Super Reverb and Vibrolux

This is just my opinion, but you'd have a hard time finding an amp that's really an improvement over either of the originals...

SF ones are still cheap and they rock.

Loudboy

 

I agree w/ loudboy, look for SF first...

but you might also look at David Allen's amps...he does a good job w/ blackface tones...

 

guitarmook is right. Check out David's blackface and brownface-inspired amps right here.

The Old Flame is his version of the Super Reverb, while the Encore corresponds to the Vibrolux Reverb.

 

Oddos,

If you are looking at those amps the original silver face
are an outstanding value. Alls you need is have them
serviced with new electrolytics, a few of the amps
sections can be rebuilt and a few key cap upgrades
to these amps and you'll be set for another 30 years.

There is a reason why these have lasted this long.

There is a reason why the sound this good too.

Enjoy

 

BRUNO!

I just sold my 66 Super reverb, and still have my Vibrolux and 66 Pro reverb. The Cowtipper 45 simply blows them all away. Get it with a bright switch if you want, but I do not have one, and do not need it. The Brunos tone controls are WAY more effectice than the Fenders, and you can make it just as bright very easily. The Cowtipper 35 overdrives easier than the 45, so you should think about that if you prefer the Vibrolux to the Super. The Brunos take pedals exactly like the Fenders do. If you want a lot of breakup without pedals, then the Cowtipper 22 is the one. I have one of those on order as well.

 

Anyone knows what modification Dumble has made to Landau's Super Reverb?

Landau still uses old BF Fenders...maybe that will tell you something

 

I have a friend that may be willing to part with a 64 super reverb. Let me know if your interested.

 

IMO, the Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue sounds as good or sometimes even better than vintage one's and used one's can be had for around $750 if you shop around.

 

PM me with details please, I could be interested.

 

PM me with details please, I could be interested.

My buddy has been on the fence with selling his amp. When he decides I,ll let you know>

 

Agreed 100%

 

Agreed again. I A/B'd a reissue with my '66 and it was actually quite hard to tell them apart. Neither sounded better, just different.

Or pick up a vintage Super Reverb. They can still be had for cheaper than all the boutique clones and the tone is, well, super!

 

to me the reissue sounds mediocre. it might be because of the speakers.

 

With BF Fenders, in particluar the SR, an Ayan Smooth n' Slim is a nice thing to have around... it helps tighten up the bass frequencies. I use one with my Super and it works for me. No farty bottom!

 

+1 on the Allen Old Flame.

I've had mine for about 4 years and it's a great amp with more useful features than a Super (eg raw knob which gradually tweedifies the tone, biasing jacks/pot, ptp, 3 knob tube reverb, not too damn heavy).