bolero Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 wow this is interesting....looks like Fender is trying out the handmade series like Marshall & Vox, but using endorsees http://www.fender.com/products/clapton I wonder how they will do compared to the popularity of all the homebrew & boutique clones of their stuff that's already out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 So, Buddy Guy demos the Eric Clapton signature series...? Check out the tariff on those bad boys! The Gibson Historic price point model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Maybe it's about time I release an HOC Signature amp series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I saw that email today. Pretty classy looking stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 They are on the right track, getting back to the eyelet board thang and nice parts...about f-ing time, Fender! But by now there are quite a few of the boutique boyz that build and sell these older circuits tweaked into wonderfulness for less $$ than Fender will or can...including the not for profit hobbyist/OCD culture of the ampgarage...there will be folks that are willing to spends their lotsa money for the Fender name, just like the ones that want to buy guitars with the G- logo on them. No matter what blows yer dress up... Boutique amps for boutique guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Maybe it's about time I release an HOC Signature amp series? That'd be cool! What amp would it be based on? By the way, check your email. I sent you an email last week about the file type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 i bet they will sell like bottled water at an outdoor concert on a 110 F day in Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Save yourself some coin and buy a DetroitBlues Signature Amp by KBP810. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 finger-joined cab for amp @ >$4000? unimpressive interesting: Celestion 12-65 for tremolux, "custom" schumacher trannies for the lil'un... note to self: git a Juke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 finger-joined cab for amp @ >$4000? unimpressive interesting: Celestion 12-65 for tremolux, "custom" schumacher trannies for the lil'un... note to self: git a Juke $4k, sure, but Fender amps also come with a 5 year warrantee!! Seriously though, there is more and more competition in this boutique amp market. It was inevitable for Fender to jump in at some point. Plus they have the corporate infrastructure and funding to get their products to worldwide markets. I think it is a smart move...but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 $4k, sure, but Fender amps also come with a 5 year warrantee!! Seriously though, there is more and more competition in this boutique amp market. It was inevitable for Fender to jump in at some point. Plus they have the corporate infrastructure and funding to get their products to worldwide markets. I think it is a smart move...but we'll see. yeahman... since these 3'll go for maybe 2/3 of MSRP, that'd put them < or = what i paid for a new handwired BF Bandmaster back in '67. yesterday was riding my '02 Cannondale & reflecting on what's happened to "Made in the USA"... good on Fender, and best of luck to all the small shops doing good work j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Save yourself some coin and buy a DetroitBlues Signature Amp by KBP810. Oh yeah. I would never buy one. But you wait. They will sell, and then you will see them on eBay, TGP, etc 6 months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 $2800 for a Tweed Deluxe? Even with the built in power attenuator that's kinda pricey. I'd rather have the Tungsten Cortez at a list price of $1395. But then I've already got the Tungsten Crema Wheat which is a souped up 5e3 and I'm one happy camper with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Its all about the name and the artist and less about the product. Gibson Signature guitars are all about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halowords Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Its all about the name and the artist and less about the product. Gibson Signature guitars are all about that! To be fair, that's just business. Starbucks is selling (or trying, at least) a shirt that is made to look like a coffee stain only to have their logo. For $85! For a t-shirt!!!!! http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-09-28/entertainment/30240151_1_t-shirt-coffee-chain-starbucks So it's not just a Fender/Gibson thing, or even a guitar thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 The boutique builders have limited distribution but Fender have a worldwide distribution network and an undisputed world wide reputation (and the star power of Clapton). We as a groupe seek out the rare and fine things that are available in the handmade world and seek and go forth we do. But there is a huge market for the average consumer who wants available, easily purchased, boutique quality (look at the success of Mesa). These things should sell like hot cakes thru the mass marketers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I just bought a Clapton strat, if I buy one of these amps my 5 blues licks will finally sound right. I will be able to nail EC's tones. Except for when he uses his Marshall's like at Cross Roads guitar fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hey, I just had a thought. Every Clapton, Johnson, Guy, Cray, etc. signature Strat nets a few bucks to the designated artist. (+/- $100 is what I read). So what do you think Clapton is netting with each signature amp sold? Or maybe there is a tie in to his Antigua rehab facility? I have no inside info, but somehow he's got to be getting paid for the use of his name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 The thing I noticed was the Weber speaker ......... built by Eminence! WTH?? And Fender already has all of these amps in their hand-built/hand-wired custom shop. Tweak a bit, put EC's name on it, jack the price and off you go. Now, what's this about an HoC Forum Amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hey, I just had a thought. Every Clapton, Johnson, Guy, Cray, etc. signature Strat nets a few bucks to the designated artist. (+/- $100 is what I read). So what do you think Clapton is netting with each signature amp sold? Or maybe there is a tie in to his Antigua rehab facility? I have no inside info, but somehow he's got to be getting paid for the use of his name. At least Cray's and KWS signature strats are well under $1k new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 At least Cray's and KWS signature strats are well under $1k new. I believe that's because they are MiM. At least the last Cray I looked at was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I believe that's because they are MiM. At least the last Cray I looked at was. Yes they are, but unlike most other MIM, they are actually very unique guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 To be fair, that's just business. Starbucks is selling (or trying, at least) a shirt that is made to look like a coffee stain only to have their logo. For $85! For a t-shirt!!!!! http://articles.nyda...chain-starbucks So it's not just a Fender/Gibson thing, or even a guitar thing. I love the expression on the models face... "this gig sucks..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I believe that's because they are MiM. At least the last Cray I looked at was. Yes they are, but unlike most other MIM, they are actually very unique guitars. True. I played a Cray once that I really liked. Wonder if those are done in the Mexican Custom Shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Wonder if those are done in the Mexican Custom Shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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