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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2018 15:07:23 GMT
Used Fender Stage will go for same amount of money as the Katana here where I live, but for some reason Bugera V55 Vintage (not the Infinium) are found cheap on second hand market!
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Post by salteedog on Jan 26, 2018 16:43:53 GMT
The speakers and cabinets and overall engineering of those Fender SS amps from the 90s was second to none. I got my Stage 112se for 100eur with footseitch and another little practice amp (which I love). That said I did have to fix a pot and the reverb tank but it wasn't difficult. What amuses me is that the Fender 'Made in USA' badge on the grill often sells on ebay for €50 alone!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2018 17:19:39 GMT
Defjef I see you mention often the audience not hearing the difference etc ... I care little about what audience would hear, rather I need the right tone to be able to feel the right groove. So it's for my minds sake to find what sounds smooth (can't play harsh amps). I would be tempted to buy used Bugera V55 but I'm not sure how noisy it is when in full volume.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2018 11:11:36 GMT
There is a 2nd hand Bugera V55 for 190 Euros but its not the Infinium version. There is also a 4x12" Bugera cabinet for 120 Eur which I could plug into my Bugera V5 to give it more volume V5's speaker out is rated 4 Ohms so if those 4 x 12" are 16 Ohms I should be safe to rock with it. It certainly will be enough for rehearsals.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2018 17:00:33 GMT
After a few more messages with the seller I can get it for 160 Euros. In case he doesnt sell it until next weekend I will buy it! Any one here thinks this V55 is bad business? Tell me now! I still have time to step out of this deal!
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DefJef
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Due to musical differences I've decided I can't work with myself any more.
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Post by DefJef on Jan 27, 2018 17:09:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2018 18:16:38 GMT
Ah yes I remember that! Indeed he seems to dislike the Infinium series. Well let's see if the amp is still available next weekend! Will update you accordingly.
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Post by salteedog on Jan 27, 2018 18:48:30 GMT
€160 is a good deal even if you budget another €60 or so for a re-tube of the power tubes.
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Post by salteedog on Jan 27, 2018 18:54:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2018 19:50:14 GMT
€160 is a good deal even if you budget another €60 or so for a re-tube of the power tubes. The guy used it as a clean amp for his acoustic guitar and the onboard Reverb. He said that I can change the tubes if I so decide but he thinks they can go a long way still. He seems like an ok dude who said to bring my gear and test it and if I think it's not to my taste then no big deal. Seems relaxed about it and not like a pushy car dealer trying to be rid of a broken car asap. Will see next weekend how it goes.
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