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Post subject: New Princeton Reverb - Impressions after a quick test drive
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:09 am
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Hello Everyone!

I had a chance this past weekend to try out a new Princeton at the House of Guitars in Rochester NY. While I only had time to spend a few minutes with it, I felt it was my duty to post my two cents. Had my Les Paul with me. Anyway, I predict that Fender will be selling quite a few of these amps in the near future. The control layout etc is pretty standard fare and I would consider this a "grab and go" type of amp (i.e. doesn't weigh a ton and can be one-handed). Definitely a loud 15 watts too. Sound-wise, it has the sweet classic Fender clean bloom and gets gritty around about 4 and nicely overdriven/distorted at 6-7. This will be a killer studio amp (just like the fabled old Princetons are/have been). The only drawback, in my opinion, is the reverb. At 4, the reverb is intense and sounds like you're in a tunnel or ready to do a surf movie soundtrack (cue up Wipeout and Pipeline, please). While I'm not sure if the reverb is tube driven (didn't read the manual and the sales guy didn't know either), if it is, I wonder if a lower powered 12AX-T-Y-7 tube would make a difference? Despite this, it sounds like the classic Fender reverb (only on steroids).

If it wasn't for the steep price ($899), I would consider selling my Protube Pro Reverb. IMO, this may be where Fender goofed a bit, given that they have for example, the DRRI for a few bucks more, and other quality amps for much less (e.g. Hot Rod family). So there you have it (FWIW). Of course, your mileage may vary, but definitely check this one out if you have the opportunity. Maybe I can talk Santa into hooking me up with one!
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:39 pm
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Hello Mdortona,

I played one today at Sam Ash
a great little amp, sounded beatuiful.

Though, at $899 I'm gonna pass.

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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:44 pm
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I'm with ya! :lol:

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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:31 pm
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Mr Bill wrote:
Though, at $899 I'm gonna pass.


I've wanted a Princeton Reverb for years. It kills me that Fender has come out with an RI and I can't afford it.


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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:22 am
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Just got mine last night after waiting all weekend for UPS to deliver it. The amp, simply awesome. Yeah, the price is high, but much less than trying to get a vintage one. Back in 1978, I bought a new Silver Face Princeton Reverb. I had that one for 10 years before I sold it. I wished I never did. Although, the reissue is true in tone to the "Black Face" of 1965.
Made in the USA. Yes! :wink:


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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:25 pm
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Bengal65 wrote:
Just got mine last night after waiting all weekend for UPS to deliver it. The amp, simply awesome. Yeah, the price is high, but much less than trying to get a vintage one. Back in 1978, I bought a new Silver Face Princeton Reverb. I had that one for 10 years before I sold it. I wished I never did. Although, the reissue is true in tone to the "Black Face" of 1965.
Made in the USA. Yes! :wink:


Enjoy it, Bengal. I envy you!!


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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:02 pm
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Mr Bill wrote:
Though, at $899 I'm gonna pass.


Boss has a pedal modeled after it that sounds darn good. I tired one out and liked it. Maybe give that a shot?

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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:31 pm
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liveatsix wrote:
Mr Bill wrote:
Though, at $899 I'm gonna pass.


Boss has a pedal modeled after it that sounds darn good. I tired one out and liked it. Maybe give that a shot?


Your referring to the Boss Deluxe Reverb pedal correct? The pedal is not quite the same as the tone of a Princeton, but does a great job with the Deluxe's tone.


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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:42 pm
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Oh, man! I'm sorry. I mistook Princeton for Deluxe somehow. My bad.

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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:43 am
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yep...for the price I'll take the BJ every time


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