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Ialsoeathummus · 17th December 2009

I just read this article - What To Look For When Buying A Fender Used Amp - and I'm turned off of buying anything that isn't 100% new unless the sound difference is going to be big.

I don't think I have the knowledge, eyes or ears to (1) choose a rock-solid used amp and (2) maintain it if anything blows.

While I'll still consider the idea of vintage amps, I think new amps could be a better direction.

That's the choice I made with my UA 1176 reissue and I'm happy. I feel I got 95% of the sound I wanted with 0% of the risk.

Thoughts?

17th December 2009	#7
Ialsoeathummus Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 217 Thread Starter	I just read this article - What To Look For When Buying A Fender Used Amp - and I'm turned off of buying anything that isn't 100% new unless the sound difference is going to be big. I don't think I have the knowledge, eyes or ears to (1) choose a rock-solid used amp and (2) maintain it if anything blows. While I'll still consider the idea of vintage amps, I think new amps could be a better direction. That's the choice I made with my UA 1176 reissue and I'm happy. I feel I got 95% of the sound I wanted with 0% of the risk. Thoughts?