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Which Fender to build?

2/1/2004 3:56 PM
Scott	Which Fender to build? I want to build an amp for some warm clean sounds and am a little confused which Fender to build (I am more of a Marshall guy). It seems as thought the 5E3 is a vary popular amp but from what I have read, it breaks up easy. Not that I wouldn't mind a "dirty" sound at times but my main goal is something warm and clean. I was considering a BFDR but am not sure exactly what it will sound like. I did hear a 65' reissue and wasn't sure that I liked it, though the volume was low and I didn't get a chance to tweak it any. Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Scott

2/1/2004 3:56 PM

Scott

Which Fender to build?

I want to build an amp for some warm clean sounds and am a little confused which Fender to build (I am more of a Marshall guy). It seems as thought the 5E3 is a vary popular amp but from what I have read, it breaks up easy. Not that I wouldn't mind a "dirty" sound at times but my main goal is something warm and clean. I was considering a BFDR but am not sure exactly what it will sound like. I did hear a 65' reissue and wasn't sure that I liked it, though the volume was low and I didn't get a chance to tweak it any. Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott

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