About what I paid for my '69 VibroChamp a couple years ago.

IMO, if you'd like a bit more headroom, a ribbed Weber ceramic (like and Sig8S) would give you a bit more out of this amp than the stock speaker. But looking closer, I'm not sure the speaker in yours is stock. I can tell you I'm thrilled with the Sig8S in my VC, though others like the alnico version or the more expensive and "boutique" 8A125.

castpolymer · November 6th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singin' Dave

$250 is a nice score! About what I paid for my '69 VibroChamp a couple years ago.

IMO, if you'd like a bit more headroom, a ribbed Weber ceramic (like and Sig8S) would give you a bit more out of this amp than the stock speaker. But looking closer, I'm not sure the speaker in yours is stock. I can tell you I'm thrilled with the Sig8S in my VC, though others like the alnico version or the more expensive and "boutique" 8A125.

I suspect the speaker came from a Valve jr. I tried to order a Weber 8s this morning. Every internet dealer has them backordered until 11/16. God bless Ted ( R.I.P. ) and his awesome speakers!

Singin' Dave · November 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM

Be sure to order 4ohm! I think you'll dig it and hard to go wrong for ~$30 shipped

Groovey Records · November 6th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Look I'm all in favor of saving a buck but the VC Bronco deserves some NOS tubes and the Weber 8A125

Been through 4 of these in the last two years. a BF, 2 SF and now the Bronco.

I keep trading down because they're all the same circuit and tone.

I sold the BF for $800 I sold the SF's for $400 I bought the Bronco for $90.

Except for cosmetics and cab construction these are all the same amps.

Incredible

mistermullens · November 6th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Man, do I love my SF Vibro Champ. Its such a great amp. Mine is mostly original, but I wouldn't have cared if it wasn't. I bought it to play, and I do. I got mine for $330 plus I spent $90 on a 2nd Champ cab w/the baffle cut for a 10" speaker, which was included (Weber Sig) from a member here. I've got an El Cheapo Danelectro Reverb pedal I put in front. I'd love to have a matching 1x12. I bet it would just kill.

DH82c · November 6th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I was ready to buy 4 of them for my ygm-4 but held off.
Are you buying directly from weber? I know their 6s are backordered. Didnt see that for the 8s.

castpolymer · November 6th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DH82c

I was ready to buy 4 of them for my ygm-4 but held off.
Are you buying directly from weber? I know their 6s are backordered. Didnt see that for the 8s.

Weber's listed lead time is about two weeks as I remember. So, I could order from them, but I think it would end up being about the same delivery time as the internet dealers of Weber.

DH82c · November 6th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Who do you get them from? I have only dealt directly with Weber. For parts their jacks and pots etc are cheap chinese crap (you get what you pay for) and their shipping is a little high. Other than that they have been great to deal with (in fact I buy 99% of my stuff from them, AES, or stewmac and if nothing changes I cant see switching suppliers any time soon).

studio1087 · November 7th, 2009, 09:49 AM

It sure looks minty from here.

$250 with vibe/trem.....sweet deal!

There is a Vibro Champ at Wades in Milwaukee. Perhaps a 6out of 10 condition.....$350.

You did great. Congratulations!

November 6th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
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November 6th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Groovey Records Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 1,441	Look I'm all in favor of saving a buck but the VC Bronco deserves some NOS tubes and the Weber 8A125 Been through 4 of these in the last two years. a BF, 2 SF and now the Bronco. I keep trading down because they're all the same circuit and tone. I sold the BF for $800 I sold the SF's for $400 I bought the Bronco for $90. Except for cosmetics and cab construction these are all the same amps. Incredible __________________ Yeah but you should of heard what I was trying to play-Thelonius Monk EnJoY ThE MuSiC GrooVey RecOrds

November 6th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
mistermullens Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta Age: 32 Posts: 3,600 36 Photos	Man, do I love my SF Vibro Champ. Its such a great amp. Mine is mostly original, but I wouldn't have cared if it wasn't. I bought it to play, and I do. I got mine for $330 plus I spent $90 on a 2nd Champ cab w/the baffle cut for a 10" speaker, which was included (Weber Sig) from a member here. I've got an El Cheapo Danelectro Reverb pedal I put in front. I'd love to have a matching 1x12. I bet it would just kill. __________________ Jonathan ReverbNation Twitter Teles & Esquires

November 6th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
DH82c Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Age: 39 Posts: 478	I was ready to buy 4 of them for my ygm-4 but held off. Are you buying directly from weber? I know their 6s are backordered. Didnt see that for the 8s. __________________ DISCLAIMER: Just because I said it doesnt mean you should do it. As always, wear your rubbers, probe with one hand, and make sure you have discharged everything.

November 6th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
DH82c Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Age: 39 Posts: 478	Who do you get them from? I have only dealt directly with Weber. For parts their jacks and pots etc are cheap chinese crap (you get what you pay for) and their shipping is a little high. Other than that they have been great to deal with (in fact I buy 99% of my stuff from them, AES, or stewmac and if nothing changes I cant see switching suppliers any time soon). __________________ DISCLAIMER: Just because I said it doesnt mean you should do it. As always, wear your rubbers, probe with one hand, and make sure you have discharged everything.

November 6th, 2009, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
ntasher TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 32	What do you need a Princeton Reverb for??? Oh... I know why.... This is the best sounding (IMHO) clean rig I ever played through. Had a few friends, some of them real pros, listening to what these babies can do together.. jaw dropping. I set both for a little tremolo (3-4 on the intensity dial) and slowest (1-2) possible setting. I add reverb (my VC has reverb as well) and balance out the volume on both. The effect is overwhelming. Bell-like with a hint of chorus and soooo deep. Amazing. I wish I could pack this sound and take it everywhere. Makes me want to play open chords forever....

November 6th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Singin' Dave Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 41 Posts: 1,052	$250 is a nice score! About what I paid for my '69 VibroChamp a couple years ago. IMO, if you'd like a bit more headroom, a ribbed Weber ceramic (like and Sig8S) would give you a bit more out of this amp than the stock speaker. But looking closer, I'm not sure the speaker in yours is stock. I can tell you I'm thrilled with the Sig8S in my VC, though others like the alnico version or the more expensive and "boutique" 8A125.

November 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Singin' Dave Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 41 Posts: 1,052	Be sure to order 4ohm! I think you'll dig it and hard to go wrong for ~$30 shipped

November 7th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
studio1087 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 45 Posts: 6,392 34 Photos	It sure looks minty from here. $250 with vibe/trem.....sweet deal! There is a Vibro Champ at Wades in Milwaukee. Perhaps a 6out of 10 condition.....$350. You did great. Congratulations! __________________ John

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