5 Classic BROWNFACE Fender Amps! COMPARISON

CRANKED! Original Brownface, Blonde Shootout with 2008 Gibson Les Paul R9 with a 1970s Super Distortion in the bridge (guitar volume 5) Simon Karlsson plays an original 1963 Fender Stratocaster. All amp EQ on 5 and volume on 8.
1. 1962 Fender Twin Amp
2. 1963 Fender Vibroverb Amp
3. 1962 Fender Bassman Amp
4. 1960 Fender Concert Amp
5. 1962 Fender Pro Amp
Close mic Unidyne 548 and room mic AKG C414 Omni. Apogee Duet sound card and iPad with Cubasis where I added a slight room reverb on the close mic.

[@Mamo878]

It's pretty great having these _Ultimate Tone Reference Guides_ available whenever we need them. Thanks yet again Johan for yet another outstanding vid!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Mamo Glad to hear that. Cheers!

[@emanoelraiffnobrega7419]

Stratocaster Crunch: 1962 Twin-Amp 1:53 1963 Vibroverb 2:03 1962 Bassman-Amp 2:12 1961 Concert-Amp 2:22 1962 Pro-Amp 2:32 Overdriven: 1962 Twin-Amp 3:37 1963 Vibroverb 4:21 1962 Bassman-Amp 5:05 1961 Concert-Amp 5:59 1962 Pro-Amp 6:51

[@curtislynch8189]

That Vibroverb and the strat. That’s the sound we all know and love. That Concert with the Les Paul was pretty awesome too. Sounded like the beginning of “Still the One” with the chords.

[@emanoelraiffnobrega7419]

Les Paul Overdriven: 1962 Twin-Amp 0:13 1963 Vibroverb 0:40 1963 Bassman-Amp 0:50 1961 Concert-Amp 1:07 1962 Pro-Amp 1:35 Overdriven: 1961 Concert-Amp 2:41 1962 Twin-Amp 3:01 1963 Vibroverb 3:14 1962 Bassman-Amp 3:20 1962 Pro-Amp 3:25

[@theLonelyOld]

Damn! That Pro!!!! I love the sound and response of 15s for guitar; I feel that they are greatly overlooked. However, every time I hear a Bassman including mine it reminds me that every era of bassman tweed- 70s silverface just sounds like rock n roll!!!!! I love your videos!! I hope you and your family is well and please keep up the good work! Thanks brother!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+theLonelyOld Thanks my friend, that's so good to hear!

[@Diax1324]

They truly sound incredible and full, you just gotta keep in mind that the bass response is a little more than epic.

[@jtn191]

I really liked the Concert with the strat

[@calebkey2050]

A 1961 Fender Concert is truly the one I wish I never let go. Awesome dynamics, perfect time, and the P10R's make for the perfect stage amp... Awesome memories, and awesome demo!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Caleb Key Thanks Caleb! Yeah that's the greatest 10" speaker to me

[@neilscott7323]

I was expecting I would prefer the Bassman, surprised to find myself preferring the Concert which I've never heard until today. Amazing shootout, all amps sounded good and you both played great.

[@MilesToneAmps]

The Vibroverb was so awesome!! Incredible! It cut through and stood out to me the most (and I own a 62' Bassman with original Oxfords :). All GREAT amps though no doubt! Would love to own any of them. I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for taking time to post them!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+MilesToneAmps Thanks, Glad you like it!

[@2121toso]

Fantastic review. I was blown away with the effect an open vs closed backed speaker cabinet has on the sound. I guess I have never seen that demonstrated side by side like that.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+2121toso Thanks!

[@Chris-hq7nl]

They sound somewhere in between a tweed and a blackface. It's so cool how you can hear the circuit evolution. Listening to this you can still hear the raunchiness of the tweed amps but there was also that bit of blackface sparkle in them. You can definitely tel where Fender was going.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Christopher Mondy Indeed

[@ericbauer6703]

Dude you left out the Deluxe! My favorite amp and the greatest brownface. I might be biased :) Great video as always, you're the man.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Eric Bauer Thanks Eric! :-)

[@richfiryn]

When i grow up i want to be a happy kid playing guitar all day. Cheers, tasty tone sandwich as always.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Rich Firyn :-) Thanks Rich

[@nickbenjamin6527]

Love the mids from the Concert 4x10!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Nick Benjamin Thanks Nick!

[@auntjenifer7774]

Nick Benjamin * that amps got like 4 dimensions to it that make out just spectacular! out of this world. I'm gonna go play with my amp collection and try to emulate some of what I heard here even though the only thing that I have that comes close to this is my bassman 50 head, but I'm gonna go restock out now. thanks for the inspiring amps and guitars. your great.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+aunt jenifer Thanks, the Bassman 50 is a great amp

[@treatb09]

they aren't even demonstrating what the concert is capable of though. i own a 1960 concert, its a very rare variant of it as well. with the true vibrato, and the p10r's its so versatile though. you can impact any part of the frequencies with the amp. literally any sound, any place in the tone you want to alter, its there. its my most versatile amp. and its very very clean. someone though patched my speakers and ruined the cones before i got it.

[@Terryomalleyonline]

61 concert and 62 pro were my favourites. Great video as always

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Terry O'Malley Thanks Terry!

[@ER-yq1lc]

Browns and blondes are my favorite Fender amps especially the 40 watters. That Pro sounds fantastic! Pro, super, vibroverb, bandmaster, pro reverb, concert, etc. It's hard to go wrong with a 40 watt fender from any era, but the two knob bass/treble stack with presence control are the cream the crop! I played a 63 vibroverb for a long time, I went to pickout a 2x10 amp from an old hippy guy when I was younger, for my choice at $700 he had the brown vibroverb and a K&M (two rock) prototype built in a blackface bandmaster chassis in a 2x10 combo. I couldn't decide for the longest time between the two until I cranked them up and ran the vibrato on the vibroverb against the optical vibrato on the two rock. That sealed the deal on picking the vibroverb. In hindsight I really wish I could have bought them both, but that wouldn't be the first amp that got away...

[@sylvainalain6637]

Thanks you so much for those videos :) when someone comes at my office and I have my headphone and I smile at them , they know that I had the Segeborn effect :) I use my Sennheiser HD650 open cup lol, they hear what I'm listening too :)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Sylvain Alain Thanks my friend! Cheers ;-)

[@ryanfulldark2775]

After watching this vid a few years ago I told myself if I ever see a brown Pro, I’d better snag it. That day came yesterday when I acquired a 1960 Pro, oxblood grill cloth. It rips! Thanks, Johan!

[@jarrodperkins1550]

When you first dug into that '61 Concert with a LP, I expected you to start playing the Beatles "Revolution". It's got that beautifully harsh midrange bite. But I think if I HAD to take one, it would be the '63 Vibroverb. ;) Another great video, much appreciated Johan!

[@aschneider70]

Wow! Suddenly this Pro 15 is the best of both worlds! Great a lot. Thanks!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+aschneider70 Thanks!

[@roeletti]

Great demo! I've always loved this era of Fender amps. Also, the background drown is a really nice touch :)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+roeletti Glad to hear that! :-)

[@hrstrat57]

The Concert is an absolute beast with both guitars to my ears.....but everything here is spectacular

[@rcolang1]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....Johan, every time I decide to go buy something I see on your demos you make me change my mind....I want one of each...that concert ......never heard that one before......I am definitely getting a bassman......please go on vacation soI may have some peace!! Al the best Johan!!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+rcolang1 Hahaha! I have the same problem ;-)

[@fuzzyloomchannel]

Hej! Great video. How exactly did you and would you mic a JBL D120-F using the SM57? How far from the grill cloth and did you point it at the center or off-axis or what?

[@dumeril7]

I own a '63 Concert, but if I were picking based on this shootout, I'd have to give the nod to the Pro. That one sounded particularly great IMO. Would have loved to have heard the brownface Deluxe in there too - probably my favorite brownface amp of all. Thank you so much for the videos, Johan! I've been enjoying them immensely.

[@StealthParrot]

Oh man I would love any one of these jems. Awesome guys .. thank you both.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+StealthParrot Thanks! :-)

[@gwEmbassy]

The Brownface era is probably my favourite era of Fender amps. I just wish there would be some affordable reissues! Cool video as always

[@JohanSegeborn]

+preromanbritain Thanks!

[@garyweaver9222]

Me, also

[@auntjenifer7774]

got to love the nice complexity of that concert amp it's so nice and tasty. . . ohh and the pro and the vibro verb. just great man, thanks again for another tasty video sample of the wonder full Amps.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+aunt jenifer Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@jcoulter43]

The Concert and Pro are my 2 favorites, but like I've said before....must....have....them.....all! Great way to end the week on a Johan and Simon amp comparison. Have a great weekend and I can't wait to see/hear what you guys have in store for us nerds next week! Let's go!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+jcoulter43 Have a great weekend you too! :-)

[@MrBluesilverred]

My vote is for the ‘61 Concert!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks!

[@RickMcCargar]

Great, I'll take the 62 Pro! Wrap it up! Loved it!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Rick McCargar Thanks Rick :-)

[@michaelevans3852]

They all sound great. I have a 1959 Concert that i love and a 68 pro reverb that is wonderful as well. The brown sound is amazing they should bring it back.

[@Bluestar-1969]

The Pro was my all around favorite but they all sound great, Thank you for sharing!

[@joelghuggins]

Wow..Would have expected the deluxe also..Phenomenal amp..They all sound awesome in the video

[@sim0n17]

That Concert has character and TONE - great comparison video!! Cheers gentlemen

[@JohanSegeborn]

+sim0n17 Cheers man!

[@gkrip9256]

Its official, I love them all with the Strat. Keep it up Johan, great work.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+G Krip Thanks!

[@rguitar87]

To me, the vibroverb and les paul sounds very practical to take on stage -- I especially like how it interprets those half-step octave slides you played. Which model do you suppose fits best in a typical live rock mix?

[@isaacjohnson.]

Those all sound Glorious! I'll take one of each. Saw Ariel Posen recently and he was playing through a Fender Concert, and that amp was very impressive. Likewise, Johan you got some sweet tones from it here too.

[@Chris66JTM45]

The '61 4x10 Concert does it for me, oh yes ... would like to try that out with my '79 LP Std. Very nice video once again Johan.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+ChrisBuck66JTM45 Thanks Chris, Yeah that concert sounds very much like a 59 Bassman to me :-)

[@c.p.1589]

They have exactly the same output transformer and 4x10 at 2ohms

[@richardbreault250]

Hi, great comparison... do you by any chance know the exact circuit of the Bassman used in this shoutout, a 6G6-A or 6G6-B?

[@Matan2222222]

Hey Johan! Thank you for this great video! did you feel too much bass on the open back Fender amps playing with the Gibson Les Paul? im playing a 1965 Vibrolux and the bass amount with less paul is crazy

[@peterosipov400]

Nuno Bettencourt used a brown face Fender Vibroverb through a 4x12 Greenback cabinet on "Waiting for the punchline" album and I think the guitars sound awesome on the album. I always thought it was THE SOUND! And now I can hear Vibroverb sounds dope by itself. What an amp! Actually I loved all brown faces here. And both of you play awesome, thank you!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Peter Osipov Thanks Peter! Yeah that's a great sounding album

[@markmarttinss]

Strat killer ! I love your videos dude! keep doing it !

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Mark Martins Thanks Mark!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Can someone please explain why brownface amps don't get the attention like the tweed and blackface amps. How do brownface amps differentiate from other vintage fenders

[@revelry1969]

thanks Johan. fantastic. love that concert.....

[@hachewie]

I would love to test these amps out. I would hate going home to my humble set up after playing these. Great video as always Johan. Thank you.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+hachewie Thanks man!

[@brittisaacrossman]

Well, friend... I must say I'm totally stumped on this one. They all sound SO GOOD! No clear winner here for me! Every one has it's thing and isn t necessarily well-rounded. Maybe the Twin? Anyway, great playing, and thanks for the beautiful demos!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Britt Rossman Thanks Britt!

[@agtronic]

That Twin sounds MONEY. But overall, I think most of the tone differences we're hearing here are the result of the different speakers. It'd be interesting to hear each amp through one cab, though that might be a challenge considering they are set up for different impedance. Thanks for yet another informative video!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Agtronic Thanks, the speakers makes most of the difference indeed

[@waskerbasket9601]

The power chord on the Les Paul and 63 vibroverb made me stop and rewind

[@ninokrtanjek]

Love the vibroverb! Awsome video as always :)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Nino Krtanjek Thanks Nino! :-)

[@emanoelraiffnobrega7419]

Hi, Johan! Is that Jensen in Pro-Amp a P15N ? Wonderful tones!

[@okavipra]

dont know why but that concert amp blows me away

[@JohanSegeborn]

+okavipra Thanks! Yeah it's got that Tweed Bassman tone

[@xosis3486]

They sounded great, but I must say I liked the blackface models you compared a few days ago, they seemed to have a smoother crunchier saturation. These were a little bit, how do the British say,"pokey". Were they recorded with same types of microphones and conditions. Just curious.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Xosis Yeah the setup is identical, they're from the same recording session

[@ScoRoc18]

The Twin and the Vibro are money. +JohanSegeborn I love your nature pics/videos on the one side of the screen, super rad and retro. Is there a quiet synth background that goes along with them? I thought I heard some synth in some of the quieter parts of this video

[@jeffbpc]

Thanks for this. That Pro Amp sound sweet with both guitars.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+jeff keighley Thanks Jeff

[@brain21]

Les Paul: 0:12 - 62 Twin 0:39 - 63 Vibro 0:50 - 62 Bassman 1:06 - 60 Concert 1:35 - 62 Pro Strat: 1:53 - 62 Twin 2:03 - 63 Vibro 2:12 - 62 Bassman 2:21 - 60 Concert 2:31 - 62 Pro Les Paul round 2 2:40 - 60 Concert 3:01 - 62 Twin 3:14 - 63 Vibro 3:19 - 62 Bassman 3:24 - 62 Pro Strat round 2 3:37 - 62 Twin 4:21 - 63 Vibro 5:05 - 62 Bassman 5:59 - 61 Concert 6:52 - 62 Pro

[@dirtcreature1]

62 Pro and 62 twin for me. The concert and vibroverb were cool too. I thought going into the video I would like the Bassman more, but I didn't. Thanks for another fine video!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Brett Vanderhoof Thanks!

[@joebush9756]

I just rewatched this and that 62 bassman wow

[@gerryloughran1676]

Man they all had there own vibe and not one bad one ...62 Twin + Pro WoW

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Gerry Loughran Thanks Gerry!

[@ChristianBundgaard]

Amazing video as always! Could you do a Blackface vs Brownface vs Tweed comparison video? Maybe with similar amps from each era in terms of wattage and speakers like three deluxes or three twins. That could be very interesting to hear.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Christian Bundgaard Jensen Thanks Christian! We're actually gonna do that pretty soon

[@ChristianBundgaard]

Great! I look forward to that!

[@iagobroxado]

Concert, Pro, Vibroverb... loved these. But I do like the Blackface amps shootout video even better :D

[@pyroman6000]

I loved the Twin and the Concert amp best. Esp the twin- my whole laptop was vibrating!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+pyroman6000 hahahaha! Good to hear that! :-D

[@VultCult]

It's a toss up between the Concert and the Pro. I liked the Les Paul with the Concert, and the Strat with the Pro. You two guys should jam at the end next time!

[@paulhamptonthomson4526]

I had that Pro....it sounds exactly like that!

[@justinshaffer3214]

Great vid as always. I'd LOVE to hear the reverb channel of that Vibroverb though. Even when the reverb is turned off, that extra gain stage adds something to the mix that makes it a little less "dry" sounding than the other Browns imho. Thanks!

[@justinshaffer3214]

PS The Bassman with closed cab is the only one that doesn't quite work in my honest opinion. Maybe run clean with a reverb unit for surf sounds. Eq is just a little strange for cranked guitar.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Justin Shaffer Thanks, we'll keep it in mind til the next session

[@justinshaffer3214]

You're the BEST!

[@captainamerica9353]

Hey Johan, what about the other five Brownface Fenders? I've been waiting three years!

[@celticfury7328]

Man, there's just something about early Fender combos with four tens in 'em that makes me weak in the knees...that '61 Concert sounded friggin' BRILLIANT!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Timothy Spillane Thanks Timothy, yeah it reminded me of the 59 Bassman

[@yanne.8188]

These are really great sounding! How loud are these amps when they're cranked?

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Yann E. Thanks, the Twin is extremely loud with 80W going into those efficient JBLs. Probably as loud as a Super Lead half stack.

[@sylvainalain6637]

I have a video suggestion : Do you have access to some Milkman amps ? I hear that they sound really close to vintage Fender amps :) thanks :)

[@jkf9167]

I wouldn't kick any of these out of bed. They all sounded amazing with both guitars. The Bassman just crushes with the Les Paul, though. So big, crunchy and clear. And I'm partial to the Strat with the Pro and the Concert. But all the other combinations are almost as good.

[@sickb2200]

'61 Concert and '62 Pro are so badass!

[@ryanrollins9552]

awesome test runs...

[@MrEddie-gf3yg]

I usually prefer a scooped (in mids) sound, but this sounded great!

[@crazylegslife]

les paul and strat both were to my liking on the pro amp..... which did both you guys like best and why? nice video mr vintage.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+STEVE LEITNER Thanks! We liked the Concert and the Twin

[@JohanSegeborn]

+STEVE LEITNER The concert had that Tweed Bassman tone and the Twin had an insane attack!

[@crazylegslife]

thank you for your input...

[@Philtration]

One of each please. Another great video Johan!

[@jacobbaranowski]

I like the broune sound. can you get the broune sound with out peels?

[@buzzcrumhunger7114]

Aw, man, I would have loved to hear the trem circuits in those that had them . Excellent tones all around, fer sure!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Buzz Crumhunger Thanks, we'll do the tremolo channels in some coming session

[@rockyou42560]

great tone as usual

[@JohanSegeborn]

+elie thivillon Thanks Elie!

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

Love it! I just can't imagine any scenario where I'd be able to crank a Twin full volume.

[@Dagger_323]

Chuck's Guitar Geekery that's why they make attenuators :-)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Chuck's Guitar Geekery Glad to hear it! The Twin was extremely loud with those JBLs

[@samfosdick9874]

Chuck's Guitar Geekery try a vibro champ

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

I'm very familiar with attenuators, I have to use them on my 5 watt amps lol

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

Sam I've actually been eyeing those Panama 5F3 Champ clones, waiting for the right price.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

The concert sounded great but (for me) I love the Pro and Vibrolux tones.

[@VashthStampeede]

What was in the sky in the upper right corner during the last few seconds of your video? I thought you caught an airliner, but the sharp turn debunked that notion.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+VashthStampeede That was a bird in Slow motion ;-)

[@rsconnor01]

For me it's the Pro.

[@sassulusmagnus]

That brown Concert kills. The 62 Bassman sounds far away and dull. I have a SS rectified 62 blonde Bassman (brownface) that is extremely aggressive sounding. I wonder if there might be something not quite right with the 62 in this video. I like the sound of that brownface Pro too. Thanks for another great comparison. Cheers.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+sassulusmagnus Cheers!

[@TheNinjaCoffee]

Love it!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+The Ninja Thanks! :-)

[@aaronatwood9298]

That Fender Pro sound amazing. Just Huge and both guitars sounded incredible through it. The Twin would be next. If that bassman had EVM-12L drivers, it probably would have stolen the show

[@paulsimmons5726]

They all sounded great, the '62 Twin was my favorite but the Bassman was darn close. These amps were much more consistent in their tone than the Black Faced models from the other day. Today's choices were much closer than the previous Fender shootout. These Brown amps sound better as a group to me.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Paul Simmons Thanks Paul!

[@mrkrud]

now I want a vibroverb!!!

[@hawg427]

Love all your vids Johan, maybe you should change your channel name to "The Barefoot Guitar Player" ;-) LOL

[@JohanSegeborn]

+hawg427 hahaha! Thanks, I'm afraid there will be more bare feet I'm Mondays clip ;-)

[@stephanebeauchamp-kiss3181]

great video! very accurate.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Stephane Beauchamp-Kiss Thanks! Great to hear that!

[@JonasSweden1]

All great! But the Twin with JBLs has the edge - early Johnny Winter-ish tone 🎶

[@JohanSegeborn]

+JonasSweden1 Thanks Jonas, I really liked that one too

[@tkachenkotaras1]

where do you get to demo all these vintage amps? Im so jealous Keep doing it, its great. Sound of 62' Twin is incredible.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Taras Tkachenko Thanks, most of the amps belongs to studios and collectors

[@tkachenkotaras1]

Just as I thought. All these amps are expensive to buy or trade so often. You are doing an impressive job at arranging to have all these different amps in one place at the same time, and releasing videos so often. That is probably lots of work behind the scenes. Thank you!

[@andrewshepherd383]

The Concert and the Bassman sound the best. I've never heard of the Concert but the 10 inch speakers seem to make it a bit brighter. Some of the other amps sounded good with the Strat but not as much with the LP. I guess that's expected, it could simply be the difference of speakers too.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Andrew Shepherd Thanks Andrew

[@jaaprince]

Andrew Shepherd Concert Amp is Super Reverb' s Uncle. (basically Super Reverb without reverb)

[@andrewshepherd383]

Ahhh, That makes sense, a lot of these circuits are the same but sound different b/c of the speakers and cabs.

[@alcoyot]

These brown face amps are I think my favorite of any amps you demoed. And I usually don't even like fender amps.

[@cattleprods911]

Tweeds are great, these are even better.

[@marccarter1350]

++On the 15 inch pro. I love some decent bottom end. it was lush!!

[@michaelcraig9449]

Which one do you think has the best tone, best sounding all the way around?

[@JohanSegeborn]

This Twin is an amazing amp!

[@brucereed8368]

The Concert did it for me. I own one and it sure doesn't sound as nice as that one!! Mine came with Oxfords but it sure doesn't have the awesome snarl this one did. What's up?? Time for a trip to the tech I guess.

[@ChrisJimenez2010]

Will you ever do a reissue AC30 vs JMI AC30? Please :(

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Chris Jimenez first chance I get!

[@paulcowart3174]

I liked the Concert and Pro

[@AlteredAcoustics]

Great video! I would want to push that Bassman with a distortion and play stoner rock riffs, it had a nice sag.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Neil Brinsdon Thanks Neil!

[@johnwiksten6325]

great video & great amps, i like the sound very much of the les paul & the pro amp, that should easy cut thru in any mix and still sound good in many styles of blues to maybe even early hard rock. and same for the strat but all amps actually sounded great so i forced myself to choose one, i had never heard an old pro amp until now and i liked it a lot. thanks for another great videothat matters