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the Jupiter takes a while to break in and is also an efficient speaker so adds to the loudness of the amp. I’ve been running mine with a greenback which is nice but you do lose some low end. Gonna try the neo Jensen at some point.
if you like that fendery thing then you won’t be disappointed but you won’t get that early breakup like a regular Princeton. Colombia’s are loud and clean up to around 7 on the dial. Trem and reverb are awesome.
Since posting this thread I’ve found another thread started by @StuartMac290 three years ago after he bought a Columbia. Lots of interesting info in that thread and lots of enthusiastic comments from owners including yourself, @mgaw and @simonk. The only adverse comment, if you can call it that, seemed to be that the Columbia is very loud even with 6V6s and doesn’t break up at all until fairly high volume - particularly compared to a 65 Princeton Reissue. No problem, that would suit me just fine as I particularly want plenty of clean headroom.
Any feedback from those other owners I’ve mentioned after a couple of years or more of their Columbia use would be much appreciated. Is the love affair over or still blossoming?
I was also interested to see that @octatonic had bought the Columbia’s little brother, the Roadrunner. I wonder how that worked out?
I never really messed around with the 4K/8k at any reasonable volume and changed to 6v6’s after a couple of weeks. So can’t really comment or remember to be honest.
Loves a drive pedal so that’s how I get my dirt. Also sounds great plugged into a 4x10.
That’s the Deltone, the LE blackface Deluxe Reverb equivalent. Even more power than the Princeton-influenced Columbia and two channels of course. That’s a great price for a mint Deltone. The Columbia on offer is a little cheaper but that’s to be expected. Hmm. Decisions.
EDIT: OK, One of the things that appeals to me about the Columbia is that it is smaller and lighter than my 65 DRRI whilst still having plenty of clean headroom. The Deltone is actually slightly larger than the DRRI and quite a bit heavier than the Columbia so I’m inclined to go for the Columbia even though that advertised Deltone is a rare bargain.
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I wouldn’t mind a little Roadrunner too just to keep in the living room but they are even harder to find. I get the feeling that Coda only sold one and octatonic has it