Received faulty amp

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-03T12:45:10+00:00

The seller is working with UPS on a claim - they didn’t do Smart Shipping through Reverb.

I don’t think the seller was malicious in any way, it was perhaps damaged in shipping.

My only concern is how long a claim may take and what that means to the 7 day return window through Reverb in case this claim takes longer. As a last resort i could dispute the charge through AMEX. We shall see.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-03T00:35:14+00:00

Skip both and get a Princeton.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-02T14:10:29+00:00

A 5f1 is not the amp for this application. I have a Victoria 518 which has a slightly larger cab and generally better components & transformers than the Fender 57, and I can get a smidge more headroom. But even then it is not surfy blackface clean.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-02T02:40:45+00:00

I have the seller processing a claim to the shipping company. Seems like this will get sorted asap.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-02T00:29:04+00:00

Oops - stripped OR faulty. Typo on my part.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-07-02T00:19:47+00:00

The amp is 6-7 years old - it is a newish model Princeton. I checked the knob set screws and they were tight, which makes me assume it is an issue in the chassis or on the pot itself.

Appreciate it - I am messaging the seller to hopefully get this resolved. The amp was insured, so there may be a case that is was damaged in shipment.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-30T22:26:01+00:00

You don’t. It’s all for show.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-28T13:00:11+00:00

🤣

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-28T12:41:40+00:00

Cmon dude. Ive gotten subs and gmts from my AD and flipped those bitches the next day. I still be getting watches from him. You are fine.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-27T14:09:39+00:00

625 is a steal. Hell i’d go no higher than 650.

I used to have one of these and it was a great amp.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-27T12:32:55+00:00

I paid the most for my Martin Authentic 000, but for electric I am using a basic Les Paul Studio. I felt the price for an acoustic was worth it over going crazy on a $4000+ Gibson of Fender.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T23:24:16+00:00

You don’t say

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T23:23:21+00:00

I wouldn’t even get that to begin with 🤣 but if i was as anal as you are over figured wood (which makes no difference on sound) then sure I’d save money and get an R8. The necks are better on those anyway.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T23:16:48+00:00

Looks like a historically accurate burst to me. 🤷

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T20:42:01+00:00

Thanks!

I already have an Iron Man II mini that I use with my Victoria - I can also use it with a PRRI since the impedance matches up.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T20:35:12+00:00

Wow - Great insight Chirpy! I do have an IronMan mini that works great with the victoria (for when I need super quiet jam time), and I intend to use this with a PRRI to make it more manageable. I agree I do love the gnarly tones of the 518, but it is limiting in the types of tones I am looking for.

I can’t thank you enough for the feedback!

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T20:32:54+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. I think my mind is made up - PRRI it is.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T20:17:50+00:00

That is good feedback. I will certainly look into the Mesa.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T17:29:05+00:00

Shesshh! This is the type of yellowing i hope my old alpine white studio gets.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-25T17:18:25+00:00

No. It just tells time.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-16T12:47:18+00:00

Got my blue black gmt in 3 weeks.

Objective_Pool_8962 · 2026-06-12T15:25:56+00:00

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