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If you get one, have the internal voltage set to 240V and not the 230V that they come as (due to EU rules) - the UK's mains voltage is still really 240V, and the amp will run cooler, be less hard on the valves and sound slightly cleaner and clearer. This just involves swapping two push-connectors inside.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
*THE* Fender BF sound
*THE* most acknowledged Fender Blues workhorse
Will do whatever you ask of it - ambient, rock, country, blues and all points between
Will do a Marshall rock tone with the right pedals/guitar combo
Will annoy the hell out of you with the Tremolo tick/constant 12ax7 designated valve change
Will NOT want to go anywhere without a bit of a fuss!
Will be the most HiFi sounds you can get from a proper gigging-vol guitar amp
Makes a great piece of room furniture to boot!
Silverfaces can be a good compromise on price but they're frequently in ratty condition and need a lot of work, and they're also heavier.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
I’d also try one if you haven’t already. They are a lot punchier than other Fenders and less forgiving. They’re not everyone’s cup of tea but once you get hooked on that sound other amps can seem stale by comparison!
Later, I sort of built my own using a Bandmaster Reverb (same chassis) with a Bassman 2 ohm output transformer and a cabinet built by Mark Hopkins from antique pine. I was about £900 into it when finished inc. speakers, but it was very very good indeed.
Rob.
Another option is the Fender Pro Tube Super Reverb of the mid/late nineties. I did masses of gigs with one of those at that time and it never once let me down. Great sounding amp IMO - one of the best I ever gigged. Reasonable prices for a good one too.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
I could find out if it's still available if you like @shaunm?
In the spirit of keeping my options open what would people suggest as a possible alternative. Carr Slant maybe?
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Bit of trading feedback here.