twangmeister
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Posts: 349
Formerly Known As: Twangmeister
Age: 72 and fading fast.....
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Post by twangmeister on Apr 19, 2021 10:31:03 GMT -5
Lately I've seen several tweed Bronco amps listed at $499. I find it amazing that they appreciated in value so much since I paid $40 for a used one some years ago. Some of the listings correctly note that the tweed Bronco is a solid state amplifier and was made by Fender in the 1990s. Tweed Fever must be spreading!
Ironically I tossed out a wrecked one just before the pandemic. I had planned to modify it to fit a Champ-type tube circuit but lost interest. Bad move.
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Post by Leftee on Apr 19, 2021 11:07:56 GMT -5
I’ve seen that too.
That can’t be what they’re getting these days. Can it?!?!
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Post by budg on Apr 19, 2021 11:41:15 GMT -5
No way I’m paying that for a tweed covered solid state amp.
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Post by bluzcat on Apr 19, 2021 21:05:16 GMT -5
When I first got back into guitar this was my first amp that I got. It was fine for what it was at the time but I quickly decided that I wanted a tube amp and moved on to other things. Mine was a transitional one because it had a “Made in Mexico” sticker over where it should read “Made in USA”. That’s worth at least another $50 in value right? Should’ve kept it LOL
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twangmeister
Wholenote
Posts: 349
Formerly Known As: Twangmeister
Age: 72 and fading fast.....
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Post by twangmeister on May 1, 2021 20:13:27 GMT -5
I can't believe I acutally played some small jazz concert gigs with mine. The soundman loved it but I thought I was barely audible in the mix. Our horns had a tendency to blow loud which didn't help things much.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on May 2, 2021 10:17:03 GMT -5
The original Broncos were re-badged Champs (same circuit) and sold as part of a set that included the little red Bronco guitar, which was a one-pickup Mustang with a different vibrato bridge. If you're looking for a Champ or other small tube amp and trip over a Bronco, snap it up!
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Post by Riff Twang on May 2, 2021 12:36:35 GMT -5
he original Broncos were re-badged Champs Silver face era, with red lettering. |
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