Shootout! STRAT and 9 Vintage BLACKFACE Fender Amps

1. 1966 Super Reverb
2. 1965 Bassman
3. 1966 Twin Reverb
4. 1965 Vibro Champ
5. 1966 Princeton Reverb
6. 1964 Vibroverb
7. 1966 Deluxe Reverb
8. 1966 Showman
9. 1964 Deluxe
With an orginal 1963 Fender Stratocaster, close mic Unidyne 548 and an AKG C414BXL2 at about 10 feet, Apogee Duet sound card and iPad with Cubasis where I added a slight room reverb to the close mic

[@bumblefritz]

Is really is amazing how big of a sound the Champ has. Little monster!

[@noahmichael2213]

Crazy how they can all sound so different but all still have that Fender Sound

[@brain21]

The blackface Bassman sounds amazing. The best of the bunch. But that Vibro Champ tho!! Wow. A very close 2nd!

[@gregjohnson429]

The choice is clear. I would say hands down the Fender Tube Amp ;) Awesome.

[@VaderJacobs123]

That 1964 deluxe is insane! What a great sounding amp.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Vader Jacobs Thanks! :-)

[@mattstrash]

it's mojo city

[@jonbarr9195]

Yes, between that or the Princeton, hard to decide! Deluxe for clean, Princeton for warmth. Is that about right?

[@abubakr6939]

I would say deluxe for creamy mid range overdrive Princeton a bit more buzzy and cutting through with high end

[@wilhelmhagberg8854]

Hm I find the Deluxe far to trebly/harsh. Prefer the Princeton

[@PhillipCalvin627]

Man when that Vibro Champ cut in with the lead tone... I just stopped literally everything I was doing. Too perfect!

[@sweethands4328]

I had one I recab'd and switched out the 8" speaker for a 20wt Weber AlNiCo 12". It screamed! OPENED UP that circuit

[@gotzz84]

@@sweethands4328 same here but I made matching cab with 2x10 webers as someone previously made head from that combo

[@abubakr6939]

I must get a black or silver face champ now!

[@abubakr6939]

That Princeton was great also

[@RambleTone]

I just acquired an all original '64/''65 Vibro Champ just like this one, sounds great, but needs to be gone through, hasn't been played for years, was gathering dust in someone's attic

[@nachom1971]

That bassman is spectacular! All others were great in some areas as expected; some sounded better on diferent licks but the bassman stood out in every single one.

[@superstardestroyer92]

The Deluxe is Amazing, but I can see why the Twin is king among Fenders, so clear and full sounding

[@anusrepairman]

Im suprised by how much stuff johan can get his hands on, he has more vintage gear in his reach than any other channel on youtube and hes also a smaller followed channel.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Anus Repair Man We have a great music community here in Sweden. To me the comments are much more important than subscribers or even views. It's the variation of comments that makes this channel great. Cheers

[@stipeur]

Johan Segeborn thank you for all you are doing!

[@patrickrosington1174]

@@JohanSegeborn dude. Youre the greatest guy I've met on youtibe follower for life. Amaaaazzzing tone

[@michaelcraig9449]

That is why he is JOHANDS!!

[@MichaelSmith-gd1ig]

Time to wake up the neighbors with my own 66 showman. Thanks for the video Johan!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Michael Smith Thanks man :-)

[@afrojack9061]

1964 vibro verb.. The tone,the punch,the note articulation,the dynamics are nothing short of Astounding 1965 Vibro Chmp is its equal! Great presentation...the both of you! Kudos

[@pomod]

Nice playing. The bassman and the super reverb were the sweetest to my ears.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Matt Evans Thanks Matt!

[@TimMer1981]

1966 Deluxe Reverb for me; great video! :)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+TimMer1981 Thanks! :-)

[@superflea72]

haha...the ear protection comes out for the Twin! :)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+superflea72 hahaha, brutal amps.. ;-)

[@johnstaf]

I wonder if someone would comment. 🤣 The Beast!

[@timtompkins6752]

The Vibro and Twin for the win. 💪

[@kierenmoore3236]

The Princeton and the Vibroverb were my favourites in this clip. :) Thanks Johan!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Kieren Moore Thanks :-)

[@notapplicable6274]

I agree, those two really cut thru the mix. Which Jenson speakers were in those amps? I’m looking to upgrade mine to P10Q.🙏🔑✌️

[@pd2865]

I own a original Vibroverb, Sorry, Stevie didn't choose it because he couldn't find a Super Reverb.

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@pd2865 Wow, what else did SRV tell you? 😉

[@pd2865]

@Kieren Moore which time? Im his cousin.

[@lightingengineer1]

My two magical instruments are a 65 Twin Reverb and a 65 Fender Jaguar purchased in August 1965. The Twin has a pair of JBL D120-F speakers in it. Both the Twin and the JAG look like new. Used them both in my college band called the Revalleers.

[@matthewf1979]

What a great collection of Fender amps. You just showed a generation of guitar players that a Vibro Champ and a mic can take over the world. I'll hide in the corner with my Tweed amps and Super Reverb.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Matt Fields Cheers Matt!

[@DreCarvalho]

Just AMAZING! Love the Deluxe Reverb.

[@jameslatham2655]

Oh my damnnn!!!!! I love all of them, I but I am completely blown away with the tone and how big that champ sounds. I usually go for the vibroverb, then the twin, then the super, and then the deluxe. NOT TODAY!!! That champ is just sick and I love it!

[@bonkerstv4575]

im blown away. if i close my eyes my ears tell me ive time travelled to the 60's with that tone. great video

[@darwinsaye]

I love them all, but I'm especially stunned at how much bottom end that little Champ has!!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks! Yeah it sounds huge

[@terryshrk]

I put this video on repeat and just listen,...sometimes for hours,...AWESOME strat dirty tones,...my ADDICTION

[@JohanSegeborn]

+terry vick Thanks Terry! Great to hear that!

[@SilverParatrooper]

Man that Bassman Sounds just naughty. This video shows me exactly why I need a vibrochamp. I have a 67 Bandmaster with a 65 bassman 2x12 cab and I can’t crank it to break it up without an OD pedal or Fuzz and man does it just sound heavenly when you get it smoking.

[@joshua0226]

I still think the Princeton and deluxe has been and always will be fenders best offerings because of perfect balance of sound , recording, & practicality . Anything smaller is boxy and anything bigger is usually too loud and pokey/ice picky and needs to be cranked .

[@mohamedtlass3842]

Twins don’t have to be cranked to sound good clean

[@joshua0226]

@@mohamedtlass3842 no but they go from 0 to 100 really fast on the volume knob

[@ix-Xafra]

The facial expressions when using the Super say a lot...

[@modelcitizen1977]

I've been listening to this in the background while I'm reading, and every time I'm like "Holy fuck, that sounds amazing, what amp is that?" Without fail, it's been the 64 or the 66 Deluxe. My Blues Deluxe is on its' knees wishing it could sound that gnarly.

[@peerschmook2464]

for true fender gourmets-the best comparison video any times

[@robertogrady2798]

You just keep making gold-standard vids... cheers HUGELY... as a proud Strat owner I LOVE this version of AMP review. and please keep on keeping on.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, I’m really glad to hear that!

[@scuttlebuttleryuh4616]

My friend, I just came across this channel and this has to be the best fender amp comparison video out there. I'll probably never get to own one of these vintage gear but it's great to watch and listen! Thanks for making my day :)

[@SBArrow310]

You can't beat a Strat with a Fender tube amp. They all sound great!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Steven Babcock Yeah, thats how Leo meant it to sound! Cheers

[@SeattleScotty]

I play a '98 Fender Deluxe Strat (w/ the noiseless pickups) through a '67 Deluxe, and it sounds incredible. The noiseless pickups are a little thicker than standards, so it evens off some of the highs and makes that amp sing!

[@derekjackson1039]

Wow that super reverb, bassman and VIbro were on point

[@thecovidself-isolators8214]

I have a 63 Deluxe Blackface that was my brothers. It was given to me before he passed away. and I have a 65 Deluxe reverb reissue. Love em both own many Fender transistor and tube amps. Hard to beat that Fender tone

[@Rideandlively]

Missing out on the blackface pro reverb! Such a good underrated amp..

[@TheLogancoats]

my 66 was one of the best sounding and most fun to play ive ever had

[@amritjanardhanan]

Basically the vibroverb

[@joshua0226]

Logan Coats I had a 66 as well, I loved it so much, but it was too loud for regular use and decided to trade it for a Princeton instead ..

[@chrishamm60]

That champ has it going on :)

[@adaptiveagile]

Vibroverb and Deluxe Reverb were my personal faves. Very cool comparison. Thanks!

[@dinglegonzo]

Bassman hands down the best of the lot.

[@jonbarr9195]

That was some sweet sweet playing. You have the COOLEST channel / jam space on earth. Thanks for the videos!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, glad to hear that!

[@kevinfitzgerald4561]

You've exceeded yourself yet again Johan. Great strat tones on this one. All sound great. I liked the super reverb strangely. Sounded smooth and creamy. Great video.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Kevin Fitzgerald Thanks man! :-)

[@patrickfoster4586]

Kevin Fitzgerald Not strange! Hell man SRV used them! They are the great sleeper in the lineup, 45 watts of pure 6L6 Fulerton, CA love through a closed back 4x10 cab!!! Not necessarily strange, but beautiful.

[@abubakr6939]

Yes I was surprised because before I try and was so clean and spanks but nice

[@nyacoustics8373]

what a cool video same riff with each amp back to back. awesome way to compare!

[@pcorriveau1982]

I find that the 1964 vibroverb (CTS Speaker) sounds as good clean than dirty. Thanks for showing it to us!

[@pablobaleani2756]

That 64' vibroberb is amazing... Another hi quality and great video . Thanks Johan !

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Pablo Baleani Thanks Pablo!

[@rguitar87]

Awesome video -- this is guitar nerd heaven. I had the pleasure of recording a 1966 Super Reverb for Lemon Sky's debut album; it was a monster; I'll never forget the brutality that thing put out when it saw a fuzz pedal.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+rguitar87 Thanks, I was surprised how aggressive it sounded cranked. Cheers

[@twirlyboggs]

These old fender amps are gold I will own a 64 DR one day soon I do enjoy my 59 5E3 & 74 SFVC!!!

[@jeffshick6545]

nice seagull @ :02 love your stuff, Johan. God bless, brother

[@Spoon26]

Thanks for doing a strat version!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Brandon Witherspoon Thanks, Yeah that's the classic combination

[@vaughn6sl697]

That '66 Deluxe Reverb! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rockawayb1tch]

Vibroverb, Showman, Bassman, and ‘66 Deluxe Reverb kicked ass.

[@dennisdavis6960]

They all sound great. Love me some Fender.

[@scottallen9556]

'64 Deluxe for all my needs. Thanks . Superb playing superb video.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Scott allen Thanks Scott!

[@thomkopal1740]

My favorite was the Vibroverb. Wish I could hear them all over again with clean and chimey settings. The Showman through the JBL D130F really helped underscore how little I care for that particular speaker. It's a surprise to me, because it seems like it would be perfect for my "clean" taste - at least on paper. But... no! Thanks for this!

[@StealthParrot]

I think the Princeton Reverb will do nicely in my bedroom :-) Great video guys!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+StealthParrot :-) Cheers!

[@internetnow5243]

so vibrochamp is a big sound in a small box - nice

[@brittisaacrossman]

I love the clarity and bottom end on the 64 Deluxe! That said, I liked the Super with both Strat and LP. However, that Champ is still the king! Thanks for bringing Simon for the comparisons - great vids, Johan! Cheers

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Britt Rossman Thanks! Great to hear that!

[@bradcarroll3719]

Damn son!! Sounding good!!

[@flobeeonekinobee2353]

Wow I so enjoyed this!!

[@kinlefafa]

wow a flavour for everyone,64 deluxe for me, cheers and hats off to the player nice work

[@JohanSegeborn]

+kinlefafa Thanks!

[@SidBonkers51]

Been looking forward to this video, the 66 Deluxe Reverb sounded superb and the 65 Vibro Champ as well although they all sounded amazing. If I wasnt already subscribed id subscribe again.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Sid Bonkers Thanks Sid! :-)

[@fauxnaifmusic5708]

They are all wonderful!

[@Fugettaboutit]

Vibrochamp is a little monster!

[@tonefingerz2021]

yea my friend. i was leaning that way. thx for solidifying my thinking

[@SeeMick1]

I love how he wears hearing protection for the Twin only.

[@dinmentor]

all super cool tones, but that little champ surprised me the most. gotta get me one of those!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Mattias Augustsson Thanks Mattias! Those are the ultimate recording amps :-)

[@davidkieltyka9]

They really shine in front of a microphone. Easy to record.

[@eddiegeorge4047]

Simon says STRAT - great stuff - well done

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Eddie George Thanks Eddie!

[@davidlessig]

i think the vibroverb and the princeton are the two that sound most excellent

[@gustavojazz4514]

Thanks for the show.!!!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Gustavo Jazz Cheers Gustavo!

[@iansnyder274]

it has always fascinated me how at different times different BF amps were in vogue. Back in the late eighties and early nineties Super Reverbs were the shit. Back in the late eighties nobody wanted Vibroluxes or Princeton Reverbs. Then in the nineties Vibroluxes were THE HOT ITEM. Deluxe Reverbs have never gone out of vogue though. For the longest time NOBODY wanted Pro Reverbs either. You could always get them for less than the other BF reverb combos. Now the Pro Reverb is hot. So is the Princeton Reverb. The Deluxe is always in demand. Now you can't give away a Twin or Super Reverb,( and Vibroluxes have lost some of their shine too. )They are way cheaper than their smaller BF counterparts. Volumes have come way down in the clubs and PAs are so much better now, so you can mic just about anything. For me the Fender Deluxe Reverb is the all around best BF Reverb combo to have if you are going to have just one.

[@leearensdorf1393]

Great walkthrough. Interesting how clear the Vibroverb is.

[@auntjenifer7774]

you notice how he use big ear muffs like shooting range rear protection with the twin but not any others? I have the Peavey version of the train and it's the loudest amp I've ever encountered. 180 wats of 6l6 power is nothing to disrespect make sure you have your ear protection cuz this amp knocks does down and rattles the whole house big time. 2x12 Peavey heritage with huge heavy magnets 80 watt speakers is no joke.

[@rolandramirez4557]

That deluxe reverb surprised me. The showman and bassman and fender twin are my favorites.

[@megas2807]

Blew me away!!! Awesome!

[@stevenhearrell1564]

You cannot go wrong with any of them. They are each great.

[@darwinsaye]

The Vibroverb is similar to my 1965 Princeton non-reverb regarding headroom. Near impossible to get much breakup with single coils, but a gorgeous clean tone.

[@puppatweena]

Wow, deluxe reverb and strat combo does it for me.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Puppatweena Thanks!

[@blackdotpatrick]

This shows why I'm a Fender blackface fan. All sound great with a strat.

[@piedpeter1]

Princeton and vibroverb my favs, all are awesome.

[@byrdz2313]

I love Blackface Fender Amps. They all sounded great but I liked The Showman the least. Same with the Les Paul version of this demo. The Bassman seemed to have the warmest sound. Pleasantly surprised at how the Princeton stood up. I think the 10 inch speakers is what gives The Super Reverb it's magic. The two guys in the demo are awesome...great demonstration.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Michael, I’m really glad to hear that!

[@yungsheldon6732]

the super reverb is immense! i can’t afford an original but i have to get my hands on a reissue....

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, I liked that one too

[@abubakr6939]

I was surprised actually by its sound but I guess that it was pushed max

[@tonefingerz2021]

i watched your video about 4 different types of strings. man im telling you on my epi LP any other strings rings loud but cobalts pure Howell and feel way better then any ive tried. the ddario are close 2nd. and a eq in the fx loop of a marshall is insanely powerful sounding just by making a little smiley face ot soft V. i mean like from 100 soldiers marching to 1000 soldiers marching powerful. i set the frequencies like i want then pull the level lever way down so i can turn all amp knobs to 10 without killing my ears. its amazing. i only wanted to share so others maybe can enjoy.

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Tone Fingerz Thanks man

[@rejuvenator8966]

Vibroverb my fav for clean, super reverb has very nice overdrive. Deluxe reverb really shined on some blues lines, it has nice response for that

[@johnballantyne3458]

The Twin eats everything. Of course, I’m biased because I have one.

[@stephenshaw2548]

didn't realize fender amps could break up that much. my old twin was super clean thanks. johan cheers

[@JohanSegeborn]

+STEVE SHAW Cheers Steve!

[@TheDunateen77]

Definitely the 64 vibroverb for me

[@lrmars]

Excellent...!

[@snorrevonflake]

I love that, 9 Blackface Amps and not a hint of sparkly clean, mid scooped "fender sound", i love my fender amps that way

[@megas2807]

Dat mega tune! Love dat guitar man...just like mine cs but you have an original 😁

[@tonelok]

I have a Feb '65 Deluxe and a June '65 Super. Run them at the same time through a good ABY. The mid/gain stacking with Tumnus Deluxe and Apex 808 out in front is just insane.

[@mikeb5372]

65 Vibrochamp was my favorite followed by the 67 twin reverb

[@OpenEyeComa]

Liked the Princeton Reverb a lot...I have 67’ Super Reverb and 70’ Silver face Super Reverb...love the supers...I had a 65 twin, just wasn’t for me...for me, (and I have a few really nice strats), there’s just something special about a Gibson going through a Fender tube amp...

[@javito810]

I like most the vibro champ. I'm a simple man.

[@sniffrat3646]

I'll take 'em all!...... Tasty playing too

[@JohanSegeborn]

+sniff rat Thanks!

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

66Princeton Reverb with Jenson 👍

[@MattiasBrahammar]

The Super Reverb is just hilarious!!!

[@notomatoesbbq]

I am not very familiar with the fender Showman but man thats a cool sounding amp, I really like it in the LP video as well. Great Video Johan!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+whiskeyboy Thanks man, I really liked that one too

[@saddle8bag]

I agree. I had never heard of it either, but really liked it with both guitars. Oddly, I thought most of the others sounded best with the LP. They seemed to get kinda muddy with the Strat.

[@segatortoise5455]

whiskeyboy its a twin head

[@bunnys1980]

ohh!! no vibrolux !!! Just kidding. I did expect to hear a vibrolux among these, but still, ONCE AGAIN GREAAAT VIDEO !!! many thanks from Greece

[@mantashaft]

Gorgeous

[@EthanCastilloGoalie]

Vibro Champ #1!!!!!!!

[@Guitar5986]

That '64 Deluxe sounds fantastic with the strat!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Guitar5986 Thanks!

[@nicolasdelcastillo6497]

OH MAN THAT DELUXE REVERB + NECK PICKUP TONE. Also, Simon is a monster strat slinger!

[@JohanSegeborn]

+Nicolás del Castillo Thanks man, He is indeed!

[@marcsarkissian1452]

let me start by saying I am no "expert" re. Amps and tone. But it is so interesting to see some of the amps like the super reverb, Princeton and vibro reverb that were a big YAWN with the les Paul were really sweet with the strat...clearly this means ....more guitars = more amps. Awesome calculus, awesome vid and Simon, nice playing! (Love your style, phrasing, etc.)

[@JohanSegeborn]

+marc sarkissian Thanks Marc, yeah its costly to play many guitar models ;-)