Framus cobra... Is this still buyable??

[bulletride]

I had curiousity about cobra. So I connected to framus web-site.

But, cobra doesn't exist. Only dragon and other models are in their web-site.

I sent them a mail. But I haven't received an reply.

 

[Racerxrated]

I had curiousity about cobra. So I connected to framus web-site.

But, cobra doesn't exist. Only dragon and other models are in their web-site.

I sent them a mail. But I haven't received an reply.

Check out Guitar Center.com used gear or Ebay/Reverb. I know the last I checked GC had 3 on their used site. If Framus doesn't make them anymore that's your best bet.

 

[RJF]

I can't find any of their guitar amps on their website. I know there is/was production issues with Framus on the amp side. Supposedly they even started making them in China for a while to current. I do know that their sales and production has always been low, supposedly back in the days when Killswitch was using them they asked for 8 full stacks for free to go on tour with and Framus wouldn't/couldn't give them to the band. Couldn't afford to.

Outside of that, the Cobra is a KILLER amp. I just spent 2 months hunting one down and just gave a Cobra to my best bud for Xmas.

GC is probably the best place to watch, price range on a good used Cobra is about $900-1000. When they pop up on GC for that they go quick. There are a couple on GC's site for like $1200-1600, and have been there for months. Cobras sold for like $3K new, and now you can get them for around 30% of that, you are getting a LOT of amp for your money. The clean channel is pristine, and the crunch with a maxon 808 in front is probably the best down tuned metal tone I've ever heard. The lead channel is the same as the crunch but with more gain on tap. Combined with the fact that some have external bias points and all have a midi chip, it's a super versatile amp a guy can build a rig/switching system around.

The real challenge with a Cobra is finding an actual Cobra 412. Even harder to find strait versions of that. You don't get the Cobra sound without it's matching cab, which is very unique with being front loaded with greenbacks.

 

[SpiderWars]

Is the Cobra cab different than the Dragon cab? There's a straight Dragon 4x12 on my local CL, asking $600 tho.

 

[mchn13]

Dude there's one on GC used that has the lettering rubbed of it looks like for $800. If I had cash and it's legit I would get it myself.

 

[Racerxrated]

Is the Cobra cab different than the Dragon cab? There's a straight Dragon 4x12 on my local CL, asking $600 tho.

I think the Dragon cabs are loaded with V30s, and are a great used bargain for 3-500 when they pop up. Cobra has GBs and has a metal grill.

 

[SpiderWars]

Is the Cobra cab different than the Dragon cab? There's a straight Dragon 4x12 on my local CL, asking $600 tho.

I think the Dragon cabs are loaded with V30s, and are a great used bargain for 3-500 when they pop up. Cobra has GBs and has a metal grill.

Ha, the ad says it "features Celestion Greenback 30W speakers" so I'm not sure the owner really knows what is in it.

 

[RJF]

Is the Cobra cab different than the Dragon cab? There's a straight Dragon 4x12 on my local CL, asking $600 tho.

I think the Dragon cabs are loaded with V30s, and are a great used bargain for 3-500 when they pop up. Cobra has GBs and has a metal grill.

Ha, the ad says it "features Celestion Greenback 30W speakers" so I'm not sure the owner really knows what is in it.

Yeah, I think the cab itself is very similar but Dragon cab is V30, Cobra cab has greenbacks. Greenbacks are known for classic ish tones, but however Framus EQ'd the Cobra to work with that speaker.... and somehow it's just full on metal with that setup.

Oh and 600 is too much really. These cabs are weird. They are very hard to find, but really aren't worth much when they are for sale, like on a craigslist town page. $400-500 would be the norm for a good condition Cobra cab.

 

[Inearthed]

I wanted a cobra back when they were still in production but never took the leap after reading about people having issues with them breaking down and needing to go into the shop regularly

 

[cecilbag]

I played one years ago. A matching half stack and thought it sounded amazing. It' was brand new and I just couldn't swing it. It was around 4K for the half stack but damn was it lethal sounding

 

[RJF]

I wanted a cobra back when they were still in production but never took the leap after reading about people having issues with them breaking down and needing to go into the shop regularly

The two weak points that I'm aware of are the footswitch cable and the output transformer. It won't last long if you accidentally unplug a speaker load from the amp.

 

[rottingcorpse]

mercury magnetics has replcement transformers for the cobra that kick ass.

 

[RJF]

 

[Mailman1971]

I got one not long ago. MINT!!! For 900 bucks on guitar center used gear site.
Just gotta keep your eyes peeled and POUNCE when the deals come up.

 

[Intimidator333]

It's legit. It used to belong to 2 friends of mine. Letters are worn off because the 1st owner made each channel say "Pussy" "Eatin" "Motherfucker" lol. I've played it and it's great. It's at the GC here in town.

Dude there's one on GC used that has the lettering rubbed of it looks like for $800. If I had cash and it's legit I would get it myself.

 

[mchn13]

It's legit. It used to belong to 2 friends of mine. Letters are worn off because the 1st owner made each channel say "Pussy" "Eatin" "Motherfucker" lol. I've played it and it's great. It's at the GC here in town.

Dude there's one on GC used that has the lettering rubbed of it looks like for $800. If I had cash and it's legit I would get it myself.

Awesome. Thanks man. If it's still on there tomorrow I'm gonna snag it.

 

[crankyrayhanky]

I miss my Cobra

 

[RJF]

It's legit. It used to belong to 2 friends of mine. Letters are worn off because the 1st owner made each channel say "Pussy" "Eatin" "Motherfucker" lol. I've played it and it's great. It's at the GC here in town.

Dude there's one on GC used that has the lettering rubbed of it looks like for $800. If I had cash and it's legit I would get it myself.

Awesome. Thanks man. If it's still on there tomorrow I'm gonna snag it.

They still want like $800 or something for that thing. I personally would hold out for one that is intact visually. Having zero letters on the front is weird, and if you wait you'll find one for only 100-150 bucks more. You'll spend that trying to fix this one.

 

[mchn13]

It's legit. It used to belong to 2 friends of mine. Letters are worn off because the 1st owner made each channel say "Pussy" "Eatin" "Motherfucker" lol. I've played it and it's great. It's at the GC here in town.

Dude there's one on GC used that has the lettering rubbed of it looks like for $800. If I had cash and it's legit I would get it myself.

Awesome. Thanks man. If it's still on there tomorrow I'm gonna snag it.

They still want like $800 or something for that thing. I personally would hold out for one that is intact visually. Having zero letters on the front is weird, and if you wait you'll find one for only 100-150 bucks more. You'll spend that trying to fix this one.

Word. Thanks. Was on the fence anyway. I need another amp like I need another butthole. Got two marshalls that I only see every two weeks. Need to buckle down and get a power soak and interface so I can use the ones I have.