Considering a 65’ DRRI

[PTony]

Anyone care to weigh in on this amp? Considering moving on from my
HRDLX IV.

[Bob Womack]

It is considered to be one of the best amp reissues ever. I have one.

Bob

[Steve DeRosa]

What Bob said 100%, but I'd also test-drive both ToneMaster versions (which come in at half the weight of the tube version and offer some options better-suited to modern practice/performance/recording situations) and see which works best for you...

[J Patrick]

The fact that the 65 DRRI has been in continuous production for 25 years is a testament to its worthiness. That and the fact that it’s probably the most popular back line amp of all time. Unless you’re chasing a distinctly different sound you’ll be hard pressed to find a better all rounder.

[rmp]

my son has one,

I wish it was mine.

do it.

[AX17609]

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[davidd]

I've had one in the past and also currently have a 1972 DR. When I a/b's them many years ago they were in the same ballpark.

Personally I far prefer a Princeton Reverb with a 12" speaker. Plenty loud enough for most bar gigs and a much sweeter tone to my ears.

[Charlie Bernstein]

Folks like 'em. You probably will, too.

I'd look for a recent used one just so resale down the road won't be painful.

[warfrat73]

I've had one since the late '90s. I've never felt the need for anything else except for a couple of smaller practice amps.

Unless you need to play a medium size or larger venue without sound reinforcement, or don't like/want the Blackface tone, it's kind of the standard.

[arwhite]

Had one. Sold it. Wish I still had it. Might buy another.

[PTony]

Originally Posted by J Patrick

The fact that the 65 DRRI has been in continuous production for 25 years is a testament to its worthiness. That and the fact that it’s probably the most popular back line amp of all time. Unless you’re chasing a distinctly different sound you’ll be hard pressed to find a better all rounder.

I appreciate the input. It has certainly been around a while. I would imagine that it’s fairly popular in the studio also.i don’t seem to see many for sale, locally.

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

What Bob said 100%, but I'd also test-drive both ToneMaster versions (which come in at half the weight of the tube version and offer some options better-suited to modern practice/performance/recording situations) and see which works best for you...

I actually was able to play the ToneMaster as well. While I typically prefer all tube, I was impressed by the tone of the TM at first blush. IMHO I felt it had a different midrange thing going on. In the end, the 65 DRRI won…for me. The attenuation option is certainly a fantastic thought, though.

Originally Posted by rmp

my son has one,

I wish it was mine.

do it.

LOL…affirmative!

Originally Posted by AX17609

You might find this interesting...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88ZEGLPCIIg&t=0s

Thank you. I enjoy watching product videos. It’s always good to see all sides.

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

It is considered to be one of the best amp reissues ever. I have one.

Bob

That says a lot. I always appreciate feedback from owners. That says even more.

[PTony]

Originally Posted by davidd

I've had one in the past and also currently have a 1972 DR. When I a/b's them many years ago they were in the same ballpark.

Personally I far prefer a Princeton Reverb with a 12" speaker. Plenty loud enough for most bar gigs and a much sweeter tone to my ears.

Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by Charlie Bernstein

Folks like 'em. You probably will, too.

I'd look for a recent used one just so resale down the road won't be painful.

Used is a great way to go. I agree 100%. Although, shipping cost are outrageous!! And, not everyone packs like a pro (if they’ll ship at all)

Still, if I could’ve sourced one used locally…I would’ve. Unfortunately there were none available.

Originally Posted by warfrat73

I've had one since the late '90s. I've never felt the need for anything else except for a couple of smaller practice amps.

Unless you need to play a medium size or larger venue without sound reinforcement, or don't like/want the Blackface tone, it's kind of the standard.

This is encouraging. They seem to be well received with those who love Fender tones. It’ll be for home use age primarily. Some small room usage also. But mainly at home.

[PTony]

Originally Posted by arwhite

Had one. Sold it. Wish I still had it. Might buy another.

Been there many times. Recently I was debating selling a particular piece of gear and my wife said, “Why? You’ll just buy another…”

I can’t argue.

That said, I have an 65 DRRI incoming this week. I’m certainly looking forward to it!

[rockabilly69]

I have a vintage 1964 Deluxe Reverb and I love the clean tones I get from it, but to get any kind of overdrive I'm talking way too loud for my ears. If I'm going to record heavier stuff with it, I use a Revival Drive by Origin Effects in front of it and it sounds great. Typically though I just use a smaller amp

[AX17609]

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