drewblue
Joined: Oct 29, 2010
Posts: 3
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Posted on Oct 29 2010 02:42 PM
first time poster long time lurker. i would like to start by thanking those who make this forum possible.
after not gigging for about five years i have just joined a rockabilly band that will play a bit of surf instrumentals as well. my current amp is a super champ so im looking at getting something a bit bigger. a combo that has a unit style reverb with tone, dwell, and mix knobs., built in that also has tube tremolo/vibrato. im looking for something with a 1x15 or 2x10
i have looked at the allen old flame and sent the a message asking if it's possible to have tremolo built into it also. and im awaiting a reply. i would like to go with a new hand wired boutique made fender style amp instead of vintage.
i had hell keeping my last gigging amp up and going (original 65 super reverb.) so if you could recommend a amp with all these features built in or someone who could build it i would appreciate it. kinda my dream amp i don't have alot of technical knowledge so i don't know if this is even possible. thanks to all.
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skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2065
Virginia, USA
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Posted on Oct 29 2010 02:53 PM
Fender Vibro King
Or a Dual Professional if you can find a used one.
— Paul
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drewblue
Joined: Oct 29, 2010
Posts: 3
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Posted on Oct 29 2010 03:30 PM
man a used vibro king looks exactly like what i want. thanks alot. i need to research it a bit. but looks great
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topsail
Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 317
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Posted on Oct 29 2010 07:17 PM
Fender Deluxe Reverb, Fender Vibroverb (2x10) 63 RI?
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ColtsSurf
Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 477
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Posted on Oct 29 2010 07:49 PM
The Vibro Kings are very heavy (had one - over 70 pounds). The reverb is very nice, but not quite the same as a standalone unit. It's a good tone with sparkle, but not exactly classic surf. It would probably work well for rockabilly. Transport and the stairs were the main reasons I sold it.
David Allen is a really good guy. His amps are first rate. You might want to check out the Encore, which is his take on the Vibrolux Reverb. It has two-knob reverb plus tube tremolo, among other features.
— Paul
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drewblue
Joined: Oct 29, 2010
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Posted on Oct 30 2010 01:37 PM
yeah the place im practicing is a basement so i don't think i want to be lugging that vibro king up and down stairs every week. i have been looking at the 63 vibroverb RI. if i could get one from $700-$900 i would but man those things are going all over the place on ebay and the used market. sometime up to $1300. i think i may wait on one of those and go with a unit later if i need to. 74LB's is alot to haul around
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topsail
Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 317
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Posted on Oct 30 2010 01:51 PM
I had a Vibro King and sold it. Good amp but over-powered for my needs.
Great for Blues
Would work for Rock-A-Billy
Not so much for Surf imho
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mad_dog
Joined: Sep 23, 2008
Posts: 349
Montclair, NJ
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Posted on Oct 31 2010 07:48 AM
I have an Allen Encore head. As described, two knob reverb is stock, as is a really sweet bias vary tremelo, so much warmer than the opto type you find in BF/SF Fenders. I have heard of David Allen adding a third reverb control to these. (He's a good guy, very helpful and friendly BTW.) Certainly he does transformer upgrades ... many Encore owners have the larger Old Flame 40 watt OT installed for more headroom, somewhat stiffer feel. These Encores are great amps. Vibrolux Reverb like tonally, but with even better reverb, definitely better tremolo. I run mine with a 2x12 and 1x15 cab together.
MD
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