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Post subject: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers!
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:12 pm
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Eric Clapton needs no introduction. It is therefore with the greatest pride that Fender introduces its EC Series guitar amplifiers—the EC Twinolux™, EC Tremolux™ and EC Vibro-Champ®—three new tweed tube amps that bear not only Clapton’s name, but also his own distinctive design specifications. Each produces a full-bodied voice that is as pure and authentic as Clapton’s own, with distinctively modified electronics and elegantly classic styling that evokes his musical persona and much of his greatest work.

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:18 pm
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Really nice....when you're ready. :? Wonder if Alain's seen this. :shock:

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:33 pm
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When I saw the email newsletter, I did a double take- forgot ECs been using Twins for his main amps! Haha good for him though, they seem like fine amps!

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:41 am
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I take it these are Custom Shop amps, or have we finally got a "production line" Tweed Twin?

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:31 am
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lame. way too over priced. :roll: but i'm sure enough dumb suckers will sink that sort of money i guess


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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:55 am
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$4100.00, 2800.00, and 1400.00 for a TINY one???!!
Are they kidding??!!?

What poor working schmo could afford that?

Fender is certainly NOT catering to their core clientele.....the average , everyday musician!!

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 4:50 am
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Fender is certainly NOT catering to their core clientele.....the average , everyday musician!!


With this series of amps, nope, they are not. However, check out the new Modern Player line. Some very interesting stuff there (I especially like the Jag version).

Honestly, I think Fender does a pretty good job at covering the price points from quite reasonable to quite absurd on the price scale.

Me, I won't be spending $1400 on a 5 watt amp when I can get others of similar quality for far less than half the price. However, I'm not Fender's target market for these amps.

I will most likely though be looking into one of the new series of guitars once they hit the market.

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:05 am
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Mulling it over, overnite, it occurred to me that we're looking at MSRP and not street. Given the possibility of a 'street' at 30% off list, the price becomes more realistic. Remember, some buyers were able to acquire those EC LTD Strats at prices in the mid-high 2K's with an MSRP of $3500. :wink: Time will tell.

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:27 am
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Yes, I like them, but I can't afford amp like these.

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:26 am
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One thing I don't understand...why was Buddy Guy demoing the amp and not, oh I don't know, Eric Clapton..??

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:49 am
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I guess old slowhand will take a pair of his new signature Twinoluxes on the road along with the 9/11 commemorative Strats during his trip in Latin America and Japan.

I'm very happy he finally decided to cut his hair short after almost 2 years. :D

Not sure if he already acquired a Boss GT-8 to recreate his early 1990s tones. :roll:

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:02 am
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I guess old slowhand will take a pair of his new signature Twinoluxes on the road along with the 9/11 commemorative Strats during his trip in Latin America and Japan.

I'm very happy he finally decided to cut his hair short after almost 2 years. :D

Not sure if he already acquired a Boss GT-8 to recreate his early 1990s tones. :roll:


I would hope he's going to use his signature amps on the road otherwise what's the point of him being involved in them other than commercial interests.

Agree about him cutting his hair short again, it was starting to look a bit silly I thought!!

Somehow I don't see EC using a GT8 any time soon...

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Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:48 am
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I used to have hair like that :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 8:51 am
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AdrianJordanMusic wrote:
One thing I don't understand...why was Buddy Guy demoing the amp and not, oh I don't know, Eric Clapton..??

#10:Eldred opened for him in April
# 9; He was available
# 8; There's another project in the works
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Post subject: Re: New Fender “EC Series” Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:30 am
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I used to have hair like that :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:[/quote]


Doc, I couldn't stop laughing when I read this.....

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