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Post subject: Opinions on the 57 Bandmaster Reissue
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 11:13 am
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Anyone have any experience with these amps? There really isn't a whole lot of reviews and YouTube videos (besides the fender promotional) since they were released which kind of makes me wonder.


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Post subject: Re: Opinions on the 57 Bandmaster Reissue
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 2:08 pm
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That no artists or popular pro guitarists have hitched their wagon to it is the likely reason that the amp isn't receiving the exposure or the accolades that it probably deserves. A pity really......

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Post subject: Re: Opinions on the 57 Bandmaster Reissue
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 5:53 pm
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Well I was hoping someone here might of had the chance to play one. I don't live anywhere near any music store that would carry one to try out. I've listened to the few demos on YT and liked what I heard so far. They kept mentioning how Pete Townsend played one with a Gretsch but I'm interested in how it sounds with a Les Paul.


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Post subject: Re: Opinions on the 57 Bandmaster Reissue
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:29 pm
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The demos I have heard (Greg Koch, and even Shane's) make me want one. Sounds badass. Amazing breakup, at less-than-Bassman volumes..... sounds like heaven.


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Post subject: Re: Opinions on the 57 Bandmaster Reissue
Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 7:13 pm
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The demos I have heard (Greg Koch, and even Shane's) make me want one. Sounds badass. Amazing breakup, at less-than-Bassman volumes..... sounds like heaven.


I hear what you're saying, but I've given up on the natural breakup thing with vintage style (non-master volume) tube amps. With the exception of my 73 Champ, I have not played a single one that can be cranked up into drive territory without having the band or the sound man holler at me to turn down. Even my 12 watt 5E3 cannot be cranked at a club/pub gig because it's too darn loud.

So, my point is that I'm not going to drop another couple grand on an amp that I can only turn up and enjoy the sweet tone except when I'm alone and there's no one else home. 26 watts through 3 ten inch speakers? Nope. It probably sounds amazing though.

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