From tremolu–(at)–ol.com Sun Oct 16 09:35:05 CDT 1994
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From: tremolu–(at)–ol.com (Tremolux)
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Subject: Re: Fender Reissue Tube Reverb
Date: 16 Oct 1994 03:23:01 -0400
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I have one of the Fender RI Reverbs (mine’s a Blonde with Oxblood grille).
It sounded real good in the store, so I bought it. When I got it home, I
replaced the Russian and Chinese tubes with NOS American and it sounded
even better (I replaced the Russian 6V6 with an RCA 6K6, which is true to
the original design. 6K6 tubes are no longer in production.). (I also
replaced the handle with one of the aftermarket replacements for tweed
amps because the stock handle was a bit cheesy.)

I have A/B tested it against both original Fenders and the Kendrick. I
can say in all honesty, that to me, it sounds every bit as good as an
original. Even the guy who owned the 2 originals I used for the test
agreed. As for the Kendrick, it’s real close. No way is it a “blow away”
as was stated in an earlier post. I paid $313 out the door. The
Kendricks go for about $550 plus tax. Not worth the extra money, IMHO.

I’ve played gigs with it and the other guitarist used the Kendrick. In a
live situation, they sound about identical, I adjusted my knobs like he
had his, and the sound was the same. Save your money and get the Fender
RI.

Regards.