The reverb circuitry consists of two tube sections reverb driver v3 and reverb. A 1khz 37 millivolt sine wave ac audio signal is injected at a 65 deluxe reverb normal and vibrato channels hi input jack. Ive been working on some 65 deluxe reverb reissue mods and i was surprised how easy the circuit mods are to convert it to a 68 custom deluxe reverb. The second clip is with the octave engaged using the neck pickup with the volume rolled back a bit. One of the most popular amplifiers of all time lives again in the 57 custom champ.
I have just purchased a used 2015 65 drri with very few hours on it judging by its condition. However i downloaded the manual and schematic on the drri and yes, they spec a fastblow fuse. We would like to thank the thousands of users who participated actively in the fender. As to schematics, well its all the same on paper until its not of course. A single 12 speaker puts the finishing touches on the fat sounds conjured by this reissued classic.
Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. I wanted to know if anyone have tried one of the above. Fender vintage reissue 65 deluxe reverb guitar combo amp. Between a single coil strat avri and a blackface fender 65 drri amp this little pedal does add a special bit of magic dust to my tone. 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.
Mar 02, 2018 fender 64 custom deluxe reverb handwired schematic i called. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel electronics. The actual developer of the program is pcschematic as. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. I am an amp whore and a fender super whore when it comes to amplifiers.
I have over 750 pages worth of tube amplifier information below so browse around and enjoy. Drri stack a 500v and a 100v cap as the reservoir cap to get larger capacitance. The guitar is a les paul type with tv jones pickups into a 65 drri set clean. To assist us in better serving our customers, please take a minute to register your fender products. Schematic meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. One of our most popular amps, the mojotone deluxe reverb style kit, is based on arguably the most widely used guitar amp of all time. In 1993, fender released the 65 deluxe reverb reissue. This article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. I havent played many vintage amps but i have owned quite a few reissues and i have to say this one doesnt disappoint. Page 1 please use this service manual with referring to the operating instructions without fail. Considered by some a perfect pedal platform amp, this simple 22 watt circuit comes. Gain access to a patented machinespecific training resource which improves equipment utilization and reduces downtime at your facility.
Here are a couple clips with the tone control toward the midrange side my favorite. A page 3 of 37 overview the rei vms pc software manual is intended to give an indepth and detailed description of all the functions and capabilities within the rei vms software. They were just not loud enough and thats in my studio. The cleans are vintage tweed but can compete with the 65 drri for clarity and chime. The biggest complaint about the reissue is that it sounds thin and harsh compared to a vintage deluxe reverb. Providing insightful analysis tailored to your case. This manual gives stepbystep procedures for system set up and configuration, with screen shots to help reference these.
It works great in my 65 ampeg b18, which had been going through rectifier tubes at an annoying rate. The 65 deluxe reverb reissue schematic calls for 37v of bias, but shows. Fender forums view topic 65 delux reverb or super sonic. Replacement speakers for 65 andor 68 deluxe reverb. Ive only seen it on the fender website 2 weeks ago, but if its anything like the rest of the 68 custom series, go for it. While the 65 princeton is a long time favourite of mine, i could never get on board with the high treble of the 65 deluxe and the clean loudness of the 65 twin, however their 68 counterparts sound great to me. The following discussion of preamp tube swaps, therefore, will focus on the effect of changing out the tube in that position, but be aware that you will want to refer to your amp manufacturers users manual, schematic, or other technical information for the amp in question to ensure you are correctly locating the first preamp tube in the. Adjustable bias adjust your power tube bias for max output and sweetest tone. This is a thread to show your trusty deluxe reverb of any type and tell the history of your amp. How to improve your amps tone with preamp tube reverb news. Adjustable balanced bias using a balance pot adjustable bias with a balance pot to evenly bias unmatched power tubes. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly footswitch assembly miscellaneous schematics diagrams fender musical instruments corp.
You can plug straight in for that inimitable fender clean tone, or generate your own signature sounds with your favorite stompboxes. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type. This isnt a sound that i would use in a trio but i could see it for a pure lead sound in a band where there is a strong rhythm guitar filling out the sound. Fender 65 deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp. Jul 16, 2018 the following discussion of preamp tube swaps, therefore, will focus on the effect of changing out the tube in that position, but be aware that you will want to refer to your amp manufacturers users manual, schematic, or other technical information for the amp in question to ensure you are correctly locating the first preamp tube in the. Convert 65 drri to 68 custom deluxe reverb telecaster. The ab763 circuit is considered by most to be the pinnacle of fender amplifier design. The filtered signal then gets boosted by the reverb driver amplifier. Unleash the tone of your fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue with the modifications from fromel electronics. View and download fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram online. Im leaning toward the 65 drri as im mostly interested in the classic clean fender sound, every once in a while i get a like crazy and kick a pedal on, but i mostly play blues and surf music, so most of what the super sonic offers would go to waste anyway, i was just wondering if having those options should i want them on rare occasion would. I was just looking at the schematic of super sonic. No loop circuit for effects rig, no overdrive channel, the power and standby switches are in the back but you get the hang of that in a coupke of weeks, and it is. Read all instructions carefully before using the oven.
Pc can be installed on 32bit versions of windows xpvista7810. I havent seen a schematic yet but if theyve reduced it enough to where the amp will break up a lot. 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. Im robrob on many amp forums and i freakin love tube guitar amps. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb handwired schematic page 4. Get the guaranteed best price on tube combo guitar amplifiers like the fender vintage reissue 65 deluxe reverb guitar combo amp at musicians friend. Today, the 65 deluxe reverb is still one of the coolest amps around, with the fantastic sound and vintage mid60s style still prized by rock, blues and country. I bought the amp as a back up and to use as an acoustic amp with my d18. You also get greatsounding vibrato and, of course, reverb onboard the incredible 65 princeton reverb. I have a mid 1990s 65 deluxe and the reverb failed in it more than once. The guitars volume and tone pots must function as the preamp circuit grid leak and set the amps input impedance. Crash safety solutions, llc is a company working to provide solutions and educational tools to crash reconstructionists investigating different aspects involving crashes.
The 220uf cap has a 100k 12 watt bleeder and the 47uf has a 47k. The reverb driver 1m grid leak works with the 500pf reverb filter cap to form a cr. The first one is without octave using the bridge pickup full on. Of course the speaker would have to be swapped too. Yes, there are still many great amps and guitars out there for you to discover the deluxe reverb is one of my favorite amps, and im not one to passup a good deal. Youll need schematics to implement some of these mods. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. The last time i diagnosed it myself rather than take it to a repair shop and indeed it was that the thin wires inside had broken loose of their solder connections.
The 22watt 65 deluxe reverb just bleeds tube tone, thanks to its four 12ax7s, two 12at7s, two 6v6s, and a 5ar4 rectifier tube not to mention that both the reverb and vibrato are tube driven. I had a drri a few years ago for maybe a year, but now i think i wanted to give the deluxe reverb another chance. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. I replaced the whole reverb tank and the new one i bought has been reliable but sounds slightly inferior. Theyve also screwed around with the mains circuitry and put a thermistor inline with the power line. Renown for its flexibility, easeofuse and knockout tone, this is the classic sound heard on thousands of recordings. The new hand wired 1964 deluxe reverb amp was recently announced at 2017 namm, scheduled for release in september. We seen the threads here and other places guitar and with the guitar market is on a decline and companies are doing all the inexpensive changes they can to try and generate sales. The reissue was great very close to the old 65 i had. Some illustrations using in this service manual are slightly different from the actual set. Fender 65 princeton reverb 15watt 1 x 10 tube combo amp at a glance. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert.
Fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram pdf download. The fender 5f6a schematic shows 48v as the bias voltage for 5881 tubes which would yield a. C o n t e n t s for customer assistance 2 precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel. The kit improves the signal path of the amp, upgrades the tone caps and includes a few key tweaks to the circuit. Conmed system 5000 electrosurgical sm service manual. The touch dynamics are fantastic better than the 59 bassman i had. A wide variety of playable tones inhabit this handwired performer from. Download the reissue 65 deluxe reverb service manual.
Mar 24, 2009 based on the recommendations here, and the thought process that dtools was possibly over kill for me at this stage i downloaded the visio trail version and am getting on quite well with it. The vanguard load tap changer analyzer ltca software is a windowsbased pc software. Fender 64 custom deluxe reverb 20w 1x12 tube guitar combo. 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 machine. You can find audio and video samples of many of our products on our site, or you can check out our youtube channel to see what else weve cooked up. Fender hand wired 64 custom blackface deluxe reverb amp. How the fender ab763 blackface deluxe reverb amp works.
Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue 22watt 1x12 reverb. It possessed the original cosmetics and circuitry, but was wired on a printed circuit board rather than. I have no idea how well the printed circuit board will hold up nor how easy. Still quiet enough for the studio and a little more in the volume department when you need it. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims. Fender forums view topic 65 drri power tube biasing. I just got a 68 custom deluxe reverb and i just wanted to know if the main differences between the two were the bright switch and the. Chapter 4 digital48880a operation explains the digital48880a.
Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 2014 my les paul forum. The tremolo driver cathode resistor increases from 56k to 100k. Plugged into a 65 drri reminds you that this is a guitar with a single pickup in the bridge position. Chapter 4 digital48880a operation explains the digital48880a internal operation. Fender 65 deluxe reverb 1x12 22watt tube combo amp black. I do have access to other boost pedals but this changes the tone ever so slightly and ever so sweetly, and interacts really well with the guitars volume control. The ab763 deluxe reverb schematic with annotations.
I recently purchased a fender 68 custom deluxe reverb amp. Discussion in amps and cabs started by ff71, feb 16, 2014. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. Deluxe reverb photo gallery thread my les paul forum. Were very proud to announce this special tribute to one of the unmistakable crown jewels in fenders history, said shane nicholas, director, product development, electronics at fender. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. 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. I dont see any major difference in the pt to the rectifier section. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades. I know this has been hashed out in previous years, but i thought id start a fresh forum to see if anyone has any experience with topnotch speaker replacements for the 65 drri andor 68 custom deluxe reverb. 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.
These forums were a lively place for discussion for many years. Pcschematic automation free version download for pc. Run 2 6v6 power tubes in a 4x6l6 amp cut your big amps power by 65%. Today, the 65 deluxe reverb is still one of the coolest amps around, with the fantastic sound and vintage mid60s read more. Shop for the fender 64 custom deluxe reverb 20w 1x12 tube guitar combo amp and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price.
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