A local deal has came up on a 1993 Rev F Dual Rectifier and ever since I've seen it I'm a bit restless and can't sleep well at night . I asked the user if he would be interested in trading my Pre Reborn 3Ch Dual Rectifier for it and he is willing to make the trade.
Now I have mixed feelings about it and I'd like to know what do you guys think and give me some advice..
The thing is I am still trying to dial in my 3ch Recto and after years of not playing that much, the quest for tweaking has begun again. I have always fiddled with my 3ch, and never quite seemed to get that fluid and warm mid roar without the fizziness and over the top high end sizzle/harshness. Sometimes I nail a good tone I am happy with especially in the past. I was planning to do do a few upgrades that would hopefully get me where I want.
A re-tube with EL-34 and a good preamp combo. Getting a Maxon OD808 in front and if this still won't do it, I'd go for an EQ in the loop. Pretty basic stuff, but so far I've always tried to dial in the tone stock without any pedals or any other upgrades whatsoever. I also think that the EMG81 on my Les Paul Studio is quite scooped and it's contributing to the harshness I get. I might switch the EMG's for a Bare Knuckle or SD with overall better mids and a bit warmer sound. I'm starting to hate my old EMG81-85s...
Would it be possible to get my 3Ch Recto sound closer to the Rev F, with all the upgrades mentioned and perhaps additional modding? The extra channel of my Dual, it's pristine condition(just a few shows and resting in a rehearsal studio most of it's time) vs the age of Rev F makes me unsure about this trade... Should I be worried about reliablity/age issues from the Rev F? It would be my only amp and I wouldn't like it to fail on me in a couple years..
He's selling it for 1350 Euro. Do you think that's a fair price for Europe and it's age? The owner said he didn't take care of it that much(looks wise). Would the trade be fair in this case or should I ask for a price difference, since mine is in excellent condition.. What do you guys think?
1993 Rev F Dual Rec
My 3Ch Pre Reborn Dual Rec
Now I have mixed feelings about it and I'd like to know what do you guys think and give me some advice..
The thing is I am still trying to dial in my 3ch Recto and after years of not playing that much, the quest for tweaking has begun again. I have always fiddled with my 3ch, and never quite seemed to get that fluid and warm mid roar without the fizziness and over the top high end sizzle/harshness. Sometimes I nail a good tone I am happy with especially in the past. I was planning to do do a few upgrades that would hopefully get me where I want.
A re-tube with EL-34 and a good preamp combo. Getting a Maxon OD808 in front and if this still won't do it, I'd go for an EQ in the loop. Pretty basic stuff, but so far I've always tried to dial in the tone stock without any pedals or any other upgrades whatsoever. I also think that the EMG81 on my Les Paul Studio is quite scooped and it's contributing to the harshness I get. I might switch the EMG's for a Bare Knuckle or SD with overall better mids and a bit warmer sound. I'm starting to hate my old EMG81-85s...
Would it be possible to get my 3Ch Recto sound closer to the Rev F, with all the upgrades mentioned and perhaps additional modding? The extra channel of my Dual, it's pristine condition(just a few shows and resting in a rehearsal studio most of it's time) vs the age of Rev F makes me unsure about this trade... Should I be worried about reliablity/age issues from the Rev F? It would be my only amp and I wouldn't like it to fail on me in a couple years..
He's selling it for 1350 Euro. Do you think that's a fair price for Europe and it's age? The owner said he didn't take care of it that much(looks wise). Would the trade be fair in this case or should I ask for a price difference, since mine is in excellent condition.. What do you guys think?
1993 Rev F Dual Rec
My 3Ch Pre Reborn Dual Rec