fakejake
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Hi all,
A question for those knowledgeable in small Fender amps:
I currently use a non-reverb Princeton in my jazz combo.
It is perfect for small gigs with trumpet, double bass and a small drumkit.
While I really like the clean blackface sound, I would like to add a tweed amp to my palette of sounds, with a bit more compression, touch sensitivity and veeeery (!) slight distortion. Think early Blue Note records.
I know these used either a Deluxe or a similar Ampeg, but I would prefer a 10'' combo. I prefer the sound of 10'' speakers, they're easier to transport, and not as loud when used at home for practicing.
I'm currently considering a tweed Harvard, but I wonder if that would sound too similar to my non reverb Princeton.
Has anyone experience with both amps?
Also how does the tweed Princeton compare? I assume is probably too low powered for clean headroom at a jazz gig...
Btw, I'm not looking to buy vintage but have the amp made, so it is difficult for me to try before buying.
Any recommendations highly appreciated!
Cheers
A question for those knowledgeable in small Fender amps:
I currently use a non-reverb Princeton in my jazz combo.
It is perfect for small gigs with trumpet, double bass and a small drumkit.
While I really like the clean blackface sound, I would like to add a tweed amp to my palette of sounds, with a bit more compression, touch sensitivity and veeeery (!) slight distortion. Think early Blue Note records.
I know these used either a Deluxe or a similar Ampeg, but I would prefer a 10'' combo. I prefer the sound of 10'' speakers, they're easier to transport, and not as loud when used at home for practicing.
I'm currently considering a tweed Harvard, but I wonder if that would sound too similar to my non reverb Princeton.
Has anyone experience with both amps?
Also how does the tweed Princeton compare? I assume is probably too low powered for clean headroom at a jazz gig...
Btw, I'm not looking to buy vintage but have the amp made, so it is difficult for me to try before buying.
Any recommendations highly appreciated!
Cheers