Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 521
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Dec 13 2017 07:37 PM
...1960 Fender Vibrasonic! Loving the 15" speaker!
As described by the seller on Reverb:
Early 1960 Brown Tolex Fender Vibrosonic. Freshly re-coned original D-130 JBL. A few caps have been changed, see photos and there are photos of the transformer numbers. Overall a very clean example of the rare Brown Tolex Vibrosonic. ((Seller misspells Vibrasonic))
I'd love to show the seller's photos on Reverb as he has a lot of internal shots but I can't seem to copy the images. I don't know if this link will work but it's my purchase result link that has photos.
https://reverb.com/item/4746784-fender-vibrosonic-1960-brown-tolex
I'm going to bring it into my guitar tech (also a guru with old amps) to replace the 2-prong plug with a 3-prong plug (I'll save the 2-prong plug if I ever have to sell the amp...not likely!).
It pairs up wonderfully with my '64 Fender Reverb Unit...
I moved the Vibro King over to the other side of my home office...
— The doofus formerly known as Snorre
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Last edited: Dec 13, 2017 19:45:03
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Patrick_Strain
Joined: Feb 20, 2017
Posts: 70
Gilbertsville, NY
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Posted on Dec 13 2017 08:15 PM
I'm not going to lie. It moved.
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Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 521
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Dec 13 2017 10:17 PM
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tubeswell
Joined: Sep 24, 2011
Posts: 1424
Wellington, NZ
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 03:23 AM
Nice acquisition!
— He who dies with the most tubes... wins
Surf Daddies
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 07:59 AM
Oh. Hell. Yeah.
Congratulations. 
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1532
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 08:09 AM
What a KILLER score!!!
Congratulations on a very rare (and nice) find!
— Jack
aka WoodyJ
The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)
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BamaSurf
Joined: Oct 18, 2017
Posts: 92
Mobile, Alabama
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 03:25 PM
My, my, my...freakin' too cool for school. What a score.
Can't hardly wait for the video with sound clip.....
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revmike
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3742
North Atlantic
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 07:54 PM
A great amp! I have one from a year or 2 later with the oxblood grill cloth, but not the original JBL. It is my main amp for playing live, and recording. Congratulations on your score.
Rev
— Canadian Surf
http://www.urbansurfkings.com/
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Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 521
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Dec 16 2017 10:39 PM
Thanks, all! I was planning on making a demo video today to post but unfortunately, I'm going to be delayed until I receive a new Fender One Button Vintage RCA Plug Footswitch in the next week or so. Bought used, the Vibrasonic did not come with the original footswitch. I'm hoping it might resolve an issue I'm having.
The Vibrato side's Speed, Intensity, and Presence don't seem to be functional, although the Volume, Treble, and Bass all work fine. I'm thinking maybe with the RCA plug footswitch (modern footswitches do not work on the Vibrasonic), I'll be able to get those functions enabled.
Considering I rarely ever use these functions on any other of my amps that may have them, I'm clearly out of my depth as to what may be the issue but I thought that the footswitch would be the first thing to try.
If anyone knows of another workaround to get these functions working, I'd appreciate any and all help.
— The doofus formerly known as Snorre
Surfysonic on YouTube
World Famous Philistines: 2014 - 2015
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vintagesurfdude
Joined: Nov 28, 2011
Posts: 795
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Dec 16 2017 11:24 PM
You can try a jumper-ed RCA plug to temporarily turn on the Vibrato on. (same as black face amps) As far as the presence, you probably need your tech to check that out.
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Dec 17 2017 03:10 AM
The Gomez footswitch should work.
— The Hicadoolas
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HallmarkSweptWinger
Joined: Jul 27, 2006
Posts: 1284
Berlinesia, Germanifornia
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Posted on Dec 17 2017 05:39 AM
Vibrasonic Amp.
Best Fender combo ever imo!
A have a ´61.
Vibro King: Most overrated Fender amp ever...
With lower volume and modded spring reverb it sounded great, but at last not worth the high price imo.
I sold mine.
— Twang cheers!
Ralf Kilauea
www.kilaueas.de
https://kilaueas.bandcamp.com/album/touch-my-alien
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Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 521
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Dec 17 2017 10:47 AM
Ralf, it was your video demo of your Vibrasonic that got me GASsing for one! Thanks for that!
I enjoy my Vibro King but I don't think I'd pull the trigger for a new one, as they are pretty pricey. I got mine (early '90s) used for about $1500.
— The doofus formerly known as Snorre
Surfysonic on YouTube
World Famous Philistines: 2014 - 2015
K39: 2013 - 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv9JADQ4ukw
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