I will try my best to give a nottootechnical explanation of how the amp circuit works, what. Over the years, many musicians have found the versatile twin reverb a perfect match for guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, accordion, and the electric violin among others. This article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Shane nicholas plays a classic player jaguar special on the bridge pickup. 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. This is how fender does a modern hand wired ab763 amp. That is the system referred to in the fender website. Fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and.
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. 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. The fender 65 super reverb combo amp is a long overdue addition to fenders vintage reissue series. The filtered signal then gets boosted by the reverb driver amplifier. Oct 25, 2015 fender twin reverb with a surf music tune. So ive been wanting to pick up a 65 reissue twin but after really thinking about it the price is a little high for me and the amp is a bit overkill for my home uses. The 85watt at 4 ohms reissue 65 twin reverb features four 6l6 groove tubes 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 and silver. Fender twin reverb 65 reissue problem discussion in amps cabs tech corner. 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 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. Fender twins also work great with overdrive and distortion pedals because of their clean tone, and the 65 reissue is no exception.
Just like the great fender guitar amps of the 1950s and 60s that founded our amp legacy and defined the essence of pure tone and power, this amplifier is. Nov 10, 2011 fender twin reverb 5w silverface schematic. Fender 65 twin reverb vintage reissue guitar combo reverb. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue 85watt 2x12 guitar reverb. Your new65 twin reverb amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of fender amplifier designs. Below is a 65 blackface twin reverb with its oxford 12t6 speakers. The fender twin reverb is considered a standard model for players seeking a clean sound, and it is especially known for the quality of its builtin spring reverb. 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. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue noise issues the gear page. Amps from highly regarded boutique makers such as matchless and. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue drri mods how to ab763. Fender 65 twin reverb manuals manuals and user guides for fender 65 twin reverb.
The amp is in perfect condition and all stock including the tubes. The fender 65 twin reverb is a meticulous reissue of a true american classic. Normal channel inputsplugin connection for instruments. Fender forums view topic 65 twin reverb reissue reverb hum. 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. 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.
As far as i can tell, this thing is new and has seen virtually no use. The reverb on these are much better than the 65 reissue and the cleans are a bit crisper. Fender forums view topic fender vintage reissue 65 twin. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue schematic the tube store. If i turn the reverb all the way down, hum goes down. This is a bedroom amp in pristine condition, never gigged, never moved. Whether your guitar has humbucking or singlecoil pickups, this iconic 85watt, alltube combo amp serves up definitive clean tone thats perfect for rock, country, blues, jazz, fusion, and more. Here we take a look at the largest combo of the trio, the twin reverb. Includes fender pro audio, speakers, effects, foot pedals and sunn amps. 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. Fender 63 reverb schematic fender 63 vibroverb reissue schematic.
The twin now had an onboard spring reverb tank and was renamed the twin reverb. I recently inherited a fender 65 twin reverb reissue. I bought a reissue 65 super reverb a while ago and its a real good amp. Heres a faithful recreation of the legendary and highly collectible blackface super reverb from the 1960s. With the foot pedal plugged in and the reverb on, the amp hums. 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. This is one of the 300 of the first limited run of the 65 reissues.
Fender 68 custom twin reverb 2x12 85watt tube combo amp. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert. How to mod a fender 65 deluxe reverb drri for better reverb. The user manual mentions that there is a hum balance adjustment control somewhere which i can turn back and forth to get the least amount of hum. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Just as the other fender amps the twin needs to operate in its sweet spot up to sound sweet. Different from the older model, the reissue is built with a printed circuit board and 14 inch footswitch.
Ive tried every ax7 tube in that socket and there is still a hum. 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. Or add an upsidedown stratocaster guitar and a fuzz box. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Heres a faithful recreation of the legendary and highly collectible blackface super reverb from.
Fender vintage reissue 65 super reverb 4x10 guitar combo amp. It was used in the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, bandmaster, showman, pro. While the amp sound very good, there are two issues that i dont think are quite correct. Fender 65 twin reverb 2x12 85watt tube combo amp sweetwater. So i pulled the trigger on a 65 reissue deluxe reverb today.
Whether you play rock, jazz, country, or whatever, this is what a clean electric guitar sounds like. Fender twin reverb silverface 5w it11 audio tonegeek. To start off, i just got the amp used last august and spent quite a bit of money getting it up to speed. 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. Dating my 65 twin reissue discussion in amp central station started by makeuacaster, may 15, 2014. Fender 65 twin reverb troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Two transition prototype 1963 twin reverb amps have been found in both brown and blonde tolex covering. I am having a problem with my twin reverb that i am hoping i can get some help on.
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. 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. This is my recommended mod to add reverb and tremolo to the normal channel in blackface and silverface amps. This amp has seen action in every imaginable musical venue and continues its musical legacy today. I recently took delivery of a one year old 65 twin reverb reissue. Im seeing 92present for production on the fender amp field guide, and the owners manual actually shows the schematic drawings as having been created in 1990.
We have 2 fender 65 twin reverb manuals available for free pdf download. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type. The reverb driver 1m grid leak works with the 500pf reverb filter cap to form a cr. It put the reissue to shame when played side by side. The onboard reverb is so good that some pedals try to clone its sound. It was a little 2d sounding and harsh in the treble. Period correct appointments and modern reliability complement the classic 85w 2x12 design.
If ordering for an older discontinued amp, please include photos or as much. Fender manufactured the blackface twin reverb amp from 1963 to 67. How the fender ab763 blackface deluxe reverb amp works. After carrying a twin reverb on to the stage, the least you should deserve is to crank the bastard. Two fender twin reverb amps with a fender stratocaster. 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. Please note, if you compare a new 65 deluxe reverb with an original model, the two units may sound slightly different. The fender blackface twin reverb 65 is the most highly regarded guitar amplifier in the twin reverb line. I know there is a bit of a stigma towards the ris with some. To assist us in better serving our customers, please take a minute to register your fender products. Fender twin reverb reissue upgrade suggestions wanted. I upgraded all the caps, retubed it, and put in new speakers. It has all new preamp and power tubes, was biased, some pots were replaced, some capacitors and a cold solder joint.
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. I was playing it for a while last night and think it sounds wonderful. Its legendary clean sound is often imitated but never surpassed, and its 85 watts of power make it usable on just about any stage. The article states the blackface era of fender was 19651967. I have a new 65 twin reverb which has a noticeably loud hum even if volumes are turned down to 0 and nothing connected to it. The 65 reissue is constructed with a printed circuit board and new. Several variations on the amps original design have been produced through the years, including the twin reverb, the. 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. Since its debut in 1991, the fender 65 twin reverb reissue has been one of the most popular and highest quality stage amps. The 65 reissue gives you the tools to succeed in just about any genre. I got it from a guy that was pretty hard up for money and let it go in like new condition for 500 dollars. Fender amp parts 65 twin reverb reissue amp repair parts.
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. And like i said if i take the v4 tube out, there is no hum at all. By way of example my deluxe reverb reissue has the serial number lo 496982. Fender twin red knob the twin fender twin the evil twin 6 thoughts on fender twin reverb 1965 reissue joao santos. The sound that creates legends american musical supply. There is no citation for the claim of the twin reverb being fender s most popular amplifier. Here is our collection of currentrecent fender guitar amp schematics. Be it rock, blues, country, jazz or anything else, this is what clean electric guitar sounds like. 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. Ul ot, high voltages, bright cap on mv pot make this amp definitely too bright for me.
Fender vintage reissue 65 super reverb 4x10 guitar combo. By way of example my deluxe reverb reissue has the serial. The blackface twin reverb was the first amp designated the twin reverb due to the inclusion of the reverb circuit, made from 19631967. Fender twin reverb 65 reissue problem the gear page. The 65 classic reissue twin is a recreation of perhaps the most beloved version the blackface twin reverb first released in 1963. The fender 65 super reverb combo amp is a long overdue addition to fender s vintage reissue series. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue blondes have more fun fsr limited edition 85watt 2x12 guitar combo 1 fender gb twin reverb george benson signature 2channel 85watt 2x12 guitar combo. 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. Nov 05, 2006 a little improvisation on a fender twin reverb. From its venerable 85watt ab763 quad6l6 circuit to its inimitable spring reverb and. Ready for installation and wiring in the fender 65 twin reverb reissue. Fender 65 twin reverb reissue schematic fender 93 concert.