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Post by zachlovescoffee on Apr 6, 2021 10:30:36 GMT -5
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stl80
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Post by stl80 on Apr 6, 2021 19:37:19 GMT -5
Very nice amp. I have a Bandmaster, Bassman, and Dual Showman JBL 15's in BL DE. Jim
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Post by jazzguy on Apr 7, 2021 1:43:12 GMT -5
why would you want to replace the trim? looks just about perfect to me. sometimes you'll see the frame missing the corners from removing the baffle but this one seems just fine. or maybe the one you linked isn't the amp you bought?
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Post by pcalu on Apr 7, 2021 6:06:45 GMT -5
I agree with the premise of leaving the amp the way it is...
I know its a matter of taste... but old amps with the torn grill cloth, ripped tolex, dings etc add character.
“Why do the best sounding vintage amps look beat up?”
Cause they been played!
Side note: been into early Silverface amps for quite some time. Having had a few pre CBS amps.... and being frugal ...
Early Silverfaces with a little reconditioning sound exceptional, in many ways just as good as Pre CBS when you add your preferred tubes and speakers. Imo ... some early Silverfaces I prefer over a pre CBS. I know this sounds couter to the masses....
Example: Twin Reverb (85 watt version) with a MV... Pro Reverb w/ non master volume (5UB4 rectifier variant )
Both those models reconditioned ... my personal preferences... I’d rake over a pre CBS.
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Post by zachlovescoffee on Apr 7, 2021 6:31:16 GMT -5
The amp in the photos is not mine. I posted it just to demonstrate some good drip edge trim
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Post by jhawkr on Apr 7, 2021 17:18:43 GMT -5
I have a 69 big Bandmaster cab with the drip edge and 2-12” Utah’s. Great sounding cabinet but awkward to move around. Not as heavy as you might think. Mine is in great condition. No idea where you would get a reproduction drip edge.
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Post by jazzguy on Apr 8, 2021 14:54:33 GMT -5
I don't think anyone is making it except Fender for their '68 reissues. old original pieces come up for sale on ebay from time to time
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Post by Leftee on Apr 8, 2021 14:57:13 GMT -5
Agreed ^
The best I’ve seen is the odd reclaimed bits on Reverb, etc.
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