The VC sounds really sweet on low volumes, but for a certain amount of gain you'll need some boost...Yes, but MusicStore says new ones will arrive in october - so just two weeks to wait. But I'm not sure if 5 Watt is too loud for my bedroom without any master volume. I have a 1 Watt Tube-Amp at the moment (but with a 12" speaker) and at 1.5 of 10 at the volume knob its already too loud on the clean channel...
But I may wait till december and listen to both of the amps - also with a big chance of buying both, if both sound great and I can't decide
Update: Ok, today they told me Vibro Champ will not arrive before Sept 2023 - buying gear in 2022 is like ****.
Oh god damnit. I don't have the money I'm going to want to drop on one of these.Surprisingly Fender announced a new Tone Master!
Tone Master® Princeton® Reverb | Guitar Amplifiers
Tone Master® Princeton® Reverb, 120Vwww.fender.com
Just ordered one today out of curiosity - should arrive on Sept 17 - looking forward to it and will do a review.
Is it on a slow boat from China?The expected delivery date has been postponed from Sept 17 to December 6
Apart from the obvious weight advantage of the TM twin reverb, I don’t see the point, twins don’t break up, they are designed not to, so either way your going to need a pedal. The tone doesn’t change much with volume on a twin either it just gets louder, so the full fat twin is actually ok to play at lower volumes, because it just stays the same, but quieter. Full fat Twin owner by the way before the chat and outrage comments start flying.
Oh no, no, no. I hate to be negative, but why can't Fender leave well enough alone? What's the point of a ToneMaster Princeton Reverb? The tube reissue isn't heavy, it has a fabulous sound, is available in 10 or 12 inch speaker versions, and is one of the best recording amps on the planet. Fender's profit margin on their ToneMaster, made in China amps is much greater than on their USA Corona-made amps. That is their only motivation. Not for me.Surprisingly Fender announced a new Tone Master!
Tone Master® Princeton® Reverb | Guitar Amplifiers
Tone Master® Princeton® Reverb, 120V
Just ordered one today out of curiosity - should arrive on Sept 17 - looking forward to it and will do a review.
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They're playing vintage 22 watters.
This new TM is 12w and won't sound nearly as great as the vintage models - the tube Princeton re-issues don't.
Mike often uses many different amps.
Can't see any Princetons in this 2010 video
They're playing vintage 22 watters.
This new TM is 12w and won't sound nearly as great as the vintage models - the tube Princeton re-issues don't.
Mike often uses many different amps.
Can't see any Princetons in this 2010 video
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Yeah based on his multiple comments about 22 watts I think he’s confusing the Princeton with a Deluxe.
Maybe to save weight, xlr output or built in attenuation simulation?
Dude Princeton has always been 12-15 watts, 22 is a Deluxe. And there’s is clearly one right beside the tweed Deluxe
Of course Mike has many amps he uses, my buddy at Casino guitars bought Mike’s vintage Magnatone a year or so ago when he opened his Reverb shop. My point is mike and Jim are both famous users of Princeton amps at gigs from small NY jazz clubs to stadiums beyond the size 99% of members here will ever play.
Mike’s rig in 2013, Princeton and tweed Deluxe
Rig Rundown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell
We go inside Mike Campbell's drool-inducing lineup of vintage guitars and amps he brings on the road. Campbell's guitar tech, Steve Winstead, walks us through every guitar, amp, and pedal and lets us in on Campbell's time-tested formula for great tone. Here are some highlights.
Mike’s rig 2020, vintage non Reverb Princeton, tweed Deluxe and an excelsior. All 15 watts or less.
2015 Mike’s Princeton and tweed Deluxe seen in this video for his CS Signature model.
Jim Campilongo plays stock Princeton vintage amps or his orange and white reissue. Both guys of course use PA and do not rely on pure amp volume.
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