Is This Tube Amp Worth The Money?

[@analogemma]

Who caught the Jimi Hendrix reference?

[@marsmediapro]

I was very surprised; I halfway expected the Fender to sound better but it's actually got a muddy sound. I was give a Silvertone 1483 bass head many years ago and it sounds great!

[@analogemma]

Definitely unique uses for each!

[@marsmediapro]

@analogemma and, keep in mind that our silvertone amplifiers were likely hand soldered and at the very least point-to-point soldered circuits. And like your Silvertone amp, my 1483 has been used for guitar, voice, and synths. I recently purchased a pair of Fender rumble 40 bass amps, and after replacing the original speakers they sound very good!

[@StevieSosa]

I like both for completely different reasons

[@analogemma]

Awesome!

[@martydibergi5228]

Hi Emma. When I met John Jorgenson years ago with the Hellecasters he strongly recommended getting a Matchless SC 30. I saved up for one for about 6 years and ordered one. i still have it 25 years later. I recommend to all your viewers trying one. The sensitivity and response is quite fantastic. I sold my JCM 800 and mint original 1965 Fender Super Reverb amps both in showroom condition. Thanks Respect to all❤

[@analogemma]

I'll have to check this out, thank you!

[@michaelo.gerrits829]

As a Fender-fan, I do like the Silvertone more, much more..

[@analogemma]

It's a preference!

[@samizdat113]

Put a better speaker in the Silvertone. The speaker has the biggest effect on tone.

[@analogemma]

Very true-might end up doing that now that I’ve done this

[@tiborbogi7457]

That was my first idea too, there are videos on YT comparing speakers. Or use extra cabinet with other speaker, than you choose according needs.

[@marsmediapro]

​@@analogemma or, add a speaker output jack that shuts off internal speaker?

[@haileystopit9512]

I always learn so much from your videos!!!

[@analogemma]

Thanks mocha

[@michaeldesrosier1068]

Just get a 65 reissue. same amp, and they cost like 800 bucks.

[@analogemma]

That's the plan :)

[@T2222-o8i]

Nice video. Thanks for posting. Future idea; Original $3K Princeton compared to Princeton reissue $1500 to Princeton $600 DIY kit. You soldered ok on the Dynacord, you can build the kit no problem. Build upon this with tube brand/tube type/bias comparisons and as others mentioned speaker swaps.Good luck!

[@analogemma]

I'll have to look into this!

[@spaceresearchexperimental]

300$ better sound, better noise. Я в шортсе не мог понять какой сколько стоит и подумал что старый серый стоит дорого, и звук из него мне нравился гораздо больше. О как приятно, неожиданно и смешно было узнать, что он ещё и ничего не стоит. Это меня удивило и поразило. 我喜欢这个音乐频道。

[@analogemma]

Glad to hear!

[@martydibergi5228]

the hot shot owner of the 12th fret in toronto grant told me a point to point amp is exactly the same as the cheap chinese circuit board amp. “electrons travel the same in both” 😮

[@analogemma]

LOL

[@truthhurts3479]

I like the mids on the fender.

[@analogemma]

I agree

[@truthhurts3479]

@@analogemma do you sell guitar s .and amps .? Dont atop playing guitar ur a natural

[@j.lietka9406]

Silvertone... Was that a Sears brand? ❤️🥰😍😘 Hope you had a nice 4th! 🎇 Hugs 🤗

[@analogemma]

Yes!

[@darkiee69]

I don't know if you follow Jim Lill here on YT, he did a whole series about where tone comes from in a guitar, an amp, a speaker and a microphone.

[@analogemma]

Totally, tone is such an intricate subject that it's so hard to get a true comparison in a video

[@parkingcurb]

I prefer the Silvertone 😳

[@analogemma]

Tone is a preference! I used the Silvertone for so many recordings so I can’t say I don’t either!

[@marsmediapro]

Agree 💯!

[@nicole_local]

Wow, I didn't expect the difference to be that obvious; clicking on the video I figured it would be one of those "you can't hear over KZbin codecs" things

[@analogemma]

Lol right! I thought maybe I was biased but once I put the recordings together I was shocked as well

[@satanbane]

The Princeton certainly sounds "more professional", a more solid tone with plenty of bass. The Silvertone sounds trashy -- but some of us like that. As others have mentioned, an external speaker and/or EQ could transform the tone of the Silvertone (well actually, either one). One important factor to me is, the Princeton likely has more negative feedback in its circuit design. This can end up leading to the user subconsciously "fighting" it to get more edge. The Silvertone will have a natural nastiness due to less feedback; thus, the cleans may not be as clean, but again, to some ears, that's a good thing. NFB can act to reduce the "tubeyness" of the sound and make it more "hi-fi", which I guess Leo Fender liked but it's not my preference. I'd say, work with the Silvertone, try other speaker cabinets and perhaps a graphic EQ, it'll probably surprise you with how many new tones it can produce.

[@analogemma]

Great point there, and yea I think both would be great in a mix in different places

[@marsmediapro]

I so disagree. The Fender sounds muddy, the Silvertone shimmers.

[@satanbane]

@@marsmediapro You disagree with what? Maybe my use of the word "trashy" made it sound like I didn't like the Silvertone? Not at all, to me the right kind of "trashy" can be a good thing. I guess saying that it "shimmers" sounds a little more elegant, but I think we're actually responding positively to the same acoustic qualities.

[@ethelwulfmountbattenderoth2286]

Princeton with a 12" speaker really hits the spot.

[@analogemma]

Probably!

[@Dan-of-NJ]

If the Princeton is a good one you should find a way to keep it.

[@analogemma]

Yea, I think I'm just gonna find a reissue that's a thousand or so cheaper

[@gerrylynch3991]

They both sound good! Just different. I can see where the Silvertone could punch through a mix and not muddy up the bass but also that Fender sounds really good on its own but might get lost on stage. I own a 1967 Danelectro D50 with three 10” Jensen speakers which is kinda related to your Silvertone.

[@analogemma]

Top comment right here, totally agree!

[@schreds8882]

I love the vibe of the old Silvertone. It doesn't have the warm bass that the Princeton has but it's its own thing. I don't see one as better than the other; just a choice you make as an artist.

[@analogemma]

Definitely-would fit quite well in a mix

[@zaxmaxlax]

Better cleans for sure but is it worth 10 times more?

[@analogemma]

LOL that's the catch

[@JRsMind]

great, now i feel like I need a tube amp. Good video!

[@analogemma]

LOL, sorry!

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

The average Sears Silvertone 1482 is more then $400, double that number for realistic pricing today and then add a basic servicing at the very least and tubes on top of that if truly needed. Great video otherwise, subscribed. Personally I'd take the 1482.

[@analogemma]

Thank you, guess I was lucky when I got it a few years ago-never checked the prices again haha

[@jasondorsey7110]

​@@analogemmaWire that silvertone with a 1/4" jack and run it into a quality extension cab, the speaker and cab are the achilles' heel of those amps

[@analogemma]

@@jasondorsey7110 Girl you think I have room for a cab 🤣 let alone all that volume

[@handle433]

Keep it!!!!

[@analogemma]

I’ll send you my Venmo 😂

[@forestyogin2218]

So is the Princeton the eighth Auspicious Symbol coming from the western lineages ? .:)

[@analogemma]

No clue what this means ngl

[@forestyogin2218]

@@analogemmaOh sorry to confuse . . . I just see a blue brocade vertical banner in the mirrors reflection of what looks like the seven Auspicious Symbols in Buddhadharma. Just a round about way of saying that you seem to like the Princeton. Equating magical guitar tone with the path of awakening. .:)

[@what1864]

if you want tom get a lot closer to the blackface scooped mid tone get an eq pedal and scoop the mids , it will get you real close to the princeton tone ..

[@analogemma]

Dunno what this has to do with anything, but thanks!

[@markwalmsley8243]

well of course you need both!

[@analogemma]

LOL

[@jessievasser6293]

Where will you be selling this Silvertone?

[@analogemma]

Nah, love it and I got it for a great deal

[@nationalduo4945]

Keep them both. The Princeton is really really nice, but so is the Silvertone….. It will only rise in value. Play it for a year then make the decision…..

[@analogemma]

Very true. The Silvertone isn't going anywhere but I'll have to see about the Fender....

[@bluwng]

Both sound good I like the response of the Silvertone. The Princeton isn’t $3K because it is that good you are paying for perceived values due to its vintage appeal.

[@analogemma]

True, though I think a lot of people would argue an amp like the Princeton is the only one you'd need in a studio...

[@SenorDelSol]

Did you try to play them trough each others speaker? Also, nice playing!

[@analogemma]

No, though that would have been an interesting scenario-didn’t wanna mess with ohm ratings

[@alexanderguestguitars1173]

That's interesting. I had heard that Norman Greenbaum has often tried to replicate the overdrive he got on the recording of ""Spirit in the Sky", but he can't remember what equipment he used, and can't replicate it. When you played that Princeton I immediately thought of that overdrive (fuzz perhaps) tone. So I wonder if that's what he originally used??? I think he used a Tele as well.

[@analogemma]

Ha no way, cool!

[@pappyprimetime7510]

Very scientific comparison. Apples to bowling balls if you ask me

[@analogemma]

LOL

[@alexforget]

Switch the speaker, 90% of the tone is the speaker. Try a greenback celestion on a Jensen. Otherwise it's mostly EQ (10 cents capacitors/resistor) in the preamp. Or you put a pedal in front and play with the tone /eq. Btw, a Peavey rage sound way better, what people seek is mostly the vintage look. Try it, make a video of the vintage amp but actually mic a cheap 15w Peavey amp

[@analogemma]

Thanks for all the info! Though I'm not really into the amp comparison game, just thought this would be fun while I had it

[@cjhenry41]

Princetons are great, but at that price I will stick with the Princeton model in my multieffects. Really good demo

[@analogemma]

Yea the vintage ones can be up there! I might go with a reissue if I ever get one again