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  1. 12-05-2004, 10:25 AM #1
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    "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    I'm helping a guy sell a Fender "The Twin" red knob amp. But the question is, do I want it?

    I would not have to pack and ship it this way...
    I don't have a tube amp, so is this a "to die for" amp that I should sell a bunch of stuff off so I can keep it, or should I just let it go?
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  2. 12-05-2004, 10:45 AM #2
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    I'd pass, personally.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    it depends on how much he wants. a lot of people don't like these because it doesn't sound like a real twin. however, if you can get some tones that you like out of it, and he doesn't want much for it, then you should buy it.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    The red knob Fenders are, generally, pretty undesirable. I wouldn't pay more that $200 for it, even if I didn't have a tube amp.

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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Ok, I'll give it a listen, but I won't be hot on keeping it.. Thanks again for the great info, guys.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    from what i know of these things they are like 135 watts? or more. from what i know of your family situation it would be a waste unless u want an attenuator for a not so great amp. just my $.02
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    yes, it's 100 watts, but it has a switch that brings it down to 25 watts. Not bad for practice. I'll listen to it, but unless it really moves me, I'll just pass on it. I'm selling a guitar also for him and the commission would about pay for the amp, but it does not sound like an amp I really want.
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  8. 12-05-2004, 06:53 PM #8
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    I bought one from eBay and it worked fine for a month, then it broke, just like my guitar tech predicted it would. Had it repaired and sold it back again.

    PASS!
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Quote Originally Posted by Strat-Mangler
    I bought one from eBay and it worked fine for a month, then it broke, just like my guitar tech predicted it would. Had it repaired and sold it back again.

    PASS!


    now that seems to be the real drawback.... almost every one i've ever is seen was either broken at the time, or had just been fixed.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    try a search on FDP, I think there is a resistor that cooks and the amp is easily modified. If it sounds good to you and is reasonable......
    do I look like I know what I'm doing?
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Quote Originally Posted by photoweborama
    yes, it's 100 watts, but it has a switch that brings it down to 25 watts. Not bad for practice.
    25 watts through 2-12s will still be very loud.

    I had a red knob Champ and it was an awful sounding amp.
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  12. 12-06-2004, 07:07 AM #12
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Quote Originally Posted by rudutch
    try a search on FDP, I think there is a resistor that cooks and the amp is easily modified. If it sounds good to you and is reasonable......
    Nope, sorry, I can't do that. I'm not allowed on that system any more....
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  13. 12-06-2004, 02:20 PM #13
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Try this:
    http://www.dannymarx.com/redknob.html
    do I look like I know what I'm doing?
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Thanks good info. I hope I don't have to do the resistor mod on it... I'm going to play it a few weeks first. It has not been used in years. I could not find on this site exactly where the resistor was, though...
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Well, he is going to bring over both of his red knob twins tonight. I really want to check them out. I'm looking forward to it! I just hope the resistors blow fast so I can fix that and sell the easily.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Hey! This thing sounds GREAT!..

    The clean channel is really good, and the distortion channel is not bad at all. It's really muddy until you turn the presence up, then it sings.

    It weighs a ton though...
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Buy! Buy!

    Everyone loves Red Knob Twins!

    That piercing, shrill, clanging, searing, scalding tone brings out the best from thin weedy half-shot pickups...

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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Howdy,

    And yet, mine sounds great for clean applications.

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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Several guitars in different colors
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    This amp is a POS!!!
    Avoid at all costs.
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    RED KNOBS?!?!? ON A FENDER AMP?!?!?

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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    I think he made up his mind about 4 years ago.
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  23. 07-06-2008, 01:45 AM #23
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    Re: "THE TWIN" red knob.. Do I want this?

    Ah, well.
    That "search" option can be a killer sometimes. :)

    I woulda got it and converted it into...something.
    Chicken head knobs are cheap!
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