Singerman Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 I've been thinking about one of these as well. I know someone who has one he's willing to sell. He says it's a first run with new JJs and has been re-biased. It's in very good condition. Any ideas on what a reasonable price would be? What about the reliability issues you guys mentioned, is there reason for concern or are ya'll just having fun?
JeffB Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Ive never found them to be any more prone to breaking down than any other amp. I had the head version for a while and found it to be a useful good sounding amp at louder levels. The taper on the volume pot needs addressing on the clean channel. It goes from nothing to loud. Didnt really use it much at home. It was too tricky getting the volume pot in the right place and still have a relatively good sound.
schundog Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 I've been thinking about one of these as well. I know someone who has one he's willing to sell. He says it's a first run with new JJs and has been re-biased. It's in very good condition. Any ideas on what a reasonable price would be? What about the reliability issues you guys mentioned, is there reason for concern or are ya'll just having fun? I know of no reliability issues, I was just messing with the post originator; it's a bit of an inside joke, as he has looked down on amps with PCB boards VS PTP wiring in the past. Go for it!
DetroitBlues Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 I've been thinking about one of these as well. I know someone who has one he's willing to sell. He says it's a first run with new JJs and has been re-biased. It's in very good condition. Any ideas on what a reasonable price would be? What about the reliability issues you guys mentioned, is there reason for concern or are ya'll just having fun? I did a lot of reading on Fender's forum. The only Supersonic model to prone to fail is the 22, I can't find a complaint on the 60. As far as good tone at low volume, it's been great for me. Maybe Fender changed their design, but there are no noticeable jumps in volume with the pots. There is an inside joke with me and PCB amps versus hand wired/ turent board amps.....
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 I did a lot of reading on Fender's forum. The only Supersonic model to prone to fail is the 22, I can't find a complaint on the 60. As far as good tone at low volume, it's been great for me. Maybe Fender changed their design, but there are no noticeable jumps in volume with the pots. There is an inside joke with me and PCB amps versus hand wired/ turent board amps..... Anything is prone to fail, but the likelyhood of it happening is very small. All my Fenders are PCB amps-never a lick of problem with them.
DetroitBlues Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 Using my American Standard Strat Using my Epiphone Dot Deluxe
DetroitBlues Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 Funny thing about recordings, you can easily pick out your mistakes like playing the intro licks to Red House way too fast.
koula901 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Funny thing about recordings, you can easily pick out your mistakes like playing the intro licks to Red House way too fast. I'd like to see you stop dissin' yourself, Detroit. Would you critcize your young son like that? No, because it would stunt his growth.
DetroitBlues Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 I'd like to see you stop dissin' yourself, Detroit. Would you critcize your young son like that? No, because it would stunt his growth. It's helping me out actually. Like many guitarists out there, we try to squeeze in as many notes as fast as we can... Sometimes it's sounds better to make them as long and as few as possible. In this case it sounds much better to let single notes ring out and linger for awhile...
smurph1 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats Man!! I've seen a couple of those amps around..Great!!
bolero Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 hey those clips sounded great!!! nice playing, DB!
knopfler74 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Congrats! Nice amp! I dig the supersonics - McCreedy from Pearl Jam uses one a LOT!
DetroitBlues Posted February 28, 2013 Author Posted February 28, 2013 I was just watching a video about the SuperSonic Twin.... Basically the same amp in a 2x12 package and instead of the Vibrolux/Bassman switch its a Twin/ Bassman switch. Loads of other stuff too like a 25w setting, self biasing meter, and a few other unique and innovative features too....
koula901 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I look at it a few years ago, and I think the only reason I didn't buy it was because of the weight, but otherwise, a great amp.
DetroitBlues Posted February 28, 2013 Author Posted February 28, 2013 Since its size isn't as awkward as my old Delta Blues, it didn't seem to bad...
DetroitBlues Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 I don't know if it was the amp or not, but last night I came "out of my shell" as the band put it. I played aggressive, stand out front, soulful blues. I never had so many cheer for me. I felt like a different person, a Rockstar if you will. I don't say this in arrogance, it was just a feeling I thoroughly enjoyed. I had the amp volume way and the band loved it....this amp was awesome last night...
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 I don't know if it was the amp or not, but last night I came "out of my shell" as the band put it. I played aggressive, stand out front, soulful blues. I never had so many cheer for me. I felt like a different person, a Rockstar if you will. I don't say this in arrogance, it was just a feeling I thoroughly enjoyed. I had the amp volume way and the band loved it....this amp was awesome last night... You are a Rock Star DB. One day I want to be just like you!! I like the word "soulful" too.
bolero Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 I don't know if it was the amp or not, but last night I came "out of my shell" as the band put it. I played aggressive, stand out front, soulful blues. I never had so many cheer for me. I felt like a different person, a Rockstar if you will. I don't say this in arrogance, it was just a feeling I thoroughly enjoyed. I had the amp volume way and the band loved it....this amp was awesome last night... that's awesome, congratulations DB!! in your clips I can hear the progression in your playing, you're kicking ass now ps if you thought that felt good, you gotta try pissing off the roof!!
JeffB Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 that's awesome, congratulations DB!! in your clips I can hear the progression in your playing, you're kicking ass now ps if you thought that felt good, you gotta try pissing off the roof!! Neighbor told me to get down and go inside. She was quite stern.
DetroitBlues Posted March 2, 2013 Author Posted March 2, 2013 Neighbor told me to get down and go inside. She was quite stern. Did she ask for you to stop by afterwards?
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