Fender Princeton?

[larsjakob]

I've had a Fender Rhodes Mark 1 for about a year now, and recently had it in for repairs - now it rocks! I am a little tired of borrowing amps from my friends all the time, so I've decided to buy one myself. My budget is not the greatest though, so I have to find a temporary solution.

My question is: does anyone have experience using their Rhodes with a Fender Princeton amplifier? The size and weight of this amp appeals to my back, and they are not that expensive either.

Other advices are also appreciated! :-)

Lars Jakob

[andi85]

You mean the little solid-state amp? I tried one from a friend of mine and I found it quite nice for the Rhodes. Somewhat harsher than my HotRod, though, but also more transparent or precise -  depending on how you want to call it.
I'd go for it.

[sean]

I think you will like the transistor-based Princeton Chorus a lot.  It sounds great, it is light, and you should be able to get one cheap.

I think the only real problem with the Princeton Chorus is that it isn't loud enough to hang with a drumset and blaring guitar.  But you could use the effects send to run signal out to the PA.

It is a perfect little amp to practice alone, and it has a headphone jack too.

(There is a tube-based Princeton amp, but you can tell by the price.  The "recording" version is tempting, but pricey!)

Sean

[tomnardozza]

yeah, there's no hanging with a drummer or guitar player with a princeton.  if it is the "chorus" model you're talking about, it sounds really nice for home use.

[pianotuner steveo]

The only thing wth the Princeton is I believe it has a small (like 8"?) speaker which may not be able to handle low bass too well. Otherwise, it should sound fine.

I personally  use a Fender Champ 12 (12" speaker) for home use.

[Mark II]

sorry for OT but:
@Steveo:

I used a Champ 12 with my rhodes aswell, but I think even with it's 12' speaker it lacks the deep bass notes a bit. I loved the crunchy sound tho. But since the suitcase preamp upgrade I didnt use it anymore and sold it.

Mark II

[tomnardozza]

if you need something cheap for gig use, maybe one of those peavey bass amps would do....they're a dime a dozen and they hardly ever break!!!

[sean]

My Princeton Chorus has two ten-inch speakers.

However, I must admit they do provide a perfect simulation of a single eight-inch speaker.   Oh well.

[pianotuner steveo]

oh sorry- I remember a friend having an old Princeton with one small speaker-that was about 30 years ago..didnt know they made them w/2 10's

[Rob A]

Maybe that was a princesston.

[raemon80]

I recently bought a '69 Fender Princeton for studio use and I absoluteluy love it. I got it at this guy that imports them from the US and fixes them up. This one was an absolute gem and the sound was incredible. Check out the site (i know the layout might be a bit....i dunno, but the amps rock!):

http://www.jpstingrayguitars.com/amps.html

[Rhodester]

The only thing wth the Princeton is I believe it has a small (like 8"?) speaker which may not be able to handle low bass too well. Otherwise, it should sound fine.

I personally  use a Fender Champ 12 (12" speaker) for home use.

they are 10"s on the princeton chorus's {the older ones.}

Ive played through a pretty old one and the break up on the speakers was pretty early on volume wise, it sounded great though {to my ears anyway} so we mic'd it up so i could compete with the drummer and bass player. and sat it fairly close to me as a monitor.

[garagebandking41]

Yeah the new Princeton I have is what fender calls DSP. it has digital stereo effects in and out. This is the model sean is talking about, The old ones only need one baby.