View and download fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual online. The 68 custom deluxe reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fender s late60s silverface amps. 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. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb handwired schematic the.
If they did the same with the vibrolux that the did with the 68 custom deluxe reverb, then they increased the series feedback resistor from 820r 820 ohms to 1k5 1,500 ohms. Assume a dual channel ab763type of amp, deluxe reverb, pro reverb, super reverb, twin reverb, vibrolux reverb. Also in 20, fender introduced a redressed version of the reissue with silverface cosmetics and slightly altered circuitry, dubbed the 68 custom deluxe reverb. Custom vibrasonic amp service manual schematic heaven. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio.
This post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. Fender custom shop custom deluxe stratocaster reverb. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert. Fender s 65 princeton reverb reissue is the obvious choice if you just want classic fender clean, but a real silverface princeton reverb, and many of its boutique clones and even kits, will set you back more than the cost of this 68 custom. The schematic and layout for the 68 custom series are not on the fender support website yet, but the 65 ri uses the same board, so you could use that schematic fender. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. Its the only new fender amp ive ever bought which didnt come with one, and the support page on the fender site doesnt have them. When the volume is low, it had a lot of topend sparkle. The store owner told me it had just been brought in by a guy from arizona. I recently bought a 2014 fender 68 custom twin reverbyes its pcb but is sounds. What i think may have changed to accommodate the reverb abd tremolo on both channels is a change in the tube layout. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not.
The 65 deluxe reverb reissue has the bright cap like the original, while the 68 custom deluxe does not. This the first demo i have ever done so take it easy on me lolrecorded with an iphone 6sthe phone makes the sound kind of phase sometimes its not the amp doi. Biasing your fender deluxe reverb is an easy process that can drastically improve its tone and prolong the life of the expensive power tubes. I have the 65 prri schematic but would like one for my 68 custom. Deluxe model 26 woodie deluxe 5a3 5b3 5c3 5d3 5e3 5e3a layout only 6g3 6g3a aa763 ab763 deluxe reverb aa763 ab763 ab868 a1172 a1270 cbs 7779 volboost deluxe reverb ii. 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. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual pdf download. Adding switchable negative feedback to an amp that dont got.
In 2014 fender introduced a piggyback head version of the 5e3 deluxe to the custom shop lineup, dubbed the fender 57. At 20 watts theres enough clean headroom for most eventualities, but its sufficiently low powered to crank up for pub gigs and you can carry it with one hand. 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. This is the first time fender made a reproduction of the tweed deluxe. Fender amp preamp tube layout and recommendations kca. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb audio equipments guitar amplifier download pdf instruction manual and user guide. Deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb, super reverb, twin reverb, showman reverb, pro reverb and dual showman reverb. The 68 cdr is not a silverface amp, it is an almost exact copy of the 64 deluxe reverb reissue with just a few valuable tweaks. One of our most popular amps, the mojotone deluxe reverb style kit, is based on. The reverb control r29 determines the amount of reverb signal that is summed with the dry signal at v4b. Hoffman amplifiers tube amp forum, 65 deluxe reverb reissue. Vintage 1969 fender super reverb guitar amplifier pickup vegas.
Some players replace all tubes at once to save time, but to save money and the environment we share with you a simple strategy to find exactly which tube that needs to be replaced. Jan 29, 2021 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. The combination of size, weight and performance makes the deluxe reverb a true road warrior on gigs and practise. The fender 64 custom deluxe reverb the fender deluxe reverb is great allround amp that has found favour with countless country, funk, jazz, rockabilly and blues players. The 68 cvr the silverface one does have negative feedback loop, but they lowered the amount of negative feedback. Here we take a look at the largest combo of the trio, the twin reverb. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb limited edition red lettering. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims service manual january 1995 important notice.
Ive played countless deluxe reverbs, and this 64 is the smoothest and most pleasing in its nuanced tonal response and touchsensitivity, but its also. 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. Pdf file icon fender custom vibrolux manual 522 kb. Schematics diagrams fender musical instruments corp. Summary of contents for fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 1. Check the huge library of schematics here design your own custom turret board.
This mod is used by fender in the reissue 68 custom deluxe reverb. V1 if you dont use channel 1, dont worry too much about this tube, any 12ax7 or 7025 will work though noisy or microphonic tubes in this position can be a problem even if youre not using that channel. Performance the 64 custom deluxe reverb is a culmination of attention to detail that clearly shows fender was extremely thoughtful in every aspect of this amp from top to bottom. Princeton ppri 65 and 68 custom princeton reverb schematic. In 1967, two years after fender was purchased by cbs, fender began issuing amps with a silver metallic control face and light blue lettering. But when i saw the speakers, i knew it was not a reissue, hawkins said.
Here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. I love the tube verbs clarity the temple is easily controlled. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a. Part of fender s vintage modified series, the 68 custom deluxe reverb takes its inspiration from the original but immediately detours into cool new territory.
I highly recommend replacing c16 on the lux with a. We will be closed on friday, april 2 in observance of good friday. The schematic for the deluxe shows only 170 idle volts on the preamp tube plates while. The custom vibrolux reverb was created for the player who requires a medium powered amplifier with very vintage tube tones. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb 2channel 22watt reverb.
I had my bias probe on the new power tube closest to the rectifier tube. This article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Fender musical instruments corporation, 17600 north perimeter drive, suite 100, scottsdale, az 852555440. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb handwired schematic.
As i powered up, i was showing a plate voltage of 530 and the probe was reading. Fender limited edition electric blue 68 custom deluxe. The reverb on the lux is much more filtered out then the verb due to the coupling cap in the recovery stage. For the latter, the 68 custom range may be one of the smartest things fender have ever done.
Fender amp preamp tube layout and recommendations kca nos. Fenders 68 custom deluxe reverb vintage guitar magazine. Quintessential fender tone 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. So, as promised, heres a more indepth look at the fender 68 custom princeton reverb reissue. The dr would be perfect in some venues but inadequate in others unmiced and the twin is really only appropriate for my outdoor gigs. Like the fender custom amps, the custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a select group of craftsmen at the fender electronics factory in lake oswego, oregon. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb handwired schematic page 4. All of these pdf files are available for free download.
Fender deluxe reverbamp owners manual pdf download manualslib. The 65 deluxe reverb reissue schematic calls for 37v of bias, but shows a plate voltage pretty close to what is in my amp. When it comes to fender s family of 65 reissue amplifiers and 68 customs, one might think that they are both periodperfect recreations of their legendary predecessors but while that might essentially be the case for the 65 reissue deluxe reverb, twin reverb, princeton reverb and super reverb, the 68 custom models have actually been updated to offer even more features that will. Fender 68 custom princeton reverb ltd edition electric blue. Via the footswitch, the reverb can be disabled by grounding the signal at the node between r30 and r74. Revisit vintage fender style reverb cable kit for deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb and princeton reverb blackface and early silverface. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it out yet.
These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. I called fender for a schematic once and they emailed it to me while i was on the. Alessandro highend products fender deluxe reverb reissue handwired service. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. The original deluxe reverb circuits aa763, and later ab763 was introduced during the blackface era of fender amplifiers with a black control panel and white lettering. Compare prices and shop new and used fender 68 custom deluxe reverb combon amps on reverb. I tried to cover as many different settings and sounds as i c. Sometimes the tubes get noisy, microphonic or rattling. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Moderately powered and producing a full, snappy and crystalline tone, the pedalfriendly 64 custom deluxe reverb carries on that legacy with incredible vintage. So clean, in fact, that when hal hawkins saw it in his local music store, martin music guitar, memphis, he assumed it was the latemodel reissue fender calls the 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Mar 28, 2016 the negative feedback is a resistor, not a cap. The rivera dr is a different amp, a sweetwater exclusive.
Thanks tele but you sent me the pdf for the custom deluxe. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amplifier tone report. Pdf file icon fender bandmasterreverb aa768 schematic 68 kb. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. By adjusting the bias of each tube within an acceptable range, you can go from a weak tone to a powerful, overdriven blues. Ive heard a number of clips of the 68 vibrolux and it really seems to hit that sweet spot of being the inbetween amp when considering the deluxe reverb and the twin. Adding switchable negative feedback to an amp that dont. Also separating the 68 customs from the 65 reissues, specifically the corresponding deluxe reverbs, is the bright cap. Here you will find our collection of fender schematics. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. View and download fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram online.
Fender 68 custom princeton reverb ltd edition electric. Mar 02, 2018 thats almost exactly the 35v called for on the ab763 deluxe reverb schematic. Im looking for some help with a problem i ran into today with my 68 custom princeton reverb. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb limited edition red. Free fender diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Reverb v3 12at7 provides a gain of about 33 to drive the reverb transformer. Alternatives fender s 65 princeton reverb reissue is the obvious choice if you just want classic fender clean, but a real silverface princeton reverb, and many of its boutique clones and even kits, will set you back more than the cost of this. Fender limited edition electric blue 68 custom deluxe reverb gui. How to adjust the bias on a fender deluxe reverb our. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb guitar amplifier download.
Set of parts for you to make two cables reverb input and reverb output short one is 36 inches, long one is 47 inches. Apr 24, 2019 the reverb on this 68 custom deluxe reverb is a bit more restrained than i expected but works well throughout the dial, so still useable at 9 or 10 for surf music. Service manual authorized service center in need of. I just swapped the v2 which used to be the first gain stage for the tremolo channel from a 12ax7 to a ecc81 100% gain to 60% gain apart from taming the tremolo channel which is what i wanted it lowered the custom channel to almost no sound. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. In 2012 fender issued an artist signature amplifier based on the 5e3 circuit with the addition of a tremolo effect. This makes the reverb come alive on the otherwise reverb challenged lux. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. Download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products.
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