Three Deluxe Reverbs: My very Short History; featuring RJ Ronquillo
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Clearly from the thank you's above, I had a lot of help on this one, :).
This is my personal experience using the Fender Deluxe Tone Master and 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amps. It is NOT a paid promotion in any way. It is simply my experience with the amps and ....it was a good one. I look forward to hearing your experiences as well. I read all the comments and enjoy everyone that is a part of five watt world.
Thanks for watching.
Keith
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I made it into a Five Watt World video. I have made it. Thanks, Keith!
Everyone should go watch your video. Then they'd know where I know anything about Deluxes. :)
I've been to Zacs video on DR'S more then once in my DR search before. A pleasure to be able to watch you two, really.
I've been a Marshall guy all my life, I started wanting to try different flavors, so I brought a Vox AC 10, and boutique amp a Cusak king snake, They were great but I still wasn't happy, My amp guy said, Dude get a Fender Deluxe reverb and be done with it... So I got a 68 reissue, with blue tolex, and cremeback M, And I haven't looked back since....
I arrived here via Zach’s video. 😎✌🏼
Yea Zac it’s all your fault I got a deluxe reverb - thanks 🙏🏼
I'm waiting for Keith to come out with a Short History of some random topic that has nothing to do with guitar and for everyone to still watch it because Keith's mini documentaries are calming, interesting, and not too long.
@@HIWATTSteve An astute observation. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it is definitely a Bob Ross-like delivery.
I have been here since Keith got off the Arc with Noah carrying a pair of Deluxe amps. It was lonely back then ;-)
I'm waiting for the rebranding of his character into Keith Burns, guitar historian.
@@naciremasti I think he is already there :-)
Totally! 🪄🎩
Been trying to decide between a Deluxe Reverb or a Princeton Reverb, so I settled on the TrueFire lessons instead. I’ll decide on the amp question later when I can play better. Very happy so far...
Good plan Scott!
Either one will make you smile but better guitar skills will make smile more.
Great choice.
Good idea... But I would go the Fender Deluxe Blonde. Because blondes have more fun...!
The 65 PRRI has gone up $400 since i bought mine not long ago.
A bandmates father gave me his 68 drip edge.. I was a young man at the time and didn't really know to much about it but I knew it sounded good. 15 years later I still have it and play it to this day and will till I'm dead.
In college, i used some extra financial aid money to buy a 1969 silver face deluxe. Amazing amp. I had if for a few years, but because of a flaky roommate, i had to sell it to make up for his half of our rent one month. Haven't spoken to the guy in almost 20 years and don't miss him, but damn i miss that amp.
I get music gear checks at the beginning of the semester. I use the leftovers to pay tuition.
That really fukkn suxx. Been there, you are not alone. .. what is it with musicians anyway ??
At some point Keith just needs to write a book, because I can certainly tell you that I would buy it. What a wonderful channel and amazing delivery.
Thanks!
Great video. I've always had the same philosophy as Zac and I make sure to bring a backup amp. I'd do the same with the new amps, tube or modeling.
One thing I do know is that now that you've gone this far, you need to go all the way and borrow some vintage fender blackface amps, Keith! I searched for years for THAT sound and I finally got it with the acquisition of two amps with in a few months of each other: early '68 blackface circuits, a Deluxe and a Super. There is just something special there. I played a '74 DR and '65 Bassman for over a decade...they were close but it's the AB763 circuit that has the magic!
A couple of years ago I got the 64 hand wired DRRI. I have never heard a better amp. So inspiring to play through.
The entire mantra of the “too big is a fit” is totally valid. I use a 100w in live settings, which is soo overkill in 90% of every gig, but the occasional gig where it’s outside and there are no mic - guess who the audience gets to hear!
Hey Keith, I own two '66 Deluxe reverbs. That's all I ever played. When my show was in Chicago last year , we got the Deluxe Tone master to use on stage. It was great! A perfect amp for gigging. Thanks as always for great videos and info! Rick B
Many a times I've done a gig with a 5 watt (or less) Valco amp mic'd and running loud enough through a floor monitor. I always loved the surprised look on peoples faces when they saw the shoebox sized amp with the huge tone.
Be glad Keith. It has been your videos thgat has shown me the knowledge to appreciate much lower wattage amps.
So.......when the daily grind is getting me down and my psyche meds just aren't working ..........I just put on a "Five watt world" joint on RUclips and I quickly am transcended into a world of calm with that added bonus of a little bit of knowledge ! Thanks Keith ! Life's good after all ! This is clearly the most underrated RUclips channel for musicians the world over !
The deluxe reverb is simply what a guitar amp should sound like.
@L Smith I agree with the jensen. Swap with a creamback or redback and it all comes together.
Well we didnt get to hear one here. just transistor ones and a copy of a real one.
You and Zac are two people I trust to be honest and astute whenever you comment on gear. I actually bought a blonde Tone Master before I heard your reviews, and I've been so pleased with the sound. I bought it because I really needed a lighter amp and though I know a lot of people like Princetons, I always preferred the sound of a Deluxe. I'm a Fender guy through and through and I love that Fender keeps living up to its reputation.
A tech on another thread said fender isnt selling parts for these and not doing repairs you throw it away and get another one
Software update and guitar amplifier are words I’ll never say in one sentence please god! The tube is the gold standard for me and nothing else comes close.
I have a deluxe reverb clone, hand wired etc from Flynn Amps in Glasgow. Instead of using an attenuator, I got it built with an Eminence Reign maker speaker which works great for getting the authentic sound at usable volume at home and rehearsal. Great video Keith.
I've been meaning to tell you, Keith that your intro with the glowing tube is one of the best things going. It's always been a great touch.
My first amp was a 1964 Fender Deluxe (non reverb) which I bought used in '83 for $200. I still play through it every day, in fact the tubes have been toasty for hours now. I used to haul a Marshall stack around because I thought I needed to, but for the last few years it's just the old Deluxe. I underestimated her for decades!
I had a Fender Vibrolux Amp back in 1966 in my Teenage years, loved it but didn't know much about distortion, so bought the pedal "Fuzztone", trying to emulate Jimmy Hendrick's and Eric Clapton. After entering the Navy, while away on deployment someone stole that amp and my 1966 Fender Strat. Many years later 1993 later while going through divorce, picked up a Fender Princeton Chorus with 2x10" Jensens. The Princeton Chorus Solid state was great with all the additional features like Gain, Limiter, Presence and Mid Boost where I could dial in distortion and not have high volume. That amp lasted until 2005 when it stopped working and I was moving, gave it away. Since then have been using Line 6 amps. First a 2000 POD unit that was awesome. Then went bigger with a Flextone HD using Tubetone amp modeling. I used two 4x12 cabs and it was awesome too. Later as the years passed 2015 used a Line 6 Spider V and now have the Line 6 Spider V 240 HD MKII with one 4x12 cab. I also picked up from Reverb a Line 6 Flextone HD head 20 plus years old that still works great and just recently bought a Fender Princeton Chorus Amp Used from Guitar Center, 30 plus years old and it still works great. I never owned a Marshall or any other amps, just Fender and Line 6. I now have 20 songs out on all the Music Streaming Sites with my latest release "Every Now and Then".
That definition of what is “enough” really hit home. Thank you for that.
Thanks for this! I’m a Deluxe Reverb guy. I’ve got all three of those amps and a 1968 Silverface that I’ve had since 1972. I am in a country band where everyone is mic’d through the PA, so I gig the two Tone Master amps. The 64 Custom Deluxe is a thing of beauty though. My favorite is the 1968, but it gets left at home.
Its amazing to me how many guitarist are only just discovering the Deluxe Reverb now. I started out on a solid state Fender Sidekick reverb back in the 80s THINKING it was one of those classic amps. I stumbled across a 65 reissue for an insanely low price, snagged it, sold the Sidekick and never looked back. It became THE amp that I would test ANY gear on to find out what it really sounded like. When I think guitar tone, this is it.
Weight or not, its just the best, reasonably priced tube amp on the planet. I will say though, your comments on that Blonde Deluxe tone master have me thinking, maybe my 65 needs a brother... :)
I brought the blonde one … I have a 64 Deluxe too … but it’s old and needs a little looking over … it still works but it has a bug or two… so brought this new tone master … it’s pretty close to why I kept my 64 Deluxe all these years … my mom brought it for me back then as a Christmas gift when I was 12 … I’m now 70 and actively play gigs and open mics … and yes it he tone master is light and solved a lot of problems weight wise … and everyone tells me it sound great at our shows ❤
Keith, your statement at 3:30 to 4:00 is such an authentic and genuine commentary about why you do what you do for us--the citizens of the 'Five Watt World'. Thank you. I truly appreciate all of the 'Short History' series--keep up the great work!
My first expensive tube amp was a ‘65 DRRI. I had Trace Davis at Ithaca, NY’s (at the time) Voodoo Amps do his Platinum Mod. Amazing. I sold it a while ago, chasing different tones. I just sold my last boutique tube amp (a fabulous Victory Duchess V40) and bought a black face Tone Master Twin. I’ve come full circle to the newest version of my first great amp. I’m really happy with my purchase. Great video, Keith!
In the past I've always had tiny amps for apartment life and huge amps for gigs and never really had anything in the middle. Maybe if I lived in a house I could explore these amps. Thanks for posting.
I had a 6 watt tube amp before I moved into an apt in Nashville years ago, and quickly discovered my neighbors preferred me unplugged.
Now that I have a house the 6 watts is about right; actually still a little too loud. One watt tube is perfect. The deluxe reverb would be really pretty in my little gear corner but it would still be way too loud for what I need. I’m looking forward to checking out that new fender vibroverb that’s coming out; 5 watts fender tube for about $750
Great work , Keith! I have the ‘65 Deluxe Reverb reissue done in the Navy blue tolex with a Celestion blue back speaker. IMO a very sweet amp. My original amp which I still have and play is a 70’s Peavy Classic 50 with 4 10” speakers. That one does not leave my basement . My 70 year old bones can’t handle the 92 lbs.
I hope Fender rereleases the DRRI with that Celestion blue speaker again. 🤞
@@franciscoherrera5577 That would be nice. It was a limited edition when I bought mine there weren’t very many built.
@@lonniezamarripa959 i hesitated when I saw them on sale and regret it
I respect your idials so much. Love to hear your voice talking. It's very eloquent
Love (with a capital L) the fact that you don’t get paid to review the gear. I love your integrity Keith. I respect what you do and always appreciate your knowledgeable videos. Keep doing what your doing.
I bought the Twin Tone Master. It now goes with me everywhere, and my 1965 Vibrolux Reverb stays home in my studio.
You asked for anyone who hauled a JBL-equipped Twin. Here! Mine was/is a 74 Silverface with master volume. When it had JBLs the brightness would tickle the inside of your eardrums when set clean but luckily I had an LPB-1 booster and the master vol to smooth things out a bit. One point it had been bounced by the crew and the whole cabinet wobbled left to right and the baskets had both broken off the surround. I guess that was my cue to downsize - to a Hiwatt 50 and Marshall 1960! Thanks for your calm readings Keith.
It was a mistake watching this video. Between watching Ask Zac’s video and yours now I need a tone master. I love your videos.
Get an original drip edge, you wont look back, and keith is worong about reliability issues.and Hes never even played one
I come in from a long frustrating day and see brother Keith as 22:30 of excellence waiting for me. Looks like my day is going to end on a high note.
Great video as always. I am very fortunate that very early on in my guitarist life, someone suggested I bought a Deluxe Reverb, and I have had it since. Now even though I've got more expensive and more boutique amps, I still love playing my DR and it's the first one I'll grab for a gig.
I want to say your content is so enjoyable and functional. I own a Tonemaster Deluxe with the upgraded software and a Creamback. I did this as soon as the software was available before your video. I am so happy to feel validated with your conclusions. I agree with Zak and you, this is the one amp solution. No matter what pedals I put in front of this amp, I am never disappointed. Thank again.
Played many amps including Fender. But never had the opportunity to play a DR.
Tried the DRTM and found my sound right there without any massive twiddling with EQ.
Have found my amp.
At 53, I am first and foremost a tube amp guy. The older the better. Fender Electric Instruments, all the way (I would own one if I didn't live a stone's throw from the beach, but you know what I mean). I have a 65 reissue that sounds fantastic, even with all the salt air rust to accompany. In reality, I'm more of a wannabe than an active local guitar slinger (sad). What I use daily for practicing in an apartment, is a Fender Champion 20. It was very affordable, and VERY light weight. It has many great, vintage amp sounds and effects that change as easily as turning a knob. I'm pretty sure it would easily cut through the band mix in a bar (20 watts I believe). And, it has a 3.5mm jack for headphones! Brilliant. Long story long; if I was a pro, I would play a vintage tube amp, and keep a Tone Master in the wings as a back up (we can't all afford to have the Setzer, dual Bassman rig).
My current rig is based around a Blackstar HT-5R and it rarely comes of the overdrive channel as its clean channel is really lackluster. Because of this, when I needed to track a cover of The Doors' Light My Fire for my studio apprenticeship a few years ago, I borrowed a friend's '68 Custom Reissue Deluxe. I absolutely fell in love with this amp. It doesn't have the Marshally drive of the Blackstar I dearly love, but those cleans are just perfect. They're bright and crystal clear, but remain very warm and lively. The spring reverb is in a league of its own and while in general I prefer the smoother pulse of a bias tremolo, the Deluxe's optical tremolo isn't too choppy and is really nice at lower depth settings. If I could, I'd do a two amp setup, with a Deluxe for my cleans and the HT-5R for the drive, and I'd be a very happy camper.
I keep coming back here! By far my favorite/most timely offering.
Don’t forget all the fantastic kits out there if you need a high reliability tube amp but can’t afford a Custom Deluxe. I Highly recommend any kit from Mojotone.
Yeah! Their tweed deluxe kit is the bomb!
I lugged around a 1977 Twin (not considered a very desirable amp) to gigs for years because it was what I had and I couldn't afford a variety of different amps at that time-one of those "too big is a fit" situations . I used a clean boost and a Tube Screamer in front of it and could get decent sounds at not ear crushing volumes. I switched to a Deluxe Reverb 11 years ago and since then I have picked up a Princeton, Vibrolux, Pro Reverb, '59 Bassman, and various other non-fender amps. I don't use the Twin for gigs anymore, not because it doesn't sound good, but because it's just so heavy-given the choice of hauling a Deluxe/Vibrolux/Pro Reverb or a Twin up and down multiple flights of stairs I'm going to go with the lighter amp. Interestingly, during the many years I used the Twin I was often complemented on my tone, many times from other guitar players who erroneously thought I was using a Vibrolux or Pro Reverb. When I said it was a Twin they were surprised. I think you can get a lot out of most gear if you learn how to make it work for you. ; )
Great video, as always. I love my original TM Deluxe with the firmware update. It's still too big for my tiny house, and when I'm home, I fire up the Deluxe Reverb patch I've made on the PodGo through my monitors or headphones, but when I meet my friends for a jam, the TM does it all: smallish spaces, my buddy's garage, or the Sunday jams in the big open spaces of the auditorium at the high school where I teach. I always smile to myself when I see my buddy lugging his 50lb AC15 around, although that amp sounds great too.
I just visited my friend a long way from here and he had a 63’ deluxe reverb, the one without a Fender badge. He’s an amp tech and has many pristine old Fenders. He sent this when I got back home...”I think it's interesting that you picked the '63 deluxe reverb that has what now is considered a low-fi 1967 12" Jensen speaker that was meant for a Hammond organ. It fucking ripped ass - listening to it”
I usually play through more modern Marshall DSL’s and high gain tube amps.
When I plugged into that 63’ I got lost in a wash of pure tone heaven that inspired me to play completely differently that what I usually do. It was so harmonically rich I didn’t desire anything else. Then he said hit one of your overdrives (Strymon Riverside, or an OCD. Good gravy man! It was like the tone was being spun by angles.
Those things are magical man.
It’s been amazing to watch this channel grow so quickly. Almost 150k now!
With a plethora of amps in my home studio, my Fender ‘64 Custom Deluxe Reverb HW gets used the most. My desert island amplifier. Great watch, Keith. Enjoy the videos.
Love it, love it, love it. Thanks for all you do, Keith.
Thanks!
Great video as always. The 'Five Watt World' logo behind your head would make a killer t-shirt by the way...
I'm working on that.
@@fivewattworld Has a "That Thing You Do" vibe. Yes please.
love the "Too big to fit " analogy. I have the Deluxe with Bassman circuit in the left channel and silver face in the right . Love it!!
Another illuminating video. Thank you. It helped me to make up my mind to dive back into the world of owning an amp, and not just using headphones. I grabbed a blonde tonemaster deluxe reverb that came up for sale. What a revelation. Running a helix into it for effects or some preamps it’s simply sublime. And surprisingly capable of higher gain tones. I’m typically only on the lowest attenuation setting, and it’s still flipping loud. Sometimes even with volume knob barely above one. I think in my house it’s a definitely a point two five watt world.
I have an original 1965 twin with JBL d120fs. I’m only 30 but my back is done with carrying it around. Lives in the studio now, can’t bring myself to get rid of it. I toured in Roky Erickson’s back up band using it. Was the perfect sound for that. Highly sentimental.
If i was out gigging again id be using a twin not a deluxe, just use a dolly. Its way more full sounding
RJ Ronquillo! YES!! The brother is a ridiculously talented guitarist, and can belt out a tune as well when he sings.
Fender amps have always been fantastic. My first was a '64 Twin Reverb. Now I am growing fond of push pull 6v6's. I always preferred my 2x6973's but vintage tubes are through the roof! Love the hand wired Fenders!
I’ve owned a 65 DR for 30 yrs. I’ve bought and sold many but kept the DR. I’m afraid to take it out now as it’s 55+ yrs old and valuable. Got a Blues Jr but not the same! Gonna look into those. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent episode! I always appreciate your thoroughness. I also love the DR. I have a 64 reissue I have re-tubed.
Man, this is content!! 😁
I had a Fender Super Twin (6-6L6's) with 2 JBL 12's that I gigged with in the late 70's. It was so loud, it could melt the paint off the cars in the club parking lot. I swear that amp is the reason I have disc problems with my back now, not to mention the tinnitus.
They make great bass amps, guys are converting them
Last night I played out for the first time through my Standel 25L15. Glorious tone, but an absolute back breaker. I came home and start searching for hand trucks...or a lighter amp. The TM might be what I’m looking for. Thanks, Keith.
I love playing my 71 Super Reverb! Good stuff Five Watt!!
Sir, “Bada Bing”...you are the man. Thank you for another great video 👍🏼. Perfect comparison of all three amps. Answered all my questions. Like you I have and do own other blackface fenders or other brands but never owned a Deluxe Reverb. Fave was always the Vibrolux Reverb but as gigs and jam sessions becoming quieter and thanks to this video I think a deluxe is in my near future. I do use a Headstrong Lil King S 1x12 with 6L6 output @ approx 28 Watts but it just doesn’t have that Fender “snap” or attack in the front end.
Voiced close to a 64 Princeton Reverb it’s on the warmer side of things. It can accept many other output tubes including 6V6 dropping the output. The Custom shop Deluxe Reverb may be the ticket. Thank you again...sorry so wordy, toooo much coffee this morning Lol.
And then !
PS-Is the Revv amp still in the stable post Deluxe discovery?
Very nice video! Thank you!
Like a month ago I bought my first Deluxe Reverb and wow I was in shock when I tested it! It sound amazing but what I REALLY LIKE is that this amp sounds thick and it could sound very clean and bright but in the same time like dark and that is something that I like alot especially because I use alot distortion.
You sir and this channel are a gem amongst the endless gravel. May the 5 Watt world continue and good fortune come your way!
bought an open-box “used” custom 64 hand-wired princeton a few months ago. it’s killer. i’ve played a few superb vintage bfp’s in the last few years-a friend collects and he’s very picky. this sounds as good as those.
without the endless maintenance hassle and expense.
i don’t love the tonemasters but the tweaked blonde deluxe sounds noticeably better imo
Glad to hear of your open mindedness of the DR. I have a 5 watt amp and it’s not close to being loud enough, or of sufficient tone for anything I do.
Excellent video, as always. I have a Twin Reverb I keep for nostalgia and for playing loud when needed and a Princeton that I play 90% of the time. I'm thoroughly happy with both amps but I see the attraction of a Deluxe Reverb. Has the virtues of the other amps with few of the vices!
Solid vid! I’ve got a limited edition 65 Princeton Reverb with a 12” Jenson I love. I consider a Deluxe Reverb every once in awhile but the Princeton does everything the DR does just a few watts less. I don’t know though, the 64 would be a dream rig to own! Keep rockin, thanks for the effort
I'm with you on avoiding the weight of the real originals. I no longer can lift the '64 Twin Reverb I had back then. The van we used was an old ice-cream freezer truck with a floor bed at about waist height so humping that beauty up there was ok at age 25, we even had a Hammond B3 with Leslie that took a few of us to get it on-board. Now I'm considering selling my Hot Rod Deluxe and go digital modeler. Thanks for the run-down on the Deluxe Reverb, it could be just the thing for me. Cheers, sideman
As with all things FWW, this is excellent. Thanks Keith. We are so very lucky!
Hi, after 27 years with a Fender Twin Reverb I have now a Hughes&Kettner Tubemeister 20 Deluxe. My backbones say thank you.
With each SH you kick it up a notch. I'll be watching this one a couple more times.
Howdy Kieth. Watched this 3 times now. So appreciate these educational offerings. FWW makes my week.
Thanks Bill!
I had an original '67 Deluxe non-reverb in mint condition given to me by a friend. Felt like I won the lottery. Perfect size/weight/volume ratio. Makes a great gigging and jam night amp. Would love to try that blonde tone master!
Thanks for another excellent, well done video! Regarding whether to buy the Tone King, Reissue, Custom Handwired, or original 1960s; a fifth option is to buy the re-issue, bring it to a competent local amp tech, and pay to have the Reissue converted to handwired. I’ve done this with a twin, reverb, reissue, and a deluxe reverb re-issue; I have essentially brand new hand wired Amps with quality components, and the combined price of the original amp purchase, and the upgrades is less than either buying a new handwired amp from Fender, or 1960s original model. Maybe it’s me, because I’ve been carrying these amps around all my adult life, but I do not think the tube versions of the Twin Rev, or Deluxe Rev, are especially heavy… and I’m officially old.
I love the DR. I built a custom mojotone handwired Princeton Reverb reissue with a 10” Weber. LOVE IT! I initially installed a 12” cannabis rex which was great but he change to the Weber was nearly euphoric.
Thanks again keith. The short history stories are may favorite segment on youtube.
Great video Keith I love your videos. I have a Princeton reverb made in 1964, I put it in a head cabinet so it's smaller. I bought it in 1979. I have a 10-inch speaker cab and I have another cabinet with an EV 12 inch speaker. I take the 10-inch speaker to small gigs or stay at home and the electro voice 12in which is much more efficient and puts out a very loud sound when I need more. With both speakers running the thing screams. I love my Princeton reverb I'm never getting rid of it and I don't even need a back up cuz it runs perfectly I have rewired it and I'll keep it for the rest of my life. But, I might consider a Deluxe it is the only other fender amp I would consider but I don't need one I'm happy with my Princeton thanks
Hi Keith. Wow. One of your last comments. If you carried around a Twin With JBL's! Well, I do have a Twin. But! The Amp I carried around for years, is a Fender Quad Reverb with 4 twelve inch JBL's. (UHG). Now that I'm retired, And the old band is talking about a revival. That Deluxe Tone master is looking pretty good. Thanks for all the great content. Take Care.
As a longtime player and teacher in LA, I always appreciate your straight to the point vids. Have slogged thru a lifetime of amps, always Fenders, and have a good seasoned view of many. My personal favs were browns, Concerts and, especially, Pros. A cranked Pro (non-reverb) thru a '54 Gold Top is hard to beat. We guitarists are never satisfied, always chasing the Grail. After trying 15-20 RI 65 DRs, I found a great one. But when a mint, one owner '64 fell into my lap, well, contest over. Covers all the bases, nice tight sound, we're at one. Sorry, not one to share but this struck a note.
This is too much information... Absolutely PERFECT VIDEO...
Or you would say...
It's a too big fit!
I've watched quite a few videos on the tone master and those many don't fit with few exceptions.
You have gone back and compared the whole lot which is what I never realised I needed!
Thanks so much! Great job... Fit!
Brilliant, I'm trying to chose between all of the Deluxe variants right at this moment, most enlightening! Now need to get some info on the '65, '68 and Super-sonic! So many choices!
just buy the special edition tube deluxe reverb with the alnico jensen its lighter and better.
Fantastic Job Sir....thank you especially for the info on updating the Tone Master and Speaker Upgrade!...You're videos just keep getting better and better...
Going back and catching all I’ve missed! I too have the 64 Custom and have enjoyed it for about 2 years now. My only problem is that I don’t have 2 so I can put my TC Stereo Chorus to work. Fantastic content as always! Thank you Keith.
Try a Tonemaster deluxe to fill out your stereo rig. It’s what I did in the end.
@@fivewattworld Would I need to use something like a Lehle P-Split? Or could I sum my effects into the TC Stereo Chorus Flange and use it as the split? This would be my first stereo rig so I’m a little lost in the sauce.
I use a Humdinger from The Gig rig to deal w phasing and ground loop issues that arise.
Hi Keith, I would like to say thank you because I had not played music for the last two weeks, I got hooked by an online multi-player shooting game, which is extremely addictive. But watching you video, I really feel like plugging my guitar to my amp again. So really thank you.
Excellent! Me? I struggle to spend less time making videos and more time playing. :)
Always the best contact! Thanks again.
Your pearls of wisdom that you've collected are great. So are your informative videos. I was never a Fender amp fan as a player but I sure enjoyed them when someone was playing. For some reason my ear & hands reactions couldn't find the sweet spot with them. Anyhoo, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great video, Keith! I had an original tonemaster deluxe for a year and it was such a great amp in my apartment. But I was offered a '66 deluxe reverb a few months back for a decent price and couldn't refuse. Wanted to try a vintage version for awhile and now I'm in a house where I can turn things up a bit more. So I sold the tonemaster to fund the purchase. And of course, had to sink a few hundred into the '66 to get it up to snuff. Vintage gear indeed costs $$$$ in upkeep. I'd like to get a TM again and will wait for used bargain. I really think they are the best buy in amps going right now.
Thanks Keith.
Another great video, as usual. My vintage blackface is getting a little too heavy and a bit unreliable to cart around to gigs. I'm also on the North side of fifty. The Tonemaster seems like a great idea. Again, thank you for your videos, we all really look forward to them.
I have several Fender amps - I am the original owner of them all.
My main gig "go-to's" are my original Brown '62 Vibrolux for large venues -
and my original '64 BFDR and a '62 Tweed Deluxe for smaller venues -
-- Tones to DIE FOR -- Never an Issue -- Always Amazing --
I've owned all since my dad bought them for me 'Way Back in those dayz"!
I have a 65 DRRI i bought $600 from an eBay estate liquidator. It didn't sound like the original hand wired 65 I played in the music store at a teen in 67. I did a lotta research on Linda Rhondstat's DR mods and Don Felders DR and bought the Fromell Supreme mod kit which sweetened the tone stack. I swapped out the speaker to what Don Felder of the Eagles used a Celestion G12H anniversary and put a Mullard 12AT7 in the pre amp slot a Phillips 12AU7 in reverb slot now its gloriously sweet. For my Bedroom I have a DR Tone Master I really like for the weight. I will upgrade the firmware to the cream TM. Thanks for the tip. I also have a BOSS Katanna 50 with custom patches for pedal sounds . Thanks for the video.
Hi. I have a '65 vintage amp that I use all the time. I also have an excellent tech near by that can fix absolutely anything in that old amp. I use my amp like Leo intended. I play it at gigs, I haul it around in a slip cover, I crank that thing up and it rocks every time. It requires very little maintenance actually, but it's a tool and I don't care about its "vintage value". I don't buy things to sit and look at them. lol. Just a side note, please check out Psionic's assessment of the new hand wired Fenders. He was mostly unimpressed for an amp that costs that much. He also has some reviews of the Tone Masters. Interesting point of view from a guy that fixes amps everyday. Thanks for your excellent content.
Keith ....let me tell you... I used to be as a balanced in my speech as you.... now a lot of time has put an edge where none is needed. You are a benchmark of how to sound confident, logical and astute at the same time without being boring. I love the way you talk
Call Keith the "Home Run King" of guitar content. Hail to the King!
Hail to the King baby!
Great video as always Keith! I would love to see something on the 2203/2204 Marshalls from the late 70s into the 80s and the reissues. I thing you give some great insight into what makes them so legendary. A bit more than 5 watts... but would be cool just the same.
Hey, Keith. Watching this video really got me thinking. I think we are from the same era, just different genres. (HS grad 1987). Your study on the Deluxe Reverb really spoke to me.
When I was in my early teens (early 80s) my folks divorced. And in his obvious mid-life crisis :) my dad bought a 70s Quad Reverb. Damn, I loved that thing. I used it for playing my guitar, making my own "mix tapes" using the outputs to my Hi-Fi creating 8 track recordings when it was just really adding a take on top of a cassette playing through, to DJ-ing for Jr High and HS parties.
Even though I went through a 20+ year hiatus in playing, your video reminded me that Fender amps are really part of MY history.
Thanks for that.
I learned a ton here. I think the Two Notes Captor is exactly what I’m looking for to get the most out of my Super Reverb. It breaks up nicely with my Les Paul but the sweet spot is too loud for the home studio. Thanks for another great one, Keith!
The DR as always been my go to amp. I purchased a reissue several years back and had it modified to the specs of an original black face. The mod also made the amp more touch sensitive. Hence, I got the tone with reliability 🙂. I have purchased different amps but I end up selling them after a while and returning to my DR.
Awesome video Keith! I also have found a Deluxe Reverb style amp is my home base. They are simply a fantastic platform for making great sounds.
That was the clearest, no BS comparison of the venerable Deluxes I've heard - thanks. Too Big Is A fit is exactly what I was thinking when I bought the Twin Tone Master when it first came out. I will have to see if there is a digital mod or even a need to do that to the Twin. Also, I like the company you keep - I watch all of your cohorts on a regular basis and TrueFire has been my source of "learning" for a long time (just wish I had the discipline to match. Thanks again for your work, it calms me down when I need to stop the merry-go-round. You and Zac are the adult version of Mr. Rogers and that is just what is needed on the menu these days.
Thanks Keith for your wonderful insights into the TM DR amps and the Custom DR. I myself after moving around a Twin Reverb RI from gig to gig for the past 20+ years, hardly turning the volume above 4 and hurting my back in the process decided to try out the TM DR (Cream version) and have never looked back. Love it to bits....at home I pair it with the Twin and the sound is awesome, when I need to play out I virtually throw the virtual amp in the car and off I go. Thanks for the videos Keith. Love your content. Cheers Marty from Melbourne🇦🇺