Is $900 for a 1970 Vibrolux a good deal?

[jonlarsen002]

I'm trying to decide if I should go for a used 1970 Vibrolux for $900 or deluxe reverb reissue. Definitely haven't seen any used vintage DR anywhere in my price range.

I love the clean Fender tone, but there's also this thought in the back of my head that I would be happy with a Maz 18.

Either way, I'm mainly going to use my FD2 for OD tones. I mainly play in church venues, but I occasionally get to crank up pretty loud for some alternative rock stuff.

Your thoughts would be appreciated. I've gone through 4 or 5 amps over the past few years, and I can't afford to own more than one.

[donthasslethehoff]

I had a late 70's vibrolux for a very short period of time...and had a maz jr for a long period of time...me personally...given the choice....I'd pay 1000-1200 for a used Maz, before I'd pay 900 for a old vibrolux...I liked the maz alot...fender was nice...for me, maz was nicer.....different animals for sure....the maz just suited me better........


btw...are my letters slanted...cause I'm drinking, and I think I hit a button I'm not familiar with...lol

[dmagalhaes]

Yes..

[Tuberattler]

If the choice was Between the VL and a DRRI I'd do the VL every time.. sure you may have to do a cap job or a tube or two, but that's maintenance and then you're good for 20+ yrs and have incredible tone all that time.. tone, money.. I can make more money but I live with my tone every day.

[ReddRanger]

If it's all original and in good condition, yes it's a fair deal. Those seem to go for $800-$1100 (approx) these days.

I have a '73 as my main amp.

[pinhooker]

Certainly wouldn't consider it a bad one..

[FFTT]

The VR is the perfect small club amp.
Just keep in mind, you'll want to have
enough set aside to have your tech go through
it and that might run a few hundred for caps, cleaning
tubes etc.

In good condition a VR will hold it's value quite well.

You can always face it cross stage at church if the stage volume
is a bit too bold.