Liquids
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Post by Liquids on Jan 26, 2011 15:46:10 GMT -7
Okay, I've posted my Fender Super Reverb for sale recently in a few places, including here. It's been my favorite amp, so I'm a little emotionally attached - thought increasingly less so. It's a players amp - no tube chart, casters were installed previously, It's been upgraded for reliability, even had the normal channel's tone stack tweaked slightly, and it looks worn though not beat. $1000 firm is my cash price plus/minus trades. I got a semi-local offer to trade for a Galaxie 2x10. It's said to be mint; but it's the 'presence' version, no attenuator. Of course I have to try it. I'm satisfied with my Ampeg V4 and my heavily Modified silverface champ for my standard tone. I've Always been curious about tweeds, without playing one yet or much interest in dealing/saving/building one myself thus far. So this would primarily be something different, something for recording or just plain fun at home, a way to unload the Super Reverb, and possibly have something else valuable to trade later on if I so desired. Maybe even for a MAZ or something down the road! Its not going to be a main amp for me, a gig amp, or a backup at that, unless it struck me that way for rock gigs etc, so pressure is off to fall in love with it, etc, just to like it and think it's unique and cool like other cool affordable vintage amps I've been keeping my eyes out for (silvertone, ampeg, etc). Still, I don't want to loose much or any value from the trade, unless I happen to fall in love. I'm not sure a non-MV version would resell for $1000, let alone the $200 additional or so it will probably cost in order to ship it and have it modded. Or am I crazy? It does come with a "a custom fit studio slips padded cover to go along with it" which I'd probably make available here on the Sale/Trade section right away. He said if I met him at his weekly blues jam gig, he'd put up some cash toward the mod ($100 I suggested?) as compensation for saving him the tolls and drive to my place. You can pick more than one answer in the poll (two) and please give me details on your thoughts! I know this is the Galaxie area, but try to be impartial!
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Jan 26, 2011 19:19:32 GMT -7
$1,000 is a good price for a Galaxie 2x10. You can always go back and pick up a players SR again for $1000 - doubt you will see a Gal 2X10 for that price.
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Post by David on Jan 27, 2011 2:36:35 GMT -7
First off, I haven't played a Galaxie. I have played a bfsr, but only in a music store. I do run a blues jam however, and have an idea for you... Go to the jam BEFORE you make a deal. Set up your sr and have him set up the gal on the other side of the stage. Listen to and play both (if you can). You got nothing to lose, plus you might make some new friends out of the deal!
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Post by Liquids on Jan 27, 2011 4:08:52 GMT -7
Seems like after further investigation, going to the jam is a logistical improbability, being that it's a long drive both ways after work, sadly...or else I'd probably become a regular there!
Anyhow, thanks for the thoughts. Keep it coming! I'm leaning toward yes, yes, yes.
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Post by Joey Beverages on Jan 27, 2011 6:33:04 GMT -7
Trade yer Super Reverb for a Galaxie? Yes. lookin' forward to your follow-up posts in the Galaxie section. cheers always, eh Joel
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Post by petegalaxie on Jan 27, 2011 11:25:11 GMT -7
My Galaxie (2x10) has the presence control, and I wouldn't trade it for any master volume, but that's just my opinion. I have a Dr. Z Brakelite installed and it does the trick for me... you might want to consider that instead of the Master Volume mod. But all-in-all, GO FOR IT! I seriously doubt you will be disappointed.
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Post by Liquids on Jan 27, 2011 11:53:35 GMT -7
Yeah, the more I think about it and study it, I think I'm better off with the presence control. The regular channel is pretty close to a Super 5F4 schematic, and I think that had 2x10s also. So the presence control is more accurate to the original amp. Likewise, I think I wouldn't use it for true 'channel switching' which makes the need to match volumes moot; channel 2 would be useful for recording and I could tame it (or channel 1) with the attenuator, then, in which case the presence control is more useful. I'm going for it at this point!!!
Who voted no - and if it's not someone who already posted, tell me more. ;D
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Post by David on Jan 27, 2011 14:10:12 GMT -7
I voted no..... but I have trouble getting rid of any piece of equipment. Let us know how everything works out!
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Post by Liquids on Jan 30, 2011 18:06:08 GMT -7
The hour of the trade came...and with it came excuses - I say excuses, because since then there has been no good faith effort to follow up on re-scheduling the deal. =[ I'm bummed. I was so close to my first Z!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 13:39:22 GMT -7
The sickness will will only be cured when you take the good Doctors prescription.
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Post by nastynate on Feb 8, 2012 17:58:46 GMT -7
I dont mean to high jack this thread but i am in a very similar situation myself. In fact the reason i am on here is to learn more about Dr. Z's because every since i played one, i decided i need one.....anyways, i have a Fender Super Reverb Reissue that is in perfect condition, and i might be trading for a 2008 anniversary edition Blonde Dr. Z Galaxie 1x12 with a celestion G12 65 speaker and an attenuator, also in perfect condition. What do you guys think? Right now i feel like it is a good deal.
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Feb 9, 2012 19:53:57 GMT -7
As a Proud Owner of an all ORIGINAL 67' Super . I have the original speakers stored away and have high power alnico s to gig with. I love this amp I just cant tame it . Its Loud!!!! However I want a Galaxie BAD!!! BAD ENOUGH TO TRADE MY SUPER CLEAN LAST YEAR THE BLACKFACE WAS IN PRODUCTION AB763 CIRCUIT. HELL NO. I LOVE all my Dr Z amp s but the Super is Like my SRZ it stays come hell or high water. If the amp is beat up and other parts missing been replaced? Maybe I could entertain the offer of a nice Galaxie. Good luck with ther trade the Galaxie is sweet!!!!!!
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Post by Jan on Feb 9, 2012 22:06:29 GMT -7
Paying $1,000 for a Galaxie 2x10 is damn near enough to stealing it that you should feel a little guilty. The rest of your question, I cannot say.
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Post by muzacman02 "Jamie" on Feb 10, 2012 6:16:41 GMT -7
Thiss answer is for nastynate. While I have owned a RI SR . The flagship they came out 2000-2001 and while with the right speakers and NOS Tubes you can get really close cleans as the Original Super But not driven Due to the PCB make IMO i had.to have the real thing . I traded an all original 64' DR for this amp and got a little cash. However if I could trade The SRRI for a Galaxie 1x12 I d be all over that. I have alot of Z Heads and while I would probably opt for a 1x12 combo I think the head would work best with all my cabs:))). If you still have that option I would get it. I hope it works out for you nastynate as far as this original thread goes. You have some mighty fine amps and while the Super Is not your main amp . I may consider the trade. The Silver face 68'-69's were the same as the blackface circuits most still included the bias pot and non master volume. Great amps. Good Luck keep us posted Z Amps Are the Best out There Tone to Dollar!!!!!!
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Post by Joey Beverages on Feb 10, 2012 7:04:19 GMT -7
I dont mean to high jack this thread but i am in a very similar situation myself. In fact the reason i am on here is to learn more about Dr. Z's because every since i played one, i decided i need one.....anyways, i have a Fender Super Reverb Reissue that is in perfect condition, and i might be trading for a 2008 anniversary edition Blonde Dr. Z Galaxie 1x12 with a celestion G12 65 speaker and an attenuator, also in perfect condition. What do you guys think? Right now i feel like it is a good deal. Galaxie w/ G12-65 and an attenuator is a great combination. Trade a Super Reverb RI for it? Yes .... and think about saving up some $$$ to get yourself a Z 210 extension cabinet ..... you'll thank me later cheers always, Joel edit: forgot to mention, Blonde is best
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Post by wraparound (Steve) on Feb 20, 2012 11:03:45 GMT -7
Ok, so I'm a long time reader first time poster here. Finally registered and saw this posting, and since I owned a '66 SR that I had the Doc tune up when he had a repair business, also had a Fender VK, and now have a Galaxie head (non master), I thought I would share why I voted absolutely yes to your question. I remember Mike telling me that the SR is really a rhythm instrument. I have to say it really does excel at being a great one with tremolo and reverb and 4-10's. If you want to do country (old style) with a tele , R&B (old style) with a 335, or some jazz with a hollow body, I think this is where it is best used. Really. It can be pushed into all sorts of other positions like many other Fender 60's amps, but we all did that because there was nothing else to do in order to get loud on the cheap. They really were cheap used at one time. The Fender VK is tipping that scale toward the lead instrument, and would be better suited for players who want a thicker tone with less spank, but it really does not compare to the Galaxie when it comes to tweed tone or gain control. The Galaxie can be used in so many ways with way more control over the gain structure in either channel. I love mine.
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