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For this stormy season, I recorded a Stormy Monday based acoustic blues. Wim.

Well I finally got the chance to unbox and give the first run with the new Princeton, and I must say it surely does not disappoint! It's eveything I expected and hoped for, and much more. Crystal clear clean tones, warm and mellow, extremely touch sensitive, with virtually no background noise or hum. It will take a while to get used to dialing up exactly the tone I'm looking for, but a sampling with all 3 of my electrics showed the character of each of them, with a very impressive jazz tone available with my Godin 5th Ave archtop and P90 style pickup. In a head to head test in the store, Doug and I tested the "standard" Princeton 65 RI against this "Fender Special Run" model with the Eminence Cannabis Rex (Hemp) 12 " speaker, (no you dont smoke it!). The difference was obvious in seconds... this model is indeed "Special" ... warmer, cleaner, smoother across the board in all levlels and eq. My concern about getting good tone at low volume was quicky put aside, as this "practise amp" delivers superior tone at only about 3 or 4 on the Volume knob. Using the 335 with humbuckers on Input 2 (designed for higher output pickups) produces outstanding clarity, without being sharp or brittle. Using Input 1 increased the volume level and would be outstanding for a single coil equiped gutiar like a Strat or Tele, playing lead. If it's volume you want, then you'll surely get plenty for home use, recording or smallish stage performance or much larger venues mic'd up to a p.a. (I havent had it over 4 on the volume at home) I'm told you'll get some modest "break up " startint at around 5 or 6 on the dial. The internal reverb and vibrato with external foot switch, are very responsive, and all I will need in the way of effects (i think), so pedals for me won't likely be on my list. It also comes with a nice black nylon cover with Fender script logo... a nice touch to go with the outstanding "retro 60's " laquer tweed vibe. The perfect companion for my ES 335 ""63 historic ReIssue " ! I just put about 2 hours on it so far, but it was and is a treat to play... And the bonus... my wife loves it too. 🙂 (if I dont play too loud... )

Congrats. These two make a nice couple. Greg

Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes can put on a great 2-person show. They have a new album coming out October 4 with blues in mind (or at least their version). Heard them perform in a Frankfort, IL this past week at Down Home Guitars and they rocked the place. The beautiful guitars on display weren't half bad either! I have heard Trey's electric and this acoustic version of the great SRV tune. Enjoy.

@matonanjin A dissenting opinion is always good for the "Collective Soul" 😜 I've seen TE several times and it is always impressive to watch him perform at such breathtaking speeds. I really love to listen to Joe Robinson perform as well. Bryan

I recall seeing Tommy on YouTube for the first timea few years ago, performing an entire concert solo. He was in a smaller venue, and his interaction with the audience and his performace was remarkable. Apparently he never plays the same concert twice. @matonanjin its unfortunate you had an unfavorable 1st impression. I'd suggest you give it another go. I wouldnt say im a raving fan (yet) but Im looking forward to it🎸.

Is the Paul completed? -GV