From its blackface glory years 19631967 to the slightly less lustedafter silverface years 68 82 to the 65 reissueseries period 93present, the fender deluxe reverb has boasted tonal flexibility and portability that have made it a wonderful allaround combo for everything from country to jazz, rock, experimental music, and beyond. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with worldclass fender reverb and vibrato effects. I had to measure and drill the four top holes myself but it fit nicely. Im ready to pull the trigger on either a 65 drri, or the 68 custom deluxe reverb. The 68 custom deluxe reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late60s silverface amps.
Electric guitar combo amp vintage series 68 silverface, preamp tubes. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 68 custom deluxe reverb, tube combo guitar amp from fender. He was playing an amp i had not seen before, the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb, using an epiphone sheraton ii. The 68 custom deluxe reverb also has modified alltube circuitry, vinta. Includes modifications for the 65 deluxe reverb reissue and 68 custom deluxe reverb. Having played through a handful in the past decade, the 68 custom twin reverb is my favorite. The fender 68 custom deluxe reverb packs 22 watts into two channels. I played a 68 custom deluxe reverb about a week ago and had a completely different experience. Rebias and tung sol ri power tubes to tame the hiss the stock gtjjs sounded awesome but were too noisy. Fender amp preamp tube layout and recommendations kca. Nos 7025s in v1v2, nos 12at7 for the pi, just cause i had them. According to rob robinettes schematic r64 is 1k5 ohm, not 820 ohm.
In 1968, fender gave its amp line what collectors today look back on as a major facelift when it introdued the silverandturquoise silkscreened faceplate and aluminum drip edge grille trim. The 68 custom deluxe intrigues me because they supposedly break up a little quicker than a drri which leads me to believe that the amount of headroom is probably somewhere inbetween the 65 drri and prris. Fenders 68 custom deluxe reverb vintage guitar magazine. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it out yet. The 68 custom deluxe was tested with a fender 60th anniversary commemorative strat loaded with a trio of fender 54 singlecoil pickups.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb modifications fromel. For countless guitarists ever since, the deluxe reverb has been the go to amp for classic fender sound. Compare prices and shop new and used fender 68 custom deluxe reverb combon amps on reverb. What a piece of crap it turned out to be, the reverb wouldnt shut completely off and it had mechanical and electrical rattles if you turned the. Id attribute it to 1 lots of power, producing a powerful bass response 2 fenders famous scooped tone stack, and 3 two stock 12 celestions with a higher wattage rating. I have a 68 custom deluxe i love but this amp just kills it honestly. The 65 drri and the 68 custom a deluxe use the same pcb, to the best of my knowledge. Dec 21, 2018 having played through a handful in the past decade, the 68 custom twin reverb is my favorite. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb guitar combo amplifier zzounds. Custom deluxe reverb tube amp fender deluxe reverb reissue clean and low hours.
The biggest problem i have seen with the 68 custom series amps is that fender has bought groove tubes and is using that name to rebrand jj tubes. Among the most immediately noticeable features of the 68 custom deluxe reverb is the silver and turquoise front panel, with narrow vertical black lines separating the control groups a detail that was swiftly phased out after early production runs along with a drip edge aluminium grille cloth trim abandoned in mid1969 and period. Keeping in sync with the 68 design, the new amp features the same custom schumacher transformers, handwired tube sockets, dual independent channels, a duet of 6v6 power tubes producing 22 watts, a single 5ar4 rectifier tube, a quartet of 12ax7 preamp tubes, and a pair of 12at7 preamp tubes for the tubedriven spring reverb and vibrato circuits. Fender sf 68 custom deluxe reverb upgrades speaker, tubes. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download.
Used fender 68 custom deluxe reverb ri combo amplifier. Supposedly it is a deluxe reverb with less negative feedback and a channel that has a bassman tone stack. Riveras first order of business was to transform it into a true 2channel amp with completely independent clean and lead channels you can toggle between using an optional ab switch. The cvrs noise level was higher than the 68 custom dr. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it. Apr 07, 2014 heres a short clip of me screwing around with the deluxe and my tele. The 68 princeton reverb has only one channel so it features the bassman tone circuit. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 2 gretschtalk forum. I was able to try both out at my local store and like the tones from each one. I just swapped the v2 which used to be the first gain stage for the tremolo channel from a 12ax7 to a ecc81 100% gain to 60% gain apart from taming the tremolo channel which is what i wanted it lowered the custom channel to almost no sound. Input impedance 8 ohms, output impedance 2250 ohms, long decay 2.
The 65 deluxe has the bright cap, like the original. Sep 23, 2014 fender 68 custom deluxe reverb reissue they are arguably some of the greatest fender amps built in the last 40 years. This computer screen is not big enough for me to look at the schematics. Part of fenders vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe reverb takes its inspiration from the original but immediately detours into cool new territory. Jul 10, 2014 among the most immediately noticeable features of the 68 custom deluxe reverb is the silver and turquoise front panel, with narrow vertical black lines separating the control groups a detail that was swiftly phased out after early production runs along with a drip edge aluminium grille cloth trim abandoned in mid1969 and period.
Deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb, super reverb, twin reverb, showman reverb, pro reverb and dual showman reverb. I like the reverb and vibrato available on both channels, and the bassman voicing on one of the channels so the 68 was the right route for me. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 2channel 22watt reverb. Do any of you have any comments on this amp and how it differs from the deluxe reverb, especially for traditional jazz tone. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb sweetwater at winter namm. Most of the popular drri mods are already done for you in the 68 custom dr. Played on countless hit recordings, the mid60s deluxe reverb is a timeless fender classic and one of the most indispensable workhorse guitar amps ever made. But, they had a 68 custom vibrolux that i hadnt considered before. The 68 custom deluxe reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late 60s silverface amps. Im sure it will sound really great after it is broken in which i will give it time to do. I like the silverface look, has all the features id want in an amp reverb trem and that bassman channel is nice to have. View online or download fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. The new custom channel is based on a modified bassman tone stack for big, fat tone. Deluxe reverb has the bright cap removed on the vintage side to make the amp more pedalfriendly. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions.
Nothing wrong with any of that, except the fact that they dont seem to be testing the tubes very well. The fender 68 custom deluxe reverb combo amp also lets you use the classic alltube spring reverb and tremolo circuit on both channels. In this episode we put my 68 custom deluxe reverb through its paces and with 6 different boostgaindistortion pedals, exploring several tonal options this amp is capable of. Ive been thinking about getting a deluxe reverb amp and would like to compare between the current 68 custom silver face version made in mexico and the 65 reissue made in usa. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo. Small, light and moderately powered, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum gr. This kit takes the stock 68 custom deluxe reverb from a thin sounding shadow of its former self to an amp that captures the sparkle, warmth and incredible dynamic tone of a fender blackface amp. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1968 was a transitional year for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender but a look that was brand new. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb eguitar combo, vintage series 68 silverface, tubes 4x 12ax7, 2x 12at7 and 2x 6v6, 1x 12 celestion g12v70 speaker, 22 watt, 2 channel custom and vintage, 2x 2 inputs, controls custom ch volume,treble,bass, vintage ch volume,treble,bass, reverb, speed,intensity, effects reverb and vibrato, incl.
I am a former owner of a cvr and you could not hear the noise in a band setting. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb gitarcombo 22 watts1968 was a transitional year for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender but a look that w. Shop for the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 22w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp with celestion g12v70 speaker and receive free shipping on your order. What i think may have changed to accommodate the reverb abd tremolo on both channels is a change in the tube layout. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb combo amplifier demo sweetwater.
The guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom deluxe reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. I have been eyeballing a 68 custom reissue deluxe reverb for a while. It all starts with one of the holy grails of clean american guitar tone. Accutronics reverb tank, 17 long, 2 spring, 4ab3c1b current production. View and download fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual online. V1 if you dont use channel 1, dont worry too much about this tube, any 12ax7 or 7025 will work though noisy or microphonic tubes in this position can be a problem even if youre not using that channel. Takes pedal exceptionally well and just has that iconic sound. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb with 6 gain pedals youtube.
Tried out a fender 68 custom deluxe reverb that a fender rep bought into my favorite local music shop back in oct. Besides the quality of their speakers, i love that you can order them broken in from weber. If the normal vintage channel on the 68 custom is in the same ballpark as the 65 drri i might just have to hold out for the 68 custom. On the 68 cdr cap c5 is deleted so dont worry about it. If you want the 1968 silverface fender deluxe reverb without shelling out a crazy amount of cash, check out the fender 68 deluxe reverb, the companys model reissue. Thoughts on the princeton reverb andvs deluxe reverb. A tube amplifier chassis contains lethal high voltage even when unplugged sometimes over 700 volts ac and 500 volts dc. I took notice because other cats had been commenting on them saying that they sound better than the original ones. The textured vinyl covering will get you noticed, in its fanfavorite fender color of surf green, matched with a classic wheatcolored grille cloth. Fender 65 deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. My 74 dr is wonderful, but i have a pair of nonverb drip edge princetons that i absolutely lust over. Broken string guitars in salida colorado offers a wide selection of vintage stringed instruments, vintage amps and effects. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal. Vintage cundybettoney metal clarinet aa64 cadet sold 3 years ago.
The kit improves the signal path of the amp, upgrades the tone caps and includes a few key tweaks to the circuit that truly make this amp great for. Jan 24, 2014 check out the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amp here. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 2010s silverface price reverb. Fender limited edition 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 tube. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb guitar combo amplifier. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual pdf download. Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin. Black skirted w chrome center, numbered 1 10 faceplate. Custom 68 sound and style the guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom deluxe reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. The vintage channel proved to be everything players for decades have come to depend on nice round, clean lowend, even and punchy mids, and shimmering highs but now with a few more overtones and a. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb amplifier fender amps.
Joe bonamassas 5 most underrated amps premier guitar. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone, the pedalfriendly 64 custom deluxe reverb carries on that legacy with incredible vintagestyle tones, thanks to its. Small, light and moderately powered, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum grille cloth trim, with tone, reverb and tremolo that was still pure fender. Unless you need a really really loud amp that stays sparkly clean, go with the deluxe reverb. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 tube combo guitar amplifier.
They just came out, but i think theyre one of the most underrated modern amps around. Fender 68 deluxe reverb reissue silverface speaker. The 65 is really great as well and im pretty familiar with its tone as a friend owns one. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades i recently purchased a fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amp us model and am sharing info on what i have learned about it after a fairly extensive internet search on issues, fixes, and upgrades. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. I contacted carl at carls custom guitars and had him build a custom pine cab to fit the amp chassy.
From its blackface glory years 19631967 to the slightly less lustedafter silverface years 6882 to the 65 reissueseries period 93present, the fender deluxe reverb has boasted tonal flexibility and portability that have made it a wonderful allaround combo for everything from country to jazz, rock, experimental music, and beyond. The updated 64 custom deluxe reverb features handwired ab763 circuitry, tubedriven spring reverb and rich, pulsating tremolo effects for the modern player. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 22watt 1x12 tube combo amp 22watt 2channel alltube 1x12 guitar combo amplifier with tube reverb and vibrato black the 2channel 68 custom deluxe reverb alltube combo amp delivers everything you love about. The 68 custom deluxe reverb isnt a reissue its a hotrodded tribute amp. Small, light and moderately powered, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the ideal recording and performing amp. If you have not been trained to work with high voltage then have an amp technician service your amp.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. We at gear4music can help find the right fender valve amplifier for you. What you have is a new amp called a custom deluxe reverb. How to remove the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb hiss. The custom channel sounded great, thick, crunchy, glassy and strong.
At gear4music we are a major fender valve amp dealer and are proud to stock a wide range of fender combo tube amps, including the compact bassbreaker and the classic fender 68 custom princeton reverb. Fender limited edition 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 tube combo guitar amplifier. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the fender deluxe reverb received a fresh face as it remained the ideal recording and performing amp. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb reissue they are arguably some of the greatest fender amps built in the last 40 years. Then i replaced the speaker with a crex and upgraded the reverb tank to a 3 spring long decay. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb years of production.
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