Hey! Options: UPS (more expansive) The payment is through money bank transfer (or MoneyGram or Wester Union or Transferwise very easy directly from your credit card or your bank account see the web) Sorry no credit card or Paypal direct. Ive used it before but for many years now Ive been a happy user of pedals through the clean channel when it comes to playing crunch, which is what I mostly play anyways.Clean channel settings include volume (pull for clean), bass, treble, reverb and presence. The amp is rated at 60 watts RMS. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Fender Concert, sometimes refered to as Concert 2 or Rivera era Concert, is an all tube point to point wired combo amplifier with 60 watts of sparkling clean Fender power. Why sell through VintageAndRare? 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The next year the Concert transitioned to the blackface circuit, labeled AB763. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. Not a VintageandRare member?Sign up here: Fender Concert II 2x 6L6 power tubes 60W P.Rivera era 1983 Analogic point to point, come with original foot switch ! Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. The Concert II does not have the "II" on the faceplate. Currency: For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Who knows??? It works well in any environment, from a tiny coffeehouse to a large outdoor concert. He's keeping a running log of the serial numbers, I ma sure that he can help you date the amp. The reverb is via a tube driven, Accutronics long tank (another benefit of a bigger cab). The first two came out in '93, and the TWin was introduced in '95. Upgrade, downgrade, cancel at any time. I do not regret getting rid of that thing, it was heavy and sounded mediocre at best. Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. The BF Concert was a 4X10 also and was last built in '65. Would and do gig with it. It isn't a "boost" function like the smaller SC and PRll models but an actual 2nd channel with it's own tone section. As far as tube amps go, this Rivera-Era fender amp has every. The distortion channel for me doesnt quite fit the bill. 14 day money in return return warranty Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility, 5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such), Send message to: The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands. Hey! maybe I just havent found the right setting for dirt with the amp itself. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Upgrade, downgrade, cancel at any time. Premier Guitar features affiliate links to help support our content. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Not a VintageandRare member?Sign up here: I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. The malted balls had a different brand name, which I can't recall now. It has the unmistakable sound of a good old black face Fender and probably closer to a Twin than a Super Reverb. A couple of people Clean. MBreinin Dec 9, 2021 MBreinin Silver Supporting Member Messages 5,508 Dec 9, 2021 #1 I recently bought one and I am on a quest for good pedals to run into this. Those are beautiful guitars. The boost circuit on my PRII doesn't sound just plain awful, it's a special kind of awful! The other amps in this SEries back then were the 4x10 Super and the 2X12 Twin. For those still battling nerves when they play live on stage Could a basement guitarist be happy with a Champ? I never use it, never need it. If the Concert employed the same circuit as the other Rivera models (using the reverb driver to boost the signal) it sounds just plain awful. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into PDF documents. Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. [1] The Concert amp was introduced as a replacement for the 4-10 tweed Bassman amplifier. Power output is driven through a pair of matched 6L6 power tubes. Too many darn things to memorize! I played with or filled in for regular guitarists for most of the working blues artists in Chicago for several years.. Robinson and his Concert stayed busy in the 90s after returning to Indiana, supporting a slew of songwriters and leading his own regionally popular the Kookamongas. Posts. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. as the Twin Reverb II does have the "II". And after a couple weeks with it, the tone on my Eastman is moving further toward full-open. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. The tube compliment is: 2, 6L6GCs, 5 12AX7s and two 12AT7s. i currently own a 1983 4x10 concert it is a complicated hand wired amp.. with a ton of tone shaping knobs.. my take is this put a delay pedel in the efect loop. adjust the pots so it is loud but not overdriving anything.. the clean side of this amp is easy, standard fender clean. the didrty side is a beast :) 3 volumes, a mid boost AND presance try setting vol n gain at 10.. mid boost engaged , presance up to 8.. then i match the clean vol ch. Most of the time at least. Fender Concert Series II Amplifier Rivera era 1982-1987. Free signup service I have a friend that will sell me his Fender Concert 1x12 that he bought in the mid to late 80's used and I just saw a Concert Head that was a Rivera at a local guitar store and they look the same other than this one is a 1x12 instead of a head model..How can you tell?How do you tell the date?..I have the amp here at homeNice Clean channel but no foot switch to hear the dirty side.. In late 1959, all of the Professional Series of Amps were debuted at the summer NAMM show. Purely Hypothetical - Eyelet Board Soldering - Scare Me If You Must. Offer your instruments to dealers and builders on VintageAndRare.See our blogStay tuned for exciting news, interviews, great stories and beautiful instruments on the VintageAndRare blog.Search for instruments, Sell instruments through VintageAndRare It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers. Mar 20, 2009 Howdy Folks, Anyone here have any experience with early 80's Fender Concert amps? However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service. Compare Top-Selling Fender Vintage Rivera Era Amps. Built like a tank is a phrase often used about stuff like this amp so I guess thats what it is. I was certain that my Pedal Pawn Texan Twang was going to sound amazing into this, but it has been a major let down. PHOTOS BELOW Hi! In the early eighties, Fender had their entire amplifier lineup reworked by notable amplifier designer Paul Rivera. Cancel. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjos, amps, parts, and accessories. The amp is rated at 60 watts RMS. Reverb tank is typical lush fender reverb and man this thing is LOUD! I have found that my assessment of these amps differs greatly from yours. Featured builders. I owned and used a 2x10 Concert for years thru the 80'snot bad on the normal clean channel but horrible with the channel boost. During the 1960s, the Concert was for all practical purposes the same amplifier as the Vibrasonic but with four 10" speakers. Free trial, The most viewed products Channel two has a master volume and mid boost pull/push knob. I keep hoping for another recording of Inchworm. Check out the Vintage Rivera Era amps Reverbers are excited about. The standard one, not the Variation (which is more treble-forward). Yes the ego gets a hit the past few days. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. Free trial, The most viewed products Featured dealers Maybe my memory is failing. Mar 8, 2010 #3 Wally Telefied. All the other era Fender Concert amps are either 4x10 or 2x12 combo amps. In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. 3K 172K views 8 months ago NORTH HOLLYWOOD The Fender Concert is THE BEST bang-for-your-buck amplifier on the used market. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. Thanks! Fender Concert, sometimes refered to as Concert 2 or "Rivera era Concert", is an all tube point to point wired combo amplifier with 60 watts of sparkling clean Fender power. It's stamped on the wood:[/QUOTE]. Currency: I guess I'm the exception here. offers the best Vintage instruments Guitars Bass Amplifiers Effects. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Two 10" speakers: one original Fender speaker and one Eminnence replacement, Footswitch: Reverb on/off ; Channel switch. It sounds great. Featured dealers Thinking about it, I think you're right, lammie. It's the Professional Tube Series Concert. I played quite a few gigs with Jimmy Johnsonoften with Syl Johnson or Phil Upchurch on guitar or bass, Robinson relates. At about 1:30, he bends down to turn up the Concert, steps on a delay pedal, and delivers a solo. 1 2 3 51 Next doc Silver Supporting Member Messages 7,914 Feb 18, 2005 #1 I finally opened up my Concert II and took out several of the caps bridging the preamp tubes, rearranged a few of the leads, and changed out a couple of tubes, and am very pleased with the results. I would have to agree with Wally, at least for the Concert, that the 2nd channel isn't horrible but very useful and sounds good to me. It is a hand wired, point to point amp. Thread Tools. Drop3, Drop2&3, and Drop2&4 chord voicings. Its production can be split over 2 phases. Cancel. The Concert joined the Fender Twin Amp, and Fender Vibrasonic as the only models with the more robust and expensive "large-iron" output transformers. The lead channel has volume (with pull channel switch, when not using the foot switch), gain, master, treble, mid (with pull mid boost that adds a lot of boost), bass, reverb and presence. Fender Rivera-Era Concert Tube Amp from 1982. The speaker configuration remained 4-10" speakers usually made by either Jensen or Oxford (for the earlier models) as opposed to Utah or CTS (for the later models). It's too bad that most folks badmouth these amps as they are a part of the Fender history and represent a point in time where Fender began to realize that they needed to compete with the other amp manufacturers. Joined Mar 17, 2003 Posts By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Free signup service I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. The latest arrivals I understand that some players do it this way. The amp was tube (valve, in British English) powered, and featured five 12AX7s (including for gain recovery and reverb). Call 0031-523-232205. The latest builders Additionally, two 12AT7s are used for effects loop and the phase inverter and effects loop. That, for me is the sound I go for, and it As I understand it it's how the pick 'escapes' the plane of the strings in order to get to or cross another. "On" & "Standby" are on the front panel and there's an FX System on the back. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: This 1982 Concert is a tube-driven two-channel amplifier with a gain control, built-in reverb, and push-pull mid boost and bright controls. Witness the contemporary street artworks, huge wall paintings and tiny unofficial graffs. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. I agree with the comment above , if you get one with the foot switch, give the foot switch back. Robinson, who was voted Best Roots Guitarist in The Alternate Roots readers poll, has played the amp on albums hes produced and engineered for songwriters Davis Raines, David Olney, Randy Handley, Mike Cullison, Tiffany Huggins Grant, Mark Huff, Johnny Neel, Tommy Womack, and Brian Langlinais, among others. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I've had a 60s deluxe and a super reverb and in my humble opinion, there is no comparison. Distortion channel includes two gain stages (volume, gain) before a master volume so theres plenty to fiddle around with. The 1980s version of the Concert is considerably different than it's 1960s sibling. I keep learning.and have been proven wrong many times. Check out the Vintage Rivera Era amps Reverbers are excited about. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This allows for what the other Concert amps can't: distortion. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The first Concert was built in the 6G_ line of amps in the early '60's and was a 4X10. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. Thanks for this. The first of these running from 1960 and until approximately 1965, at which time a typical Fender Concert was priced at $315. Germany, You have to get past 6, on the audio taper pot to begin to make it clip. From Wiki: The Fender-II Series amplifiers were produced from 1982 until 1986, being the last Fender amps to be made at Fullerton. It seems to me that another way to do it would be to just label them by the intervals. TEagle/Sprung usually have the bases covered for the first 50 years. All info in site: www.hendrixguitars.com, and also see: http://www.hendrixguitars.com/HendrixVintage.htm. 08-17-2013, 05:04 PM #26. jorgemg1984. What would be the value of this amp if it is in perfect working condition? Maybe I had a lemon, who knows. Offer your instruments to dealers and builders on VintageAndRare.See our blogStay tuned for exciting news, interviews, great stories and beautiful instruments on the VintageAndRare blog.Search for instruments, Sell instruments through VintageAndRare To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Like everyone else has said, the clean side is classic Fender, as good as an amp can be. jhambie, qeustion away. Anyone wanna buy it? It was discovered in 1767 by a shepherdess, who was going to throw a silver rich rock at a goat. The new Concert put out 60 watts into a single 12" speaker, and featured both clean and overdrive channels, a standard channel switch pedal, and traditional tank reverb. (The reverb and presence also work in clean mode.) It is a hand wired, point to point amp. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. The channel switching is done by pulling the 2nd volume knob Actually when you use the footswitch it affects the tone of the amp and it rolls off some treble and makes it a little muddy. Milk Duds had a caramel interior I think. Try and Google his name and "Fender" or something and I bet it pops up. Call 0031-523-232205, WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Fender Concert Series II Amplifier Rivera era 1982-1987, http://torresengineering.stores.yahohanswitfe.html. Its has 11 knobs on the front and it has the push/pull volume knobsHow do you tell what year it was made?Pics comingI'm taking pics right now to post them.I really love the tone of this amp and the reverb is beautiful Yep, if it has 11 knobs it's a Rivera-era amp. This early 'reissue' edition, which was built during Paul Rivera's reign, came in three speaker configurations: 112, 212, and 410. Jan 2011. The clean channel is surprisingly strong and holds clean way up until the bitter end. Many Fender amps seem too bright for my taste, and the Music Man was brighter than what I was looking for., Shortly after acquiring the Concert, Robinson relocated to Chicago and put it to work immediately, supporting a series of legends and then-up-and-comers in the citys hard-boiled blues clubs. (The reverb and presence also work in clean mode.) I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Over this period, the Concert offered vibrato, bass and treble controls delivering approximately 40 watts of power. Rivera Fender Concert mods doc Feb 18, 2005 Not open for further replies. Nice Clean channel but no foot switch to hear the dirty side.. Jahmbie, I have never seen a 2X12 Concert of any era. Copyright 2022 - Jazz Guitar Online - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy. Also, the early ones have separate vibrato channel inputs, and the Rivera-era version has a pull-boost mid control. Unlike most of the other Professional Series amps however, the Concert (along with Fender Vibrasonic) were not previously offered as tweed-covered models in the 1950s. There is some variation within the circuit itself corresponding with the model updates for the Concert starting with the 5G12 (late 1959, early 1960) and continuing with the 6G12 (in late 1960, early 1961) and the 6G12-A by 1962 into 1963. The reverb is via a tube driven, Accutronics long tank (another benefit of a bigger cab). EUR Handwired by amp guru Paul Rivera, this '80s Concert rules for everything from blues to rock, and Americana. These were the ones produced during Fender's 'Rivera-Era'. I studied classical for a few years a long time ago. The Fender Concert 112 60 watt amplifier was produced from 1982 to 1985 and was the heir apparent to the 1960-1965 40 watt 410 Concert series. Recover By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. By approximately 1965, Fender decided on the Fender Super Reverb Amp as the only 410 model to continue. And this specific amp, owned by Nashville guitarist, songwriter, bandleader, producer, and PG reader Mark Robinson, has a replacement Mojotone British Vintage speaker. I had one for a few years and to be frank, I hated it. This Concert was bought new by Robinson, who still uses it onstage and at his Guidos Studio South, just outside Nashville. France, Okay. Also, Son Seals, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Tad Robinson, and many others in the Chicago blues scene in the 80s. The first of these running from 1960 and until approximately 1965, at which time a typical Fender Concert was priced at $315. Listen to Mark Robinson and his Fender Concert at work on Nashvilles Music City Roots. today i am using the Rec Line Out to run this amps pre amp section thru another Twin reverb w/ a 4x10 cab.. i am very very happy to own this.. btw, it was 1499 new a new 83 twin was only 1299.. these Concert 4x10's are rare and some people complain about the tone.. in my opinion they do not not try hard enough.. for one thing the 2 loop pots on the rear of the chassi basically control another gain stage.. even with the effect clicked off it still drives the amp more.. be vary careful not to go to high here.. spend some time doialing in the overdrive channell. cheers :). Thats why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. Someone explain escape to me in this context. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. The clean channel has volume with bright boost, treble, and bass. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Donations Via Paypal: mrmrswoodworker@aol.comMerchandise: https://www.doctorgroovymerch.com/ http://www.groovymusiclessons.com You ca. Barney and Herb. The specifications for these amplifiers, and . Some say it sounds like a Boogie but it sounds nothing like the MKI, MKII or MKIII amps I have had. Here, its miked and ready, at home at Guidos Studio South. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. The lead channel has its own sound. Footswitch with LEDs for Channel-Switching and Reverb, special model for 1980's Fender amps of the "Paul Rivera" designed models: Fender Twin Footswitch, Channel & Reverb special for Fender Concert II, Twin Reverb II, Princeton Reverb II etc. Almost mint condition. Learn More. Please enter your username, and you will recieve a new password for your account. Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The Rivera-era Fender Concert series included 1x12, 2x10, and 4x10 combos as well as a Concert Top head amp with available 1x12, 2x10, and 4x10 open back cabinets. Password The tube array is five 12AX7s (for the preamp, gain recovery, reverb, and overdrive), two 12AT7s (for the phase inverter and effects loop), and two 6L6 power tubes. Both were hand-wired, but the newer version was designed by Paul Rivera, who Fender hired to redesign a number of amp models during the decade. I cant find the discussion, so feel free to link it if you know which one Im talking about. The Fender Concert 112 60 watt amp was built from 1982 until 1985 and was the successor to the 1960 - 1965 40 watt 410 Concert models. The latest dealers ALL VINTAGE, Fender Concert II 2x 6L6 power tubes 60W. I've had a Concert 2 for 25 years. The latest dealers The most significant of these updates occurred between the 5G12 which had only 5 preamp tubes and the 6G12 which added another tube for a more pronounced vibrato and more clean headroom. In 1961 there was a short run of blond concert amps delivered to Webb music shop in California but the majority were transitioned to standard brown tolex with either maroon/obxlood grill cloth (1961) or the more common yellow or "wheat" cloth (1962). Pick a subscription plan and sign up in 60 seconds. and foot switchable reverb. Fender II amps. Since moving to Nashville and establishing his studio there 16 years ago, the guitarist and his trusty amp have appeared onstage with a slew of artists from Music Citys blues, rock, and Americana ranks, and with his own Mark Robinson Band. Power Tube matched new Ready to Play! 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