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ecsong187 · February 22nd, 2010, 06:19 PM

I have an all original 1966 BF Pro Reverb that I love, but lately have been gassing for a BF Deluxe Reverb?
So help me out. Am I missing much with my Pro as opposed to the Deluxe besides one less speaker and more breakup?
I plan on sticking with my Pro, but would love to hear other people's opinions on the two.
Thanks
Edwin

Lance · February 22nd, 2010, 11:16 PM

Had both (BF DR and Pro, and a Vibrolux too) I ended up selling the pro. The DR doesn't have the bottom but in terms of ease of toting and volume, it's an easier amp to deal with. Mostly, I liked being able to turn it up w/o being too loud. (this was before my discover of attenuators) In the end, I just never ended up taking the pro to jams so I let it go. Tone-wise, they are similar but the 6L6s are punchier and don't break up as fast.

For you, my feeling is that if you like the amp - keep it. They're great amps. Put an attenuator on it so you can crank it up. Get a big friend to carry it. You're really not missing much.

Maybe get a little tweed instead??? (tweed champ or 5E3) Now that's something that's very different. You'll probably enjoy that much more than another blackface-toned amp.

zook · February 22nd, 2010, 11:21 PM

I have one of each. The Pro has a biggerr sound and more headroom. I've occasionally run the Deluxe with 6L6s and it increases the headroom and volume. They are very similar, the Deluxe with 6V6s breaks up a lot sooner.

Get one of each :)

Winnie

3 Chord · February 22nd, 2010, 11:24 PM

I had a 65 BF Vibrolux. Sold it 16 years ago and although it was great I don't miss it. I gravitate towards the sound of single 12" amps. I like the "direct" sound a single speaker offers.

The big question is do you like to play clean or with some dirt, that is the thing to keep in mind if you go to the smaller amp IMO.

Although I don't mind the 4-10" set up either but I am getting too old to lug them around!!

If it were me I would keep what you got and look for a used DRRI (or SFDR) for the right price. You can always sell the RI if you think that is the amp style you want later and want to pay for a BFDR. But once you sell your Pro, it's not easy to replace it.

p.s is that your amp or one just like it. The one pictured looks like it is for sale in a store.

woodman · February 22nd, 2010, 11:36 PM

Yeah, if it was me, i'd be trying to find alternatives to letting go of that Pro.

Singin' Dave · February 22nd, 2010, 11:59 PM

I'll second the save up for SFDR notion. Then you have the amps to cover any stage with sweet tone.

ecsong187 · February 23rd, 2010, 01:02 AM

Thanks guys, I may look for for a SFDR.
The one pictured is mine, I took the picture in the shop that I bought it at. haha
Thanks
Edwin

BiggerJohn · February 23rd, 2010, 02:54 AM

Man I'd keep that Pro. Those things can sound great.

T Prior · February 23rd, 2010, 04:48 AM

That Pro Reverb is a lousy amp, send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you, I'll even pay the shipping to save you the headache.

t

tomfarnan · February 23rd, 2010, 05:18 AM

Think about a Princeton Reverb - or a SF Deluxe Reverb. A nice clean early 70s unit would do everything you needed it to for around US$800.

Sometimes feeling poor can make us GAS for everything - but it can be just gas ... it took me the best part of $10K blown on a late 70s Kombi (non-verb) to work that one out ...

ravindave_3600 · February 23rd, 2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Prior

That Pro Reverb is a lousy amp, send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you, I'll even pay the shipping to save you the headache.

t

Man, you are a prince! One thing I love about this place is the generous nature of all the members. And ecsong, if you find another one cluttering up the house, I'll take it for you.

February 22nd, 2010, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
ecsong187 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle,WA Age: 25 Posts: 381	BF Pro Reverb VS. BF Deluxe Reverb I have an all original 1966 BF Pro Reverb that I love, but lately have been gassing for a BF Deluxe Reverb? So help me out. Am I missing much with my Pro as opposed to the Deluxe besides one less speaker and more breakup? I plan on sticking with my Pro, but would love to hear other people's opinions on the two. Thanks Edwin

February 22nd, 2010, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,954	Had both (BF DR and Pro, and a Vibrolux too) I ended up selling the pro. The DR doesn't have the bottom but in terms of ease of toting and volume, it's an easier amp to deal with. Mostly, I liked being able to turn it up w/o being too loud. (this was before my discover of attenuators) In the end, I just never ended up taking the pro to jams so I let it go. Tone-wise, they are similar but the 6L6s are punchier and don't break up as fast. For you, my feeling is that if you like the amp - keep it. They're great amps. Put an attenuator on it so you can crank it up. Get a big friend to carry it. You're really not missing much. Maybe get a little tweed instead??? (tweed champ or 5E3) Now that's something that's very different. You'll probably enjoy that much more than another blackface-toned amp. __________________ Lance Guitar Gear FAQ: Blog Facebook Page Twitter Page

February 22nd, 2010, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
zook Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cochise, AZ Posts: 1,674	I have one of each. The Pro has a biggerr sound and more headroom. I've occasionally run the Deluxe with 6L6s and it increases the headroom and volume. They are very similar, the Deluxe with 6V6s breaks up a lot sooner. Get one of each :) Winnie __________________ I have noticed that happy people are often evaluating themselves and unhappy people are always evaluating others. -William Glasser

February 22nd, 2010, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
woodman Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 67 Posts: 13,033	Yeah, if it was me, i'd be trying to find alternatives to letting go of that Pro. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... It pays to appease all the gods — Gnossos Pappadopoulis Original tunes from the Woodshed

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T Prior Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 3,625	That Pro Reverb is a lousy amp, send it to me and I'll dispose of it for you, I'll even pay the shipping to save you the headache. t __________________ www.tprior.com

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February 22nd, 2010, 11:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
3 Chord Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Billings MT Age: 46 Posts: 3,316	I had a 65 BF Vibrolux. Sold it 16 years ago and although it was great I don't miss it. I gravitate towards the sound of single 12" amps. I like the "direct" sound a single speaker offers. The big question is do you like to play clean or with some dirt, that is the thing to keep in mind if you go to the smaller amp IMO. Although I don't mind the 4-10" set up either but I am getting too old to lug them around!! If it were me I would keep what you got and look for a used DRRI (or SFDR) for the right price. You can always sell the RI if you think that is the amp style you want later and want to pay for a BFDR. But once you sell your Pro, it's not easy to replace it. p.s is that your amp or one just like it. The one pictured looks like it is for sale in a store.

February 22nd, 2010, 11:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Singin' Dave Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 45 Posts: 2,328	I'll second the save up for SFDR notion. Then you have the amps to cover any stage with sweet tone.

February 23rd, 2010, 01:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
ecsong187 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle,WA Age: 25 Posts: 381	Thanks guys, I may look for for a SFDR. The one pictured is mine, I took the picture in the shop that I bought it at. haha Thanks Edwin

February 23rd, 2010, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
BiggerJohn Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,021	Man I'd keep that Pro. Those things can sound great.

February 23rd, 2010, 05:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
tomfarnan Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 432	Think about a Princeton Reverb - or a SF Deluxe Reverb. A nice clean early 70s unit would do everything you needed it to for around US$800. Sometimes feeling poor can make us GAS for everything - but it can be just gas ... it took me the best part of $10K blown on a late 70s Kombi (non-verb) to work that one out ...

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