Fender Princeton '65 vs '68 Amplifier Review - Better Music video free download
Wondering what the differences between the Princeton '65 and '68 are? Matt Davis gives you a quick review and rundown on the features and sounds the 65 and 68 have to offer ('65 on the left and '68 on the right). There's something here for everyone.
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Don't forget to check our Part 2 of this demo, where Matt goes into the breakup of these amps! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI9l7l2eugk
0:00 Brief Overview
0:33 Princeton '65
0:48 Amp settings
1:01 Princeton '65 with vibrato
1:29 Princeton '65 with Tube Screamer
1:55 Princeton '68
2:37 Amp settings
2:46 Princeton '68 with vibrato
3:00 Princeton '68 with Tube Screamer
3:36 Amp comparison
Used in this video:
GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition Music
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Roland R-26 Portable Audio Recorder
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sE Voodoo VR1 Passive Ribbon Microphone
http://www.bettermusic.com.au/se-voodoo-vr1-ribbon-microphone
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
http://www.bettermusic.com.au/shure-sm57-dynamic-microphone-sm-57
Comments
7 years ago
Tom Håkon Andersen
Simply the best comparison video of these on youtube, fantastic7 years ago
Jason Randall
wow - this is a great comparison. My taste is with the '65....sounds like the classic 'fender reverb' vibe that I love. The '68 is nice, but sounds muddier, and like there's a blanket in the cab. Both are nice, but my preference is the '65. Excellent comparison, thanks.7 years ago
jlgis77
is,nt the 68 a 12 watt and the 65 a 15 watt......7 years ago
pranky4
It sounds waaaarrrrrrrmmmmmmaaaa7 years ago
Rodrigo Espinosa
At 11......o’clock7 years ago
pg123ab
Why volume at 3? The Princeton sweet spot is at around 4.5 - 5 when the amp starts breaking out with beautiful tones. That's the reason why this amp has been used on many recordings, you can get a natural distortion without having massive volume. This review is comparable to test drive a Ferrari keeping it below 45 mph.7 years ago
Max Rubio
Tune that guitar man8 years ago
Cam Pablo
Got a 65, put a Celestion greenback in it. Huge difference. Tighter low end, punchier, and no rattling.8 years ago
Evan Hodge
Fender so smart. Make models, many models. You squabble with yourself, but finally decide on one of these. You bought a Fender, not some other amp brand. LOL. Nice.8 years ago
CNCTEMATIC
I wouldn't go by this review. The Blackface has a Jensen speaker, which is pretty stiff new, so it will get warmer with age. In my experience the volume of the two is pretty similar. The Silver definitely breaks up earlier, the Blackface has more headroom (greater wattage), but when you can crank it, it gets that SRV type piercing glassy overdrive. Also, big difference, the 65s are made in California, the 68s in Mexico,so perhaps quality difference.8 years ago
bza069
nothing worse than an amp demo when they use pedals.8 years ago
yumadapaka
the 68 sounds warmer but its also a bit muddy. i think i prefer the classic 658 years ago
telecasterbear
I have a 1970 non reverb Princeton that sounds very nice. These new ones sound great as well.8 years ago
Morten Larsen
Thanks for the effort! However it was pretty hard to judge. To much playing with different tones, before switching amps. So much easier would be: Clean sound neck pickup 65 - quick switch to 68 same neck position and same riff, same setting ect... :)8 years ago
Corbin Swagerty
thanks for demoing with the tube screamer! The 65 was very SRV while the 68 felt more like Chess Records blues. Really cool to hear the difference8 years ago
Dave B.
Kids! Save your money and buy an original Blackface or Silverface Princeton Reverb. Take it to a competent tech and get the filter caps changed and put in new, but OLD STOCK VINTAGE TUBES. The reissues use cheap printed circuit boards; the vintage ones were HAND-WIRED.8 years ago
The Paranoid Blues Man
Is the '68 a limited edition? I fancy trying both versions out, but its likely to be a while before I can buy either.9 years ago
journeyquest1
65 has more sparkle. I have the 65 along w a Super Champ Xd and Champion 600 w an 8 inch speaker installed.9 years ago
Issa Romero
I've got them both, love them both.9 years ago
SHEMAMAN
He had a reason for not turning the amp up; the microphone placement had been set but I suspect any thorough review should state that it gets distorted above '3' in the '68 and at about '5' on the '65.At such low wattage, it can really reduce the appeal of such an amp.Related Videos
