New problem with 68 custom deluxe reverb the gear page. Tried out a fender 68 custom deluxe reverb that a fender rep bought into my favorite local music shop back in oct. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it. Though im obviously a cardcarrying member of the fender amp club. The 68 princeton reverb has only one channel so it features the bassman tone circuit. Fender68 custom deluxe reverb 22 watt electric guitar amplifier brand new. The 68 custom deluxe reverb by fender pays tribute to one of the most popular line of amplifiers of all time. Unleash the tone of your fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue with the modifications from fromel electronics. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 willcutt guitars.
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. A tube amplifier chassis contains lethal high voltage even when unplugged sometimes over 700 volts ac and 500 volts dc. Black skirted w chrome center, numbered 1 10 faceplate. Includes modifications for the 65 deluxe reverb reissue and 68 custom deluxe reverb. I was fortunate to purchase one just before they were all sold out in hours. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb modifications fromel. He was playing an amp i had not seen before, the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb, using an epiphone sheraton ii. 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.
The deluxe reverb is a 22watt tube amplifier at 8 ohms, powered by a pair duet of 74086v6gt power tubes, one gz345ar4 rectifier tube, four 702512ax7 tubes for preamplification and tremolo oscillation, and two 620112at7 tubes driving the reverb and phase inverter circuits. Fender vintage modified series version of a 68 drip edge deluxe reverb. The 68 custom deluxe reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late60s silverface amps. Deluxe reverb has the bright cap removed on the vintage side to make the amp more pedalfriendly. 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.
Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel. Small, light and moderately powered, the deluxe reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum grille cloth. The second came to me with a sizable crack inside the cabinet and was returned the same day. Did you recognize chia seeds crack 8 surrounding 3 obese acids than salmon. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb new twin town guitars. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb years of production. If you have not been trained to work with high voltage then have an amp technician service your amp. Dont forget to subscribe and watch the rest of my videos.
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. Fender 68 deluxe reverb reissue silverface speaker upgrades. If its any of the tone controls then it points to a bad resistor or capacitor in the preamp section. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. The custom deluxe tape into the classic silverface amps of the late 60s by distilling the tones of the classic silverface and the iconic bassman into a portable amp with a single 12 speaker, the custom deluxe is the ultimate companion for. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. The 65 deluxe reverb reissue has the bright cap like the original, while the 68 custom deluxe does not. The 65 deluxe has the bright cap, like the original. Fender 68 deluxe reverb reissue silverface speaker. Do any of you have any comments on this amp and how it differs from the deluxe reverb, especially for traditional jazz tone. The biggest complaint about the reissue is that it sounds thin and harsh compared to a vintage deluxe reverb.
Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb amplifier 2x10 speakers, 35watt same weight as the 68 custom deluxe reverb bias tremolo sounds richer than the deluxe reverbs optical tremolo excellent condition selling as id like to change to a princeton reverb i have put one jensen p10r, but ive got the original as well. They also reduced the amps negative feedback to give it increased touch sensitivity, and it. Just bought the new 68 deluxe reverb and it is probably the best amp ive owned, and ive had many. 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. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb reissue they are arguably some of the greatest fender amps built in the last 40 years. The 65 is really great as well and im pretty familiar with its tone as a friend owns one. 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 goal with this kit was to make the 65 deluxe reverb reissue sound as close as possible to an actua. 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. Also separating the 68 customs from the 65 reissues, specifically the corresponding deluxe reverbs, is the bright cap. The celestion speaker in the 68 also is a good upgrade whereas the stock speaker in the 65 is considered by some as the weakest part of that amp. Well i am currently on my third 68 custom deluxe reverb. Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin.
Sweetwater released these fender tone master deluxe reverb amps for sale on september 24. 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. They just came out, but i think theyre one of the most underrated modern amps around. Joe bonamassas 5 most underrated amps premier guitar. Ugh i get pissed when i hear about a customer buying an amp then having to crack it open to. This computer screen is not big enough for me to look at the. Throughout its production, the amplifier has most often featured a jensen c. I like the fact they they offered a new feature but kept it basic. 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. I was able to try both out at my local store and like the tones from each one. 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. Shop for the fender 68 custom deluxe reverb limited edition 22w 1x12 guitar combo amp and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed. I will take this over a mexican made circut board reissue any day especially cost. The bassman channel sounds like a bassman through a 12inch along with the drawbacks of the current drri type amps they generally lack the warmth of the hand wired ones.
The 68 custom deluxe reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late 60s silverface amps. New fender 68 deluxe reverb reissue seymour duncan forum. Im sure it will sound really great after it is broken in which i will give it time to do. 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 flexibility with pedals. Compare prices and shop new and used fender 68 custom deluxe reverb combon amps on reverb. 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 tone master deluxe reverb 1x12 100watt combo amp. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb noise the gear page. Well, the jazz chorus is capable of a dead quite 99. When the volume is low, it had a lot of topend sparkle. I cracked open the chassis to check the socket and found a component loose see pic. View online or download fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual.
Mint condition 1968 was a transitional year for fender amps. Over time, this breaks either the solder joints, or the components themselves resistors cracked in half, for example. Part of fenders vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe reverb takes its inspiration from the original but immediately detours into cool new territory. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. For countless guitarists ever since, the deluxe reverb has been the go to amp for classic fender sound. If there had been too many tweaks, i wouldnt have gone for it. I have a pretty accurate boutique tweed bassman copy. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb limited edition 22w 1x12 guitar.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb guitar combo 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. Please note, if you compare a new 65 deluxe reverb with an original model, the two units may sound slightly different. However there is a lot of hum in the reverb and the hiss is ridiculous even at 0 on the volumes. If its in the tremolo knob, same thing, the tremolo section tube or circuit has an issue. Could someone please advise me which lug it attaches to just to double check. Supposedly it is a deluxe reverb with less negative feedback and a channel that has a bassman tone stack. The left side channel has a bassman sound and the right side inputs are the main 68 deluxe reverb sound.
Its got some great features, that i discuss in this video. My footwitch on my 68 custom deluxe reissue stopped working, no tremolo unless the jack was pulled out slightly. Turn it past 4 and its almost as loud as the guitar. Part of fenders vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with worldclass fender reverb and vibrato effects. The fender, being a tube amp, will always have those complexities which is a very good thing in my opinion. 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. I took notice because other cats had been commenting on them saying that they sound better than the original ones. The speaker in the 65 deluxe reverb is a duplicate of the original jensen 12 inch specially designed for fender speaker used for many years during the i960s. What you have is a new amp called a custom deluxe reverb. The 68 custom deluxe reverb isnt a reissue its a hotrodded tribute amp.