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BF fender showman VS Sunn 200S

For everyone who, like me, digs that retro tube amp sound, I noticed a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for sale. I thought this would go really quickly but it's been up for days now. Please someone buy it, I'm starting to feel tempted... I don't need another amp!

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I heartily agree with the "wish it was louder" remarks. So I got a Bassman 135 and a Bassman 100. The B135 is slightly louder than my 68 Showmans. If the venue/band is larger/louder: enter my Noel Redding Amps. A pair of Sunn 2000S rigs will be enough for even loud gigs....4 D-140's and 8 6550A's screaming. My 2000S and Dual Showmans are my favorite amps. You'll need a 200S to achieve the Felix Pappalardi tone though. And yep, the resources needed to make the big Dual Showman cabinet are better spent on a Sunn 200S Cabinet for sure. For sheer tone and volume IMHO Berry got it right Fender 400PS or Go all "Noel" like I did. I voted with my wallet and eView attachment 4554431 njoy the tone and view.View attachment 4554427

With all of that Sunn, I'll bet it's hard to go to sleep at night! :)