We dial in the ideal fender amp settings using the famed magic six eq, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of the fender models. When i do the calculations, using the measured 430 volts at pin 3, and 60% using 30watt tungsol reissue 6l6gc strs i get around 42ma. Id give this a couple of 14 turns both ways returning it to near the same position it was originally. Now i am looking for a great od pedal to complete the package. Fender vintage reissue 65 twin reverb guitar amplifier 85w great. Vintage reissue amps bring the industry standard of the past to the player of the present. Fender forums view topic power indicator light 65 custom. Tubes for the fender 65 super reverb reissue antique. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue 85watt 2x12 guitar reverb. Fender twins also work great with overdrive and distortion pedals because of their clean tone, and the 65 reissue is no exception. Actually, with fender, i feel like you have to pick the size of the combo to match the size of the room so you can get the amp into the sweet spot.
From fender, vox and marshall to boutique amp heads from dr. I have a fender 65 super reverb reissue that im trying to date. The fender blackface twin reverb 65 is the most highly regarded guitar amplifier in the twin reverb line. I use it in my recording studio all the time with the volume around 3. Discussion in glowing bottle tube amp forum started by shiells, jul 30, 2017. Fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram pdf download. He got a quad of electroharmonix 6l6s and retubed the amp, replaced the fuse and it was playing again. I bought a reissue 65 super reverb a while ago and its a real good amp. Superior dissipation compared to nos versions of this tube.
Great deals on fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers. After carrying a twin reverb on to the stage, the least you should deserve is to crank the bastard. Oct 25, 2015 fender twin reverb with a surf music tune. Extralow microphonics makes it the best 12at7 choice for reverb circuits. This is one of the 300 of the first limited run of the 65 reissues. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fenders wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fenders less wellknown ivy league amps, the yale and harvard. It was a little 2d sounding and harsh in the treble. It put the reissue to shame when played side by side. View and download fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram online. Up until a certain year, fender made these amps with a black face and without a master volume knob, and this distinguishes the amp from the later silver face models of the amp.
Its serial number is cr followed by a sixdigit number. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Fender 68 custom twin reverb 2x12 85watt tube combo amp. Amplifier 38 ply ata case with diamond plate laminate fits fender 65 twin reverb reissue. Here we take a look at the largest combo of the trio, the twin reverb.
They also reduced the amps negative feedback to give it increased touch sensitivity, and it also starts to overdrive faster. With its dual 12 speakers, timeless look and essential sound, the 65 twin reverb is a truly magnificent tone machine that takes you back to an electrifying era with defining fender sound and style. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. The twin reverb has been used on thousands of recordings and countless live performances since 1954 when the first version the twin amp appeared on the music scene. He was tapping on the tubes testing for microphonics. Ok, so two days ago i got a used 65 twin reverb ri. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue 85watt 2x12 guitar combo. The onboard reverb is so good that some pedals try to clone its sound. Be it rock, blues, country, jazz or anything else, this is what clean electric guitar sounds like. I have a twin reverb reissue amp 1991 date on circuit board, sn. I know there is a bit of a stigma towards the ris with some. Nov 05, 2006 a little improvisation on a fender twin reverb. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue 22watt 1x12 guitar combo. Period correct appointments and modern reliability complement the classic 85w 2x12 design.
Fender 65 twin reverb reissue schematic fender 93 concert and super schematic fender 94 twin schematic fender band master and deluxe vm schematic fender bassman 300 pro schematic rev d fender blues deluxe reissue 2004 schematic rev a recent fender guitar amp. I totally love the 68 custom dr i played at the store, really great amp, could not or would not ever tell it was made in mexico. Fender vintage reissue 65 twin reverb 85w 2x12 guitar. The fender 65 twin reverb guitar combo amplifier was one of these instruments. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. This is a bedroom amp in pristine condition, never gigged, never moved. They both recall the classic fender amps that everybody loves, but there are a few things to consider between them. Get instant access to the worlds best private pro audio classifieds for. I upgraded all the caps, retubed it, and put in new speakers. Fender 63 reverb schematic fender 63 vibroverb reissue schematic. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp.
Plugged in my 2 year old 65 deluxe reverb reissue limited edition the wine red one sweetwater sells and the spring reverb barely is audible when reverb control is dimed. Fender twin reverb silverface 5w it11 audio tonegeek. Fender vacuum tube guitar amplifiers performance channels 2. Tubes for the fender 65 twin reverb reissue amplified parts. It came with silverface cosmetics, reverb and vibrato on both channels, altered negative feedback circuitry, celestion type v speakers and a custom channel channel 1 which utilizes a modified tone stack derived from the fender bassman. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender.
Fender 65 twin reverb ri, 65 deluxe reverb ri, 68 deluxe, princeton ri and 68 prince i love the new fender twin amps. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The fender 65 twin reverb amp is an authentic alltube reproduction of the original classic. Questions about the fender 65 twin reverb 2x12 85watt tube combo sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Ac10588 that works fine on the vibrato section and gets no sound from the normal inputs. Fender vintage reissue 65 princeton reverb amp andertons.
The perfect choice for vintage tweed and blackface amps such as the 1960 bassman, twin, showman or super reverb. I need some help, i have a twin reverb 65 ri and i replaced the sovtek blue groove tubes. Fender 65 reissue designed to sound as close to the original as possible, the 65 reissues are assembled in corona, california and feature jensen speakers one c12k for the deluxe and two c12ks for the twin, four p10rs for the super and one c10r for the princeton, schumacher transformers, traditional tremolo and tubedriven reverb to create. It is known for emitting a clear deep sound, courtesy of its four 12ax7 preamp tubes, two 12at7 tubes, and four 6l6gc power output tubes. Our 85watt at 4 ohms vintage reissue of the 65 twin reverb features four 6l6 groove tube output tubes, four 12ax7 preamp tubes, two 12at7 preamp tubes, two 12 8ohm jensen c12k speakers, dual channels normal and vibrato, fender reverb, vibrato, twobutton reverb and vibrato onoff footswitch, tiltback legs, black textured vinyl covering. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Fender 65 super reverb schematic fender 65 twin reverb reissue schematic fender 93 concert and super schematic fender 94 twin schematic fender band master and deluxe vm schematic fender bassman 300 pro schematic rev d. Speaking of the 57 mini twin amp, this classic lilliputian powerhouse is ideal for musicians who want to keep up on their guitar skills at the office, and its also great if you like to hone your skills late at.
Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Ul ot, high voltages, bright cap on mv pot make this amp definitely too bright for me. The reverb on these are much better than the 65 reissue and the cleans are a bit crisper. Vacuum tube guitar amplifiers performance channels 2. I cut my teeth on a silverface deluxe and moved to a silverface quad reverb a twin with 4 speakers when i started playing clubs. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. When he tapped on v9 it must have shorted internally cause he said he saw sparks in there and the fuse blew. A friend has one of the 65 twin reverb reissues, i think its 1997 vintage.
Fender tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Fender 65 twin reverb 85 watt 2x12 guitar combo amplifier. To accurately recreate the tone of an original 65 twin reverb, fender went right back to the original schematics, original parts even original vendors when. Fender designed the custom channel of this alltube combo amp with a modified tone circuit that delivers greater tonal flexibility when used with your favorite effects pedals. Normal channel inputsplugin connection for instruments. Fender vintage reissue 65 princeton reverb amp the legendary fender princeton reverb amp of the 1960s was small, light, and moderately powered.
To assist us in better serving our customers, please take a minute to register your fender products. Though intended for practice situations, the princeton was capable of big tube tone, and fender s worldc. I have never owned a reissue deluxe, but i did own a reissue twin reverb. Perfect fender amp settings and the magic six guitar chalk. I have a 65 reissue head, 68 cdr, and my dad has a limited edition 65 reissue that ive put a lot of time on and they all sound great. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type. Im not sure if your amp is the same circuit as the 65 twin reverb reissue. Twin 5c8 5d8 5d8a 5e8 5e8a 5f8 5f8a 6g8 6g8a twin reverb aa763 ab763 aa769 aa270 ac568 100w 100w master vol. Since its debut in 1991, the fender 65 twin reverb reissue has been one of the most popular and highest quality stage amps. We have 2 fender 65 twin reverb manuals available for free pdf download. The fender 65 super reverb combo amp is a long overdue addition to fender s vintage reissue series. The complex midrange and sweet heights are a class of its own.
If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. Heres a faithful recreation of the legendary and highly collectible blackface super reverb from the 1960s. Just as the other fender amps the twin needs to operate in its sweet spot up to sound sweet. Deluxe reverb reissue vs vintage discussion in amp. Below is a 65 blackface twin reverb with its oxford 12t6 speakers. Fender 65 twin reverb manuals manuals and user guides for fender 65 twin reverb. Fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers for sale in stock.
Or even a vibrolux reverb 35w, 210 which is almost as light as the deluxe the pro is almost as heavy as the twin. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert. Deluxe reverb reissue vs vintage fender stratocaster. Nov 10, 2011 fender twin reverb 5w silverface schematic. Shane nicholas plays a classic player jaguar special on the bridge pickup. Jul, 2014 the new 68 custom series sees fender head back to its early silverface amps and add a few modern twists to the twin reverb, deluxe reverb and princeton reverb. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Super twin cbs 180w super twin reverb cbs 180w tremolux 5e9 5e9a 5g9 6g9 6g9a 6g9b aa763 ab763 twin 5c8 5d8 5d8a 5e8 5e8a 5f8 5f8a 6g8 6g8a twin reverb aa763 ab763 aa769 aa270 ac568 100w 100w master vol. The schematic shows a hum balance control following the lamp. In 20, fender introduced a redress of the 65 reissue dubbed the 68 custom twin reverb. Tubes for the fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue antique. They stay true much closer than some boutique builders and aficionados would have you believe to that vibe that leo gave off in the 60s.
Premium twin triode ideal for use in reverb and driver circuits. Great deals on fender vacuum tube guitar amplifiers performance channels 2. Of all the fender amplifiers produced over the past 40 years, the twin reverb has truly established itself as the industry standard for comboselfcontained amplifiers. Rebuilds of fender reissue amplifiers saves cost of cabinet and speakers that are generally adequate as is. Fender vintage reissue 65 super reverb 4x10 guitar combo amp. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface.
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