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my take on this, is that I'm a bit sceptical about the added value of
a hoffman board - it's there no doubt, but I'm not so sure it
justifies the price of the kit. In any case, do the maths on whteher
it will be cheaper then getting one of the new ptp 6G15 'imitations'
around, or perhaps that guyatone tank the nebulas ar so enthusiastic
about.
just my 2cts
WR
--- In , "stratrhythm"
<lawyerschroeder@s...> wrote:
> WR, My thought is to get a used reissue and essentially revamp it
> PTP.
> Brian, the pictures in the file are of originals not reissues.
> Dave
>
>
> --- In , "mono_tones_1"
<rockverb@h...>
> wrote:
> > --- In , "Brian Neal" <bgneal@g...>
> wrote:
> > > --- In , "stratrhythm"
> > > <lawyerschroeder@s...> wrote:
> > > > Would someone who has a reissue 63 Reverb please post some
> photos
> > of
> > > > the chassis, circuit boards, etc, etc. I'm thinking about a
> hoffman
> > > > board and I want to see what I'm getting into.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Dave
> >
> >
> > what is your plan, do you have a RI and want to drop in a Hoffman
> > board - or do you want to build a tank yourself starting with the
> > Hoffman board?
> >
> > WR
> it will be cheaper then getting one of the new ptp 6G15
'imitations'
> around, or perhaps that guyatone tank the nebulas ar so
enthusiastic
> about.
I think this is generally true - a quick price check on the Guyatone
tank at Musician's Friend shows it at US$450. You'll spend almost
that
much getting a used reissue tank ($150 - $200 or more?) and a 6G15
Hoffman board(around US$150 or so), plus whatever time you put into
the
project.
When I built my 6G15, it cost a lot more than purchasing a reissue,
or
even a Guyatone tank, for that matter (the fact that I fried a power
tranny in the process didn't help . . .). However, I like to do that
sort of thing, and it was a neat project and totally worth it - for
me.
Is there a tonal advantage to something like the Hoffman Board kit
vs.
the stock PCB that comes with the reissue? That will always be
subject
to debate - in my mind, it's what sounds best to you. The Hoffman
Board, as well as any PTP replacement boards, will offer easier
replacement of components, and perhaps a little more ruggedness than
the reissue PCB - that should address a lot of the complaints that
the
Fender tanks crap out with road wear n' tear, etc.
For me, it was a really fun project as well.
-Dick
WR..
I think your point is VERY well taken. If I buy a new reissue, for
example, the thing comes with a five year guarantee. I don't think
I'd modify it till the warranty ran out or unless Ihad an unusual
number of repair hassles. The current going price for the reissue
new is $405-410. The current median price (over the last 60 days)
for a used reissue on ebay is $325. I estimate the value of a five
year warranty to be in the neighborhood of $95-$112. Even if I
bought a used one I don't think I'd mod it right away if it wasn't
giving me any problems. Used originals on ebay are going for $625
(median)and then-factor in value of warranty foregone. A weber kit
is $400 - same costs as original, - plus add in cost to complete.
What about the question of time to build? You can get a kit built
for about $300, or a Hoffman Board installed for about $150. I enjoy
the fun of doing it myself but it takes me longer than the numbers
above would imply. And if I f*** it up then I might still have to go
to the repair shop anyway.
For me, the value of PTP is primarily in the durability and
servicability. But the value of sound quality improvements? Who
knows?
And I gotta do two of 'em. One for me and one for Mark, my son. So
upfront costs are important.
So the reissues look like a good deal. I may make my own boards for
PTP, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
Dave
--- In , "mono_tones_1" <rockverb@h...>
wrote:
> my take on this, is that I'm a bit sceptical about the added value
of
> a hoffman board - it's there no doubt, but I'm not so sure it
> justifies the price of the kit. In any case, do the maths on
whteher
> it will be cheaper then getting one of the new ptp
6G15 'imitations'
> around, or perhaps that guyatone tank the nebulas ar so
enthusiastic
> about.
>
> just my 2cts
> WR
>
> --- In , "stratrhythm"
> <lawyerschroeder@s...> wrote:
> > WR, My thought is to get a used reissue and essentially revamp
it
> > PTP.
> > Brian, the pictures in the file are of originals not reissues.
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > --- In , "mono_tones_1"
> <rockverb@h...>
> > wrote:
> > > --- In , "Brian Neal"
<bgneal@g...>
> > wrote:
> > > > --- In , "stratrhythm"
> > > > <lawyerschroeder@s...> wrote:
> > > > > Would someone who has a reissue 63 Reverb please post some
> > photos
> > > of
> > > > > the chassis, circuit boards, etc, etc. I'm thinking about
a
> > hoffman
> > > > > board and I want to see what I'm getting into.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks, Dave
> > >
> > >
> > > what is your plan, do you have a RI and want to drop in a
Hoffman
> > > board - or do you want to build a tank yourself starting with
the
> > > Hoffman board?
> > >
> > > WR
