Product: Selmer Reverb 450
Price Paid: N/A used
Submitted
08/04/1997
at
01:55am
by
MEDGYESY Balazs
Features
:
8
It is a true vintage head which is probably elder than me (26). It has two clean channels with two inputs each. The first features volume, treeble, bass and reverb depth, the second has these controls as well along with some kind of filter (high treeble, treeble, normal, bass, full bass, rotary). It also has a master reverb control. It has two outs for 7.5 and 15 ohm speakers. I use it with the original Selmer 2x12 box with new Celestion Vintage 30s. In terms of loudness this setup is brutal, approx. twice as loud as a Marshal Valvestate 100. This amp has been used in stage, studio and it was much louder than any other amps (Marshalls, 400W Ampegs, etc.)
Sound Quality
:
10
The tone of this unit is absolutely unique, especially with tubes driven to slight overdrive (remember, it has only clean channels). It is very jazzy and musical. Despite this it can be used with a wide range of musical styles. (It was used in studio by the best known psychedelic band in the region without any effects, and it sounds excellent on the CD.) I use it with a custom guitar (half mahogany body) with Schaller Hot Stuff pickups (all those like vintage sounds should check this pickup out). My band plays fusion and jazz rock, and all of the other members are amazed by its sound and dynamics. It is far the most dynamic amp I have ever encountered, even more than my ADA MP2.
Reliability
:
10
It can be around 30 years old.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
I know, that Selmer stil manufactures saxaphones, but this is a British manufactured amp. However, in case of problem it can be fixed by anyone skilled in the field of tube amps.
Overall Rating
:
10
In fact, I have got it for use from a Viktor Csanyi (Korai Orom- you will hear about this band later :) ) as I could estimate its value. I would buy it for any sum reasonable.
