Fenders 68 custom deluxe reverb vintage guitar magazine. Replace the 12at7 pi tube with a 12ax7 or 12au7 less clean headroom. The biggest complaint about the reissue is that it sounds thin and harsh compared to a vintage deluxe reverb. But after many years with little trouble, the amp died. The 763 in the model name comes from the circuit change date of 71963. Dec 16, 2008 a stressed screen grid resistor can definitely cause crackling noises to occur. Unleash the tone of your fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue with the modifications from fromel electronics. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue 22watt 1x12 reverb. Fender twin reverb vibratoreverb not working the gear page. The fender deluxe reverb is a guitar amplifier made by the fender electric instrument company and its successors. With each sporting twoband eqs and additional controls for reverb, speed, and intensity on the tremolo, the dualchannel design allows easy toggling between.
Fender deluxe reverb tube malfunction takes out screen resistor. Power tubes were pulled for testing voltages and saving tubes from red plating v1 ehx 12ax7 normal channel preamp 1. Complete rebuild of your pcb deluxe reverb reissue amp into a handwired quality amp that is easily serviceable. Fender deluxe reverb bad tube destroys screen resistor. I am a vintage fender amp guy, and have a 1959 tweed harvard, 1965 deluxe reverb, and a 1967 deluxe reverb.
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. Buy fender tone master deluxe reverb digital modeling guitar amplifier. Tweaking a sf deluxe reverb when i got this amp it showed signs of abuse not only by postcbs construction, but by one of its owners. Fender deluxe reverb ii march 16, 2011 november 29, 2017 admin 11 comments. Idiots guide to biasing a deluxe reverb discussion in amp central station started by ron s, nov 20, 2008. The updated 64 custom deluxe reverb features handwired ab763 circuitry, tubedriven spring reverb and rich, pulsating tremolo effects for the modern player. The speaker has been replaced with what appears to be an older mesa boogie black shadow according to the previous owner but there is no label. Sep 24, 2018 reissue ampeg reverb rocket in need of repair. 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. I have a 1967 fender deluxe reverb but as long as i have owned it the vibrato has not worked. 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.
The owner gave me all new nos tubes to replace the finals with and match by. The princeton has nicer tremolo, the deluxe reverb has more headroom. Part of fenders vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe reverb takes its inspiration from the original but immediately detours into cool new territory. Buy fender 65 deluxe reverb 22watt 1x12inch guitar combo amp. Most fender guitar amp fuses are mdl slow blow or time delay 14 inch 6mm. You dont want the screen grid to act as a secondary plate which can happen if the plate voltage goes below the screen grid voltage. If the amp is blowing fuses at power up replace the fuse and plug the amp into a. The goal with this kit was to make the 65 deluxe reverb reissue sound as close as possible to an actual blackface deluxe reverb. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. I am thinking about selling it to finance a fearful cab and i dont know if i should take it to the shop to have it repaired dont know how much or just sell it as is. As a side note, this is one reason to overbuild amps.
My fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue is always buzzing, even at low volumes, withwithout pedals, withwithout reverb. A stressed screen grid resistor can definitely cause crackling noises to occur. First off, the deluxe reverb is, without a doubt, a loud amp. 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. 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. You dont want the screen grid to act as a secondary plate which can happen. The ab763 super reverb is a very popular fender amp due to the huge tone. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. Usually 470ohm 1watt but i guess using 2watts dont hurt it. A demo of my wonderful fender deluxe reverb ll from 1983. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. We exchanged lengthy emails with ideas about the rebuild and the conversations helped clarify my understanding of his concepts as well as. 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. Everything you need to build a complete ab763 with reverb 112 combo.
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. In a lot of ways its the perfect working guitarists amp. Blackface ab763 22 watt reverb amp kit marsh amplification. Fender limited edition fsr 65 deluxe reverb knotty pine 22w 1x12 guitar combo amp w celestion cream alnico speaker.
At my age the last thing i need to do is lug around a big amp,besides,we dont gig anywhere where i. The official drri settings thread fender stratocaster. This 68 custom deluxe reverb amp in gunmetal gray covering and silverturquoise grille cloth honors the classic look sound of that eras amps but with some great tonal modifications for the gigging musician andor pedal freak. Its not a toy, and certainly not limited to bedroom or studiorecording use. Idiots guide to biasing a deluxe reverb telecaster. There were two different styles of the deluxe reverb that were produced, very similar internals, but the outside was different.
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 had the tubes replaced years ago with ones from mesa, and the amp went from okay to absolute magicvery musical with a great feel. Fender deluxe reverb 20watt vintage blackface guitar combo amp. I am sure that it is an eminence made speaker and it appears to be a. This 22watt tonal weapon is locked, loaded and ready to rock. Revisit vintage fender style reverb cable kit for deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb and princeton reverb blackface and early silverface.
I say morbid because each of them has died primarily related to blown tubes at some critical point while ive been performing. Schematic, layout diagram and step by step pictorial instruction booklet included. Set of parts for you to make two cables reverb input and reverb output short one is 36 inches, long one is 47 inches. The description below only describes the deluxe reverb reissue rebuild service except where noted otherwise.
Fender 65 deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. I dont work on amps but and this one needs a little help. For those of you who are newer to the forum, a kbp810 reverb deluxe is a clone of the 65 deluxe reverb. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel. 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. 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. View profile view forum posts view articles forum member join date jan 2008. If youve got a deluxe reverb and you think youd like more volume and bass response, this is a cool thing to try. Fender blackface deluxe reverb amplifier best way to repairbias by lee jackson duration. Ultimate curated tube set for fender deluxe reverb black panel. May 20, 2016 a demo of my wonderful fender deluxe reverb ll from 1983. The full, snappy guitar tones heard on many famous recordings from memphis to abbey road were made using the deluxe amp. Introduction well, i must admit to an almost morbid fascination with the deluxe reverb reissue drri amps.
The owner gave me all new nos tubes to replace the finals with and match by request so after repairs are made i move the project to a. Reverb isnt working new cablesnew pan and vibrato isnt working i believe the roach needs to be replaced. Screen grid resistors help keep the screen grid at a lower potential than the plates. My favorite amp is a 73 deluxe reverb ive owned since high school in 1977. Ab763 was fenders internal model designation for the 1963 blackface circuit. Fender limited edition 68 custom deluxe reverb pine neo 1x12 combo 2018. Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin. Rebuild discussions rebuilding a fender deluxe reverb tube. Fender deluxe reverb bad tube destroys screen resistor troubleshoot, repair, match and bias. This mod can be done to any reissue amp such as princeton reverb, deluxe reverb, super reverb, twin reverb as well.
The baffle board had 14 holes drilled in a circular pattern about 3 in diameter. Im very happy to say that my deluxe reverb rebuild is finally complete. It was used in the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, concert, bandmaster, showman, pro, vibrolux, vibroverb, tremolux and no reverb deluxe. The fender deluxe reverb 65 reissue, first of all is what is stated in the title. The surfmetalrockabilly band i was playing in had broken up and i had a kid so i never. How to repair ampeg reverb tube guitar amp no output dlab. The grill cloth looks new and put on amateurish and i think the baffle board should be solid wood. It was first introduced in 1963 by incorporating an onboard spring reverb tank to the newly redesigned fender deluxe amplifier. Allows really sweet deep cleans or the best kind of fender crunch depending on how much volume i dial in on the guitar. Deluxe reverb for gigging fender stratocaster guitar forum. I use a les paul studio that doesnt buzz when played through other amps well, at least not like this. I bought a deluxe reverb in november and it has been my main amp since.
Closely inspect the tube socket with a magnifying glass for anything that. The combination of size, weight and performance makes the deluxe reverb a true road warrior on gigs and practise. Problematic buzzing and the deluxe reverb reissue gearslutz. Beginning in february, i had long conversations with mikey about rebuilding my deluxe reverb reissue. Introduction rebuilding a fender deluxe reverb tube amplifier.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. One little drop can turn an existing crack into a completely shattered phone screen. Ill try to load an audio recording up later, if needed. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb amplifier fender amps. It was used in the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, concert, bandmaster, showman, pro, vibrolux, vibroverb, tremolux and noreverb deluxe.
This mod will make the deluxe reverb sound more like its bigger brothers. I just recently bought a deluxe reverb reissue mostly because i love the cleans on it. 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. Fender limited edition 120v 68 custom deluxe reverb guitar.
We exchanged lengthy emails with ideas about the rebuild and the conversations helped clarify my understanding of his concepts as well as his understanding of what i like to hear in an amp. Fender 65 deluxe reverb amp 2channel 22watt guitar amp head 2014 2016. Deluxe reverb reissue rebuild service home facebook. Gold lion tubes are created just like the originals to the finest detail, with gold plated grid wire, carbonized screen grids, and a trialloy clad plate structure for. Fender deluxe reverb 65 reissue purist mod voodoo amps home. But i was under the impression that these amps are easy to cran.
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