charlie brown Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi All, it's been awhile since I posted a new piece of "gear," because...well, it's been awhile since I GOT a new, or new to me, piece of gear. While recently visiting my favorite music store/dealer, in Wichita (E.M. Shorts), to pick up one of my Ric 12-strings, after it's yearly maintenance, I wandered into the "amp room," and spotted this beauty, just willing me, to "Take Me Home!" It was in there, in consignment, at a very reasonable price. But, Me being ME, I asked them to call the guy, and see if he would take just a bit less, for it. After some "back and forth," he finally, and begrudgingly agreed! So, take it home, I did! I must say, this amp is a fire breathing beast!! Awesome! And, it's in "Like New" condition, with cover and 2 button foot switch, as well. Cheers, from one Very Happy Vibrolux owner. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi All, it's been awhile since I posted a new piece of "gear," because...well, it's been awhile since I GOT a new, or new to me, piece of gear. While visiting my favorite music store/dealer, in Wichita (E.M. Shorts), to pick up one of my Ric 12-strings, after it's yearly maintenance, I wondered into the "amp room," and spotted this beauty, just willing me, to "Take Me Home!" It was in there, in consignment, at a very reasonable price. But, Me being ME, I asked them to call the guy, and see if he would take just a bit less, for it. After some "back and forth," he finally, and begrudgingly agreed! So, take it home, I did! I must say, this amp is a fire breathing beast!! Awesome! And, it's in "Like New" condition, as well. Cheers, from one Very Happy Vibrolux owner. CB Congrats on the new amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Congrats on the new amp! Thanks, Megafrog. It was just one of those "right place, at the right time" deals. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Oh man, what a great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice score CB! Very Vibrolicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks, Brad, and Izzy! It's really an "Awesome" amp! Way Loud, too...but very "musical," at the same time! 40 Watts, of Twin 10 excellence! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 One of my favorite Fender amps!!! Enjoy and congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 One of my favorite Fender amps!!! Enjoy and congrats!! Thanks, Tim...I'm sure I will! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Pretty as a Picture, CB! Many Congrats! I've always been a Les Paul through a Fender Amp kinda guy... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice score!! How old is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 man that is sweet.. I'm curious too of the age of this, it looks mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Cool! I did not realize they had reissued those bad boys in blackface trim, so I had to do some digging... Apparently it's a Custom Shop thing that's not really a spot on reissue of anything and is also no longer available. The Custom Vibrolux was made in 1995 in the Custom shop as it's own thing. Then later went into production. These amps aren't real common apparently. Though now that I see some on Reverb, I really want one! It was based on the the original Vibrolux's of the 60's, 2x10's, 40 watts, Reverb and tube Tremolo. Also it has Reverb and Vibrato on both channels: one normal and one bright. It also has 2 Alnico PR10's which make this amp sound different than a most reissues with ceramic magnet speakers. Sure sounds like a winner to me! Some links https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CustomVibR http://www.tdpri.com/threads/vibrolux-reverb-reissue.210173/ https://reverb.com/p/fender-custom-vibrolux-reverb-reissue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 That's a superb amp Charlie. Gibson guitars and Fender amps go together. Strange how that should be but it is so. And that amp is one the best Fender ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Them are nice. Put a pair of 12s under it, along with whatever is in it, set volume to about 9.8, and BAM! [Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice]RHAWK[/Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice] happens. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice]RHAWK[/Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice] happens... Errmmm............I couldn't have put it better myself?............. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Congrats CB - that's one hell of a nice amp in what looks like mint condition. It is a wonderful experience to stumble across something like this one that not only inspires you now, but will continue to do so for years to come. Enjoy the hell out of it! What a juicy amp! Allow me to drool over your score! [drool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice find, it's looks brand new. I love the sound of Fender tube amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 great catch! Wish I could find one... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Great score Charlie. 2 x 10, reverb and tremolo on both channels - sweet [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Very nice too. Must get my Fender combos out for a blow. [Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice]RHAWK[/Pippy/rabs/fransbarns/jdgm/ianhenry/mojorule voice] happens. rct Er well yes absolutely old chap. Top hole and spiffing but you do need to work on the accent a little. Nothing is as nice as Fender clean. Love my 2 Fender amps. I endorse this comment 100%...200%..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks, All, for the kind comments. It IS in "Pristine" condition! The foot-switch still had the "banding" on it! So, I'm not sure the amp was ever used, much, at all! Very "Old School" as well...which "I" love! So, it was a lucky find (right place, at the right time), for me! I wasn't really looking (seriously) for another amp, but when something like this one comes along, for the price I bought it for, it's just a "no brianer," you know? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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