Re: [Harp-L] Audix Fireball (V) vs Blues Blaster

[fjm <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd think a more plausible reason for identical models of vintage amps 
having different sounds would be the definition of vintage.  Even 
stretching vintage to include 60's amplifiers all of these amps are now 
approaching at least 50 years old.  Factor in that a lot of the 
preferred harmonica amps were relatively inexpensive models like the 
Kalamazoos and it's not much of a jump to figure that component values 
will have drifted.  Even with relatively expensive amplifiers like the 
Fenders the state of the are regarding critical parts like capacitors 
and resistors has changed considerably.  I'd imagine that when these 
amplifiers were new they were more similarly voiced than they are now. 
Repairs and replaced speakers would also be a reason the amplifiers 
tonal characteristics have drifted.  Even aged speakers would make a 
difference.  fjm