easyreeder
424 posts
Oct 27, 2013
10:30 AM
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This isn't mine, just an FYI for folks who may be shopping:
Double Trouble on eBay
Last Edited by easyreeder on Oct 27, 2013 10:31 AM
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John95683
123 posts
Oct 27, 2013
2:33 PM
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what do you all think would be a good price for this amp?
Last Edited by John95683 on Oct 27, 2013 2:34 PM
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Rick Davis
2599 posts
Oct 27, 2013
2:45 PM
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That looks like a very good price to me. ($650 as of now)
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Last Edited by Rick Davis on Oct 27, 2013 2:45 PM
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John95683
124 posts
Oct 27, 2013
3:23 PM
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I know you like Mission amps, Rick, but how does the DT compare with a Delta Sonic?
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easyreeder
425 posts
Oct 27, 2013
3:24 PM
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There's no math for that, it's something you've got to decide for yourself. It looks to be in excellent shape but you'd be buying something it without a test drive. Of course you'd be doing the same thing if you buy one new for $1085, but that includes a warranty. What's your tolerance for risk? How much is that warranty worth to you? Yours are the only right answers, and you don't have to explain them to anybody.
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easyreeder
426 posts
Oct 27, 2013
3:30 PM
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Here's something worth knowing, from Brian's web site. He links to a video demo, but the link is broken.
***10/15/13***
Recently, we announced a new 15W amplifier coming soon. It is a 15W 2x8" amplifier with reverb. It is loosely based on a fender blackface princeton reverb amplifier. While I was in Clarksdale MS last month I had Deak Harp take it for a test spin. It will debut in carbon fiber tolex with a black faceplate and silver writing. The grillcloth will be a silver variant. I will be offering them for $1150 for the initial 10. After that they will go to $1250. I will be accepting preorders that will ship within 6 weeks of today. After the first batch of 10 are gone there will be a small delay while we wait for a restock on cabinets. They are tonally different then the Double Trouble and the circuit is entirely different. The tone of the new 15W amplifier is more distorted with a warmer bassier tone. It is much more Chicago blues if you will while the DT is a bit cleaner with a more rockin blues / Jason Ricci tone.
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John95683
125 posts
Oct 27, 2013
4:08 PM
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$1150 plus tax and delivery (almost $1300 in CA) for a 15W amp is really expensive, IMO.
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Harpaholic
398 posts
Oct 27, 2013
8:43 PM
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The DT will likey sell for $700-$750
I agree John, that is expensive, but it's priced like most boutique amps. Brian doesn't build the amps so he's the middle man which usually means a higher price for the consumer.
No doubt the best harp amps for the money are the Missions partly because your buying directly from the builder.
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Oct 27, 2013 8:43 PM
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Joe_L
2374 posts
Oct 27, 2013
8:49 PM
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$1300 for a handmade Princeton Reverb clone doesn't seem outrageous. Hell, I might swap my Mission Chicago for one.
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Rick Davis
2600 posts
Oct 27, 2013
8:57 PM
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John, the DT is a fine amp. I have played both but not side-by-side. My impression is that the DS amp has a bigger sound; the Lil Buddy speaker makes the difference. Both are excellent. The DT at $650 would be a very good deal.
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-Little Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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Joe_L
2376 posts
Oct 27, 2013
9:11 PM
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Rick - I really dig my Mission Chicago and get some killer sounds out of it. I've always wanted a Princeton Reverb. I wish I would have snapped them up at $150 on the used market in the 1980's.
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Rick Davis
2601 posts
Oct 27, 2013
9:19 PM
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Joe, yep, vintage Princetons are great amps. I actually prefer the blackface Princeton non-reverb amp.
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-Little Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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Joe_L
2378 posts
Oct 27, 2013
9:42 PM
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Here's a few vids.
Hanging around in the llving room...
In live performance...
In the hands of a true professional..
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Kingley
3230 posts
Oct 27, 2013
11:09 PM
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The Blackface Princeton Reverb is my all time favourite harp amp by a running mile. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if I had the cash.
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