Tips on diagnosing and repairing spring reverb guitar amplifiers. Been reading about tone settings on fender amps and i was wondering where the default midrange on a fender amp with no midrange pot compares to one with a midrange pot such as a super reverb. Still looking now for a current 5ar4 that can take a real beating in a headroom amp. Im very happy to say that my deluxe reverb rebuild is finally complete. The amp will have more clean headroom and bass response. I use tuki because of the padding that protects my old amps, and the straps that keep the cover on when getting them in and out of the trunk of my car. May 20, 2016 a demo of my wonderful fender deluxe reverb ll from 1983. Fender deluxe reverb ii march 16, 2011 november 29, 2017 admin 11 comments. Theres two for each channel, regular and reverb vibrato i guess, but i dont know why theres two inputs for each channel. Used on many famous recordings such as abbey road, the amp provides a warm and fat tone. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. I like the sound but its making some noises and im not sure if its normal or not. I say morbid because each of them has died primarily related to blown tubes at some critical point while ive been performing. Small, light and moderately powered, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum grille cloth trim, with.
Thats pretty much unfixable my amp tech tried to solder it but it didnt hold but the good news is its a cheap and easy fix. Part of fenders vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe reverb takes its inspiration from the original but immediately detours into cool new territory. 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. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. I must have hit or pushed that lead a hundred different times over a couple of years and never could see there was a problem with it. Jan 12, 2014 1971 fender deluxe reverb w jbl and celestions duration. I am a vintage fender amp guy, and have a 1959 tweed harvard, 1965 deluxe reverb, and a 1967 deluxe reverb.
Many often refer to the c12n jensen in this amp but my research led me to conclude that from the factory, if a dr had a jensen, it would most likely have been the c12q. Normal early bandmaster reverb or pro playing no difference in sound maybe a reliability issue. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue 22watt 1x12 reverb. Allows really sweet deep cleans or the best kind of fender crunch depending on how much volume i dial in on the guitar. The silverface fender deluxe reverb amps from 1968 1979 represent an awesome value in vintage combos, with classicsounding reverb and tremolo and enough power for small to mediumsized clubs. Repairing a fender deluxe spring reverb guitar amp youtube. Ab763 was fenders internal model designation for the 1963 blackface circuit. The official drri settings thread fender stratocaster. On the channel the guitar is plugged into, turn off all the knobs. Fenders 68 custom deluxe reverb vintage guitar magazine. Ive wanted to build my own deluxe reverb for a few years now and i was going to purchase a kit, but ended up finding a silver face deluxe reverb on detroit craigslist for cheaper than a kit would cost. I recently purchased a new 68 custom deluxe reverb silverface amp. Set the umbrella down sideways on a soft, flat surface. Jan 21, 20 is a deluxe reverb too loud for home use.
How to repair a vintage fender deluxe reverb tube guitar amp noise smoke dlab duration. When i first installed the tank, the reverb still wasnt working. If youve got a deluxe reverb and you think youd like more volume and bass response, this is a cool thing to try. A tube amplifier chassis contains lethal high voltage even when unpluggedsometimes over 700 volts ac and 500 volts dc. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 2channel 22watt reverb.
Fender deluxe reverb the fender deluxe reverb is probably the most recorded tube amplifier in history. Now rotate each one, one at a time, until you notice the noise at its loudest. Check the connections first, clean out the tank, and its connections, and try it out. Includes modifications for the 65 deluxe reverb reissue and 68 custom deluxe reverb. In my opinion, this amp sounds better than many of the original blackface deluxe reverbs ive played. The deluxe reverb actually sounds like a tool and not a toy. 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. In 1968, fender gave its amp line what collectors today look back on as a major facelift when it introdued the silvera.
To me the pr just sounds like a poor, half cocked, toy version of a tweed deluxe with reverb and soso trem. The 22watt 65 deluxe reverb amp is for rock, country or blues players who want a moderately powered amp they can crank up at the gig or in the studio. The deluxe reverb has been one of the top workhorse amps since the mid 60s thanks to its light weight and moderate wattage which allows you to dial your tone without upsetting the sound engineers. The full, snappy guitar tones heard on many famous recordings from memphis to abbey road were made using the deluxe amp. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone revered in studios from muscle shoals to abbey road and on stages worldwide, its a musthave tone. Transformers should always be installed by a professional electronics technician since there are high voltages involved and may result in serious physical harm to yourself, the transformer andor your equipment if installed incorrectly. 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. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb amplifier fender amps. The updated 64 custom deluxe reverb features handwired ab763 circuitry, tubedriven spring reverb and rich, pulsating tremolo effects for the modern player. Best sounding deluxe reverb ive ever heard was a dripedge with an altec 417 8c in it.
This amp is a beautiful example of an early deluxe reverb. Do you like to have your windows laying on the lawn. Input impedance 8 ohms, output impedance 2250 ohms, long decay 2. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. Featuring dual normal and vibrato channels, the power of two 12ax7 and two 12at7 tubes, and 22w of power, the 65 reissue deluxe reverb is a formidable tool built for the working musician. The combination of size, weight and performance makes the deluxe reverb a true road warrior on gigs and practise.
At my age the last thing i need to do is lug around a big amp,besides,we dont gig anywhere where i can really open the bassman up anymore. Other breakdowns covered after the manufacturers warranty expires. Hot rod deluxe, blues deluxe reissue only, blues deville reissue only. Im once again gonna forgo a reader question and bring you a story i think youll find interesting. I like the fact they they offered a new feature but kept it basic. Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin. Its not a toy, and certainly not limited to bedroom or studiorecording use. I bought a deluxe reverb in november and it has been my main amp since. I didnt know what the problem was, except that it would come and go. Drops, spills and cracked screens covered from day one. View profile view forum posts view articles forum member join date jan 2008. Hot rod deluxe iv fender amplifiers fender youtube.
The same thing happened to my original blues deluxe, it turned one of the springs in the reverb tank had broken. Ill take the deluxe reverb any day of the week over a pr. The reverb channel reverb is incredibly deep, and the tremolo works perfectly, both speed and intensity. Fender deluxe reverb combo amp padded cover tuki covers.
It was used in the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, concert, bandmaster, showman, pro, vibrolux, vibroverb, tremolux and no reverb deluxe. Introduction well, i must admit to an almost morbid fascination with the deluxe reverb reissue drri amps. The 65 deluxe reverb reissuewhich has now been around longer than both the original blackface and silverface eras combinedhas been a huge hit because its reliable, sounds great, and is moderately priced. Played on countless hit recordings for decades now, the mid60s deluxe reverb is a timeless fender classic and one of the most indispensable workhorse guitar amps ever made. It was first introduced in 1963 by incorporating an onboard spring reverb tank to the newly redesigned fender deluxe amplifier. Accutronics reverb tank, 17 long, 2 spring, 4ab3c1b current production. For those of you who are newer to the forum, a kbp810 reverb deluxe is a clone of the 65 deluxe reverb. My choice was an attempt to capture much of the magic of a 1960s jensen c12q, the gold label jensen that would have sometimes come in a mid 1960s blackface deluxe reverb amp. At my age the last thing i need to do is lug around a big amp,besides,we dont gig anywhere where i. But its popularity, as well as the scarcity of vintage units, will no doubt skew the perceptions of players who havent played a. Fender 65 deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp black 22watt 2channel alltube guitar combo amplifier with tube reverb and vibrato black the 22watt 65 deluxe reverb just bleeds tube tone, thanks to its four 12ax7s, two 12at7s, two 6v6s, and a 5ar4 rectifier tube not to mention that both the reverb. But after many years with little trouble, the amp died. Another vibrationcaused failure, the solder connections of largersized components, such as large 5watt resistors, can eventually be compromised from the constant vibration of playing, or simply a rough ride in your trunk or the band truck.
If you have an original deluxe reverb feel free to post your settings as well. It makes the deluxe reverb respond more like the vibrolux reverb. Splishspash with drippingwet spring reverb, ride the motion of the ocean with buttery biasmodulating tremolo, and cruise easy as the deluxe deluxeplus features two independent effects all in. Rib replacement manual s t e p 1 identify broken rib crank open the umbrella and identify the broken rib fig. The reissue fender deluxe reverb is becoming a popular amp, so why not do some rewiring to get the most out of it. Its the clean fender tone that is almost impossible to achieve with the larger combos and is bristling with natural harmonics and sparkle. Bought this tank for a fender pro reverb which had a broken tank. Fender amps with no midrange control the gear page. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone revered in studios from muscle shoals to ab. This guitar is in very, very good condition, with minimal fret wear, a great feeling neck, and with the pickup combination, you have a wide range of sounds available at your fingertips. If you have not been trained to work with high voltage then have an amp. I had the tubes replaced years ago with ones from mesa, and the amp went from okay to absolute magicvery musical with a great feel. The goal of this project was to evaluate the amp, and bring back as much of the old 60s sound without a total rebuild.
This is a very good condition mim fender hss stratocaster, with, a fishman powerbridge piezo pickup. If its the volume knob, your preamp tube may be going, if its the reverb channel, you may need to replace that tube or check the connections to the reverb tank. The fender deluxe reverb is a guitar amplifier made by the fender electric instrument company and its successors. My original 65 deluxe reverb had a broken lead and bad joint that took me 2 years to find. I just got a reissue of a deluxe reverb and i was wondering what the 4 inputs are for. Includes 247 tech support setup, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more. Ive also noticed that input 1 in both channels sound very different. I just recently bought a deluxe reverb reissue mostly because i love the cleans on it. First off, the deluxe reverb is, without a doubt, a loud amp. The pop that you hear from the standby switch on your fender deluxe reverb is actually normal. Warehouse guitar speakers wgs reaper vs reaper hp duration. Stock deluxe reverb speakers suck in almost all cases. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes.
If there had been too many tweaks, i wouldnt have gone for it. You could do this same thing with pretty much any reverb. In a lot of ways its the perfect working guitarists amp. The stock speaker will probably not be able to handle the power increase, so get a new one. The left side channel has a bassman sound and the right side inputs are the main 68 deluxe reverb sound. 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. The reason it happens is because when your amp is turned on and running, there is a constant supply of voltage running through your amp. The noise that bothers me the most is a ticking sound when the tremolo is turned on. Introduction rebuilding a fender deluxe reverb tube amplifier. The standby switch on my fender deluxe reverb is popping. It took me a little bit to figure out that, when i plugged in the rca cable into one of the jacks on the new tank, the metal receiving part on the inside of the tank broke off it may have been broken in the transit, i wasnt looking for broken parts before i. My favorite amp is a 73 deluxe reverb ive owned since high school in 1977. The video is about a fender deluxe amplifier that has a nonfunctioning reverb. One at a time, or two in tandem for the double whammy, deluxe.
Deluxe reverb for gigging fender stratocaster guitar forum. The 65 deluxe reverb from fender is the perfect amplifier for rock, country or blues players. With each sporting twoband eqs and additional controls for reverb, speed, and intensity on the tremolo, the dualchannel design allows easy toggling between crisp, snappy cleans and surfladen warble via channel selector switch. The last time i fixed a reverb problem inside the tank, a small lead wire had broken off of one of the transducers, which are the little things on each end that have the wires going to them, all i had to do was solder it back on. I use a deluxe reverb which only has a bass and treble knob. With each sporting twoband eqs and additional controls for reverb, speed, and intensity on the tremolo, the dualchannel design allows easy toggling between. Are you talking about the twentytwo watt, single twelve 65 deluxe reverb.
The amps tolex covering is nearly perfect except for an imperfection on one side, look at the last photo and you can see it. The bf value of 25uf50v will work in a stock sf deluxe reverb. The 763 in the model name comes from the circuit change date of 71963. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. But i was under the impression that these amps are easy to cran.
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