Fender Super Amp 4x10...Thoughts/Lore?

[stormsedge]

I recently ran across this Super Amp while researching another fellow's find of a '01 Pro Tube Concert Reverb 4x10. This Super Amp does not have all the features of the Pro Tube (such as a switch to reduce power to ~12w)...but, I wonder what is its reputation in the world of big honking amps?


Fender Super Amp 2-Channel 60-Watt 4x10 - American made - Early 90's Build | Palen Music Center | Reverb


Also, any thoughts on going through this >25yo amp despite good working order?

 

[redchapterjubilee]

The last time I saw Lee Ranaldo play live he was playing through one of these. Sounded fine to me. I’ve also shared a bill with an Austin band whose singer guitarist plays one and her tone was good too. If it’s priced right go for it.

 

[LostTheTone]

I have heard that Jimmy Page personally licked each speaker cone, to give it better tone.

I don't know about you, but I see no reason to question that.

 

[stormsedge]

I have heard that Jimmy Page personally licked each speaker cone, to give it better tone.

I don't know about you, but I see no reason to question that.

Great! Uh, on the front or the back ?

 

[Axis29]

Well, my oldest amp is 63 years old, so..... I am not an age discriminator! LOL

This one will be PCB, of course. I've had a few nice Fender amps from the 90's. Fender was building some decent stuff. Although, I don't know exactly how these were built, I would wager they were built road tough. But, it is at least 20 years old, and a recap might be in order?

I like the four Eminence 1028's. I bet it does a decent typical clean Fender Blackface type tone.

I bet it's heavy... and, at 60 watts, probably quite loud when cooking.


All of which would add up to something I might be interested in, although I'd probably look for a '65 Super Reverb Reissue first... Although, full disclosure, I do tend to impulse buy at times, so there's really no telling! LOL

 

[DesmoTele]

I recently ran across this Super Amp while researching another fellow's find of a '01 Pro Tube Concert Reverb 4x10. This Super Amp does not have all the features of the Pro Tube (such as a switch to reduce power to ~12w)...but, I wonder what is its reputation in the world of big honking amps?


Fender Super Amp 2-Channel 60-Watt 4x10 - American made - Early 90's Build | Palen Music Center | Reverb


Also, any thoughts on going through this >25yo amp despite good working order?

Stormsedge,

You may have already seen this, but in case you haven't, here's some info on the amp including some comments regarding design/build quality/maintenance.

http://ampwares.com/amplifiers/fender-super-pro-tube/

Also, search YouTube for 'fender pro tube concert' for a video detailing the repair of a similar vintage Pro Tube Concert, which is the same amp circuit with a different speaker configuration.

I bought one of these about 18 months ago and the only problem I've had with it was a noisy reverb, which some electronics cleaner and a new cable fixed right up. Wally, one of the resident amp experts around here, was kind enough to PM me regarding this amp when I bought it, so maybe he'll chime in here with a more informed opinion.

I only play at home so it doesn't get moved around or played much because it is so dang loud so I can't speak to how it might stand up on the road.

FWIW I didn't pay anywhere close to the asking price listed in the above ad, though mine appears to have had the blue frame speakers replaced with their Eminence OEM equivalent.

 

[schmee]

I think for that $ I would get a SF Super Reverb non master volume.

 

[LostTheTone]

Great! Uh, on the front or the back ?

Mr Page's lawyers have asked me to clarify that Jimmy has never licked a back side.

 

[3-Chord-Genius]

I have heard that Jimmy Page personally licked each speaker cone, to give it better tone.

I don't know about you, but I see no reason to question that.

I think he also broke them in with a shark snout.

 

[stormsedge]

Mr Page's lawyers have asked me to clarify that Jimmy has never licked a back side.

I think he also broke them in with a shark snout.

I think we have crossed into the realm of the great best not known.

 

[LostTheTone]

There might not be any real lore about 4x10 Super Amps, that doesn't mean we can't make some up for the next guy who asks to find...

 

[viking]

Not one that old anyway

 

[stormsedge]

Stormsedge,

You may have already seen this, but in case you haven't, here's some info on the amp including some comments regarding design/build quality/maintenance.

http://ampwares.com/amplifiers/fender-super-pro-tube/

Also, search YouTube for 'fender pro tube concert' for a video detailing the repair of a similar vintage Pro Tube Concert, which is the same amp circuit with a different speaker configuration.

I bought one of these about 18 months ago and the only problem I've had with it was a noisy reverb, which some electronics cleaner and a new cable fixed right up. Wally, one of the resident amp experts around here, was kind enough to PM me regarding this amp when I bought it, so maybe he'll chime in here with a more informed opinion.

I only play at home so it doesn't get moved around or played much because it is so dang loud so I can't speak to how it might stand up on the road.

FWIW I didn't pay anywhere close to the asking price listed in the above ad, though mine appears to have had the blue frame speakers replaced with their Eminence OEM equivalent.

Thanks. I had not seen that particular string of comments.

 

[zombiwoof]

That amp is the next in line after the Super 60 series, my brother had the 1-12 version, which was similar to the Super 60 amps but had a bigger cab. They changed from the smaller red, then black knobs to the full size Fender knobs and the vintage cosmetics, but I'm pretty sure it's a dressed-up Super 60 amp. That one has what appear to be 4 of the cool Fender/Eminence Alnico 10's in it, which is a plus.
Al

 

[teleplayr]

Make sure you want to deal with the weight of a 4 x 10 when moving it.