Californiaman Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 So I have a chance to buy a Bruce Zinky Supro amplifier from the turn of the century (get it? That's early 2000). It's a Supro Tremelectric and numbered "Proto 4." It's 50 watts and has three 10" eminence speakers. Anybody have any experience with Zinky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 1491446279[/url]' post='1847435']So I have a chance to buy a Bruce Zinky Supro amplifier from the turn of the century (get it? That's early 2000). It's a Supro Tremelectric and numbered "Proto 4." It's 50 watts and has three 10" eminence speakers. Anybody have any experience with Zinky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 So I have a chance to buy a Bruce Zinky Supro amplifier from the turn of the century (get it? That's early 2000). It's a Supro Tremelectric and numbered "Proto 4." It's 50 watts and has three 10" eminence speakers. Anybody have any experience with Zinky? Yes. Yes I do. Is that amp you're referring to all white? I own a Zinky 50 watt Blue Velvet (black tolex model) and also the Supro Thunderbolt reissue. I have talked with Bruce many many times over many years. The guy was the designer of a number of stunningly good amps in the Fender Custom Shop & branched into doing his own amps after he left there. He's a master of amp design and building and he's the one who initially procured the Supro name and reintroduced the Supro line of reissue amps. He is pure class & a brilliant and wonderfully nice guy. Anything he's built is superb & I have never had a problem with any of his gear. If that "proto" you're looking at is the one I think it is - GRAB IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Is that the one I'm thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 1491451507[/url]' post='1847444']Is that the one I'm thinking of? Same one! If I had the jingle I'd be ringing that bell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Yes it certainly is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Yes it certainly is. JUMP ON IT! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I bought a Supro Royal Reverb amp when they first came out and I really like the amp and have had no problems with it. My only complaint is Supro did not include a footswitch with the amp. Truth be told when I bought the amp, Supro had not yet manufactured a footswitch for it. I believe Supro does not include the footswitch with the amp. It's a very versatile amp. The cost and weight is right up there with the Fender Twin Reverb. I also own a Twin. When I have my monthly jam night I use the Supro and a Deluxe reverb together. IMO, it's a fantastic blended sound. I would not hesitate to buy another Supro amp. So it boils down to personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 When I have my monthly jam night I use the Supro and a Deluxe reverb together. Can you hear me now? Guess it's not as loud as the Twin and the Supro would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 So what did you decide on the amp? Did you buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 So what did you decide on the amp? Did you buy it? Not yet. If it's still there when I have the money later this month I'll get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Not yet. If it's still there when I have the money later this month I'll get it. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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