The Greatest Guitar Recording Amp of All Time
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- Hope you enjoyed this demonstration of possibly the greatest guitar recording amp of all time, the 1964 Fender Princeton Reverb. Please consider checking out some of the links below.
-Matthew
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Sounds incredible! My nephew managed a trash company a few years back. Someone had thrown a ‘64 Princeton Reverb in the garbage. When the truck came in my nephew snagged it and brought it home. He put a 3 prong cord on it and I bought a Jensen speaker for it. Plugged it in and sounded awesome. He gave it to me as a gift. How cool is that?
Sounds like a stand up guy. That's even more amazing, yet sad knowing that some really great gear doesn't get saved...
On a scale of 1-10 this is 16.7 cool!
What a great story! Keeper for sure 👍🏻
@@baronrogers806 It is amazing that there are still people out there who don’t know the value of what they have. My cousin got a 1941 Martin D-18 for $1200 a few years back.
@@MatthewScottmusic I’ll have to be either dead or flat broke to part with it.
You've got the best strat sound on the whole internet, of course, in my opinion. Cheers
Agreed
It sounds amazing
He shares the no1 spot together with Philip Sayce.
Agree
There are a lot of people who agree with this. Matt definitely has his own sound and it is amazing.
Man that les paul through the princeton sounds incredible
Sure did!
Im a tele guy through and through, but there is no better sound than a les Paul cranked up through a Princeton
I'm an old blues harp player who played out of a 64 Princeton Reverb. With a little tube tweaking it's one of the best harp amps there is. 👍😎👍
what tubes you recommend?
If they're so fucking good how come everyone has to change shit on them?
@@chasingpsychos889 modding is a part of human nature, get with the program.
@@imjusthereforthefood8156 Thanks for that Stalin!
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That 64 Fender Princeton Reverb sounds incredible. The tone that you get from your guitars and amps is amazing!!!
Thank you always, Joe!
Just built a Princeton for this tone, prices are outrageous but it’s such an awesome amp!
I would like to try this myself!
@@MatthewScottmusic yeah man, you can do it! I’m in south east Ok if you ever need help on it. There are a few options, i went mojotone!
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I blueprinted someone’s 1964 PR then built 2 clones, the first for my oldest friend and the second for me. I ended up with a Mid control plus a Dwell. Still haven’t slowed down the tremolo but need that too. Oh - adjustable bias is essential as well. I ended up replacing the bias board on the 1964 when the cap crapped out.
Amazing amp. I scored a pre-CBS late 1964 deluxe reverb and I totally love it. I just love the good ol' blackface sound
I use my *_DigTech Element XP_* to get a ‘65 Fender Blackface Twin Reverb sound.
Awesome! They made thousands of them but someday they will all be snapped up and not as easy to obtain
That reverb creates a wonderful nostalgic, melancholy sound, like remembering a favourite place from your childhood you haven’t seen for years.
I collected amplifiers from the 70s up to a few years ago. I had over 100 old Fender and other famous amps. I only held on to 3. The 64 Princeton Reverb, the 58 Tweed Champ and Deluxe Fenders. In my opinion, they are the most beautiful and versatile sounding amps ever made. There use in famous recordings is prolific. This video really accurately reflects the rich tone of the PR. There wasn’t a studio in Nashville or LA they did not have one.Thank you
I’m lucky enough to have grown up playing my Dads 67 Princeton Reverb. I still have it to this day and the tones in this video are the sounds of my soul. There’s something very deep and emotional about this amp. It’s very humbling and soul stirring. No other amp like it in my opinion.
I'm the same way but with my dad's factory black, all original '65 fender Jaguar. My brother has had it for many years now. I grabbed an American professional jaguar and a 12" Princeton reissue to carry on the torch in my neck of the woods so to speak. That's cool about growing up with your Princeton. Similar over here with the jag and ccr too though.
Absolutely. A literal rock and roll ghost
I love your videos. I play everyday and I love looking at all the vintage guitars and amps . I will never be able to afford one of them but I love to watch them. Keep the content coming 🎸 🔥
Never Say Never. The Universe Always Says Yes !
Keeping it coming 👍🏻
@@danabiondo9243 "The universe always says YES". I LOVE that!
Sounds magical with both strat and les paul. Simply stunning sound.
Nice to see a young guy playing those old gems with such virtuosity. Bravo
Man, tuned down that half step on the Gibson, the tone on The Weight sounded incredible! Great amp, great guitars, even better playing. Nice work, Matthew.
no diss to Matt, but even my crappy playing would sound good on that kit. gorgeous sound
Thank you. Perhaps it could use some slight eq but thats just straight out the amp😁✌🏻
@@tadpoleinnit2643 Ya have to Start Some Where. I Bet Your Higher Self
Loves Your playing. :)
@@tadpoleinnit2643 nah, that’s loud. gotta have good muting and control
I can't express how pleasing it is to an old school metal guy to see a young guy playing old school Blues Rock with authority and confidence. Great job!
Matthew
You are an incredible musician. I can’t overstate how well you bring out the best of your instruments. I enjoy your projects and demo’s. Truly joyful. Thanks man!
That means so much thank you for the comment!
@@MatthewScottmusic what is your opinion of the vibroverb 63 reissue? I love mine and it’s a sweet sounding amp
that is remarkable. you'd think old equipment would sound rubbish, but instead it's beautiful - and that from a compressed youtube soundfile. quite remarkable
Neat story. Ozzy said when he was auditioning guitar players in L. A. for his 1st band all these guys were bringing in stack amps. Then Randy Rhodes showed up with this little Princeton amp and they laughed. Until they heard him play.
That is so cool!! 😎
Another fun fact about that audition, Ozzy had heard so many people audition that day that he was ready to wrap it up. He heard Randy tuning up and getting ready to play his audition piece, when Ozzy came over told him “you’re hired.”
Randy actually got a bit upset because he had prepared this impressive piece, only to get hired during his warm up.
I think he forced them to listen to him play it anyway, not that he’d have to do much arm twisting there, lol.
@@barbsfpv3066 I think Ozzie just instantly noticed Randy's great-all-the-time attitude; the skills were a huge bonus, but his attitude is probably what let those skills flow. My wife tells me he showed up at her childhood home for a party, and had no problem with my brother-in-law chucking him in the pool. She said he was really cool to her too, even though she was 9 years old.
Love your Priceton Reverb Vintage Amp you restored, sounds better than any Princeton I've ever heard. Am 68, raised in musical family, been addicted & playing since I was 6. I attribute my good health & happiness to my addiction for playing. I'm an introvert and my love for learning & playing truly a passion. I see & hear these symptoms in your videos. I've played in 4 countries in my life, but enjoy playing at home more than anywhere. The learning obsession is under control for best of the best that inspires me. Not into drugs & actually not prescribed any medications. Been personable to let you know your high on my list of the greatest guitarist I've encountered. Much respect& admiration & respect for your distinguishing love for your art. Live long, prosper & hope you continue your postings. Your fan here in southeast Texas. Samuel P. Wedgeworth
Wow...just the most beautiful fender tone.
Me getting teary eyed at the sound of your Stratocaster- ".... yeah it sounds pretty good...."
Very wise to save the original reverb tank.
The metals used in modern versions are not the same.
Great find Matthew, sounds fantastic.
So very true!
@@MatthewScottmusic You obviously understand the original/old iron (transformers) are always preferable, same for reverb tanks. New amplifiers are great, but like guitars there is a charm and feel vintage gear possess that can be difficult to explain to those not familiar.
Love Your Content Matthew.
As a tech who works on these old amps, I often tell people that buying an old Fender is a better buy than a newer one, and more than worth the cost to bring back to life. I currently have an old Bassman head sitting on my bench, and this video reminded me to dig up a small terminal strip that we don't have at the shop to finish the repair!
That strat bridge tone with the tremolo is one of the best tones I've ever heard, good god
This '64 Princeton Reverb really does sound the biz! Well worth restoring, evidently in the sounds. Especially cool with the various drop tunings you like to use, Matthew. It really exploits the sonic 'meat' in the timbres of this classic amp. Lovely playing as ever. We still hope for peace.. ✌️🎶🌟👍
He didn't restore it, he totally fucking changed it!
Hard to beat a pair of 6V6's driven hard. Really enjoy seeing your videos drop on YT, great playing with soul beyond your years!
It doesn't get any better than your Les Paul with P90s and your original Princeton Reverb. I have the same combination. I'm 80 years old and have played and/or owned at least 50 different amps. This one is my favorite. I also love P90s best of all. The Princeton also sounds good with my Fat 60s Strat pickups, and the Gibson Burstbuckers, but the P90s are something else. Very well done.
Sounds so sweet. That reverb is to die for. I love the cranked tones too and there aren't many fenders I can say that for.
Loved getting an insight into how you record your sounds, your tone is always killer and this time is no exception
I plan to do a more in depth video on how I record guitars, once I figure out what I'm doing 🙃👍🏻
Those amps were Duane Allman's go to choice in his sideman days at Muscle Shoals. If you listen to any of the stuff he did in those days, you're hearing that same amp. Check out "Hey Jude" with Wilson Pickett. The outro at the end is brother Duane wailin` away on a black face Princeton Reverb.
That's the song that had Eric Clapton asking- who is that?
@@timhoovermusicman Right you are! And that was what got him invited to Derek and the Dominoes.
Thanks for the "Duane Allman" reference, I am heading to Muscle Shoals now!
@@giulioluzzardi7632 That's great. What will you do there? I think it's a Walmart now.
You might want to check on that before you go.
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This is evidence. Add a great guitar, a great amp, and a talented player and you get awesome tone. Like right here!
Non musician here. Just love guitars. The sound & tones, plus your amazing guitar playing was amazing. Thank you so much.👌🙌
I'm so glad you decided to restore this Princeton and bring it back to life. Sounds incredible! The Fender Reverb amp was one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Cheers Matthew
The speaker was definitely going to be replaced because of the common problem with the disintegration of the surround material used to attach cone to the frame. I noticed it happening to so many speakers made before the 90s, it probably still happens to speakers unless they are using a different material. But I stopped repairing and building speakers in the last ten years ago, and the speakers I made for myself ten years ago still have a good surround material so far. That's probably the most common problem I've seen over the years. Cleaning the circuit board(s), potentiometers, and switches and physically looking at the board(s) and making sure that the solder joints, you could find a cold solder joint or one that the component lead through the board wasn't allowed for the solder to flow correctly and the lead isn't actually soldered to the pad, but it still worked or could be intermittent. The smd (surface mount device) chips can act weird or not at all just by dust or something that is between their leads and changes the state because it's conducting where it shouldn't be. A toothbrush is good for cleaning between the leads, and isopropyl alcohol is a definite cleaner, it evaporates and doesn't leave a residue.
I haven't been able to find the 90 percent isopropyl alcohol, but the 70 percent is good enough, and a good sprayer of contact and surrounding things that can be damaged by the type you are using, a contact cleaner that I thought was the best was Blue Shower, but DO NOT USE BLUE SHOWER G3 BECAUSE IT DAMAGES PLASTIC, and never use WD4O because it is actually conductive and leaves a residue and makes it build up dust, dirt and other stuff you don't want.
Thanks for the tips! Much appreciated! 👍🏻
I used to repair televisions... In the heavy tube days... A toothbrush is a great tool! Find dry joints without getting shocks!
Man, that sounds amazing. That Les Paul sounds out of this world.
Your vintage gear sounds are incredible mate .No modern gear comes close .Thankyou
Man I loved the sound of that Les Paul. With the Princeton it is just killer.
Two comments:
Firstly, you have to have experience and passion to chase down these amazing gear finds.
And the percentage of people who can coax these tear-inducing sounds out of it is below 1.
Secondly, this young man needs to be in a band that can properly back him.
The tone of that Les Paul is simply sublime.
Those last 2,5 minutes of playing is some of the best I ever heard - both melodically and soundwise.
“Every tone that comes out of this thing sounds like a record…”
That’s all that needs to be said. :)
My 79 is my main amp. It’s bar none the greatest amp I’ve ever owned. I use it for everything. Mainly with my tele.
Yes, the sound of the amp combined with those guitars IS fantastic but let's also appreciate the amazing playing from Matthew - those fingers are where the true magic is happening. Such incredible feel and soulful playing for one so young - awesome talent. Thank you for helping keep great guitar playing alive in 2022! 👍👏
I have a '66, and I agree with everything you say about these amps. I'll never give it up. It's simply the best.
Fender sure got it right! I own 4 vintage Gibson amps but 3 had to have circuits modified to bring out the best tones. 🎵🎶 I’m pretty sure all my amps and the mods still cost less than that beauty. That is a gem.💎
I have a 67 Princeton reverb they sound fantastic love the tone of both guitars sounds epic! I play gibson but man that 59 strat sounds good.
God that strat tone is absolutely nuts. Gave me goosebumps all over.
What a breath of Fresh air cheers for the awesome playing and video from North East UK I'll look forward to more cool videos
Some of your concerts in Italy would be nice!! 🎸👍🎸 Fantastic sound!!
Capacitor in the reverb tank? Huh. Never heard of a capacitor in a reverb tank...
Great playing and those are some sweet amps!
I believe I meant coil. There are coils that needed rewinding.
@@MatthewScottmusic I wasn't trying to be snarky. Transducers often go bad in old reverb tanks, but I doubt it's very cost effective to rewind them. Anyway, really dig your channel.
That Les Paul Jr with this Princeton is pure magic :D
Those were some REALLY wonderful tones. Even though I don't play guitar, just a "fan boy", I have developed a real liking for the Fender sound and kind of chuckle to myself when I hear a Gibson guitar played through a Fender amp.
Great videos man, and great playing. You NEED to be in a band with that tone you’ve got.
That Les Paul sound amazing
That old p90 Gibby and that amp are a perfect match…. Beautiful
Just phenomenal tones. Nothing sounds like that.
Love you Matthew 🤟 greetings from Italy 👍
greetings from Italy from me too!
Fantastic sound! A greeting from me too!Some of your concerts in Italy would be nice!!
Greetings my friends in italy!
Love the videos. Those guitars and your playing are amazing.
I'm so happy i bought the Fender Tonemaster Pro, this is the closest i could come at the moment to owning and dialing in all these vintage amps, and for me, that's more than enough.😊 Great tones, Matthew💪
I use to have one with a slight sliver in the speaker cone and it produced the most beautiful natural distortion.
Finest amp I ever owned was a '64 Princeton Reverb and selling it was the biggest mistake I've ever made when it comes to buying/selling guitars. The Reverb was hands down the best I've ever heard in a Fender combo. It couldn't be any wetter if I played it underwater. Nothing has even come close in the days since. Some time I just hate myself.
Buy another one...been there done what you've done. Don't beat yourself up to much, there is more than 1 Princeton out there mate🎵🎵.
@@MrCarcass1978 I own a '72 and I've played close to a hundred other PRs, including three legitimate '64s and not one of them has been able to match the first one. Esp when it comes to the reverb. I don't know what the story was with THAT Princeton, but I haven't played any amp that had the voice of the one. If I knew I could get that tone just by adjusting the circuit or the reverb tank I would have done it years ago.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. That Les Paul Special is his best sounding guitar. I literally think he was destined to have it, it sounds so good. Even though he’s such a Fender guy.
I liked it too. No tune-o-matic Bridge, just the wraparound one. I just could not afford a vintage guitar.
This is one of the best Princeton reverb videos I have seen! Great job with the tones and the playing.
Jesus Matthew that was just out of this world. Your playing transported me. Thank you for being such a fantastic CONDUIT. It's120am Friday here in Manhattan and i don't want to go to sleep. I just want to pick up my 2022 FF flamed maple 338 and just play and play and play unplugged.😊❤🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎸🔊
Another great video showing off some gorgeous pieces of gear. Thank you for sharing these pieces of history with us, and the fact that you’re a massively talented player makes it all the more enjoyable. Still eagerly awaiting the debut record! ;)
“Add a touch of reverb”
*proceeds to add a metric ass-ton of reverb*
Ah, I see you’re a man of culture as well.
No, the Reverb knob is wonky.
Yes, that was merely a touch to me😁👍🏻
Great amp, I love my '64 Princeton non reverb too, higher headroom and a great platform for pedals.
I had one a couple years back, I set it on fire on stage to entertain the crowd.
Very nice Matthew. That Strat was singing. The LP P-90’s I always like them. Was thinking I need a Fender reverb amp. Considering a twin, but I’ll check out the Princeton. It could be a good choice. Thanks
The Sweetwater reissue is a killer version that comes with a 12” speaker.
I have a twin, and I absolutely love it for clean tones. And by clean tones I don’t mean edge of break up, I mean almost solid state levels of clean. To get the amp to break up even a little with medium output humbuckers, I need to crank the volume to about 5, which is deafening. Also, the amp is very picky about overdrives and distortions going into it, and many drives sound awful through it. Also it is absurdly heavy, and an absolute pain to move around. Still wouldn’t trade it for anything else, definitely my favorite amp I’ve ever played through.
2 incredible sounding guitars, 1 incredible sounding amp and 1 incredible player. THE END.
Wow, that is a really clean example for the year, it looks hardly used!
Sounds gorgeous. I just picked up a ‘67. Can’t wait to get it serviced. Don’t want to tempt fate.
Man I do love the amplifier videos. My guitar and I are best friends but the amp is what we pick up chicks in.
Princeton and Super Reverb are my two favorite amps! There is a great amp tech in Memphis TN that knows his stuff. Lyle from Psionic audio is amazing for anyone in the TN area. Check his TH-cam channel out. Great video keep them coming!
I grew up northeast of Memphis in Martin, Tn. Man, the memories of driving down to the original Strings and Things on Saturdays in the late 70's-early 80's are truly cherished ones. Some great times for checking out great gear. Always had old Fender amps around cheap.
I can't imagine a better sound!
I own a Princeton 68 Limited Edition Reissue. Its awesome! I wish I could like your video again! So inspiring!
I live in Norman and I have a 1970 Twin Reverb I don’t know what to do with because I bought it in England so it’s got the wrong power supply on it. Maybe I can take mine to the same guy
McClellan Audio Norman, OK
www.mcclellanaudio.com/home
There aren't any capacitors in a Reverb tank. Did you mean you had the transducer replaced?? Because the only electronic parts in a tank are the transducers, the rest of it is all Springs and wires.
That's what I meant. I misspoke. It's a coil of some kind that had to be rewound.
@@MatthewScottmusic yeah I figured. A transducer is a very small coil, basically a speaker without a cone. Instead of vibrating a cone, like a speaker, a transducer vibrates the spring of the Reverb tank.
I watch these videos 30% for the gear and 70% for the playing skills. Keep it up!
I've been playing my '65 with a '69 Gold top since '73. I think your video gets the point
Everything built in 1964 was great
Including me…..!
@@HarryRemer Harry ... Maybe you slipped by on the assembly line at lunch time......lol
@@kidglove100 Probably -- quality control wasn't a thing back then... :=D
Nothing better than a Princeton! I had blackface '66 but sold it regrettably. Since then I just recently bought a Laney L5T112 5 watt 1x12 as I don't have a genuine British Class A amp in the arsenal with a real Celestion to boot. This thing is a HUGE 5 watts that reminds me of the Princeton's lush, warm and creamy tone, along with as much volume or even more. Keep her and never let 'er go! And, one of my fave showcases of a Princeton live in action was Kenny Vaughan with Marty Stuart slaying it with a Tele on Letterman th-cam.com/video/Cx_l9kLxycw/w-d-xo.html
I had a Princeton tremolo amp and reverb makes a huge difference !
It has always seemed to me that when reverb is engaged, the notes flow together so much better. Thank you for the demonstration.
I have had a few of the early PR"s and they are a great amp.
There you go trying to row a boat again.
I live in Oklahoma myself and an old man in sand springs repaired a super reverb and a vibrolux for me. That was twenty years ago. He’s since passed and if one broke today I wouldn’t know who could work in them.
Damn! That les paul and those p 90s are pure perfection through that old refreshed Princeton.
I have one and I ❤️ it , will never get rid of it. Princetons are perfect apartment amps too.
Matt keep it coming love it all
I have late 60s Princeton Reverb. Back in the late 90s I was in New Orleans with my late brother. We had just walked out of our hotel in the French Quarter when we spotted someone across the street emptying an apartment, and making a trash heap on the curb. He was putting the Princeton on top of the heap. (It had belonged to an accordionist that had recently passed away, we found out.) To make a long story short, by brother paid the guy $20, and we took possession of the amp. My brother passed away last year, and now I have the amp. I recently had a new power chord put on, had some of the diodes changed, and the foot switch cable connections resoldered, and the amp sounds amazing!
I’ve had a PRRI ‘65 For 10 years now. The best single piece of equipment I’ve ever bought. I use a 1X15 extension cabinet live & it’s huge. I record it Blumlein which for me is the most faithful recreation of the sound you hear in the room.
blumlein is usless because you dont need to hear your room but only amp sounds. never one hear the room. the room is create with reverb in post production. is not a concert isntruments like grandpiano in a great hall. never one in 2022 want hear terrible room
@@pierluigidinardodimaio3708 Hi Pierluigi. Your response assumes that I don’t understand Blumlien, that I have a terrible room and probably my recordings sound horrible. With respect you don’t know what kind of music I’m recording for and you don’t know the large and beautiful room I’m able to use. Try having a discussion, no one is here to be combative.
Been a player 60+ years, so I have a little amp experience. This little guy you gots sounds MARVELOUS!
Very nice guitars and amp. I traded "up" from a BFDR to a boutique built PR with a 12" baffle board at a third of the proceeds from the sale of the DR. It is the perfect amp for the venues I play. I can always mic it if I'm running out of power. I never used channel one on the DR, so the PR has all the "bells and whistles" of channel 2, as you've pointed out very well. Agree with your comment on the SF series from the early 70's except for one important component. The solid pine cabinet your amp has is a lot more resonant than the stuff in the SF cabinets. In a small combo amp, it is noticeable, especially with 50+ years of seasoning on the pine. I've only got another 48 years to go on my pine cabinet.Great video, thank you for the effort to make it.
I'm a fender guitar lover from forever ago, but the tone you're getting with your Les Paul/P90 > 64 Princeton is effing legendary.
Man...the Les Paul...your strat sound is beyond words...but that Les Paul...damn...
You need to come back to Dallas and tour with Texas Flood. Got to see your performance a while back and your tone and stage presence was very Impressive. Keep up your great vids.
Own a Re-issue and love my Princeton Reverb amp!!
I bought a 1965 Deluxe and never regretted it.it is the sound you want.
What. A. Sound. Just beautiful with both guitars.
your playing is always great but your playing in this video is just amazing