Ampeg jet sj-12r or Fender bandmaster reverb 68

[JesseVoss]

Hello,

I found rig-talk in the middle of my latest GAS attack, happens more often these days. I hope you can give me some advice here.I find it difficult to choose between buying a fender '68 bandmaster reverb (early silverface) or an ampeg jet sj-12r (the latter being 30% cheaper). If you have the time, would you be so kind to tell me something about the sonical differences? I am searching for a good sounding (tube) room-volume guitar amp, that I can use for lessons both for guitar and bass. It shouldn't get too boomy or I will have trouble with my neighbors. I might gig or record with it, but I'd probably use an Ampeg V4.

Please help

I didn't find the right solution from the Internet.

References:
http://www.rig-talk.com/forum/viewtopic....3&t=174306
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Thank you

[jjmt]

My only thought about this is that I'm surprised that the Ampeg is only 30% cheaper. The silver bandmaster reverbs tend to get bought up by people wanting to convert them into vibroverbs so they can channel SRV.