blues Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hi guys. I have not had the chance to play my 137DC throught any tweed amps. I dont live close to many places to test one out. Ive had a few Victoria amps. 45410 bassman copy, thier tweed deluxe clone. Mark from Victoria sold me the deluxe factory direct, lot lot cheaper than from a dealer. I had a 53 fender deluxe also (pain it the butt to keep in good playing condition) Never heard p90s though any of them. I have a marshall 100 watt VM half stack now and I like it, but a bit much for the house sometimes. Im disabled so I do not play out now and I dont want to hall around a halfstack just for the once in a while jam. I wish I would have kept the 45410 its was killer and with a lovepedal screamed. Just wonder everyone thoughts. The half stack will have to go to get another tweed if I go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Well to me I think you had one of the most desirable tweed amps (the Victoria Deluxe tweed). I have a Fender Cust Shop '57 Deluxe RI with an original '58 Jenson speak. In my opinion it defines "cord into amp" blues distortion. Very ZZ top!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks Kuz,the deluxe my be a bit loud for the house. But your right,and I plug staight in. Im thinking the vicky 5112 ( champ with 12" speaker in a bigger cab.) The champ version with the 8" speaker may not cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have two tweed clones. I gigged my Tweed Super for nearly 2 years. I converted it from a 2x10 to a 1x12 Weber 12F125 AlNiCo. Just sings. And at non-gigging levels. Took that one to the PSP last year. I think a few people liked it. Giggin, I get a lot of comments and compliments on the tone of my Heritages thru it, as well as the G&Ls. My other Tweed is a Deluxe clone, altho' it's not decked in tweed. I had blonde tolex put on the cab. Just to be different. Like Kuz's Deluxe, mine has a period correct Jensen. Well, Magnavox branded. But that's the real deal from the '50s. Not my favorite amp until I got that Maggie in it. Talk about one sweet baby. I use it at rehearsals with my Custom Prospect. Tone-o-mite!!! As for bedroom/living room levels - try a Dr.Z Brakelite. Got one in my Carmen Ghia. It's good attenuating on the first three detents. And on the "bedroom" setting (full on). Very transparent for an attenuator. My Mesa Lone Star has a "Tweed" setting, as well. Gets extremely close to a tweedy vibe. Scary close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Im ok with some volume and the amp dont have to have bedroom volume. Just thinking the vicky deluxe may be a bit much. I guess I getting so bad GAS. Its a sickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 i love Champs, but they break up too soon for me in a jam context. recently tried this ValveTrain Concord (both head & combo) & was very impressed. lotsa clips online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Im ok with some volume and the amp dont have to have bedroom volume. Just thinking the vicky deluxe may be a bit much. I guess I getting so bad GAS. Its a sickness. i have an old gibson GA-8..It's only like maybe 10 or 15watts thru a 8 or 10 inch speaker.. It sounds great though..Real nice tube compression and sustain..plus it's amazingly loud for a little amp..You might find one on E-bay.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Kuz brought an older Gibson "tweed era" amp up to PSPII last year. Just an amazing amp and at very low volumes. Maybe he'll jump back in and refresh what model it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Kuz brought an older Gibson "tweed era" amp up to PSPII last year. Just an amazing amp and at very low volumes. Maybe he'll jump back in and refresh what model it was. Gibson '64 Falcon. 18 watts although does seem that loud. I paid only $300 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rude Dog Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'd get an old little Gibson, Silvertone, Danelectro, or Supro 1x8 combo type a thing. I have a little old Kay that's 4-5 watts w/8" speaker and it's perfect for home playing. clean to mean @ reasonable levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Ordered a 5112 from the factory. Should be hear in a few weeks. I wanted sooner breakup,I plug straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzman54 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My choice for blues is my tweed Fender Blues DeVille 410.......I bought it the first year they were offered (1994) and have never had one issue with it. To me it defines blues tone......60w of tube through 4-10's......doesn't get much better. For practice I use my Blues Junior (same year)....small but sweet blues tone. JMHO Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut1 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Here are my tweed amps 5C1, 5F2A, 5E3 and 5F6A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Here are my tweed amps 5C1, 5F2A, 5E3 and 5F6A. Now THAT'S sick and wrong in a terribly good way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Here are my tweed amps 5C1, 5F2A, 5E3 and 5F6A. And ........... you built them all yourself, didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 The 5112 should be here Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 The 5112 should be here Monday. A Happy New Amp day to you.... Should be quite enjoyable with that Heritage... And yes, those pics are Sick !!! Lots of delicious tweed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 5112 came this morning. With my H-137dc pluged straight on its everything I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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