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Rift Amplification 'PR18' Princeton Reverb AA1164 Guitar Amplifier
Estimated price for orientation: 1 510 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Instrument Amplifier Model: Princeton Reverb Brand: Rift Amplification Rack Mountable: No MPN: Does Not Apply RMS Power: 18w EAN: Does not apply
There were some amp designers who just got things right. The guys at Fender in 1964 fall into this category when they designed the AA1164 Blackface Princeton ReverbImagine a small, lightweight combo that had sparkly, toneful cleans and an overdrive tone that made you sound like you were playing a much bigger amp with bags of sustain. Add valve-driven spring reverb and bias-tremolo...what's not to like?The only problem that I could see with this circuit is that it only produced 12 watts of power. I've managed to squeeze a little bit more for 18w, in fact at full crank it pushes out nearly 30w!To handle all of this extra power, I had to upgrade the speaker from a 10" to a 12". Deeper lows, sweeter highs and more tone. Perfect.
I use very high quality components, sourced from UK companies if possible.
I do make a few small modifications to the original design, mainly an improved grounding scheme along with a few tweaks to make it more durable/reliable.I stand behind every amplifier I make. Every Rift amplifier is guaranteed against defects in craftsmanship and components (excluding certain items) for the life of the amplifier (or my life, which ever ends first) as long as it remains in possession of the original owner. Second hand amplifiers are not supported by the warranty. Any user modifications or external modifications even by a qualified technician,
abuse and damage beyond normal wear and tear will void this warranty.Description
18w OutputPreamp Valves: 1 x 12AT7, 3 x 12AX7
Power Valves: 2 x 6V6GTValve Rectifier: 5U4GB
Black Tolex Covered Cabinet
Valve Driven Spring Reverb and Bias Tremolo
High Quality American Made TransformersCarbon Composite/Film Resistors
Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone CapacitorsTAD BIPOLAR Cathode Bypass Capacitors
Handwired Circuitry High quality valve sockets, no rattling like the NOS onesWGS G12C Speaker
Footswitch for Reverb + Tremolo
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Instrument Amplifier |
| Model: | Princeton Reverb | Brand: | Rift Amplification |
| Rack Mountable: | No | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| RMS Power: | 18w | EAN: | Does not apply |
There were some amp designers who just got things right. The guys at Fender in 1964 fall into this category when they designed the AA1164 Blackface Princeton ReverbImagine a small, lightweight combo that had sparkly, toneful cleans and an overdrive tone that made you sound like you were playing a much bigger amp with bags of sustain. Add valve-driven spring reverb and bias-tremolo...what's not to like?The only problem that I could see with this circuit is that it only produced 12 watts of power. I've managed to squeeze a little bit more for 18w, in fact at full crank it pushes out nearly 30w!To handle all of this extra power, I had to upgrade the speaker from a 10" to a 12". Deeper lows, sweeter highs and more tone. Perfect.
I use very high quality components, sourced from UK companies if possible.I do make a few small modifications to the original design, mainly an improved grounding scheme along with a few tweaks to make it more durable/reliable.I stand behind every amplifier I make. Every Rift amplifier is guaranteed against defects in craftsmanship and components (excluding certain items) for the life of the amplifier (or my life, which ever ends first) as long as it remains in possession of the original owner. Second hand amplifiers are not supported by the warranty. Any user modifications or external modifications even by a qualified technician,
abuse and damage beyond normal wear and tear will void this warranty.Description
18w OutputPreamp Valves: 1 x 12AT7, 3 x 12AX7
Power Valves: 2 x 6V6GTValve Rectifier: 5U4GB
Black Tolex Covered Cabinet
Valve Driven Spring Reverb and Bias Tremolo
High Quality American Made TransformersCarbon Composite/Film Resistors
Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone CapacitorsTAD BIPOLAR Cathode Bypass Capacitors
Handwired Circuitry High quality valve sockets, no rattling like the NOS onesWGS G12C Speaker
Footswitch for Reverb + Tremolo
Power Valves: 2 x 6V6GTValve Rectifier: 5U4GB
Black Tolex Covered Cabinet
Valve Driven Spring Reverb and Bias Tremolo
High Quality American Made TransformersCarbon Composite/Film Resistors
Jupiter Yellow Vintage Tone CapacitorsTAD BIPOLAR Cathode Bypass Capacitors
Handwired Circuitry High quality valve sockets, no rattling like the NOS onesWGS G12C Speaker
Footswitch for Reverb + Tremolo