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They're actually more different than you may think, largely because of the very different phase inverter design - the Princeton uses the simpler 'cathodyne' type found in the Tweed Deluxe, whereas the Deluxe uses the 'long-tailed pair' type found in most more modern and higher-power amps. The Princeton is warmer and slightly rougher, even when not overdriven - if that makes sense! - the Deluxe is clearer and cleaner. The Princeton also has a more 'pushy' bias-modulation tremolo which interacts more with the overdrive, whereas the Deluxe has the smoother opto-coupler trem - replaced by a digitally-controlled unit to avoid RoHS regulations on recent models, and which I don't think sounds as good.
[No-geek version] - the Princeton is a 'small amp', the Deluxe is more like a 'small large amp'. From the Deluxe up to the Twin, the circuit is basically the same.
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The Princeton is warmer, softer, sweeter. The Deluxe has more push, louder, more authority and bigger sound.
As ICBM mentions the trem is quite different- the Princeton has THE tube bias trem sound the pedals struggle to recreate, the Deluxe is choppier and just less appealing all round - plenty of pedals can do a better job at that sound IMO. The 12 vs 10 thing can be overstated- 10s are more focussed, fewer ‘low’ lows and tighter all around. If you’ve got a big gig get a cheap 2x12 and plug in!
For me it was a no brainier in favour of the Princeton. Others have said exactly the same thing in favour of the Deluxe and the Deluxe undeniably has more headroom and is certainly the choice if you want sparkly clean Fender blackface tones. If you want pushed/crunchy/rootsy blackface tones though it has to be the Princeton - the power is perfect for some valve saturation at drummer levels!!
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A Limited Edition Princeton in Tweed with Cannabis Rex (based on the ‘65).
The FSR ‘68 CPR Black & Blue with Celestion blue alnico speaker.
An Exclusive 65 Princeton Reverb British Green with Celestion G12.
Hope that’s whetted your appetite.
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Got a Strat and a Les Paul. Was led to believe the ‘68 isn’t really a reissue and that the ‘65 was the one to go for.
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That’s just crazy talk!
Been uploading old tracks I recorded ages ago and hopefully some new noodles here.
As I described the Princeton as being a bit softer and warmer above, the 68 is that but moreso.
Been uploading old tracks I recorded ages ago and hopefully some new noodles here.
Too much bass is never an issue with my Jaguar so I assume your Strat will be fine with it ‘stock’. I believe the mod I mention above is for r34 - google it, plenty of info on TDPRI in particular!
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