[shakedown_04092]

http://maine.craigslist.org/msg/453076069.html

What do you guys think? Good buy? Emailed him w/ questions as to specifics (year/condition/etc.) but haven't heard back yet. Any other questions I should be asking?

Thanks in advance!

[Tennessee Jedi]

Do It!Do It!Do It!If its in good working order and you like it do it.Do it!

[strumminsix]

I'd let it pass by. It doesn't have reverb.

[High Peaks]

I agree. I think a Fender Bandmaster reverb TFL5005d head gets comparable sound, with that nice fender reverb. You can find these on Ebay with a 2 x 12 cab for $750-$100.

Just a thought for ya!

[strumminsix]

I agree. I think a Fender Bandmaster reverb TFL5005d head gets comparable sound, with that nice fender reverb. You can find these on Ebay with a 2 x 12 cab for $750-$100.

Just a thought for ya!

BMR = bandmaster reverb
DSR = dual showman reverb

The closest comparison for a BMR would be a DSR.

But I totally disagree that a BMR sounds comparable to a DSR. I own both and they have very different applications in my arsenal. The BRM is more of a rock and roll amp and the DSR is more of a Twin (which it basically is) .

The BMR has an edge to it and is very prominent. It's also tube rectified so it has some sage and warmer feel. The BMR really is best suited for a 15" speaker or a hemp coned 12" which many feel, myself included, have characteristics of a 15". A slightly temperamental tonestack. Limited headroom. But I still love it cuz I use it for what it is!!!!

The DSR is a Twin in a head. The greatest head of all times, IMO. Almost impossible to get bad tone. Headroom galore, ultra responsive, heavy and dripping with musical bliss. Takes well to any speaker configuration and just sings rich clean. No edge until you are really cranked or have really hot pick-ups.

[I'm on the Bozo Bus]

I like the big boys (Bandmaster, Dual Showman and the obvious Twin), however I have had a '64 Deluxe Reverb for years and in this humble opinion it cannot be beat. I picked up a second 64 not too long ago and I run it in Stereo with the various "noodling" effects. At one point (20 years ago?) in time you could pick one up for around $250 - $300 but do expect to pay more today. BOSS has an effect out now that emulates the Deluxe and the Bandmaster. It ain't quite there but it ain't bad either.I gave it a test drive at the local "Box 'o guitars" through a decent solid state amp.

Many options to choose from...... I am a tube head in the biggest of ways and would probably never move to the "Modling" solid state Amps. It all depends on the what's, the where's, and the how much(s).

Find your sound. You can do so by building from a solid platform. and the platform could be a solid state amp with some good tonal effects. You might be surprised at what you discover!
Phil

[strumminsix]

Right on Bozo! Welcome BTW!

Big fan of tubes - no glass, no class as they say...

Keep in mind configurations and tubes do alot to tone.

What size room? What size band? Gigging? Mic'd gigs?

The DSR = 4 6L6s, BRM 2 6L6s, DR is 2 6V6

Gotta know what you need for power to best suggest!

[strumminsix]

BTW, check out this site:
http://www.ampwares.com/ffg/

[tigerstrat]

BOSS has an effect out now that emulates the Deluxe and the Bandmaster. It ain't quite there but it ain't bad either.I gave it a test drive at the local "Box 'o guitars" through a decent solid state amp.

I think the Boss modeling pedals are of a 64 DR and a 59 tweed Bassman (which btw I recently got to play through a REAL one of-amazing)

[I'm on the Bozo Bus]

Thanks Stummin' Been visiting the site for years to understand the words to the mumbling..... I've only had two studio albums, everything else were boots, still have a rack full of cassettes.....

Strummin' provided a good point. If like me you play to a packed house of 4 (3 kids and my dear wife). You do not need a great deal of horsepower. The DR's are more than enough, they break-up good when pushed and are the cleanest of clean when I'm not moving as much air.....

I never "Modded" my '64's to accomodate a direct out, besides, on MOST amps, what you hear through the cab is not what gets pushed to the board. So careful with what you pick, (Red pill or blue pill).

On a side note, I ran through a Music Man RD212 and a Twin for a while and I took the blue pill, I decided I was tired of lugging two amps, 3 guitars and various bags of goodies, so I decided to bust everything down to Solid-state equipment in a rack. BIG MISTAKE. My sound through head phones and even monitors was bearable, what came out to the house, sounded like a well executed fart....

Which ever way you go, and if that happens to be playing in a large club or hall, mic the amp(s)! For the most part, what you hear out of the cabs is what you will have out front.

my 2 cents worth.....
Phil