From hollyberr–(at)–elphi.com Sun Feb 12 16:12:50 CST 1995
Article: 35153 of alt.guitar
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From: hollyberr–(at)–elphi.com (Nicole Barr)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar
Subject: Re: Fender Amp Advice
Date: 12 Feb 1995 14:42:30 GMT
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In article <8A2D2FA.076600352F.uuou--(at)--lmac.co.uk>, matt.mcgratta–(at)–lmac.co.uk
(MATT MCGRATTAN) writes: >
> Hi,
>
> I currently have a Marshall JCM900 (the 100W High Gain DReverb 2×12), it
> is to big for my current use. (Mainly practice and a little jamming)…
>
> I have been offered a Fender Super 60 (I think that’s it, it’s a 60 watt
> valvr amp that came out 5 or so years ago… the name temporarily
> escapes me…)
>
> I want to know if anyone can tell me if these things sound good… How
> do they stack up to my Marshall… And does anyone have any diea about
> how reliable they are….
Hi, kind sir
I had a Super 60 for about 4 years and loved it. I think you’ll find
that it sounds great at any volume, but the amp can get loud. The over-
drive isn’t very metal either (one of the reasons why I bought it).
If you can get your hands on a 1-12 combo, it may be the only amp you’ll
ever need (but when does NEED ever have anything to do with it).
Your problem lies in the relative value of the amps. You have the top of
the line (or close to it) Marshall combo. Super 60’s regularly come up for
sale in Chicago for around $250-300. I’ve always thought that 60’s were a
great value in used market. I’m ALWAYS on the used gear prowl, and I’ve never
seen a JCM 900 go for that price. I personally don’t care for the amps but
would not hesitate to buy one at that price. Actually, I’d have traded for
the Marshall, sold it, and bought another Super 60, and pocket the balance.
Anyway, I’m rambling. The 60 never failed me in 4 years. In fact, I
only retubed it because I felt guilty. It souded great even with two year
old tubes.
The 60 is great but your Marshall is worth WAY more.
DogBoy
