shake_n_stomp
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 623
Vancouver BC
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Posted on Jul 15 2016 07:02 PM
Any gear you want to see again on the production line(to buy)?
For one - now that I developed an appreciation for Jags - I would dearly love to see a RI vintage blonde with tort pickguard like Eddie Bertrand's or Emily Kokal's of Warpaint. But at RI prices, even MIM...I cannot possibly afford the spendy vintage ones. Clay dot/modern MOP effect or block inlays, doesn't matter. AFAIK, there are MIJ reissues from the 90s but nadda after that.
— Lorne
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Last edited: Jul 15, 2016 19:09:40
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Reverbenator
Joined: Jul 26, 2015
Posts: 261
San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Jul 15 2016 08:12 PM
The Sonic Youth Jazzmasters.
Although I happened to have liked the colors, (Trans Blue for the Lee Ranaldo model, and Trans Green for the Thurston Moore model) they just didn't do very well in the market place.
What I'd like to see is (insert announcers voice here)
"Fender is proud to re-introduce the Sonic Youth Jazzmasters in four exciting new colors! Black and Trans White with a red anodized aluminum pickguard, and Trans Red and 3 Tone Sunburst with a black anodized pickguard!"
Cheers, Clark
Less Paul, more Reverb-
— -Cheers, Clark-
-Less Paul, more Reverb-
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stevel
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
Posts: 219
Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Posted on Jul 15 2016 08:36 PM
VIBROLUX REVERB.
To skip from the Deluxe (RI) to the Super/Twin size - c'mon Fender, nothing in between?
Vibroluxes and Pros are often mentioned in "holy grail" and "perfect gigging amp" threads.
They do have the Vibrolux in the new 68 Series, but I'd love to see a RI version or it and/or the Pro.
There has been the Custom Vibrolux Reverb and that's a different beast - it's a great amp but it got much maligned becuase of the hiss and it's not really the "blackface clean" everyone was expecting.
I suppose the Vibroverb would be a great contender as well, though it was already re-issued once and I think there was a CS version of it (too much $$$$$).
The Champ (Bronco).
I'd love to see more Tweeds that also weren't ridiculously priced CS amps. I have a little Champion 600 but I've heard some original Champions (not the Champ) that were just glorious little tone machines.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jul 15 2016 09:34 PM
I was going to say Rhodes, but you can get vintage ones affordably and easily... There isn't really much for them to reissue. And most people are going to say "reissue this!", but at what quality...? You can't have vintage/custom shop Fender quality at $600. Lots of shortcuts to be had. And aesthetics don't make a guitar/amp good!
Different colors I wouldn't consider reissuing. Nor would I consider certain aesthetic choices reissues(blocks, etc...).
Reissuing the '63 RI Vibroverb at the original price point(plus inflation) would probably be the the best thing they could ever reissue. That is a hell of an amp.
They have a Vibrolux Reverb 'reissue' that seriously rules. I have the honor of playing through the real deal quite often and it isn't worth the premium over the reissue other than as an investment.
An AV-series Bass VI might be a real nice thing to have. Custom Shop is really the only choice for a professional-level instrument. I love my Squier, and the Japanese are nicer but they are essentially poly coated wood that you have to upgrade everything on if you were to ever play it as a reliable #1 guitar.
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djangodeadman
Joined: Jan 25, 2007
Posts: 1568
Brighton UK
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 04:24 AM
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imafunkyman
Joined: Sep 16, 2007
Posts: 548
Utah
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 10:07 AM
I'd just like to see more color choices.
— Either you surf, or you fight.
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stevel
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
Posts: 219
Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 11:52 AM
Rhodes is a good point - actually Jake, I'd rather see them re-issue it if the price point could be kept in line.
The 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb is probably OK as is - one of the channels is blackface style (though I've also read it's not, but a couple of component changes away).
I've heard fewer praises than criticisms of it though.
I just wish they had done it in the 65 RI series rather than the 68 Custom series. But if that one side is as good as the original (mythology aside) it will probably fill the bill/
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Ron
Joined: Sep 18, 2007
Posts: 73
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 04:57 PM
Fender non pedal steel guitars.
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Strat-o-rama
Joined: Oct 23, 2007
Posts: 385
Boca Raton, Florida
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 05:55 PM
Simple. The 63 RI Vibroverb. It really has to be the same as before, if not stepped up on quality.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 08:34 PM
stevel wrote:
I just wish they had done it in the 65 RI series rather than the 68 Custom series. But if that one side is as good as the original (mythology aside) it will probably fill the bill/
The amps that have both a '65 RI and '68 Custom amp in every instance in my experience is the '68 Custom the better amp. From an aesthetic and fidelity standpoint these amps get some stick but they really are better made, better sounding, and an improvement over the '65 RI series. The '65 Series certainly looks cooler but if I wasn't playing surf music I'd have no qualms over how 'accurate' my gear looked.
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derekirving
Joined: Nov 03, 2011
Posts: 660
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 08:39 PM
How about a Tweed Pro w/15" speaker. Probably too small of a fan base to sell those too - BUT if they were handwound to vintage specs with a limited run (500-1000) I'm sure they'd get some traction...
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duncanjames
Joined: Dec 20, 2011
Posts: 156
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 10:48 PM
I think the problem with reissuing a Rhodes would be the cost. IMO the price would be crazy high in order to build them to the same quality.
I think it'd be cool if they made a good digital mini Rhodes, but I feel a lot of other companies already have that more or less covered.
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WaimeaBay
Joined: Jul 05, 2006
Posts: 969
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Posted on Jul 16 2016 11:29 PM
Bass VI
62 AVRI Strat in colors bedides sunburst, Olympic White and Black
Vibrolux
Vibroverb
I think all these were already mentioned. Surprised nobody said a Duel Showman
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4054
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 10:19 AM
The Fender Zodiac amp
Just joking.
Hand wired hi powered tweed twin.
But I most likely couldn't afford it if they did.
Cheers,
Jeff
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ColtsSurf
Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 477
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 10:39 AM
derekirving, check this out:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/fender-57-custom-pro-amp-26w-1x15-tube-guitar-amp
I don't know where this tweed pro 1x15 came from, not on Fender's site, but somehow available through Private Reserve.
Wish list, AV '65 Jazzmaster and '65 Strat in Lake Placid Blue with white pickguard, Surf Green with white or mint PG, Silver with anodized silver PG, black with tortoise shell PG. As others said, please more color options.
— Paul
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Strat-o-rama
Joined: Oct 23, 2007
Posts: 385
Boca Raton, Florida
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 11:51 AM
A line of tweed amps are coming from the Custom Shop this year, including a Twin and Deluxe.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4054
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 01:13 PM
Strat-o-rama wrote:
A line of tweed amps are coming from the Custom Shop this year, including a Twin and Deluxe.
Hmmm, I wonder if that will be the hi power twin or the low power that they reissued a few years back.
Very different amps.
Cheers,
Jeff
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ifallalot
Joined: Mar 14, 2012
Posts: 100
Huntington Beach, CA
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 01:58 PM
ColtsSurf wrote:
derekirving, check this out:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/fender-57-custom-pro-amp-26w-1x15-tube-guitar-amp
I don't know where this tweed pro 1x15 came from, not on Fender's site, but somehow available through Private Reserve.
Wish list, AV '65 Jazzmaster and '65 Strat in Lake Placid Blue with white pickguard, Surf Green with white or mint PG, Silver with anodized silver PG, black with tortoise shell PG. As others said, please more color options.
JD McPherson plays through an amp somewhat like a 1x15 Tweed Pro. I love his tones.
http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/23380-rig-rundown-jd-mcpherson
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Strat-o-rama
Joined: Oct 23, 2007
Posts: 385
Boca Raton, Florida
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 02:24 PM
Hi Jeff,
From what I heard, late 50's style reissues, point to point wiring, etc.
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heepeejeep
Joined: Feb 28, 2013
Posts: 350
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 04:40 PM
I miss the Fender Bassman TV 15, even the Duo Ten. Very difficult to get one second hand, at least here in Europe.
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