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Old 17th December 2009   #9
Ialsoeathummus
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Originally Posted by nedorama View Post
Many people feel the older silver face and blackface versions sound superior to the reissues, and they're holding their value better. If you read on the Fender forums, people have had some issues with the reissues.
I believe it. But I have the [possibly false] impression that I could easily buy a junk piece if I don't know what I'm doing. I have NO idea what a great one is supposed to sound like next to another.

I just called a local NY place. $1200-1400 for vintage deluxe reverbs. Can I count on them to scope the amps out. And are these reasonable prices?

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Originally Posted by nedorama View Post
No reason to be scared. Lots of musicians are gigging with amps that are 20, 30, 40 years old.

Even new, you'll need to replace the speaker and tubes to get better tone.
What's the general cost to do that?
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