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Ok, well im pretty set on buying this used 1992 Twin reverb that is for sale locally. Its gogin for 500 bucks. Really good condition. The only issue i have is That band im goin to use it with is more on the metal side, and i know this amp to be a good tube clean amp. It really fits my blues playing but would be to loud for home so i cant really justify buying it for jsut that, If i get a good distortion pedal will it still sound good? Im looking for a pretty metal tone, I dont knwo what are your thoughts?
 
That will make you a very sweet amp, if you don't mind lugging it around. Good price, too. As for a pedal to add some grind, I'd say Radial Plexitube. Pricey, but good. I recently bought one. I have a video clip where I gave it a run through both channels. It has two, you can set it for grind, plus ultra grind. In this clip the gain is turned all the way down....... ya, it's got that much hair....all the way down.

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=5285
 
Buy it now. Getting a good distortion sound is easy. Good clean sounds are far more difficult. This will give you a good clean to start out with and then you can add a good overdrive. The Twin is an amp that you can mature as a player with. There isn't a style of music that the Twin is out of fashion with. It will be at home on a stage playing hard rock and metal and you could start up a country band and it wouldn't be phased. At that price you can't go wrong. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."
 
hubberjub said:
Buy it now. At that price you can't go wrong. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."
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+10:AOK: :AOK: :AOK:
(If you don't mind lugging it around).:D :D :D
 
I've met guys that got killer metal sounds from their Twin. Sounds like a great price too.
Even though you can carry it in one trip after a while you are going to wish that it was cut in two. They get pretty heavy, but that can be good for staying in shape and loosing weight, and if you do 3 sets of lifting it 3 times per day you'll be qualified for Mr. America. If you carry it up and down stairs 3 times per day along with the 3 lifting sets you'll qualify for Mr. Universe.;)
 
No, I said "if you don't mind lugging it around"........
the same could be said of a coffee mug, an ex-wife, a monkey on your back, or a colostomy bag........:messedup: :messedup: :messedup:
 
oldguy said:
No, I said "if you don't mind lugging it around"........
the same could be said of a colostomy bag........:messedup: :messedup: :messedup:
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You don't get any clean from one of those & the dirty?

Ain't pretty at all.
 
Heck, I'd want it for that price. Seems like you can dirty up a Fender Twin. Neil and Crazy Horse do. I am sure you can tweak lots of dirty tones out of it, and you get that killer clean and all that headroom. Do it!
 
sunvalleylaw said:
Heck, I'd want it for that price. Seems like you can dirty up a Fender Twin. Neil and Crazy Horse do. I am sure you can tweak lots of dirty tones out of it, and you get that killer clean and all that headroom. Do it!
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Ya but you can get a colostomy bag for a lot less than 500.:D What kind of tones do those have anyway, and are they THAT heavy. I'd probably not use JBLs in MY bag.





What is a colostomy bag?
 
Coffee mug, lighter, cheaper....
Monkey on your back.....ex-wife...... you decide.:confused: :messedup:
 
Fender Twins

Don't those babies weigh like 90lbs , Great amps but way too much weight for me.
 
hubberjub said:
Buy it now. I don't want to read another post from you unless it contains the phrase, "I just got my new Twin."
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I haven't seen that post yet, hubber.......did I miss it???:whatever:
 
here it is

Well, tomarrow i pick up my new twin, Even though its more watts then il probly ever use but i will indulge myself into the sounds of the reverb, as soon as i saw it, the sex appeal drew me in and i couldnt help but tell him im commited to buying it and will have to money by tomarrrow
 
Hey Iceman, if you find it's not what you're after let me know. I'll gladly compensate you what you paid :D Besides, Minot is a straight shot South a few hours from me and I'm up for a road trip :pancake:

Kidding (sorta....:D) Enjoy it in good health my friend.

Trev
 
grungeiceman said:
Well, tomarrow i pick up my new twin, Even though its more watts then il probly ever use but i will indulge myself into the sounds of the reverb, as soon as i saw it, the sex appeal drew me in and i couldnt help but tell him im commited to buying it and will have to money by tomarrrow
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:D :D :D
You did the boyz 'n gurlz here proud...:beer:
:master: :master:
 
t_ross33 said:
Hey Iceman, if you find it's not what you're after let me know. I'll gladly compensate you what you paid :D Besides, Minot is a straight shot South a few hours from me and I'm up for a road trip :pancake:

Kidding (sorta....:D) Enjoy it in good health my friend.

Trev
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Same here, but my drive would be a little different. :D Congrats!
 
Spudman said:
Don't forget to pick up some earplugs to go with it.
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With the Twin already in his hands, those'd be the 'plugs that broke the Iceman's back :eek:.

Grunge don't listen to Spud...don't pick them up, put them in your ears!
 
Good point...literally speaking of course. I guess nobody remembered to mention how loud the are...the Twin...not the earplugs tOt.:thwap:
 
wow

yeah no one mentioned that there is no low volume option with this amp, holy, its the loudest amp ive been this close to, ever, i had it up to 8, and nearly had a bowel movement,
 
forgot to mention

Ohh well I forgot to mention, last week I some how lost my glasses and havent been able to see very well since, and then i saw the ad for this, so instead of using the money to get glasses i foolishly spent it on the twin, the only trouble i have semester test this week and the twin isnt going to help on those, lol
 
grungeiceman said:
Ohh well I forgot to mention, last week I some how lost my glasses and havent been able to see very well since, and then i saw the ad for this, so instead of using the money to get glasses i foolishly spent it on the twin, the only trouble i have semester test this week and the twin isnt going to help on those, lol
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Three Words

DRUG STORE GLASSES
 
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I put mine post in braille just in case. :D
 
5 bills is a good price. Stick some metal pedal in front and you're golden.

Heavy? That's why God created casters. :D
 

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