Home rebuilding a fender deluxe reverb tube amplifier. With the reverb turned to zero, the amp is crystal clear so its definitely not a speaker problem. The deluxe reverb is a sweet spot and one of the most gigged amps of all time. The term fissured tongue describes the finding of multiple small furrows or grooves on the dorsal top surface of the tongue. First off, the deluxe reverb is, without a doubt, a loud amp. In a lot of ways its the perfect working guitarists amp. There is an outside chance you cracked the cone of the speaker but it doesnt sound like that. Its predecessor was the fender model 26 woodie produced from 1946 to 1948. View profile view forum posts view articles forum member join date jan 2008 location new york posts 863.
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. Mine is in this era and those old t custom by homeowners. Its not a toy, and certainly not limited to bedroom or studiorecording use. However, other conditions, such as geographic tongue or food caught in the groove, can cause pain. Like the vintage era originals, ours are paper layer wound for that ultimate tone. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. I also updated the phase inverter circuit with the stokes mod. Fender deluxe reverb ii march 16, 2011 november 29, 2017 admin 11 comments. 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. For strictly home use you might also look at the princeton reverb reissue. On the channel the guitar is plugged into, turn off all the knobs.
Mar 01, 2016 the cleans with this amp are just as expected from any fender tube amp. This time was a bit different, however, because he had purchased a new fender deluxe reverb reissue. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. With just a little bit of reverb grease around 23, the cleans sound deep and alluring.
Putting in 6l6s and rebiasing is just asking for trouble. But its popularity, as well as the scarcity of vintage units, will no doubt skew the perceptions of players who havent played a healthy vintage specimen. Got both the twin and the deluxe for smaller physical stages. Fender deluxe reverb amp repair model 65 type pr 239 duration. In fact, certain types of grooves or cracks are considered simply a variation of. Throughout its production, the amplifier has most often featured a jensen c12q series 12inch.
Obviously the tubes are more original, but does not change the authenticity of the thing, i think. Deluxe reverb for gigging fender stratocaster guitar forum. When rolling tubes between positions i just take what i learn from my. Like many others, i find the deluxe reverb one of the best all around amps you can find for. 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. Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves fissures in the dorsum of the tongue. 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. Your favorite deluxe reverb power amp tubes gretschtalk.
This time was a bit different, however, because he had purchased a new fender deluxe reverb. The combination of size, weight and performance makes the deluxe reverb a true road warrior on gigs and practise. Reverb and tremolo are just like the tube versions. The stock speaker will probably not be able to handle the power increase, so get a new one. It sounds a lot like a one channel deluxe reverb now.
Just came back from a superbowl jamparty with some musician buddys today. But its popularity, as well as the scarcity of vintage units, will no doubt skew the perceptions of players who havent played a. As blues, western swing, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances the earliest version of the deluxe was the 5a3, and is often referred to as having. The amplifiers were originally produced from early 1948 to 1966 and reissues are in current production. 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. I havent tried the 12ay7 in the deluxe reverb yet, but i did replace the groove tube 12ax7 with a jj.
Weve gone to great lengths to make sure this kit has the best stepbystep directions in the industry. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. F1 20 crack only free download 4bb7783161 farm works software crack sitesel crack tv3 pits by jjvisual paradigm for uml 10. 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. There may also be small furrows or fissures across the surface, causing the tongue to have. Unfollow fender deluxe reverb mod to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. They changed the transformer model for a larger virtual and the lamp for a rectifier diode bridge for 6v6 and 6l6 boogie. Anyone know what the best deluxe reverb clone might be. For rock, country or blues players that want a moderately powered amp they can crank up on the gig or in the studio. Standby popping is normal with any fender deluxe design. Discussion in amps and cabs started by david garner, oct 16, 2011.
The fender deluxe amp of the 1950s was a mediumpowered unit designed to let guitarists hold their own in a small group. When i bought my fender 65 reissue deluxe reverb, i absolutely fell in love with the clean tone and reverb tank in it. Im once again gonna forgo a reader question and bring you a story i think youll find interesting. Drops, spills and cracked screens covered from day one. 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. Played with my american deluxe strat with kinman hx pickups and my 59 les paul replica, i just fell in love with the clean tone this amp creates. The reissue fender deluxe reverb is becoming a popular amp, so why not do some rewiring to get the most out of it. Its recognized by one or more deep or shallow cracks called grooves, furrows, or fissures on the top surface of your tongue. A fissured tongue, or a cracked tongue, is rarely a cause for concern and is considered very normal. 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 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. I believe that the jbl is more efficient than the ev by a longshot, but its been a while so i cant confirm that.
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. Other breakdowns covered after the manufacturers warranty expires. Fender 68 deluxe reverb reissue silverface speaker. Swap v1 and v2 compare, swap v2 and v5 compare, etc. My name is wayne and this website is about my experience rebuilding a fender deluxe reverb tube amplifier. If building such an iconic classic sounds hard, dont worry. 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 fat, snappy guitar tones heard on many of our favorite recordings, from memphis to abbey road, were made using the deluxe amp. Oct 26, 2016 fender deluxe reverb cranked full volume. A fissured tongue is marked by a deep, prominent groove in the middle. Fender originally in the 1960s added the standby switch because it was a requested feature. 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.
Here i gradually cranked my fender deluxe reverb 65 reissue to 10 to see what the effect is on tone. But when i brought it home and tried my gain pedals with it boss bd2 and an mxr custom badass distortion, the amp basically sounded like gravel. Set of parts for you to make two cables reverb input and reverb output short one is 36 inches, long one is 47 inches. I was thinking of doing this mod to my twin reverb and never got around to it.
Is this point to point wiring or printed circuit board. At my age the last thing i need to do is lug around a big amp,besides,we dont gig anywhere where i. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. Stewmac has painstakingly recreated this timeless amplifier in our 66 d reverb 22w amp kit. What you have is a new amp called a custom deluxe reverb. They sound far better than the original groove tubes better break up and warmer tone. Revisit vintage fender style reverb cable kit for deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb and princeton reverb blackface and early silverface. This is a very good condition mim fender hss stratocaster, with, a fishman powerbridge piezo pickup.
Fissured tongue is a commonly encountered tongue disorder in dental practice. This is a great general purpose 48 ohm output transformer for many 20w or so type new oem amp builds and d. Used on many famous recordings such as abbey road, the amp provides a warm and fat tone. I havent tried the 12ay7 in the deluxe reverb yet, but i did replace the groove tube. Are you trying to clean up your sound with the 12ay7. The cleans with this amp are just as expected from any fender tube amp. If you have fissures in your tongue, its likely no cause for concern. Now rotate each one, one at a time, until you notice the noise at its loudest. 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.
My gp prescribed drops, followed by a mouth gel, for thrush. A little perspective 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. Fender output transformer, deluxe, deluxe reverb, 48 ohm. The twin is clean until about 7 on volume with humbucking pups, pretty much forever with single coils. Its a boutique, more blackface circuit than anything, but with a bias modulated tremolo circuit. But there is a lack of data on different pattern, severity, and. Comparing 9 original fender blackface amps twin showman vibroverb deluxe champ bassman super reverb. We consulted our service department tube amp guru, and heres what he had to say. Allows really sweet deep cleans or the best kind of fender crunch depending on how much volume i dial in on the guitar. Your favorite deluxe reverb power amp tubes gretschtalk forum. It makes the deluxe reverb respond more like the vibrolux reverb. The 22watt at 8 ohms 65 deluxe reverb amp is for rock, country or blues players who want a moderately powered amp they can crank up on the gig or in the studio. Supposedly it is a deluxe reverb with less negative feedback and a channel that has a bassman tone stack. Product type cabinets 1 combos 6 venue type small venue 3 large venue 3 practice amp 1 color output power 2040 watts 2 20 watts and under 3 40 watts and above 2.
When rolling tubes between positions i just take what i learn from my first purchase, fine tune my requirements and buy one more. I have a 1967 fender deluxe reverb but as long as i have owned it the vibrato has not worked. Page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. Like many others, i find the deluxe reverb one of the best all around amps you can find for any purpose from stage to bedroom. Stock deluxe reverb speakers suck in almost all cases. Casting aside the printed circuit board and stock transformers, mikeymann amplification breathed new life into this amp with thoughtful. I bought a deluxe reverb in november and it has been my main amp since. 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. A second possibility is fissured tongue, although this isnt usually associated with soreness. As i increase the dial on the reverb knob a buzzing sound comes and the higher the reverb is turned up the louder the buzz is the bad part is there is. A deluxe is a great amp, but if you run out of clean headroom, its time for a more powerful amp imho.
I started out with a deluxe reverb reissue drri and ended up with a reborn, boutique amp. It has basically the same circuit as most fender amps, but the reissue amps are built utilizing circuit boards. The amp will have more clean headroom and bass response. The fender deluxe reverb is a guitar amplifier made by the fender electric instrument company and its successors. View profile view forum posts view articles forum member join date jan 2008. For months ive had a sore tongue, and cant eat hot food, citrus fruit or spices. I am sure that it is an eminence made speaker and it appears to be a. I dont work on amps but and this one needs a little help. It was first introduced in 1963 by incorporating an onboard spring reverb tank to the newly redesigned fender deluxe amplifier. The fender deluxe guitar amplifier is a range of non reverb guitar amplifiers produced by fender. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone revered in studios from muscle shoals to ab. If its any of the tone controls then it points to a bad resistor or capacitor in the preamp section. For those of you who are newer to the forum, a kbp810 reverb deluxe is a clone of the 65 deluxe reverb.