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What amp has been the best match for you and your Tele?

Discussion in 'Amp Central Station' started by skhan007, Dec 5, 2020.

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  1. Dec 6, 2020 #61
    SPUDCASTER

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    AC15C1x

    With the Celestion Blue
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2020 #62
    darkwaters

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    Oddly enough, mine gets along best with the cheapest tube amp that I own, a Gretsch G5222. The middy raunch of that little amp is just perfect to my ears. My other amps require an equalizer and/or a Tube Screamer type pedal to get the same effect. Part of the problem, I realize, is that I'm not much of a fan of the classic scooped, twangy, trebly Tele sound.

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  3. Dec 6, 2020 #63
    stormin1155

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    5F1
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2020 #64
    skhan007

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    I knew a guy that had a 1970 or 1971 Vibrolux Reverb. I'm no vintage Fender amp expert, but I recall this being a Silverface (they started the Silverface in the late 60's, like '69 or so, right?), but he had some cap values swapped in to make it a Blackface circuit. Oh man, GLORIOUS!! I was so bummed when he sold it and didn't even let me know he was going to list it. I would've bought it in a second. I'll hope to track one down but need to do my research and know what I'm getting into. Also, not sure if the re-issue is worth looking at. I'm sure all the vintage aficionados would turn their noses up at a reissue!

    That Tele color is amazingly stunning. Daphne? What model Tele? More details please!
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2020 #65
    GuitarsBuicks

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    I'm confused...Which one is the amp in this picture? lol
     
  6. Dec 6, 2020 #66
    Musekatcher

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    I keep going back to a 5e3, black plate 5751 in V1, Mesa 6L6s, pine cab, Jupiter speaker, etc. But, I've got others that are flattering too with my fav MIM. I really should sell everything else, save space and upkeep?...Nah.
     
  7. Dec 6, 2020 #67
    Rocky058

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    Original owner: Received Christmas morning 1974.[​IMG]
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2020 #68
    GuitarsBuicks

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    My best two amps are a Fender SRRI and an all original Peavey Heritage VTX. They are also two of the only three amps I own. The Hot Rod DeVille leaves something to be deisried.
     
  9. Dec 6, 2020 #69
    Beachbum

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    After 12 years with it I let go of my Twin in favor of this one. Super versatile and killer tone.

    Mesa Express 550
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  10. Dec 6, 2020 #70
    Middleman

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    The 3 best so far I've played are:

    81 Vibrolux Reverb (the last year with Blackface cosmetics)
    Princeton for clean
    Mojo 5E3 for a wide range of options clean to crunch at low volume.
     
  11. Dec 6, 2020 #71
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    The one in my avatar.

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    Rokatt88

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    Supro Comet
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2020 #73
    srblue5

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    Both my G&L ASAT Classic and my Vintera Baja sound great through any amp I plug them into. Made it so easy to go to jams/open mic nights pre-Covid and plug into backline amps.

    If I had to pick one amp that is the best match for my Tele-like objects, it would be my PRRI. Glorious cleans, can cop some Bill Frisell tones, yet snarl with the best of 'em.
     
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    Fiesta Red

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    I don’t have a pic of the Bassman Ten readily available, but I liked that amp so much it had to be mentioned.

    I posted pics of the Vibroverb.
     
  15. Dec 6, 2020 #75
    GuitarsBuicks

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    I was reffering to the drunk armadillo or the amp. lol
     
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    He’s not going to get very drunk—he’s guzzling Topo Chico!
     
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    Dukex

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    I love all three of my amps with Shelley the Tele:

    5e3 from Jim at Lil Dawg
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    Vox AC4HW1 -and- Vintage Sound Vintage 15
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    He needs a Lone Star!
     
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  19. Dec 6, 2020 #79
    ieatlions

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    Down to one amp atm. Can’t praise this little Joyo amp enough. Complete overachiever. Ive played my Tele through a Twin and a JTM45 clone. Sounds great through them all but if I had to choose one I’d go for the the JTM45.

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    1954 Supro Comet is incredible octal heaven for cleans.
     
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