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Richard Harris Senior Member
Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Grass Valley, CA
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Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: Fender Vibro King |
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Anybody have experience with one and your thoughts on the amp?
Thanks, Ricko |
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Phill_B Senior Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 80 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:12 am Post subject: |
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I really like mine, I haven't played it in a while but I really like the 3 knob reverb. The amp gets a really cool distortion/ breakup that I haven't heard from other amps. I play primarily 335's and they sound pretty good with it. I have a strat but I don't play that too much and haven't had a chance to play it through the Vibro King. I also really like the fat switch, I leave it on all the time. _________________ www.myspace.com/phillbensonblues |
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Richard Harris Senior Member
Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Grass Valley, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:24 am Post subject: vibro king |
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Phil thanks. Currently I have an American Deluxe Tele with single coils and I am playing thur a 1990's Fender Super, not a Super Reverb just a Super with 4 10's similar to the Concert Amp along with the Zen Overdrive when needed. I have a friend that has a new 93 Blonde Vibro King that he will part with for $1400.00, only played about an hour or two, I am interested but have been saving maybe for a Two Rock or something similar and then this came up. The Fender Super hasnt been that realiable in the shop 4 times but I love the tone. The tech says its the worst design hes ever seen but thats a tech, they dont listen to tone. Should I wait for the two rock or pick up the Vibro King? The price seems right and its hand wired custom shop stuff.
What to do. Two Rocks are twice the cost used are thay twice as good, twice the tone? Hmmm. Help |
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Phill_B Senior Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 80 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thats a tough one... I have not played the bolnde one (I have the "Blackface Transition" style one) and I'm pretty sure that the blonde ones have a different circuit/ reverb driver, I can't remember. If I was you I would try to play on the Vibro King for as long as possible, maybe even bring it to a jam if he'll let you, I think thats the only way to see if you really like an amp. I do really like two rocks though, I have played alot of them but don't own one. There are a lot of great amp builders now and its hard to find an amp that does everything well. Sorry if I've been more trouble than help! _________________ www.myspace.com/phillbensonblues |
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AlChuck Senior Member
Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 246 Location: San Mateo, CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: |
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If you're thinking about a Two Rock, you might also want to check out a Fuchs Overdrive Supreme, a Glaswerks, and/or a Bludotone... I've also personally played through a Carr Slant6V and it is wonderful... |
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Tele295 Member
Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 29 Location: Bladensburg Road
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:29 am Post subject: |
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I've had a blonde one since 1994. It's a good amp, but can be a little too bright with single coil Fender-type pickups. It is a dream with humbuckers, though, and that is the amp I like to use with my 72RI Thinline. _________________ You got a motor like a brand new car.... |
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Geoff J Member
Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 16
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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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If i had some extra coin lyin around - I'd get a VR
Everyone I have played through - I've had alot of fun ! _________________ http://www.myspace.com/geoffreyjacob |
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