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From: jfraz~cusd.edu (Harmonica John)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 09:13:03 -0800
Subject: amp recommendation

Dan wrote asking advice:
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Subject: AMP.... What to buy

Okay.... I don't really expect anyone to give me THE answer. It's
kinda up to me, I know....

But I've got about $850 dollars (U.S) in my pocket that I can-(must)
spend on an Amplifier.
but I REALLY want something bigger/louder.... (40-plus
watts/4x10 combo).... I've looked at several amps out there including a
Super Reverb, a Blues DeVille, Bassman RI, and more.... I must say that
the Bassman RI was the best sounding amp that I tested...
What are my chances of finding a used Bassman RI for sale in the San
Francisco Bay Area....?

Looking for some insight, or wisdom.... Not necessarily an "answer"..

Thanks in advance.

- - -Dan
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Dan, If you are wanting a used Bassman, why buy a reissue?

Best sounding new Fenders I have played through were a Vibroverb and a
Blues DeVille Hotrod model. The Hotrod has a really great overdrive
circuit.

SF is a big town. Have you cruised the pawn shops in the music district?
Small music stores will also have gems on occasion- just as often they are
overpriced.

The best advice I can offer, though, for music store shopping is: Take
cash, don't show it all, I sometimes have some in my pocket and some in my
wallet and give some to my wife. She doesn't need much instruction in foot
dragging if I offer a percentage of whatever she doesn't let the store get.
Dirty pool? Offer no more than 75% of the price they are asking. Be
prepared to go somewhere else. The stores would rather move the equipment
at a small prifit than have it sit there for a long time waiting for a
sucker to pay full price.

hj

- -- "He has some kind of a fantastic instrument that lets out a death
sound!!"

Harmonica John ph(619)263-6826 Ship to: PO box 740613 San Diego, CA 92174