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Post subject: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:38 pm
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Hello all...

I used to be a musician many years ago :oops: . Since I quit 30+ years ago I kept all my equipment. I recently retired and now have "time again". :D

I have recently restored my Selmer Mark 6 Alto. Found out that they are one of the best sax's, even today! Also restored a Martin Baritone sax.

NOW - the question for you guys. I have also stored a Fender Super Showman (SS-1000) amp head with reverb, fuzz and sound expander, a XFL-2000 which looks like it has 8 each 10" speakers plus an amplifier (case is 48" tall), and a XFL-1000 which has 4 each 12" speakers plus an amplifier (case is 30" tall). I remember when I was young, I would stack the 2 amplifiers and it was over 6 1/2' tall.

Is this equipment at all desirable, or should I load it in the pickup and haul it to a landfill?


PS: Since I made the original post, I plugged the amp head into the XFL-1000 and "IT WORKS" with a mic. The reverb and tremolo still work (has foot switch). I am starting to think I may need a keyboard and start using this thing!


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Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:54 pm
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Hello FlyingAvanti,

No need to load it in the pick-up
I'll be over to get the lot.
That ought let you know it's got good value.

Cheers.


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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:56 pm
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The XFL Series seems pretty rare.
It should be worth a few bucks.
Are they for sale?
~thanks~


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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:36 am
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Find a good amp tech in your area (preferably a "geezer" who may be familiar with this relatively-obscure amp), explain the situation and the circumstances to him (just as you have done here), and ask him if he'd be willing to inspect the equipment and perform any necessary safety upgrades. These early-generation solid-state amps will need some attention, just as their vacuum-tube brethren from the same era. As well, there may be issues with the "sound expander" module if it uses the oil-filled rotating drum (do not touch any leaking oil -- it is carcinogenic).

These amps are extremely rare -- in 42 years of professional playing, I've only seen one of these in my entire life, at an Ike & Tina Turner Revue concert in Marissa, Illinois back in 1969. Ike's Strat was louder than a squadron of B-29s flying overhead at 2500' AGL. The Super Showman was never known for its intrinsically-warm guitar tone but as a keyboad amp it should -- in theory -- sound great, especially with the new generation of digital platforms. It would probably do well with a vintage Farfisa too ("In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", anyone?). Let us know how you make out.

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gtrcamp wrote:
The XFL Series seems pretty rare.
It should be worth a few bucks.
Are they for sale?
~thanks~


I have 3 of them. I have 2) 8-10 cab's, 5) 4-12 cab's, and 4) heads.
I also have all of the other Solid State Amps, and PA's that were made
from 68 thru 69. I can email Pic's of my collection to anyone who would like to see them. Just email me at parts545@hotmail.com


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I'd like to see the transistorized Showman (not the Super Showman) if you have a pic. No vintage catalog that I know of ever had a photo -- they only showed the combos, the 3 x 12 Bassman, and the PA.

BTW we had one of the first solid-state PA's......bought it new in '68 and it worked beautifully for the five-odd years that we owned it.

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parts545 wrote:
gtrcamp wrote:
The XFL Series seems pretty rare.
It should be worth a few bucks.
Are they for sale?
~thanks~


I have 3 of them. I have 2) 8-10 cab's, 5) 4-12 cab's, and 4) heads.
I also have all of the other Solid State Amps, and PA's that were made
from 68 thru 69. I can email Pic's of my collection to anyone who would like to see them. Just email me at parts545@hotmail.com


That sounds like an awesome collection.
I have many '68-'71 Fenders,mostly Twins.
I would love to see your collection.
Pls send pics to: jbc53@att.net
~thanks, John~


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Post subject: Re: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:36 pm
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These items are now for sale..... pressure from wife has exceeded my pain level.......

You may email me at Dale@Ploung.com

No price established yet...... I do not expect to get rich. :D

Won't give them away either. :shock:

Price will be "Fair Price" minus 20%! That will be fair to both parties! :mrgreen:


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Post subject: Re: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
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FHopkins ....... Thanks for smile...

Hate to sell them ....... but somebody will enjoy these power houses!


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Post subject: Re: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:56 pm
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FlyingAvanti wrote:
Hate to sell them ....... but somebody will enjoy these power houses!


Perhaps the guitarist in an Ike & Tina Turner Revue tribute band.

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Pictures!!!


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Post subject: Re: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:33 pm
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Here is the amp head....
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Sorry..... just learning how to post pictures...... will try and load other pictures in an hour or so.............


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That belongs in the Fender museum......it's as pristine as a newborn kitten!

8)

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Post subject: Re: "Fender Super Showman's" and 3 BIG boxes.
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:40 pm
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Retroverbial wrote:
That belongs in the Fender museum......it's as pristine as a newborn kitten!

8)

Arjay


+1...new born kitten :?: Arjay, you are slipping, would have expected something much more grand from you...or are you still Tone Drunk from the Vibroverb acquisition :?:

Nice amp there Flying Avanti 8)

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