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Published on 11/27/03 at 10:06
The Princeton 65 is a transistor amplifier developing an effective 65W typical solenoid. It has 2 channels (one clean and one drive).
It uses the Fender Dyna-Touch:
The Dyna-Touch ™ system is an electronic circuit for restitutuer an amplitude variation and response to the volume knob, identical to that of a tube amp. Indeed, if you lower the volume on your guitar and you're popping sound you end up with a clear sound. It is the same for the dynamics of your playing, it will follow your different shades by varying the rate of saturation, as a tube amp.
It also has 2 inputs (the second, or No. 2, with an impedance smaller, select when using a guitar with active mivros).
The speaker of Princeton is a Fender Special Design 12 ".
Channel 1 (or clean) has the following settings:
- Volume
- Bass
- Trebble
Channel 2 (drive) has the following settings:
- Drive (sound distortion)
- Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Trebble
In addition, there is an integrated reverb, which applies to 2 channels.
In terms of connections, nothing fancy:
- The 2 entries
- 1 output (power out), to be released on another device or send the sound through an effects loop
- 1 entry (power in) to bring back a signal or the effects loop
- 1 input for a footswitch allows you to switch one channel to another
So nothing whopping level characteristics. Of course, quality is at Fender appointment. The box is solid, though a little heavy. The settings are accurate and effective.
UTILIZATION
Usage is very simple. Do not be a sound engineer to resolve a 3-band EQ and a volume / drive. So the handling is really fast and simple.
The manual is very precarious, but provides the necessary information. In a new purchase, you are also the wiring diagram and layout diagram. A treasured, essential for the repair if necessary.
But that side, no worries. The amp is very sturdy. I used it more than 3 years, I sold almost like new.
SOUNDS
This is where it spoils it: the sound is not terrible. Finally, we understand one another, clear sound quality remains good, it's still the fender. But it's a transistor amp, so the sound is rather cold, with no real color. Used with the reverb of the amp, it is nonetheless very satisfying to play blues and rock like Pink Floyd.
For cons, the sound drive is really ugly. I played a Squier Stratocaster and a ESP F-200 LTP (see my gear), ie 2 guitars fundamentally opposed. In 2 cases, impossible to get an overdrive worthy of the name. The sound is very nazillard far too crystalline to any type of metal (I play mainly heavy). It may be appropriate to someone who plays the punk or grunge, without really worrying about her.
If you still want to drive or use a sound distortion with Princeton, one solution: use an external effect (pedal or processor). But again, the sound cold transistors lack of flavor. I switched from my former Princeton a ENGL Powerball, I will not explain the change. Of course this is not the same thing.
So the sound of Princeton is not really on top, it hurts a little to the quality / price (330 Euros anyway). If you do buy it, try the really well with good guitar, good effects.
OVERALL OPINION
Used for 3 years, Princeton was my first amp. I knew nothing, I bought it 'cause the power and the price suited me. With hindsight, it was really not the right choice, especially for playing Metal!
However, Princeton has a silver lining: robustness, ease of use, good fishing ...
It may be appropriate to some blues or polystyle ... Be still cautious before buying.
It uses the Fender Dyna-Touch:
The Dyna-Touch ™ system is an electronic circuit for restitutuer an amplitude variation and response to the volume knob, identical to that of a tube amp. Indeed, if you lower the volume on your guitar and you're popping sound you end up with a clear sound. It is the same for the dynamics of your playing, it will follow your different shades by varying the rate of saturation, as a tube amp.
It also has 2 inputs (the second, or No. 2, with an impedance smaller, select when using a guitar with active mivros).
The speaker of Princeton is a Fender Special Design 12 ".
Channel 1 (or clean) has the following settings:
- Volume
- Bass
- Trebble
Channel 2 (drive) has the following settings:
- Drive (sound distortion)
- Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Trebble
In addition, there is an integrated reverb, which applies to 2 channels.
In terms of connections, nothing fancy:
- The 2 entries
- 1 output (power out), to be released on another device or send the sound through an effects loop
- 1 entry (power in) to bring back a signal or the effects loop
- 1 input for a footswitch allows you to switch one channel to another
So nothing whopping level characteristics. Of course, quality is at Fender appointment. The box is solid, though a little heavy. The settings are accurate and effective.
UTILIZATION
Usage is very simple. Do not be a sound engineer to resolve a 3-band EQ and a volume / drive. So the handling is really fast and simple.
The manual is very precarious, but provides the necessary information. In a new purchase, you are also the wiring diagram and layout diagram. A treasured, essential for the repair if necessary.
But that side, no worries. The amp is very sturdy. I used it more than 3 years, I sold almost like new.
SOUNDS
This is where it spoils it: the sound is not terrible. Finally, we understand one another, clear sound quality remains good, it's still the fender. But it's a transistor amp, so the sound is rather cold, with no real color. Used with the reverb of the amp, it is nonetheless very satisfying to play blues and rock like Pink Floyd.
For cons, the sound drive is really ugly. I played a Squier Stratocaster and a ESP F-200 LTP (see my gear), ie 2 guitars fundamentally opposed. In 2 cases, impossible to get an overdrive worthy of the name. The sound is very nazillard far too crystalline to any type of metal (I play mainly heavy). It may be appropriate to someone who plays the punk or grunge, without really worrying about her.
If you still want to drive or use a sound distortion with Princeton, one solution: use an external effect (pedal or processor). But again, the sound cold transistors lack of flavor. I switched from my former Princeton a ENGL Powerball, I will not explain the change. Of course this is not the same thing.
So the sound of Princeton is not really on top, it hurts a little to the quality / price (330 Euros anyway). If you do buy it, try the really well with good guitar, good effects.
OVERALL OPINION
Used for 3 years, Princeton was my first amp. I knew nothing, I bought it 'cause the power and the price suited me. With hindsight, it was really not the right choice, especially for playing Metal!
However, Princeton has a silver lining: robustness, ease of use, good fishing ...
It may be appropriate to some blues or polystyle ... Be still cautious before buying.