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boosh · January 6th, 2012, 03:21 PM

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...nder-NAMM-2012

New at Namm, some nice looking guitars too! Interesting amps as well, be of interest to some on here, especially the excelsior

skeksis · January 6th, 2012, 03:35 PM

Excelsior - yes! I mean, I'm definitely curious. Specs look promising - plus I might dig that cab (would want to see it in real life, more pics, etc). Might be a winner there, depending on the tones.

spayne99 · January 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM

YES! Now I'll probably cancel my Musicians Friend order for the Ampeg GVT5-110.
It's the Excelsior that I want! Could that price be real?

Alex W · January 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Some interesting new products. I like the Greta amp.

BigDaddyLH · January 6th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Accordion input? I am so there!

boosh · January 6th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Price of the Jaguar for example is $799 on Fender site vs $549 on harmony central, so these could be somewhere in the ballpark of the street prices.
The excelsior, I like the specs, but the cab ain't for me. Perhaps a good basis for a project

KRamone27 · January 6th, 2012, 04:07 PM

I'm seeing a Vintage Modified 70's strat on the list I wonder what that's about. Be nice if it had an ash body with a clear finish, black pg and hard tail bridge.

ASC67 · January 6th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Very cool !

Pawn Shop Special Excelsior Amp 2x6V6 power section, 15" speaker w/tremolo
$299.99 MAP

cynic79 · January 6th, 2012, 04:43 PM

The Excelsior looks like a really fun amp. Great design and great features; the 15" speaker and tremolo should make for some fun, swampy tones. $300 isn't a bad price.

The Greta is really cute, and looks like it would also be a fun amp. $200 seems a bit dear for two-watt amp with a 4" speaker though. Still, it is awfully cute...

MiloCroton · January 6th, 2012, 04:47 PM

I am totally digging a small amp with a 15" speaker.

bo · January 6th, 2012, 04:48 PM

I think I see an Excelsior in my future.

garyd5158 · January 6th, 2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASC67

Very cool !

Pawn Shop Special Excelsior Amp 2x6V6 power section, 15" speaker w/tremolo
$299.99 MAP

Looking forward to this one. If it delivers as advertised, I'm gassed.

Martin R · January 6th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiloCroton

I am totally digging a small amp with a 15" speaker.

YES!

Matt Gnarly · January 6th, 2012, 05:27 PM

The Excelsior looks great, I can see some not digging the styling but I think it's pretty rad.

spayne99 · January 6th, 2012, 05:45 PM

So on the Excelsior, the primary chassis is bottom mounted. I guess that would mean the tubes will mount with the pins pointing towards the floor and the glass pointing up. I like that. Too bad it doesn't have reverb, but that's ok cuz I've got a pedal. Wonder if it will have just a tone knob, or a full EQ.

How can they sell this for $300? That's a lot cheaper than a Pro Junior, even!

SamClemons · January 6th, 2012, 06:27 PM

I also would like to see a tube/tank reverb on it, but then it would probably be another 100-200 dollars.

xjazzy · January 6th, 2012, 06:43 PM

I'm hearing my Gretsch in that Excelsior thing!

Dave_O · January 6th, 2012, 06:51 PM

Excelsior, eh. I like what I see so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spayne99

Wonder if it will have just a tone knob, or a full EQ?

I only see the tops of 2 knobs, so probably just a tone control, like a Pro Jr. Not a bad thing...

spayne99 · January 6th, 2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_O

Excelsior, eh. I like what I see so far.

I only see the tops of 2 knobs, so probably just a tone control, like a Pro Jr. Not a bad thing...

I see the 2 knobs now. So volume and tone, or volume and tremolo? Hmmmm.

jammers5 · January 6th, 2012, 06:54 PM

I hope Fender makes enough to cover the initial demand of those amps! I can see them FLYING off the shelves!

J5

January 6th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
boosh Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gordon (Scotland) Age: 31 Posts: 714	New Fender Amps - Excelsior and Greta http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...nder-NAMM-2012 New at Namm, some nice looking guitars too! Interesting amps as well, be of interest to some on here, especially the excelsior

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skeksis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,093	Excelsior - yes! I mean, I'm definitely curious. Specs look promising - plus I might dig that cab (would want to see it in real life, more pics, etc). Might be a winner there, depending on the tones. __________________ My new band: The Minor Injuries - alt country etc in AZ

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BigDaddyLH Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canuckistan Age: 52 Posts: 14,194	Accordion input? I am so there! __________________ “The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” -- Charles Bukowski

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ASC67 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN. Age: 46 Posts: 3,487	Very cool ! Pawn Shop Special Excelsior Amp 2x6V6 power section, 15" speaker w/tremolo $299.99 MAP __________________ Steve

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cynic79 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia/DC Posts: 200	The Excelsior looks like a really fun amp. Great design and great features; the 15" speaker and tremolo should make for some fun, swampy tones. $300 isn't a bad price. The Greta is really cute, and looks like it would also be a fun amp. $200 seems a bit dear for two-watt amp with a 4" speaker though. Still, it is awfully cute... __________________ http://www.alonetone.com/dressingthedebutantes

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January 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
spayne99 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: EHT NJ Age: 43 Posts: 696	YES! Now I'll probably cancel my Musicians Friend order for the Ampeg GVT5-110. It's the Excelsior that I want! Could that price be real?

January 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alex W Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In my tube amp coccoon. Age: 45 Posts: 2,223 6 Photos	Some interesting new products. I like the Greta amp.

January 6th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
boosh Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gordon (Scotland) Age: 31 Posts: 714	Price of the Jaguar for example is $799 on Fender site vs $549 on harmony central, so these could be somewhere in the ballpark of the street prices. The excelsior, I like the specs, but the cab ain't for me. Perhaps a good basis for a project

January 6th, 2012, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
KRamone27 Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Carterville, IL Age: 33 Posts: 132	I'm seeing a Vintage Modified 70's strat on the list I wonder what that's about. Be nice if it had an ash body with a clear finish, black pg and hard tail bridge.

January 6th, 2012, 04:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiloCroton Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: uk Posts: 679	I am totally digging a small amp with a 15" speaker.

January 6th, 2012, 04:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
bo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,966	I think I see an Excelsior in my future. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the.bourbon.dynasty

January 6th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Matt Gnarly TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Transcona Age: 26 Posts: 74	The Excelsior looks great, I can see some not digging the styling but I think it's pretty rad.

January 6th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
spayne99 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: EHT NJ Age: 43 Posts: 696	So on the Excelsior, the primary chassis is bottom mounted. I guess that would mean the tubes will mount with the pins pointing towards the floor and the glass pointing up. I like that. Too bad it doesn't have reverb, but that's ok cuz I've got a pedal. Wonder if it will have just a tone knob, or a full EQ. How can they sell this for $300? That's a lot cheaper than a Pro Junior, even!

January 6th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
SamClemons Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jasper, TN Posts: 2,867	I also would like to see a tube/tank reverb on it, but then it would probably be another 100-200 dollars.

January 6th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
xjazzy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Age: 32 Posts: 3,093 6 Photos	I'm hearing my Gretsch in that Excelsior thing! __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jpmartins

January 6th, 2012, 06:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
jammers5 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mount Pearl NL Age: 42 Posts: 985	I hope Fender makes enough to cover the initial demand of those amps! I can see them FLYING off the shelves! J5

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