This was fantastic. I purchased a (2017) 65 Princeton Reverb and it has exceeded my expectations. (I run the amp on Volume 3 or 4 max) - and use a Barber Gain Changer SR. Phenomenal sounding amp. Really enjoyed your informative video. oNe LovE from NYC
I have a 68 Princeton RI, purchased new in 2020. I have played many gigs with it. It has a very mid-forward sound. Swapped out the stock speaker for a Jupiter w ceramic magnet. Sounded good before and even better w new speaker. Fortunately this particular amp is very quiet, no hiss and has been a great pedal platform. I like it more than my 65 Deluxe RI!
I also replaced my Fender '65 Princeton RI with new F&T elec caps. . .was having an oscillation when reverb was turned past "6" and also a hum when reverb was on . . . once the elec caps were replaced the hum went away and ditto for the oscillation . . . I also rewired V2 that Lyle Psionic Audio had on his mod page . . . amp sounds great now 😎 . . .
I also play my 68 in larger venues and open air festival. Still works for me! And also, I was wondering what you think about changing the speaker of the 68? I saw people putting in a greenback speaker. Thank you for the video and your reply!
I've stayed with the stock speakers on my Princetons, they sound great to me. I did put a Greenback in a Deluxe Reverb reissue and its a great speaker but I'm not so sure it was worth the cost. Why are you interested in changing the speaker? Thanks for watching and the comment too!
Useful video, thank you ... I have a Princeton Reverb RI bought new back in 2010, lovely amp of course, but being a re-issue from that 60's period they lack connectivity, would you know if it's possible to fit a line out to this amp? thanks!
Thanks for the comment. I dont know about the line out, there may be a mod you can do. I'd say the safe bet is to use an amp that has one built in. Take care
I've never had issue with stock speakers in the Princetons. However opinions vary on this. Generally my opinion on speakers is that most changes dont meet the expectations one has. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome..will do the same upgrade with caps..I'm deluxe reissue..it went down a year into my ownership..they fixed it ??and has been fine ever since..i have changed some tubes but nothing else..i am not schooled enough to do my own work..but i know a guy..lol..am thinking of putting the two rock speaker in my deluxe..thanks for this.
I don't know about the reissues but I have a original 1965 Princeton reverb and if I plug an extension cab into it (a single 12" closed) leaving the internal speaker plugged in it screams.
Thanks for watching. You may wish to proceed with caution plugging in extension cabs/speakers while leaving the internal speaker plugged in. You actually get less power and put stress on the output transformer, which can easily lead to failure.
Thanks for exposing some of the shortcomings of these simple, overpriced amps. I'm probably going to buy a kit to build my own with better quality components and workmanship - those seem pretty cheaply and poorly made. I don't think I could bring myself to actually spend money on one 🤷♂
No they aren’t. I have several Fender Princeton amps. The new ones as of 2024 are still killer amps and still made well. My most recent one from 2022 - i gig all over and it still sounds great. Fender amps are great amps for the money.
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This was fantastic. I purchased a (2017) 65 Princeton Reverb and it has exceeded my expectations. (I run the amp on Volume 3 or 4 max) - and use a Barber Gain Changer SR. Phenomenal sounding amp. Really enjoyed your informative video. oNe LovE from NYC
Thanks for watching!
I have a 68 Princeton RI, purchased new in 2020. I have played many gigs with it. It has a very mid-forward sound. Swapped out the stock speaker for a Jupiter w ceramic magnet. Sounded good before and even better w new speaker. Fortunately this particular amp is very quiet, no hiss and has been a great pedal platform. I like it more than my 65 Deluxe RI!
I also replaced my Fender '65 Princeton RI with new F&T elec caps. . .was having an oscillation when reverb was turned past "6" and also a hum when reverb was on . . . once the elec caps were replaced the hum went away and ditto for the oscillation . . . I also rewired V2 that Lyle Psionic Audio had on his mod page . . . amp sounds great now 😎 . . .
Nice video. Would be cool to hear the before and after of each alteration as you go along.
I also play my 68 in larger venues and open air festival. Still works for me!
And also, I was wondering what you think about changing the speaker of the 68? I saw people putting in a greenback speaker.
Thank you for the video and your reply!
I've stayed with the stock speakers on my Princetons, they sound great to me. I did put a Greenback in a Deluxe Reverb reissue and its a great speaker but I'm not so sure it was worth the cost. Why are you interested in changing the speaker? Thanks for watching and the comment too!
I put an eminence Ragin cajun in my 68 custom princeton. Zero regrets
Useful video, thank you ... I have a Princeton Reverb RI bought new back in 2010, lovely amp of course, but being a re-issue from that 60's period they lack connectivity, would you know if it's possible to fit a line out to this amp? thanks!
Thanks for the comment. I dont know about the line out, there may be a mod you can do. I'd say the safe bet is to use an amp that has one built in. Take care
Psionic Audio has some good videos on improving these.
Yes. Lyle is also very knowledgeable about Amplifiers, and shows significant upgrades. I wish I know how to do-this-stuff.
What about speaker upgrade?? Any thoughts there or suggestions.
I've never had issue with stock speakers in the Princetons. However opinions vary on this. Generally my opinion on speakers is that most changes dont meet the expectations one has. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome..will do the same upgrade with caps..I'm deluxe reissue..it went down a year into my ownership..they fixed it ??and has been fine ever since..i have changed some tubes but nothing else..i am not schooled enough to do my own work..but i know a guy..lol..am thinking of putting the two rock speaker in my deluxe..thanks for this.
2007 i purchased. deluxe.
Thanks for watching, :)
I don't know about the reissues but I have a original 1965 Princeton reverb and if I plug an extension cab into it (a single 12" closed) leaving the internal speaker plugged in it screams.
Thanks for watching. You may wish to proceed with caution plugging in extension cabs/speakers while leaving the internal speaker plugged in. You actually get less power and put stress on the output transformer, which can easily lead to failure.
£1300 for a noisy amp using cheap components. Jeez!
Thanks for exposing some of the shortcomings of these simple, overpriced amps. I'm probably going to buy a kit to build my own with better quality components and workmanship - those seem pretty cheaply and poorly made. I don't think I could bring myself to actually spend money on one 🤷♂
Don't get the new ones. They are cheaply made. They won't last.
No they aren’t. I have several Fender Princeton amps. The new ones as of 2024 are still killer amps and still made well. My most recent one from 2022 - i gig all over and it still sounds great. Fender amps are great amps for the money.
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Gig mine all the time - clean country to fuzz octave madness - hasn’t skipped a beat - got the tweed version with hemp speak