looking to buy: Old Fender tube amp

aznrambo481 · August 13th, 2006, 01:05 AM

I have always wanted to upgrade, and am currently looking for a fender tube amp. Somewhere from 15-30 watts, and no more than about $400. I have heard that many used ones from the 80's are of good value, and have looked at the Fender Field Guide. Problem is, there's so many that I can't figure out where to start!

Note: this was posted before, but accidentally deleted.

Heather Anne Peel · August 13th, 2006, 01:43 AM

Look for an '80s Fender Superchamp. These were amazing amps that had footswitchable clean/overdrive and a master volume. I had one from 1983 to 1987 and used it for a lot of small clubs.
Heather

Tremo · August 13th, 2006, 01:54 AM

I doubt he'll find a SuperChamp that cheap unless it's trashed.

Heather Anne Peel · August 13th, 2006, 02:04 AM

It's possible if you really look. I saw a clean one here not that long ago for around that price. But this is Austin.
Heather

Texsunburst59 · August 13th, 2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather Anne Peel

It's possible if you really look. I saw a clean one here not that long ago for around that price. But this is Austin.
Heather

There is a Fender Princeton Reverb II at Austin Vintage Guitar. I saw it about 2 weeks ago. I'm sure Steve would ship,but I don't think you would buy the amp without playing it. The wanted $400 for it.Just trying to be helpful.

aznrambo481 · August 13th, 2006, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention, but at this point I'm not even sure I am going to get a new amp; I just heard very positive things about the ol' fenders. I think the Prineton reverb II seems to be a reasonable size, would one normally cost about 400?

Lance · August 13th, 2006, 03:08 PM

You're probably not going to find a superchamp at any reasonable price anymore...they're pretty rare eggs. (have one...love it)

A Reverb II is a nice cousin of the SC. Fairly similar circuits. $400 is probably a decent deal depending on condition.

eddiewagner · August 14th, 2006, 10:05 AM

i got a fender "30" really cheap this year. very good. will neeed a new speaker sooner or later. sounds very good.

Tremo · August 14th, 2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eddiewagner

i got a fender "30" really cheap this year. very good. will neeed a new speaker sooner or later. sounds very good.

Now that would be an excellent candidate. Clean it up, service it and do some BF modding, and one of those should be sweet. The 2x10 version would probably be best.

aznrambo481 · August 14th, 2006, 09:49 PM

The 30 sounds good. How cheap is "cheap"? After reading all of the vintage telecaster forums, my definition of "cheap" seems to be somewhat confused

August 13th, 2006, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 17 Posts: 2,884 6 Photos	looking to buy: Old Fender tube amp I have always wanted to upgrade, and am currently looking for a fender tube amp. Somewhere from 15-30 watts, and no more than about $400. I have heard that many used ones from the 80's are of good value, and have looked at the Fender Field Guide. Problem is, there's so many that I can't figure out where to start! Note: this was posted before, but accidentally deleted. __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass) Last edited by aznrambo481; August 13th, 2006 at 01:09 AM. Reason: name change

August 13th, 2006, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 17 Posts: 2,884 6 Photos	Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention, but at this point I'm not even sure I am going to get a new amp; I just heard very positive things about the ol' fenders. I think the Prineton reverb II seems to be a reasonable size, would one normally cost about 400? __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

August 13th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,197	You're probably not going to find a superchamp at any reasonable price anymore...they're pretty rare eggs. (have one...love it) A Reverb II is a nice cousin of the SC. Fairly similar circuits. $400 is probably a decent deal depending on condition. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

August 14th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 50 Posts: 4,125 27 Photos	i got a fender "30" really cheap this year. very good. will neeed a new speaker sooner or later. sounds very good. __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

August 14th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
aznrambo481 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla, California Age: 17 Posts: 2,884 6 Photos	The 30 sounds good. How cheap is "cheap"? After reading all of the vintage telecaster forums, my definition of "cheap" seems to be somewhat confused __________________ Check out my bands, and feel free to PM me comments on them! The Eclectics (guitar/vocals) SLIP (bass)

August 13th, 2006, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	Look for an '80s Fender Superchamp. These were amazing amps that had footswitchable clean/overdrive and a master volume. I had one from 1983 to 1987 and used it for a lot of small clubs. Heather

August 13th, 2006, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tremo Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,803	I doubt he'll find a SuperChamp that cheap unless it's trashed.

August 13th, 2006, 02:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	It's possible if you really look. I saw a clean one here not that long ago for around that price. But this is Austin. Heather