Ac outlet, ground sw, fuse 2a, power sw, standby sw, speaker jack, ex. However, the reverb on the reissue sounded much more lush. It shares the same chassis with the silverface twin reverb. The layout of the drawings is different but the electrical connections and the layout is essentially the same. Twin reverbs produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and. I can remember terrible ted with multiple twins on top of multiple dual showman cabs, because well, a mans just gotta be heard. There is much to do though the reverb tank was completely rusty, also the rcaplugs, so i am restoring that part right know. But, it only has one speaker which is a df jbl speaker. Based on a quick study, its very similar to my 74 twin reverb circuit, other than having two output tubes instead of four. 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. I circled the various locations that need to change on the circuit diagrams so you can see the before and after. Be it rock, blues, country, jazz or anything else, this is what clean electric guitar sounds like. Fender twin reverb 1975 silverface guitar combo amp.
A local retailer near me is selling a used 1974 silverface fender twin reverb 2x12. Fender made a limitededition mini twin practice amplifier modeled after the mid70s twin reverb models in 1996. Buy fender 65 twin reverb 85watt 2x12inch guitar combo amp. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Fender 68 custom twin reverbamp 2channel 85watt 2x12 guitar combo.
The silverface blew the reissue away, employees all agreed. Mojotone blackface twin reverb filter cap board layout. I have a silverface twin reverb with a reverb issue. Great deals on fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers. Early 70s fender twin reverb silverface 85watt vintage guitar combo amplifier.
I just had my 66 twin reverb rebuilt by an absolute master of all things tube. Then open them up in a paint program and print it that way. Fender twin reverb 85watt vintage silverface guitar combo. When i bought my sfdr, i tried 3 or 4 bf and 3 or 4 sf he had in the shop. Ul ot, high voltages, bright cap on mv pot make this amp definitely too bright for me. How can i find out how old my instrument is if it uses an odd or nonstandard serial numbering scheme. Fender twin reverb guitar amplifiers for sale in stock. Twin reverb original silverface from 1973 any good. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Apr 24, 2011 the silverface twin reverb amps from 1967 and 1968, which contained the original blackface design, are not nearly as collectable as the 1967 twin reverb with blackface cosmetics. What can you tell me about the historical patent markings that appear on some of your products. Jan 23, 2012 having said that, most silverface twins are in the 75 lb range 34 kg. Early fender electric blackface amps from 1964 and some into early 1965 did not.
Besides the sfdr i also currently have a bf pro reverb and played a sf twin for years and years. The silverface edition mt10 had the authentic look right down to the grillcloth. 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. Need help about silverface twin circuit fast gearslutz. Its a classic feeeling and virtually one of the best clean platforms youre ever going to get an amplifier. We have the 1975 silverface twin reverb tube guitar combo amp in stock in our collection. Fender twin reverb 85watt vintage silverface guitar combo amp. Changes from a silverface 100w twin reverb with push pull mv to an ab763. Silverface get a bad rap, but i dont think it is deserved. During the silverface years they used the tr guts in the showman reverb, qaud reverb, super six and vibrosonic reverb. Everything you need to know about fender twin reverb. Cranked 1975 fender silverface twin reverb youtube. Get the best deals on fender vacuum tube guitar amplifiers channels 2 when you shop the largest online selection at. The belton btdr reverb modules have quickly become regarded by diyers and boutique pedal builders as one of the best digital spring reverb modules ever.
On fender amplifiers equipped with reverb, the reverb is fed from the tone controls in a parallel circuit similar to that shown below. Twin reverbs produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and silver sparkle grille cloth. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. This is an interesting area to attempt at increasing the gain through the amplifier. It has been regularly maintained to spec, original parts with exception to the replacement speaker and footswitch as. It is just a reverb driver, i doubt it matters a lot. Is it still worth it, in this case, to buy a used silverface mv twin, rather than any of the current reissues. Fender tone master twin reverb 2channel 85watt 2x12 digital guitar combo. Fender twin reverb silverface 5w it11 audio tonegeek. Mojotone reserves the right to change or substitute any and all of the parts contained in this amplifier kit without.
This months highlights another possible silverface twin modificationone that doesnt improve the amps tone so much as its practicality in regards to operation and serviceability. Your purchases also help protect forests, including. Click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. I had a 71 sf twin that i brought to guitar center to compare against a trri. Make offer vintage fender twin reverb amplifier silverface altec 4178h. Fender forums view topic 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Below is a 65 blackface twin reverb with its oxford 12t6 speakers.
Using a highperformance 200watt digital power amp to achieve the headroom and dynamic range of a real vintage. I just got it recently, by accident didnt even know, what i got there exactly. If anyone does find a schematic for the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, id still like to see it just out of curiosity. Cranked 1975 fender silverface twin reverb push pull master volume emilnence legend speakers iphone 7 camera rode k2 room mic srv fender strat. We have observed that the jensens are considered as very good speakers both tonewise and in terms of robustness.
A history of the fender twin amplifier fender guitars. Unfollow fender silverface to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Originally introduced in 1952, the twin amp has undergone a number of revisions and circuit changes the mojotone twin reverb style amp mirrors the ab763 circuit produced between 1963 and 1967. When i can find the time to hunt through all the silverface schematics it be fun to. This listing is for a full replacement set of premium electrolytic capacitors for your fender twin reverb, quad reverb, dual showman reverb or super six reverb amplifier. Im told by a tech in the us that its missing from the authorised fender techs service folder, and even fenders customer service guys dont have one jan 2016. Also, why exactly is the master volume so poorly regarded. To cut to the chase here, im building a 3d model of a vintage fender twin reverb i say vintage because im not really sure if im going to make it a silver face or a black face yet. Theres not a more classic amp than the fender twin reverb and lucky for you, if you dont have the funds to afford a vintage reverb from the 60s, you can still get your hands on a 65 reissue. I have been servicing a couple of sf twin reverbs recently. Heavy as a boat anchor, but i had it on casters and usually rode it in and out of the venues.
It is disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. Fender twin reverb 1973 silverface price guide reverb. The silverface twin reverb amps from 1967 and 1968, which contained the original blackface design, are not nearly as collectable as the 1967 twin reverb with blackface cosmetics. Ive replaced v3 and v4, checked the tank, and connections and the issue persists. The middle tone control returned on the amp, which had numbered and skirted black knobs. This is the model name for warranty claims service manual. Channel one is the traditional fender design which offers the vintage sound as well as contemporary sounds with the use of switchselectable gain and master volume controls. Having two pairs of 6l6, the popular and traditional twochannel ab763 circuit design, a diode rectifier and. Ive wanted a silverface twin or pro reverb since i was a. As such, i need a decent cabinet diagram so i can get my proportions a bit closer than i have with other projects ive modeled so far. Last months column featured some modifications to convert a 70s fender twin reverb back to blackface specs.
This article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. Is silverface twin reverb with master volume worth it. This is a super clean, beautiful vintage amp with a killer tone. This 65 twin reverb amp delivers timeless tone and expression. Jun 14, 2012 little demo of a 1974 fender twin reverb silverface. Oct 15, 20 i just got a 70s silverface fender twin reverb that needs a little tlc. Here is our collection of black face, silver face, and other 80s era fender guitar amp schematics. Together this makes the pro reverb break up significantly around the usual volume level 4. Since i love my twin other than the weight and way more power than i need ill bet id like that vibrolux even better. In the meantime, i just ordered a 65 princeton reverb reissue to replace my princeton reverb that also got stolen. 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. I found several schematics online, the closest being one labeled cbs. Showman reverbs were literally the same amp as a twin reverb built the same day. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download.
Despite its clunky size which has earned it its nickname, the brick, its easy to design around, is low noise. I picked on of the sf ones not on price but on tone. The twin reverb is the king of fender blackface amps. The twin now had an onboard spring reverb tank and was renamed the twin reverb. Looking to sell because i already have a silvertone 1485. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and conv. Oct 17, 2018 its the most recent of the silverface era with master volume. The pro reverb is one of the beloved 40w 6l6 working horses. Introduced in late summer 1963, the 85watt black twin reverb had classic silversparkle grille cloth, a raised fender logo and redesigned dualchannel circuitry normal and vibrato with bright switches for both channels instead of a presence control. Here is my 65 twin, lovingly restored by reid walker services in houston, put in a new cabinet wiith new speakers. Starting in the late 60s, the twin reverb switched from blackface to a silverface style c. Two transition prototype 1963 twin reverb amps have been found in both brown and blonde tolex covering. Hi guys one more twin reverb silverface form around 80 with voltageselector and pullvolumeknob.
Fender twin reverb 1978 5 watt ultra linear local pickup only. Its so right, and folks are so tired of carrying twins around, that those twin reverbs are already at every gig, out in the middle of the woods, on top of mountains, international waters, doesnt matter, if you want to play through a twin reverb, all you have to do is ask, and one will be provided for you. It has half the number of power tubes, smaller transformers and a tube rectifier in stead of diodes. In a bold fender first, the tone master twin reverb amplifier uses massive digital processing power to achieve a single remarkable sonic feat. Surfing the various forums, ive learned that this mastervolume edition of the twin is one of the most unfairly, to me maligned designs. This one has a master volume of course, which i understand is not as desirable. Considered by some the holy grail of fenderdesigned amplifiers, the twin reverb was an 85watt tone machine. Some of the parts contained in this kit are subject to availability. New caps for a twin reverb suggestions the steel guitar forum. I just got a 70s silverface fender twin reverb that needs a little tlc. Early silverface twins, and showman amps were nominally rated at 85 watts, rather than 100w. Sf twin reverb schematic discrepency telecaster guitar forum.
Wish i had bought it 30 years ago and saved about 20 amps in the mean time. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout. I now have a 64 bf deluxe reverb and a 68 drip edge super reverb. We break down everything you need to know about fender twin, plus we give the reverb a close and thoughtful analysis to help you learn if its. How can i find out when my old fender banjo was manufactured. He does this as a hobby, and uses a different version of the orange drops in the power section.
Premium recap kits for your blackface or silverface fender twin reverb amplifier. Silverface amps include the deluxe reverb, twin reverb, super reverb, pro, bandmaster reverb, bassman, princeton, princeton reverb, champ, vibro champ, showman and vibrolux reverb. Silverface to blackface conversion mod schematic heaven. 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. I have one of the earliest silverface dual showman reverbs a 68 drip edge which is rated at 85w. There is a guy in my area selling one, and i was thinking about getting the new fender 65 reissue, but im guessing the vintage one would sound a lot better.
Fender twin reverb page 12 telecaster guitar forum. Fender 65 twin reverb 85 watt 2x12 guitar combo amplifier. The reverb circuitry consists of two tube sections reverb driver v3 and reverb. Unfollow fender twin silverface to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When i turn the reverb up, there is no reverb, and when the knob hits about 5 the overall volume drops, and the amp begins to make. The silverface amps are surprisingly similar to the coveted fender blackface line of amps so many blackface mods and tweaks apply to the silverface lineup. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Fender forums view topic classic twin reverb cabinet.
The twin was fenders original two 12inch speaker tube amp launched in 1952. View and download fender twin reverb owners manual online. Shop now and receve free shipping on your order today. They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications. The only indication of power is the 300 watts label on the back. Nov 10, 2011 fender twin reverb 5w silverface schematic. The original twin was supplanted by the twin reverb in 1963 which has since earned a place as one of fenders most iconic amps. Princeton a free piece of software for drawing circuit layouts and schematics. Twin reverb ii schematic and parts list pdf file please let me have your amps serial number twin reverb ii manual please dont ask me for the twin reverb ii wiring diagram layout. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp.
Even at its best, this 1970 amp was only second banana on a good day to the blackfaces in a collectors eyes. Here are some schematics of some of my favorite and not so favorite amps. Fender vacuum tube guitar amplifiers channels 2 for sale ebay. Basically a sf twin with 12ls or delta pros almost 100 lbs45 kg a sf twin with michigans 75 lbs34 kg. Speaker jack, vibrato jack, reverb jack, reverb out, reverb in knobs. Ill keep looking for an early silverface, or if im really lucky, another original blackface. The fender twin reverb amplifier is a great classic sounding amplifier they get you one of the most highly used in easily recognizable tones in all of rock n roll music. The normal channel sounds like a tweed highpower twin, and the reverb side sounds just beautiful. The blackface twin reverb came originally with jensen c12n, oxford 12t6 or jbl d120f. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. Twin reverb original silverface from 1973 any good compared. Hi, is anybody familiar with the fender twin reverb original silverface from 1973 with the master volume. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier.
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