Rickenbacker Versus Fender

anonymous · Post by **anonymous** » Thu Sep 14, 2000 9:00 am

Given tube and solid state amplifiers that are comparable with regard to output, are you able to comment on the differences in design between Rickenbacker and Fender amplifiers that are responsible for the different sound produced by them?

anonymous · Post by **anonymous** » Fri Sep 15, 2000 2:59 am

Wow! That's not easily covered in a few sentences, but I'll try (I won't include early models manufactured by National): M and B series amplifiers were cathode biased class A push-pull or single ended design similar to Fender's tweed Deluxe or Champ, and ranged in power from 6 to 35 watts. In early examples, the preamp cathodes are grounded and have a decidedly non-Fender character, although they do sound delightful! Later B series amplifiers are attempts at a knock-off of Fender's Twin Reverb, although they don't really make the grade on account of the lead dress, very high plate voltage, and poor transformer efficiency. Rickenbacker's Transonic Series and Fender's first solid-state amplifiers should be incredibly similar as they were both designed by the same engineer. Later Rickenbacker solid-state amplifiers (TR series etc.) don't have anything at all in common with Fender products of the same era. It's easier to be specific on a model -to-model basis. I'll be glad to offer any assistance I can.

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Wed Apr 16, 2003 12:19 pm

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 2:01 pm

"jgh" ?

Do you mean J. Gordon Holt, the founder of Stereophile magazine?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 5:55 pm

look at the date on Owens post, how did that end up here? 4-16?

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:52 am

Bob, look at the date of Tracy's preceding post - it's from 2000! Owen simply added to an old thread, and we keep it alive by adding to it.

Hey - it's my post #380 - maybe I should mention my 380L PZ to maintain synchronicity? Of course, that means I'll have to mention my 381JK in the next one....

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 4:06 pm

Oh yeah, I just looked at the 14 and 15, I never know what date it is anyway, and damn I was going to ask Tracy some tube questions.

tracy · Post by **tracy** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 3:04 pm

Hi Bob!

I'd be glad to answer any questions. My website is still under construction, but scroll down to my eMail link once you get there......

http://community-2.webtv.net/amprepair/

ojobob2 · Post by **ojobob2** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:17 pm

HAHA! what the hell! i dont remeber EVER posting "jgh"

What was I on?

LOL ive only just looked at this thread.