Twin or Deluxe?

Savagery · April 12th, 2006, 03:49 AM

My crate tube amp is getting pretty broken and I'm looking for a new one. Thinking about a Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb (the reissues). I think the Deluxe is the right option, as I use it for recording mainly and would like to be able to crank it up for that saturated sound. But, other than the wattage and extra speaker, is the Twin a better amp, and should I save for that? It's probably too loud for my uses but if it's that much better sounding I might save my pennies. Thanks

CancerLeoCam · April 12th, 2006, 05:48 AM

...don't get the reissues. The silverface amps are awesome buys for the money.

Professor SourTone · April 12th, 2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CancerLeoCam

...don't get the reissues. The silverface amps are awesome buys for the money.

SF Deluxe Reverb, unless you want loud/clean.

Scott S · April 12th, 2006, 10:19 AM

I'd go for the DR. Loud enough for recording/home use ;), and much easier to transport. Quality should be the same between a Twin and a Deluxe of the same year.

jonzer · April 12th, 2006, 01:18 PM

Don't snub your nose at the reissues. I bought a Deluxe used and it's the most reliable amp I've ever had. I've had it for about three years and I haven't changed anything to it.
I think the Twin is awesome and would be massive and impressive at shows. But it's not worth the hassle with it's weight and volume.

Get the Deluxe.

Mik · April 12th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Sounds like you're concerned about having enough power. I've heard Deluxe Reverbs keep up with a loud band, unmic'd, with the right speaker and boost/OD pedals.

A very unFender, twin amp that, while certainly a "macro" amp, will break up BEAUTIFULLY much sooner than a Twin and is very loud, is the Korg reissue Vox AC30TBX. Tonewise, the AC30 is a very versatile amp.

But it's a lot quirkier than the Fenders.

Mik

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CancerLeoCam Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mule Deer-Mt. Lion Safari, CA Posts: 1,692 5 Photos	Either way.... ...don't get the reissues. The silverface amps are awesome buys for the money.

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jonzer Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,116	Don't snub your nose at the reissues. I bought a Deluxe used and it's the most reliable amp I've ever had. I've had it for about three years and I haven't changed anything to it. I think the Twin is awesome and would be massive and impressive at shows. But it's not worth the hassle with it's weight and volume. Get the Deluxe. __________________ http://816rocks.com/

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Mik Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,416	Sounds like you're concerned about having enough power. I've heard Deluxe Reverbs keep up with a loud band, unmic'd, with the right speaker and boost/OD pedals. A very unFender, twin amp that, while certainly a "macro" amp, will break up BEAUTIFULLY much sooner than a Twin and is very loud, is the Korg reissue Vox AC30TBX. Tonewise, the AC30 is a very versatile amp. But it's a lot quirkier than the Fenders. Mik __________________ a "motor-bike with a touch of blood in it is better than all the riding animals on earth, because of its logical extension of our faculties, and the hint, the provocations, to excess."-T.E. Lawrence

April 12th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scott S Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW CR IA US NA PE Age: 28 Posts: 1,916	I'd go for the DR. Loud enough for recording/home use ;), and much easier to transport. Quality should be the same between a Twin and a Deluxe of the same year.