Princeton Chorus-Red Knob or Black Knob Version?

[91xlntS-3]

Just wondering what everyone's opinion is of these 2 models? I see them for sale from $149 and up, usually $199 is an average price range.

Is one model/version better than the other? What's the general consensus from players that have used them? I know it's a SS amp, but I'm not concerned with that aspect of it.

[PaulR]

I have had both and, other than the knobs, I never noticed any difference. They're both good.

[Deaf Eddie]

I have both, there's no difference - knobs and grill colors, that's all. The red knob version is the newer of the two amps I have, but I can't see any real changes, and the tone I get is exactly the same between the two.

ESOTERICALLY, I like the classic look of the black knob/silver grill scheme, and that may make them hold their value a little better - or not. I swapped a couple of knobs to "color code" the volumes for ease of adjustment under poor lighting (and old eyes).

[evilandy]

At some point Fender started building these in Mexico, but I'm not sure which year. Mine is a '95 and was built here in the USA. I don't think that matters although some people might prefer the American made amp. It's a fantastic amp, either way.