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'63 RI Vibroverb registry thread
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Joined: Feb 20, 2017 Posts: 70 Gilbertsville, NY 
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Posted on Mar 30 2017 06:14 PM
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 12:58 PM
Any of you VVRI owners run your Vibroverbs through an external cab? (Essentially bypassing the 2x10's and using the Vibro as a "head") If so, how does it sound? I'm looking at running a VV through a 2 x 12 cab, but not sure if closed back or open back is the way to go. The reason for my question is I locally came across a closed back Supersonic 60 2x12 cab for a decently low price. The only thing I'm iffy on is it has Celestion V30's in it. Not sure if the VV would sound good or bad through this configuration. Last edited: Mar 31, 2017 13:53:48 |
Joined: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 2858 Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 02:36 PM
I haven't done it, but I can try it. I think it would sound good! —Matt "tha Kat" Lentz |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 02:51 PM
Tremeloverb wrote:
I actually recorded both Mystery Men? releases this way. Ran the amp into a 2x15 cab with Eminence Legend 151s (that I really adore). I think it sounds fantastic! Click the link in my signature to hear it on our bandcamp, Spotify or CD Baby page. —
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 03:24 PM
Tremeloverb wrote:
I LOVE Celestion Vintage 10's in my Vibroverb so a closed back with V30's would sound HUGE — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 03:31 PM
Tremeloverb wrote:
Check out this thread: https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/26582/ —Ivan |
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Joined: Apr 11, 2016 Posts: 13
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 03:52 PM
Holy crap, Ivan! Now THAT's a set up and sounds like loads of fun to play through! So the Supersonic cab's V30's would be okay to play through with the VV? I'm guessing with the closed back, the sound would really be projected and deliver some bottom end. But wasn't sure if it'd be a no-no for the surf tone to use those Celestions. |
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 06:05 PM
Tremeloverb wrote:
It'll be fat, punchy and loud... won't have the springyness of American speakers but in my experience V30's stay pretty clean and project the character of the amp. — |
Joined: Jul 27, 2014 Posts: 46 San Diego, California
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 08:37 PM
Yay! I figured it was breaking up early because of the high output single coil pickups my strat has... rolled down the volume and it sounds WONDERFUL even with the stock Oxfords. But I will definitely upgrade them soon! Last edited: Mar 31, 2017 20:37:49 |
Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 261 San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Mar 31 2017 09:12 PM
That amp is in exceptionally good condition. And for $950, you did very well, my friend. Again, congrats on the score. —-Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- |
Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC
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Posted on Apr 01 2017 07:16 AM
Wow, that's a closet classic! Nice score. — |
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Posted on Apr 01 2017 07:40 PM
Rossmosis wrote:
Thanks guys! Just to confirm, the VV wants to see a 4 ohm load for an extension cab, correct? |
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Posted on Apr 02 2017 04:17 PM
Tremeloverb wrote:
Correct, usually two 8ohm speakers in parallel — |
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Posted on May 25 2017 04:19 PM
Any Vibroverb owners here using JJ or Electro Harmonix 6L6 power tubes and are satisfied with your tone? I know a few of you guys really like the Winged C's, but the cost of those are hard to justify at the moment. Any "off-the-shelf" brands you guys can recommend that can be picked up at the local music store? Last edited: May 25, 2017 16:29:42 |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5124 San Francisco
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Posted on Jul 23 2017 10:01 AM
This Vibroverb belongs to Jimbo from The Gillbillies. It's his main amp, and they play a lot (as you can see.) They look like a ZZ top cover band, but they play all surf instrumentals, though in a pretty heavy style. And, fun fact, Jimbo and the bass player toured as the backing band for the Itals for many years. Buy Endless Drummer @ Bandcamp |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5124 San Francisco
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Posted on Mar 23 2018 12:37 AM
Another Bay Area '63 Vibroverb-- this one belongs to Bruce Brewington of The Reefriders. Buy Endless Drummer @ Bandcamp |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5124 San Francisco
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Posted on Feb 28 2022 10:27 AM
I came across this beauty in the wild last week. This Vibroverb belongs to Art, the owner of MuSick recordings. He brought it to the Barkley for the Italian ban Wave Electric to use. It sounded fantastic! Buy Endless Drummer @ Bandcamp |
Joined: Apr 07, 2009 Posts: 149 Michigan
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Posted on Feb 28 2022 10:53 AM
Did any of you see this? https://www.elderly.com/products/fender-vibroverb-1963?variant=41306767524031 — |
Joined: Oct 17, 2021 Posts: 30 SEATTLE
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Posted on Mar 01 2022 07:07 PM
Art owns a Vibroverb?? Wow. Looks so clean! Here is mine. Don’t have the serial handy. Loaded with a Weber 10F150 and an Eminence Copperhead. It had a Ragin’ Cajun prior to the Copperhead, but I found it was drowning out the Weber too much. (The Cajuns are pretty loud for 10”!) Used this VVRI on a few songs on “1961”. Most notably can be heard on “The Heat”. This may be sacrilegious to some, but I wanted mine to match my blonde reverb unit, so I did this to it: I kept the original cabinet, so everything can go back to stock form if need be. — the Woodhavens on Youtube // on Insta // woodhavens.bandcamp.com Double Crown Records' Last edited: Mar 21, 2023 17:27:45 |
Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 311 seattle, wa
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Posted on Mar 02 2022 09:50 AM
That’s not sacrilegious, it’s practical. Both my tremolux and bandmaster are in combo cabs with their original cabinets safe in the closet where they won’t take the beating of load-ins and outs. Not to mention that you can have whatever aesthetic you want for your setup that way. Now, if you retolexed an original vintage amp in good condition, that would be a different story. —-Eric New music! Also: |
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