The Tweed Amp Owners Club

[Ricky D.]

Originally Posted by mr.danny

Ricky, good eye! Farfisa Combo Compact Deluxe, to be exact. We also have Rhodes, Clavinet, many other organs, electronic pianos and early synths.

Way cool! In the 60's, that Farfisa was the go-to organ for most of the soul top 40 cover bands around Baltimore. Not too many could haul a B3 around. The Wurlitzer EP under the right hands is definitely the funkiest sound of all time.

Wish I was a little closer to Milwaukee, Danny. You've definitely got an extremely cool set up there. Just don't tell me you have an Ampeg B15N, that would finish me for sure.

[mr.danny]

Originally Posted by fender62custom

Greetings Mr Danny!!!!! now that's an inspiring recording environment!!!!! you certainly have a passion for the music....the ambience looks killer..super professional...the Funk Bros are my favourite studio band & you guys seem to have a atmosphere that replicates that type of kinship that allows the musicians to feel at home & shine!!!! all the best for all your future recordings too!!! cheers!!!

Victor

Victor, what you have said, to the ears of someone like me, could not be more appreciated. All of the expense and effort is designed exactly to create the ambience, and - most importantly - the sounds, that inspire our shared passion for music. You might be surprised how many people don't get it!

[fender62custom]

Originally Posted by mr.danny

Victor, what you have said, to the ears of someone like me, could not be more appreciated. All of the expense and effort is designed exactly to create the ambience, and - most importantly - the sounds, that inspire our shared passion for music. You might be surprised how many people don't get it!

Cheers Danny!!! the ''people'' make the music!!!! and when the ''people'' like yourself go to those lengths to create the ''ambience'' it's a killer combo!!! l can certainly understand some people not getting it...i've put my heart on the line in different musical applications over the years with similar responses leaving me shaking my head...if l was ever as professional as you or had a ''studio''; yours certainly would be my ''DREAM'' studio....l have to hand it to you....great stuff...make the ''dreams'' happen....your blood sweat & tears are more than evident to my eyes brother!!!! be blessed!!!!! keep it up!!! your an inspiration ...don't ever forget that..cheers!!!

Victor

[mr.danny]

Originally Posted by Ricky D.

Way cool! In the 60's, that Farfisa was the go-to organ for most of the soul top 40 cover bands around Baltimore. Not too many could haul a B3 around. The Wurlitzer EP under the right hands is definitely the funkiest sound of all time.

Wish I was a little closer to Milwaukee, Danny. You've definitely got an extremely cool set up there. Just don't tell me you have an Ampeg B15N, that would finish me for sure.

Haha, no B15n, but if you came I'd borrow one from a buddy for your 'happy ending'! ;)

Here is a Hohner E7 Clavinet, a Roland Juno 60, Akai AX60, etc.

[mr.danny]

Originally Posted by fender62custom

Cheers Danny!!!

Victor

Victor thanks, and I wish you great musical satisfaction, or at least a satisfying quest in pursuit thereof!

[Cheesehead]

My new baby: Victoria 5112. Love it!

[fender62custom]

Originally Posted by Cheesehead

My new baby: Victoria 5112. Love it!

She's a beauty!!!! congrats & enjoy!!!

[picknpluck]

Here's mine: a Carsten Amplification 5E3.

[utmotrix]

Thanks - useful info.
I think I'll drop to a 25 watt. Have to have the dirt.

[jmiles]

'56 Pro. Been in most of the studios in Cleveland and Akron. I was gigging with it, and became worried that I might blow the original 15. So I boxed it up, and made a sub baffleboard using a Peavey Scorpion Plus 12. Don't know why, but they're an awesome combination. Until my buddies moved to Nashville, and became "Cats," they borrowed it for every session they did in town.

The other is far more interesting! It's a '52 Wide Panel Pro. Yeah, yeah,,, wide panels didn't come out until 53. Wrong! These were probably ordered at NAMM in '52. Jody Carter remembers them being ordered by a music store in Indiana. I have tracked down 4 so far. The owner of Corner Music has a '52 Twin, I have the Pro, a steel player on the West Coast has a split-front Dual Pro, and so does Billy Gibbons.

No Tweed! They're painted with a super durable paint, popular for machines, kitchen cabinetry, etc., in the Fifties. It's called Roxatone, and is still available! All the amps have the same style handle too. Jody Carver was working with Leo back then, and he thought they were "fugly!" Incredibly rare! octal pres, and they sound fabulous!

[mr.danny]

Wow, amazing story!
A Pro, either wide or narrow, is my top wanted amp.
I forgot; which is the first Pro to have Bass and Treble controls?

[jmiles]

"I forgot; which is the first Pro to have Bass and Treble controls?"

Don't know. My '52 has a Tone control, and it works perfectly!

[fender62custom]

Originally Posted by jmiles

'56 Pro. Been in most of the studios in Cleveland and Akron. I was gigging with it, and became worried that I might blow the original 15. So I boxed it up, and made a sub baffleboard using a Peavey Scorpion Plus 12. Don't know why, but they're an awesome combination. Until my buddies moved to Nashville, and became "Cats," they borrowed it for every session they did in town.

The other is far more interesting! It's a '52 Wide Panel Pro. Yeah, yeah,,, wide panels didn't come out until 53. Wrong! These were probably ordered at NAMM in '52. Jody Carter remembers them being ordered by a music store in Indiana. I have tracked down 4 so far. The owner of Corner Music has a '52 Twin, I have the Pro, a steel player on the West Coast has a split-front Dual Pro, and so does Billy Gibbons.

No Tweed! They're painted with a super durable paint, popular for machines, kitchen cabinetry, etc., in the Fifties. It's called Roxatone, and is still available! All the amps have the same style handle too. Jody Carver was working with Leo back then, and he thought they were "fugly!" Incredibly rare! octal pres, and they sound fabulous!

Mr JMiles!!!! l don't think we could ever have a Fender amp thread without at least one of your beauties gracing our thread pages...thanks for posting...they're beautiful!!!! l would love to see your whole amp family!!! cheers mate!!!!

[jmiles]

62,
Someone asked me a week ago how many amps and guitars did I have. I had to tell him that I really don't know! I really do need to get a handle on that. Many of the newer ones will soon be for sale. Like the Zs, and newer Fenders.

[bluesjuke]

My Clark Beaufort Premium in a Super size cabinet;








My Stu-Daddy 5E5A Pro;








Don't have any pics of my Victoria 20112.

[bluesjuke]

[jmiles]

1952 Wide Panel Pro Amp. Oh! Wide Panels weren't introduced until 1953? Obviously ordered at the Namm Show in '52. Jody Carver remembers these as being ordered by a music store in Indiana. The gray Roxatone finish is factory stock!

[56strat]

'61 Champ. I love this little guy.

[t-luxe]

What? No Gibby Love?
1962 GA-18T. Basically a single channel 5E3 with some of the most gorgeous Trem I've ever heard.

[fender62custom]

She's gorgeous looking girl!!!! must have a very sweet voice!!! mojo plus!!! thanks for sharing t-luxe!!!!!

some awesome tweeds been posted on this thread....keep em coming!!!!