How I Use My Fender Princeton. Why I Still Love It After 10 Years
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@PhillipMcKnight Жыл бұрын
Thank you to all who support this channel and happy new year!
@lolwithme36dd Жыл бұрын
Thank you for an awesome channel Phil! Happy New Year to you as well my friend! 🥂🍻🎸💯👍😀🥳
@andycatmilne Жыл бұрын
Happy new year🎉
@carsgunsandguitars Жыл бұрын
that's a great amp... happy new year
@waynebake1123 Жыл бұрын
Def looking at the Tone Master. I have a Imperial MkII that is my main amp but the tone master princeton looked to me like a good practice amp alternative over my Monoprice 5 watt.
@bulico06 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you too Phil!
@electricurinal Жыл бұрын
Content goldmine right here with this. YES! I hope you keep rollin with the "Why is this still here" series.
@essboo Жыл бұрын
I have an old ‘70s SF PR, which I love. Everyone that plays it, loves it. I had some work done on it when I first bought it, and I haven’t done anything to it in 15 years. I play it a ton - throw it in my car, record with it…it just trucks along. There’s something magical about it, and I love the fact that it has so few things to mess with - I tend to set it and forget it.
@jray5363 Жыл бұрын
Nice idea for a series! Some things are just ❤SPECIAL ❤! It’s always nice to hear the reasons why. And I must say, if there was a video that epitomized the phrase “Know Your Gear “, this is it. Watching you turn the knobs and explain the little nuances shows you know that amp like the back of your hand. Reminded me of an old Guy Clark song called Things That Work. Once you know them that well, you know they ain’t going nowhere. And I’ve got some friends of my own laying around I need to reacquaint myself with.
@shauncarter924 Жыл бұрын
Phil I love this idea. The reviews and demos are always great, but this kind of video is great too because it kinda gives us a little peek into your world. Please do more. I’d LOVE to know more about that red Alvarez and learn why you keep such a funky guitar lol.
@simoneh4732 Жыл бұрын
Damn I did not expect that awesome gain tone at only 4 on the volume. Sounded great!! Definitely would like this to be a series.
@schmoemi3386 Жыл бұрын
The '65 version definitely needs to be cranked up more to break up...
@shckltnebay Жыл бұрын
Part of that is the attenuator adding a load
@Crinklidge Жыл бұрын
@@shckltnebay how does an attenuator add overdrive?
@powbobs 11 ай бұрын
@@Crinklidge By adding a load as he said.
@Crinklidge 11 ай бұрын
@@powbobs but doesn't that just mean that the amp "thinks" its connected to a speaker? Why would that equal MORE overdrive?
@claudehopper9813 Жыл бұрын
Two of Fenders best amps the Deluxe and the Princeton have stood the test of time .
@mjm661 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Phil, this is exactly the type of videos i enjoy seeing. They do help me in my buying decisions as well as helpful tips. Please keep doing these types of vidoes!!!
@lunamatic9775 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing exploring some of the different settings, +1 for setting this up as a series!
@oldguycraggy5829 Жыл бұрын
Definatley the kind of review/commentary that I value. Gear that proves itself over time is good to know about. Many thanks.
@danielhorsley2259 Жыл бұрын
Great video Phil! I’ve had my 68’ Princeton for several years now it’s my favorite amp always sounds great and a real workhorse. I’d definitely like to see the Princeton tone master on the channel. Happy new year!
@Theweeze100 Жыл бұрын
Great tone Phil! No wonder you’ve held onto this amp. Love your channel and all of the pertinent information you bring to the music community.😊
@fiveeyes2802 Жыл бұрын
I liked this episode a lot, Phil. Thanks. Very insightful differences explained between the ‘65 and the ‘68 versions. Well done!
@StratsRUs Жыл бұрын
Beautiful sounds and sweet playing too.Great work, Phil. Thanks !
@stonebrakerstudio8238 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it was really helpful and happy New Year to you and your family
@tmsglobal5848 Жыл бұрын
You have a great way of explaining the whys and how to use. Thanks Phil!
@jonathanbaggs4275 Жыл бұрын
I use two Princeton blackface reissues as my stage rig. One on floor angled and other straight just above it on a stand. Pedal board and a gibson les paul special mainly. This setup rocks. Works for me.
@SapperRJMorgan Жыл бұрын
I like my REVV D-20. It doesn’t have the onboard reverb or tremolo but it’s versatility shines along with its ability to take pedals. Love this Phil. Makes me want one as usual.
@peterc9731 Ай бұрын
Thank you Phillip, I just acquired a re-issue '65 Princeton Reverb and struggled to find my sweet spot until I found your video. Spot on.
@noiricha Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for sharing your incredible depth of practical knowledge - it surely answers a lot of questions.
@TWTexasA1 Жыл бұрын
Of all the big wattage amps I have including Marshall, Fender Super Reverb and Blackstar tubes amps I play on my early 70’s Princeton the most…what a great sounding amp 👍🏼👍🏼
@edjohansson Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, great way to show what the amp can do.
@mark.guitar Жыл бұрын
Not many constants in the KZfaq world. This is a good one for our comparisons! Happy New Year Phil.
@TarnishedViking. Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And a Happy New Year too you Phillip! 🤘
@chrisggoodwin777 Жыл бұрын
7:04 nice nod to Bryan Adams 👍 happy New Year to Phil and the KYG crew!
@robertclarkguitar Жыл бұрын
That is one of the best sounding amps clean and lightly driven I've heard in a while. Maybe it's how you recorded this, idk. But wow. I would love to find one. Sadly out of my current reach. Awesome review man.
@kevinking6259 6 ай бұрын
Very well done. I got a better understanding of this amp from your video than I did from ten others combined. Well spoken, well played, great highlights on the way most players will actually use their amp.
@stevensonnewberry8724 10 ай бұрын
Very informative. Just the right blend of tunes & info. Killer chops; the SG suits you! 😊
@robertcovell2787 Жыл бұрын
A good honest no BS amp, Like it. I toured for years with a small blues band using a Deluxe Reverb. still have it and still love it.
@benallmark9671 Жыл бұрын
Great video , would love to see more of your gear big fella !
@merqury5 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo. Juat what I was curious about.
@greggibson7313 Жыл бұрын
Loved the review, thanks.
@timallen7354 Жыл бұрын
Loved it Phil !! Keep em coming 👍🤙🖖
@PhillipMcKnight Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@carlc2597 Жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful sounding amp - I really like it.
@thomastourville1674 Жыл бұрын
❤great show enjoyed everything have HAPPY NEW YEAR
@scottlunsford9426 Жыл бұрын
Great video , would love to see more long term gear and the tone master !!
@billbeaumont168 Жыл бұрын
Really like this video Phil. Thanks. Keep them coming if you can, really interesting topic thanks again.
@randyclark7914 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year brother!!!
@guilhermebatlleyfont7577 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video Phill! Please review the Princeton ToneMaster, would love your input in it!
@gitrbldr941 Жыл бұрын
Yes I really enjoyed this Love to see more.
@keithcarter9396 Жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you. I currently have a 65 DRRI and love it. If I need more power I have a hot Rod Deville 4X10 which gives more bottom end. I am thinking that I need something for those small sessions that will still give that Fender complex sound but also reduce the overall sound level to keep the staff friendly. I was tossing up a 65 or 68 custom Princeton so your comments were valuable.
@Gaoin86 Жыл бұрын
That amp-guitar combination sounds amazing!
@gtr1952 Жыл бұрын
Very cool!! I love to see what other folks are using, and what they really like. You are pretty high on that list. Thanks much. 8) --gary
@JeffCrowell11 Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@thesoundpurist Жыл бұрын
sounds great, cool setup
@bradleyard4195 Жыл бұрын
Small tube combos FTW! I have a couple Laney Cub 12Rs that I love running together. They sound amazing, especially since I speaker-swapped one of them.
@stevemyers2092 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phillip, yes would like to also hear about headphones for home use (quiet times) ....... thanks appreciate your great work!! we all learn a lot and i am 68 and still learning after playing 53 years now...albeit mostly acoustic.
@johngeddes7894 Жыл бұрын
Unanimous: More like this! Very well done. Thx
@jumpskirt Жыл бұрын
Great sounding amp, for sure! Thanks!
@jmendi55 Жыл бұрын
Bought a '75 reverb around 1979 - 47 years ago. Still have it, still sounds fantastic. Needed a new power transformer and a couple new caps, but other than that it's probably the best $175 bucks I ever spent.
@eddysel10 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Pls make it a serie. Learn so much from your video’s / tutorials.
@comicsrcool5483 Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your thoughts on the Tone Master. The onboard Attenuator and mute make that really attractive, but does it get close to a real Princeton in sound! This was a great video. Please do more. The stuff that has been around a long while has got to be great considering all you see and demo each year!
@rhugh02 Жыл бұрын
I love mine, but didn’t know about that attenuator. Might have to check that out. Thanks again Phil.
@rigorhead01 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That '68 Princeton sounds 👌!
@michaelwalters6917 Жыл бұрын
I have a 65 PRRI with a 12" speaker and baffle. Jeff Falla in Minneapolis removed the circuit board and rebuilt the amp to somewhat vintage specs. It's been my main amp for 5 years. Lots of clean headroom. More bass than I need. Very loud. Fantastic pedal platform. Reliable.
@luisdariodavilamartinez5538 10 ай бұрын
Amazing video, is there a series of this?
@zepptar Жыл бұрын
I recently bought the Sweetwater Tweed version of the Princeton. I love it!!
@JoeRobinsonwebsites 5 ай бұрын
Always like you reviews. Straightforward and not annoying...lol
@bheathcoat7650 Жыл бұрын
I own this amp and love it!! Thanks for the video
@ChrisSkinner1 Жыл бұрын
Definitely do more vids like this! Awesome.
@hakankillberg6043 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video. Yes please review the Tonemaster
@happygster922 Жыл бұрын
Got a 68' Vibro Champ Reverb Reissue and just love that clean tone.
@jasoncartwright586 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Phil - really interesting!!
@Duncanl1999999 5 ай бұрын
Great video Phillip! Can you please explain how you inserted your attenuator with the Princeton?
@brianhassett143 Жыл бұрын
Great tone!
@zwoelf160 8 ай бұрын
Great Demo. Great Amp. I love it ❤
@martinmartin8871 16 күн бұрын
Your 2011 RI sounds great! I like the TK watt reducer too. I enjoy my 1976 last year of silverface circuit with no push pull volume knob. I enjoy mine but I was floored by two other vintage PR's my amp tech had in his shop. Vintage wise I like my friends 71 and especially my amp techs 65 blackface even more. By the way the 65 was the warmest unlike your RI experience. I paid my amp tech for a few hours of time to temporailly wire the 3 in a fine speaker swaps, and then circuit swaps, of all 3. The 65 is so 3D sounding. They go for 4K on the vintage market. Mine sounded a little less warmer yet that helps with ensemble playing to be more cut thru the mix. What I really want next is an early 70's silver face dual 10 Vibrolux!
@jonathanorenstein4400 Жыл бұрын
This was great! I’d love to see more videos like this. I always wondered about the difference between the 65 and the 68.
@AnthonySG0113 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video.., lost some amps due to an injury last year. Trying to re-build my collection
@unrequitedmusic8004 Жыл бұрын
I love this amp as well. It and my Supro 1600 are my two main combos.
@SierraAppa Жыл бұрын
This is great content! More like this, please
@strat0871 Жыл бұрын
I still love my '79 Vibrolux reverb since I purchased it in '91 !
@jeffmartinez6073 Жыл бұрын
I have this same amp. I put an Eminence 1028K to dial back the bass. I also have a brown face Princeton. I've been considering an attenuator. Thank you for the input on the Tone King.
@jeffroq Жыл бұрын
Great video Phil. You forgot to mention one of the most important features. It can live unobtrusively in the living room. Mine fits perfectly under a small side table. I keep the captor X plugged in to it to play it quiet or use head phones. Also Phil I have put a warehouse G10C in mine which has helped with live volume vs a drummer
@CeresKLee Жыл бұрын
I have never heard a reverb as intense as a Sear Silverado amp in 1967. It was UNGODLY!
@llwonder Жыл бұрын
I always loved deluxe reverb amps. I purchased the tone king imperial this year and it’s my favorite amp. I wonder how it compares to a Princeton.
@DavidHBurkart Жыл бұрын
This was really helpful Phil. Thank you! Some of those break-up riffs had me thinking you were gonna bust into Cat Scratch Fever
@brianfergus839 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my ‘65 blackface since ‘82. Still in love ❤️
@michael_caz_nyc Жыл бұрын
I love my 65 Fender Princeton Reverb - its' going to the Grave with me. They just sound phenomenal.
@mikki9644 Жыл бұрын
sweet ! and a lot of nice prs
@anthonymichael3029 Жыл бұрын
I had one of these I used for practice and it sat under the desk where I would play along to music. I used it as a platform for my Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret - my interpretation of what you’d see Howard Gee use in all his old pedal demos. Then I blew it up.
@LEWDUVA Жыл бұрын
You are spot on about everything including the Ironman. I had the '68 but found it too muddy. Justified it by saying it mixed well with the '65, which it did, but sold it for more than I expected and got a Tone Master Deluxe Blonde in trade.
@emil8446 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got an early 70’s PR that I’ve owned since 1974 or 75. I know it’s not the most coveted version, but it’s still the one I use the most.
@markoreskovich2607 Жыл бұрын
Loooove Princetons. Too loud for the house, though, so I recently bought a modeler for headphone practice. PLEASE review the ToneMaster Princeton! I may like one for my solo gigs, but there are no shops nearby that sell them. I would benefit from your insight and experience! Thanks! Happy 2023 to you.
@ahchv Ай бұрын
Glad I’m not the only one who plays at 2!! Always thought I was going something wrong… it’s a powerful little amp!
@scottreynolds5455 Жыл бұрын
It is Fnnn useful. Cheers mate.
@ImNotOld_ImVintage Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I've been on the fence between a '65 and a '68 Princeton for a couple of years. I think maybe the ''65 would be more in my wheel house, but I already have that territory covered. So this would definitely still be in my comfort zone but get me some new tone that I can't get to without pedals.
@eastbaystreet1242 Жыл бұрын
You don't know me, INOIV, but I kind of know you from your good contributions to Phil's live shows (comments). I am a similar crusty old guy, like you, and the 68 was my first amp. I have since added lots of quality amps, but there is something special about this funny little amp. After you wander off here and there, then come back to this... well, you kind of feel at home.
@gregrobinmatt Жыл бұрын
I had both 65 and 68. The key to using the 68 is to use an Eq pedal with it. You can dial out the muddy lows and your left with a beautiful sounding amp. I sold the 68 once I realized this.
@BingoBabyO Жыл бұрын
I have this amp… its amazing how big it sounds for a 10 inch speaker… it has heft to it at lower volumes…but it sounds balanced. Classic.
@stevec.1802 Жыл бұрын
That 10” speaker cuts through nicely in the guitar’s frequency range. I can dig it. 🎧
@jeffreyhall76 Жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome
@bigdbrew Жыл бұрын
Cool video! I would have liked to see you play through it with a higher gain pedal as well.
@roadsterman Жыл бұрын
I just bought one today! New. I never owned one before but did hear one years ago and was really impressed Thanks for the great review! What does a attenuator do?
@duster722 Жыл бұрын
Would definitely like to see a review of the Princeton Tonemaster Phil. I uncderstand Fender offered a firmware update of the Deluxe Reverb TM with different specs. One might wonder whether that option might someday be possible with the Princeton TM, allowing the user to choose or even switch between the 65 and 68 versions. Hey a guy can dream...
@billgross176 Жыл бұрын
The iron man mini is amazing.
@LuisLopez-xr8nj Жыл бұрын
Great video and timely for me. New guitarist and my first tube amp.
@LuisLopez-xr8nj Жыл бұрын
I was worried I made the wrong choice but can not deny the great tone out of this 68.
@mikeprasetya Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, I've been thinking on buying this amp, how do you use delay pedal with princeton reverb or basically with amp with no FX loop? Thanks for creating such a cool review video
@msl8r Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough your amp/attenuator/overdrive. I love Princetons, own a 1967 blackface, and its perfect except for apartment playing (loud). I would like to hear your opinion on the new Tonemaster Princeton vs the attenuation setup on your tube amp. And no, I would never sell my ‘67
@travismccartney Жыл бұрын
I've got one of these. I pair it with an AC4 running the wet effects through the Princeton. Adding the Vox rounds out the tone really well.
@RickRomanelli Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil. I also bought this amp around 2013-14. It is my favorite. ?? For recording purposes, is it ok to run the extension speaker out to a Torpedo CAB M while still using the speaker so i don't have to use 2 speaker cables to go back to the speaker? I do not have an attenuator or power soak.
@Bbendfender Жыл бұрын
I've used a Princeton Reverb for years. It has worked well for me. But, I recently bought a Deluxe Reverb Tone Master to see how it would work and to reduce the carrying weight. I still love my 2 Princetons.
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