Princeton Reverb and Stratocaster

[GottaPokeAround]

Hi folks,

I am a total noob to this site so a big howdy!

I have a Fender Princeton Reverb amp from the 70s at some point. I have researched it but have not found much. Silverface, a '010390F' on the tube chart and a sticker on the back with 'P 702501'. Bought when I was 16 (in 1980) one year after seeing my first GD show in Charlotte.

I also have a 1988 US Strat, serial 'e813544' (tobacco sunburst, maple neck/fret same piece).

I love playin this rig and love the 70s Jerry strat sound. The question for you elders on gear and such is what fixes might I pull on this set up to 'Jerry it Up' a bit. Already has some good qualities. But I mean like: should I replace the Fender speaker with the JBL? replace any pickups on the guitar? what strings to use? what effects? etc.? I already use a Boss Super Octave OC-3 which is fun.

Any ideas or other fellowship would be grately appreciated.

Yours humbly,

Pokey

(GottaPokeAround)

PS - just watched a really funny Jerry vid today - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVIKJuSZbI

[hippieguy1954]

Hello and welcome! If you go to the Board Index and click on Jerry Tone, you will see many pages about all the fun stuff you can do to get Jerry tone!

[SarnoMusicSolutions]

I'd say drop an 8-ohm JBL K110 speaker in that Princeton and you may be there.


Brad

[brbadg]

You can get a real good basic Jerry tone with a strat.Start working those knobs and switches!