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Post by Christopher on Mar 1, 2015 19:21:45 GMT -7
I had an opportunity I could not pass up happen this past week. A dang near mint 1965 BlackFace Deluxe came along. Not a DR- a plain Deluxe with Tremolo, the original footswitch, barely a mark on the tolex and a cherry unmolested chassis. I also got the original tubes in addition to the newer power tubes the guy I got it from put inside. His story was this was in a corner in an old lady's house with a '67 humminbird and both were dusty. He wrangled it and decided he wanted a dual Z set up for his band. I offered him my '28 & ext cab for the amp. He agreed and long story short it came in today via a mutual friend who happened to be going to that side of the state this weekend. After some soul searching I made the call to do the swap. I loved my '28. It was gold faced, green jeweled and played many gigs with me in the five years I owned it. It was reliable and stout but I hadn't been using it live for the past year or so. I don't really do big iron amps and the '28 was my largest, heaviest amp in the stable. I may pick one up down the road to have again when time and $$ permits but I can say I'm happy as a kid w dad's 'Vette. Sure, the amp needs a cap job, a speaker upgrade and a three prong grounded cord but it's a piece of history and a toneful one at that. I am Z less for now but I don't regret the friends I've made on this board nor the time I spent with that amp. Out of the four Zs I've been fortunate enough to own the '28 was the mainstay. She's being put to good use so I don't mind her leaving. I hope she turns out like this Deluxe someday
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Post by djcakadave on Mar 1, 2015 19:37:16 GMT -7
Sweet!
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Post by southmusic70 on Mar 1, 2015 19:39:41 GMT -7
I'm surprised, but I can't blame you. Those old Fender amps are really something.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Mar 1, 2015 19:49:29 GMT -7
I have a 66 Super Reverb in about the same condition. It sat covered in a closet for 28 years. As good as it sounds doesn't get much love anymore - too many Zs. But it's not going anywhere. Don't leave the Forum - still fun even without a Z!
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Post by southmusic70 on Mar 2, 2015 4:55:54 GMT -7
Likewise my '67 Vibrolux Reverb; I take it out with my '65 ES330 once a year, and it lives securely in its road case the rest of the time.
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Post by BritInvasion on Mar 2, 2015 5:25:16 GMT -7
Don't blame ya , that is one sweet Deluxe!
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Post by pcns on Mar 2, 2015 5:46:19 GMT -7
Nice. Don't feel like you can't post here though. You'll own another Z someday so please stick around
Todd
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Post by Maddog on Mar 2, 2015 6:12:02 GMT -7
Wow.... THAT is one CLEAN Deluxe, Chris..... Killer amp!!!
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Post by Stan on Mar 2, 2015 7:02:37 GMT -7
Delicious Deluxe for sure.
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Post by doctorice on Mar 2, 2015 7:39:55 GMT -7
Beautiful amp. Enjoy it and stay with us.
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Post by Joey Beverages on Mar 2, 2015 9:02:32 GMT -7
Deluxe? Dude! Sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Coool amp indeed. Stick around and let us know how things work out with the Deluxe (and keep us posted when you get yer next Z Amp) ... cheers always, Joel
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Post by detuned on Mar 2, 2015 10:27:24 GMT -7
You can always find another '28, but I'm pretty sure Fender isn't making any more '65 Deluxes...
Definitely don't be a stranger - I'm Z-less right now & haven't been kicked out (yet!).
Got my eye on another, though. Maybe after tax season...
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Post by markT on Mar 2, 2015 13:14:43 GMT -7
SWEET! Cool trade deal and I think you came out on top brotha!! Can't wait to hear it!
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Post by Christopher on Aug 25, 2017 13:17:44 GMT -7
To be continued... Has been continued today. I have Southmusic70's old Z-28. It has a Cel. Gold ten inside the combo and is better than I remember it. The articulation, the presence, the full voice of my guitar. It's amazing to hear again for the first time in two years. I'm grateful for Tom's friendship and the incredible deal I got on this amp. I can't wait to gig it and put some miles on the speaker. What an amp. Glad to be a Z owner again.
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Post by goodez on Aug 25, 2017 15:53:09 GMT -7
Welcome back to the stable 🐎🐎🐎. Hopefully, one day I can add a Z28 to my collection.
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Post by TelePrankster on Aug 30, 2017 2:26:14 GMT -7
Wow, that was... fast.
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