fender t question, vintage tone question also?

[harmaline]

do the fender model t reissues produce singing overdrive, or a more modern, saturated sound? i dont want too much saturation... i'm looking for a classic overdrive, which is what i imagine the older Ts could provide if its cranked.

do the vintage ts (71-73) break up nicely, or is the distortion shrill with the volume cranked?

i've been trying amps, i've been looking for a t, i can't find one, a friend in rhode island says he found one, i may just have him buy it, since its cheap, which is a gamble since i haven't heard one yet.
i like the fact that the fender t's are two channel switchable. they are also new, and easier to keep up.

i just want to know if this is amp is a high gain beast, or suitable for indie/post-hardcore classic rock... slint/jawbox. etc.

thanks for your time.

[Anonymous]

for what it's worth:

I've seen a band called "Battles" with ex-Don Cabellero members and they had like three Model-T's on stage with them.

SUNN gets a lot of respect from underground bands: I'm thinking of Unwound who used Concert amps, Joe Preston of Thrones/Melvins uses Coliseums, Karp used the Coliseum 300. All of these bands were from the NW and had a recognizably classic "post hardcore" sound--lots of SUNN tone and grit.

Not to mention Wino and the current doom revival.

Right now I'm waiting for my new Coliseum Lead to come in the mail which I will pair up with my mid70s Model-T

For a unique sound, try running guitar/bass through a Model-T with the 6X10 cab from the same era. Can't be beat!

[Anonymous]

battles is awesome! do you know if they were vintage or fender ts? i'm searching the net but can't find any info

[Anonymous]

UPDATE!!!!

Got the Coliseum Lead in the mail yesterday. Believe it or not, the amp kicks ass and is louder than the Model-T. Is this for real?