Do you have a fender guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications. Ac060417 has tilt back legs thank you for any help. I figured it would be a 763 circuit but i didnt find what i expected when i pulled the chassis out. Instruction manual, service diagram fender 65 twin reverb instruction manual 17 pages. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Fender 65 twin reverb 85 watt 2x12 guitar combo amplifier. Fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. Little demo of a 1974 fender twin reverb silverface. Capacitor cover for fender twin reverb and other fullsize fender silverface and blackface amps, such as the super reverb, pro reverb, bandmaster and bassman heads.
Fender limited edition vibroking tequila sunrise march 7, 2014 november 29, 2017 steve 1 comment. The non reverb deluxe is the simplest amp of the family because it has only two preamp gain stages and no reverb. All of these pdf files are available for free download. I had a 67 princeton reverb at the time, and was very impressed at how the vv ri had a similar warm sound. I dont expect to see nonoriginal silverface twins over a grand. The crex sounds great in my deluxe reverb, but just a little too dark for my tastes in a twin reverb. In the mid90s i went to try out the then new 6g16 vibroverb reissue. Your new65 twin reverb amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of fender amplifier designs. However, after a week it suddenly wouldnt turn on anymore. Fender 65 princeton reverb service diagram pdf download. Fender twin reverb 85watt vintage silverface guitar combo. 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. The reverb driver 1m grid leak works with the 500pf reverb filter cap to.
The silverface amps are surprisingly similar to the coveted fender blackface line of amps. I recently bought a secondhand 1981 pro reverb silverface. I turned the masters down to 3 to listen to the sounds of the preamps of the vibrato channels. This is the 70 watt ultralinear version, not the older 40 watt version. If you like the sound of fender amps and feel you need 100 watts of clean power, the twin or a dual showman reverb head is the amp for you. The 1069 in the model name comes from the circuit change date of 101969. This 65 twin reverb amp delivers timeless tone and expression.
Blackface fender twin reverb ab763, corona, california. May 29, 2018 a guy i know gave me a silverface twin reverb, said one of the 6l6s was redplating. Super reverb vs twin reverb telecaster guitar forum. A guy i know gave me a silverface twin reverb, said one of the 6l6s was redplating. The 5watt version of the fender twin reverb photo 1 was produced from approximately 1977 through 1982.
The original twin was supplanted by the twin reverb in 1963 which has since earned a place as one of fenders most iconic amps. Amp all 1970 lamp with deluxe reverb amp logo which becomes deluxe reverb no sticks around the grill cloth panel as was the case in the first all silverface 67 to 69. Fender switched back to the blackface era cosmetics some time in 1980. Ul ot, high voltages, bright cap on mv pot make this amp definitely too bright for me. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. So a buddy of mine has been reluctantly considering offloading his 19711972 silverface twin. 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. I replaced the fuse, but the amp still wouldnt come on and the fuse was still ok after trying to turn it on. Roland chorus echo re501 fender rhodes twin reverb duration. Fender limited edition vibroking tequila sunrise years of production. I recently got the chance to compare a silverface twin reverb sidebyside to a silverface super reverb, both with master volume. They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications.
The fender super reverb 45watt tube combo guitar amplifier was offered in a silverface finish between 1968 and 1982, although some early silverface finished units still had blackface circuitry. The fender 65 twin reverb is a 2x12 inch, 85 watt, all tube amp that gets its tone from a total of 10 tubes, including tube driven reverb and vibrato. Speakers are fender special made in italy, frame numberc12k 8ohms each transformers code a037610 b037612 serial number. Cranked 1975 fender silverface twin reverb youtube. Here you will find our collection of fender schematics. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolution collection of vintage fender schematics available on the web.
They also can be a little bright, but sound great and they take almost 10 pounds off of the twin reverb. Fender quad reverb silverface tube amplifier made in usa cbs 1974 75. Fender twin reverb serial number f114553 began life as a cbsdesigned recalcitrant. Get the best possible performance from your silverface fender with our premium silverface overhaul kits. The amp retains its original tolex thats in beautiful condition with minimal wear and the 12t6 oxfords. The fender 65 twin reverb is an authentic reproduction of the original amp to ride the wild surf, one of the alltime hall of. Introduced in late summer 1963, the 85watt black twin reverb had classic silver sparkle grille cloth, a raised fender logo and redesigned dualchannel circuitry normal and vibrato with bright switches for both channels instead of a presence control. Jun 14, 2012 little demo of a 1974 fender twin reverb silverface. The loudest of the companys original line of amps 85w from 68 to 72 and 100w onward, this model was designed from the ground up with hefty 6l6 tubes to fill out even the biggest stages. The twin reverb is the king of fender blackface amps. Fender 57 twin amp reissue january, 2014 november 29, 2017 steve 1 comment modelcircuit number. It has two triode light dependant resistor ldr signal tremolo but no reverb, 7025 low noise version of the 12ax7 preamp, dual identical tone stacks with treble and bass controls for each channel no. I needed to go download the schematics for the current fender amps.
Fender twin reverb silverface 5w it11 audio tonegeek. A significant change during the years was the addition of reverb in the silverface bandmaster reverb model. Fender twin reverb 1972 silverface price guide reverb. Newsroom fender play foundation affiliate program modern slavery act.
Modding an ultra linear silverface twin reverb discussion in ampscabs tech corner. Wellknown for its scooped mids, the super reverb features the same design as the fender super, but with the addition of builtin reverb and tremolo. With humbuckers, the highs chime like bells, and the lows rumble in a deep, authoritative way. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. Later fender guitar amp schematics here is our collection of black face, silver face, and other 80s era fender guitar amp schematics. Ab763 blackface amp model differences rob robinette. The reverb circuitry consists of two tube sections reverb driver v3 and reverb. View and download fender 65 princeton reverb service diagram online. Take a dive into the history of one of fenders timeless amps that became the. Fender twin reverb mystery circuit telecaster guitar forum.
Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Fender tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library. Crystalline, versatile, and packed to the gills with punch, the vintage fender twin reverb silverface combo is an affordable, occasionally overlooked gem in the companys vintage roster. Fender silverface twin reverb 9 thoughts on fender blackface twin reverb coppes. Can someone clue me in on to the correct schematic. The middle tone control returned on the amp, which had numbered and skirted black knobs.
Then open them up in a paint program and print it that way. Jun 27, 2017 cranked 1975 fender silverface twin reverb push pull master volume emilnence legend speakers iphone 7 camera rode k2 room mic srv fender strat. Here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. Fender twin reverb 85watt vintage silverface guitar combo amp.
Aa1069 was fender s internal model designation for the 1969 silverface circuit. He had it recapped about five years ago, but thats it. These amps were a bit different from their 100watt silverface predecessors, notably because they used an ultralinear output transformer. Note the differences in the doghouse board at upper left. A history of the fender twin amplifier fender guitars. Jan 28, 2012 a significant change during the years was the addition of reverb in the silverface bandmaster reverb model.
Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. The twin was fenders original two 12inch speaker tube amp launched in 1952. Other late seventies circuit changes included a line out jack, hum balance pot, and a pull boost sw. Its in decent condition considering its 40 years old, some rust, one of the kick stands is a bit bent out of shape, not too bad.
I designed the rr763 blackvibe amp see layout and schematic below for builders who dont want to deal with the complexity of the ab763 circuits reverb, tremolo and dual channels but still want its authentic tone removing the reverb, tremolo and vibrato channel drops the preamp tube count to only two but the tone stays 100% normal channel vibroverb. Here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. We have 2 fender 65 twin reverb manuals available for free pdf download. Aa270 twin reverb chassis layout 100w twin reverb schematic 5w twin reverb schematic. We explain how good maintenance, mods, tubes, speakers and circuitry components affect your tone and how you may shape it to fit your own musical style and preferences. Can someone help with dating my fender twin reverb. Starting in the late 60s, the twin reverb switched from blackface to a silverface style cabinet. Shure sm57 fender twin reverb 1974 74 silverface silver face. The serial number on the back a605859 amp chassis dates the amp as made in 1973. 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. Silverface amps include the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, pro, bandmaster reverb, bassman, princeton, princeton reverb, champ, vibro champ, showman and vibrolux reverb.
Twin reverbs produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and silver sparkle grille cloth. Fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers for sale in stock. Nov 10, 2011 fender twin reverb 5w silverface schematic. Dec 28, 2010 fendertwin reverb silverface rhodes piano test. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. As for other fender amps the transition between blackface and silverface models happened without change in circuit, meaning you can score an early silverface model with a blackface circuit. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly misc schematics diagrams fender musical instruments corp. Fender forums view topic 78 twin reverb silverface. Fender twin reverb sf 100 schematic mastervolume schematic. Fender 65 twin reverb manuals manuals and user guides for fender 65 twin reverb.
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