Are the Princeton Reverb RI's PTP?

[DEMENTED]

Or are they a PCB amp ?

[JeffD]

Originally Posted by DEMENTED

Or are they a PCB amp ?

PCB, like the other reissue amps.

[DEMENTED]

Bah, thanks

[JeffD]

Originally Posted by DEMENTED

Bah, thanks

They are said to sound pretty good though; there's a review in the most recent Tone Quest. Hopefully my local Fender dealer will get one in to check out.

[mbratch]

Originally Posted by JeffD

PCB, like the other reissue amps.

The 57 Tweed Re-issue is PTP. But then it's also a lot more money.

[mbratch]

Originally Posted by DEMENTED

Bah, thanks

I've read some good reviews on the amp. Fender does a good job with PCB designs, keeping the tubes off the main board, etc. Good speaker and tubes and it should sound great.

[DEMENTED]

Originally Posted by mbratch

I've read some good reviews on the amp. Fender does a good job with PCB designs, keeping the tubes off the main board, etc. Good speaker and tubes and it should sound great.

How much for your vintage PR?

[Maruuk]

The Ampeg J-20 is PTP, and $50 cheaper. With a better cab, and a 12" alnico speaker. And 5 more watts. And cuter.

[pattste]

Originally Posted by Maruuk

The Ampeg J-20 is PTP, and $50 cheaper. With a better cab, and a 12" alnico speaker. And 5 more watts. And cuter.

Are they made in China? How can they produce an amp like that at that price point?

[jazzandmetal?]

Originally Posted by pattste

Are they made in China? How can they produce an amp like that at that price point?

Isn't ampeg made in Vietnam now?

[resonator48]

PTP or PCB, It sounds fantastic. In fact, it sounds as good as my PTP Victoria Victorilux 6L6, 115. You're not going to find a better sounding Blackface tone for $799. I'm glad it's not PTP. It would have cost a bunch more and I doubt it would have sounded any better.

[jumpnblues]

Originally Posted by resonator48

PTP or PCB, It sounds fantastic. In fact, it sounds as good as my PTP Victoria Victorilux 6L6, 115. You're not going to find a better sounding Blackface tone for $799. I'm glad it's not PTP. It would have cost a bunch more and I doubt it would have sounded any better.

Yeah but...is it the kind of PCB amp that can be easily serviced. If it is, we're in business.


Tom

[aman74]

Originally Posted by JeffD

They are said to sound pretty good though; there's a review in the most recent Tone Quest. Hopefully my local Fender dealer will get one in to check out.

Pretty good though???

You say this as if it sounds good in spite of being PCB?

Are people really still under the impression that it makes a difference?

I thought most folks were over that myth?

[aman74]

Originally Posted by DEMENTED

Bah, thanks

Why would that disappoint you?

[resonator48]

Originally Posted by jumpnblues

Yeah but...is it the kind of PCB amp that can be easily serviced. If it is, we're in business.


Tom

I can't answer that. What I do know is my HRD and Deville 410 were never any trouble as far as reliability. Has fender had problems in the past with their PCB amps? It seems I would have heard about it one way or another.