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Post by drumsound on Aug 5, 2022 21:38:34 GMT -6
What sort of fuckery makes me really, really want to buy a Deluxe Reverb when I already have a Princeton Reverb and a Vibro Champ? There is no real musical purpose for this lust is there? I ask honestly, what's the difference between a Deluxe and Princeton? |
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Post by gwlee7 on Aug 6, 2022 6:23:08 GMT -6
What sort of fuckery makes me really, really want to buy a Deluxe Reverb when I already have a Princeton Reverb and a Vibro Champ? There is no real musical purpose for this lust is there? I ask honestly, what's the difference between a Deluxe and Princeton? Since almost everyone is using the tremolo/reverb inputs on the Deluxe , 10 or so watts of power in the Deluxe is the main difference. Most Princetons only have a 10 inch speaker while the Deluxe has a 12. My Princeton is a limited addition that does have a 12. Deluxe’s cabinet is a little bigger. People will sorta say that the Deluxe is a more “rock/blues” amp while the Princeton is more “country” but other than the Deluxe having more power output tubes, they are both using identical tubes. I bet I couldn’t blind test them and pick. This is just one of those “things” that can get in your head where you think you need something that you don’t. If I “have” to have another amp, I should get a Vox or a Hiwatt not a Deluxe Reverb. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 6, 2022 15:53:51 GMT -6
They definitely sound different
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Post by wiz on Aug 6, 2022 18:17:27 GMT -6
Deluxe to me sounds bigger... the Princeton sweeter...I have nearly always gigged with a Princeton.
cheers
Wiz
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Post by drbill on Aug 6, 2022 19:44:30 GMT -6
They definitely sound different Absolutely! I want BOTH now. I have a 65 blackface deluxe, but it was modded by Paul Rivera so although amazing, it's not a "traditional" Deluxe anymore unless you're on the plain Jane channel. I'm not putting it back to stock. Too special as is. But that leaves me needing a blackface deluxe AND a blackface Princeton. LOL. Oh well.....  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 6, 2022 20:18:33 GMT -6
Axe FX entered the chat.
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Post by Guitar on Aug 7, 2022 7:37:45 GMT -6
What sort of fuckery makes me really, really want to buy a Deluxe Reverb when I already have a Princeton Reverb and a Vibro Champ? There is no real musical purpose for this lust is there?
Bigger, bigger, bigger. I'm personally most 'tracted to the Twin, Super Reverb type of amps, bassman combos, and so on, the "big ones." that's "my sound."
Deluxe is smallbig. Getting there. Princeton and champs are just small.
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Post by Guitar on Aug 7, 2022 7:40:58 GMT -6
For anyone "wondering," .....
A princeton has a lower power tube dissipation, and a smallish output transformer.
A Deluxe has higher power tube dissipation, and, a larger output transformer.
This is a significant difference. What's called the "power amp section."
Similar to "reasons" why a Bandmaster is different to a Bassman, and so on. Bla bla bla, but I think it's good to know, if you're a connoisseur of amps.
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Post by gwlee7 on Aug 7, 2022 10:40:28 GMT -6
You guys are so helpful……NOT 😂
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Post by EmRR on Aug 7, 2022 12:05:02 GMT -6
Cheeeaaappp pair of KM140's went by this morning, didn't last long....troubles me no more.....
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Post by drumsound on Aug 7, 2022 16:26:06 GMT -6
I ask honestly, what's the difference between a Deluxe and Princeton? Since almost everyone is using the tremolo/reverb inputs on the Deluxe , 10 or so watts of power in the Deluxe is the main difference. Most Princetons only have a 10 inch speaker while the Deluxe has a 12. My Princeton is a limited addition that does have a 12. Deluxe’s cabinet is a little bigger. People will sorta say that the Deluxe is a more “rock/blues” amp while the Princeton is more “country” but other than the Deluxe having more power output tubes, they are both using identical tubes. I bet I couldn’t blind test them and pick. This is just one of those “things” that can get in your head where you think you need something that you don’t. If I “have” to have another amp, I should get a Vox or a Hiwatt not a Deluxe Reverb. I see... Well Played You guys are so Helpful……NOT 😂 Get a Hiwatt then a Vox. See...Helpful. |
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Post by paulcheeba on Aug 7, 2022 23:42:08 GMT -6
The new RE500 Helios eq’s. All stepped class A.
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Post by reddirt on Aug 8, 2022 0:02:13 GMT -6
A good player, a good Strat and a 10" Princeton on a smallish country / folk / rock gig was heaven for me to mix.
It felt Right
Cheers, Ross
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Post by gwlee7 on Aug 13, 2022 6:25:22 GMT -6
That Deluxe lust has passed (for now).
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