From: "Don D." Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 16:28:38 -0800 Subject: Re: AMPS- again
> So.... Here's the big question.... If a guy could get a Used Bassman > REISSUE for about $500 bucks, or > a used VINTAGE 1961-62 Concert for $700-750, which would be the better > deal (assuming both were in similar condition).....? > > comments/opinions/experiences welcome - and expected :-D > > Thanks, > > - -Dan
Dan, don't buy the Concert. It's a horrible deal, don't get it. Instead give me the phone number and address of the guy who's selling it. Seriously, all kidding aside, a 61 Concert in decent condition for $700? GRAB IT AND GRAB IT NOW! Great amps, though a bit different from the Bassman. They're similar in some ways, 45 watt output into four 10" speakers but quite a bit different in others: the Concert uses a solid state rectifier, Bassman a tube. The Concert has two independent channels each with their own set of tone controls, the Bassman has two channels but they share the same tone circuit. The Concert has a vibrato channel, the Bassman doesn't. Concerts are considered one of the best large harp amps to get, many great players use them. The reissue Bassmans are a bit different electronically from the real 50's vintage ones. The reissues are also quite common whereabouts the brownface Concerts are a bit rare and highly collectable. The Concert is without a doubt the better deal, that's a great price, I would seriously consider it.
DonD.
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