I have a 1969 silverface fender princeton reverb. Was USA voltage but the transformer has been professionally changed to UK voltage. I have the original transformer as well. A couple of filters habe also been changed. Some work on the vibrato as well to make this stronger but apart from that all original according to the seller who I know and trust.
I worry about long term value and reliability although I don't gig. I had a Carr Sportsman which I misguidely sold and was wondering what opinions there are on vintage amps over boutique amps for the bedroom guitarist.
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It's pretty much the ideal bedroom amp too, and although I think we may be not far off 'peak amp' in terms of values, it's unlikely ever to go down in value either - it's always going to be a classic amp in very nice condition.
So unless you don't like it or you have no use for it, no I would not sell it.
"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
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Seriously, until you need the money more than the amp then hang on to it.
Since then I have stuck a Celestion Gold in the PR and it has improved an already delicious tone no end
Princetons are the ultimate utility amp.
Yours is a peach.
You'll never get what it is worth to you and you'll regret it 2 weeks later.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
"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
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
(the Celst gold @jimkehoe is selling is also stunning)
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.