Twin Reverb: 65 RI vs. 70's silverface

ArlenBucy · December 20th, 2008, 05:05 PM

I'm lookin at these two amps and was lookin for some opinions between the two. I used to have a early 70's silverface and I loved it. I don't have it now cause I was young and stupid. Anyhow I can get either of these for about the same price used. Which do y'all think is the the better route? BTW I've never played the RI.

S. Rock · December 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM

from what I've been learning about Fender amps, the 70's silverface would be the better choice. there were some good amps that came out of the 70's. but as I said, I'm just learning. I'm sure that others will be able to tell you more about the two amps.

StratmanNick · December 21st, 2008, 06:26 AM

+1

Those 70's amps sound great

SDStrat · December 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM

I too had a 70's silver face and also was young and stupid (translation: I needed some short term $$ and sold the thing). It was the best amp I have ever had.

ArlenBucy · December 23rd, 2008, 10:03 AM

I think you guys are seconding what I was thinking. Have you guys played with the RI? I just wonder how it compares. Probably go silver anyhow.

mudbone · December 24th, 2008, 10:00 AM

I've never played a Silverface, but I have a '65 TRRI. It is a great sounding amp. I can't stand to haul it, but I love to play it.

ArlenBucy · December 30th, 2008, 09:03 AM

So I got to do a side by side. I tried a 65 RI and a 77 silver. I tried the RI first and it was a very nice amp, no doubt. But as soon as I hit the first chord on the silverface it was obvious. The old one had a much richer and fuller tone. As soon a I get a little more cash that will be the route I go.

Sleepy · December 30th, 2008, 02:57 PM

My experience with this;
I played a reissue 65 Surper reverb.... Sounded really good,
Then I played my 66 Super, It sounded Better, so I bought it.
Having read allot of people opinions, I think that the vintage amps are all a little different even the same models made in the same month and year.
It seems you have to play allot of them until one speaks to you.

I Have found it is the same with guitars too.

It is probably also holds true to reissues.
I played a VibroKing reissue that sounded fantastic.
So who knows....
Good luck in your searches