SeriesFender Deluxe Amp

I used in in the studio. It was used on a track with my Artisan LP. It's perfect for all styles ranging from jazz to grunge. It's still a rather fragile amp (but it's also quite simple, so easy to repair), so I personally wouldn't bring it with me on tour, but apart from this you can record/re-amplify anything now (provided the monitoring system is decent) so why do without this little wonder? At least, in the studio, it's a real jewel of an amp! It has three knobs, the amp was used so much that you can't even tell what each is supposed to do, so you just use your ears. AND, you always end up getting the sound you were after, whether in clean, crunch or overcrunch :-D With a LP you have power at your fingertips, going from clean to crunch easily. That's kicky! Plus, it can be the ideal partner for a big, hairy and fat-sounding stack, adding nerves. Let alone the beast's natural charm. All in all, it's a must have - though of course not everyone can have it :bravo:

The Fender Deluxe Reverb reissue is Fender's best take on the production line Deluxe Reverb amplifier as it appeared in its golden "blackface" era (so called because of the black face on the control panel) circa 1965. It's a 1x12 tube combo that puts out about 22 watts of power and runs on 6V6 power tubes. It's pretty standard in the Fender layout of two channels. The first channel (normal) has simple volume, treble, and bass controls. The vibrato channel (with its own separate inputs) has volume, treble, bass, reverb, and controls for vibrato speed and intensity. The amp is loaded with a single Jensen speaker as stock, and other than reverb and vibrato there are no onboard effects. UTILIZATION Getting a good sound out of this amp is pretty simple. It does the classic blackface Fender clean really well, and there's a reason so many players like and use these amps for a variety of applications. Dialing in each channel can be a tad difficult because on occasion the EQ tonestack might appear to not be doing a whole lot when you turn the controls. I find this more apparent on the normal channel than the vibrato channel with this particular amplifier. That being said, perhaps I'm just used to more modern amps and their tweaker mindset. Other than that, the controls react like you would expect and dialing in tones is not overly difficult. Most people run pedals into the front end of these anyhow, which will change your tone up anyway. SOUNDS This amp is meant to do one core sound... classic Fender clean. It's not going to offer any of the overdriven sounds that many players today desire. You can get some nice drive sounds by using a pedal in front, but this is the type of amp that is used for clean and clean only. There's no master volume, so in order to get any kind of tube breakup you would need to turn the amp up to 10, which isn't feasible in many places. It's a very clear sounding amplifier overall, great for funky or bluesy tones. I find it a little bit sparkly in the top end for true jazz tones (which to my ears should be darker and richer) but for those types of tones where you need a classic wiry sounding blackface style clean at a reasonable wattage point, you can't get much better than this amp. OVERALL OPINION All in all I think the Fender Deluxe Reverb reissue is a great amp for someone looking for great clean tones in a reasonable package. Many players like the tone of a Twin Reverb or Pro Reverb, but don't wish to contend with the huge size and huge volume that amps like that put out. For those looking for true vintage Fender cleans in a portable package, this is your amp. They sell new for about $1,100 which is a good deal considering the quality and tone that you're getting. If you're into Fender cleans and want something good for jams or gigs that won't blow your ears off, check out the Fender Deluxe Reverb reissue. You won't be disappointed!

One of the most uncompromising amplifiers to ever grace this earth...The Fender Deluxe Reverb. This amp is an absolute tone monster and a classic rock amplifier. These amps have been played by just about everyone in the business. There really is no competition when it comes to the clean tone of these amps. Fender struck gold with these amps decades ago and are still getting paid dividends on the reissues. UTILIZATION Inputs: 4 Inputs (2 per Channel) Auxiliary Input: 1/4" Footswitch Jack Extension Speaker Jack: External Speaker Jack Channels: Two Channels (Normal and Vibrato) Power Handling: 22 Watts into 8 Ohms Rectifier: 5AR4 Rectifier Tube Controls: Normal Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass. Vibrato Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb. Vibrato: Speed, Intensity Hardware Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch Plywood Cabinet Pilot Light Jewel: Red Amp Jewel Handle: Molded Black Handle Front Panel: "Blackface"™ Style Control Panel Amplifier Length: 9.5" (24.13 cm) Amplifier Width: 24.5" (62.2 cm) Amplifier Height: 17.5" (44.5 cm) Amplifier Weight: 42 lbs. (19.05 kg) Effects: Tube Driven Spring Reverb, Tube Vibrato Speakers Speaker: 1-12" Jensen® C-12K, 8 Ohm Speaker with Ceramic Magnet. Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohm SOUNDS When You think of Fender amps you think or a 65 reverb deluxe...why because it is a masterpiece amp. The tone and clarity from this amp can not be matched by any other. Sure other builders have recreated it to the best of their knowledge and many boutique amps do sound phenomenal. Nothing has the name as the Fender Deluxe Reverb. This amp sound great just as simple as the design. Use a good Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster and a good overdrive pedal like an Ibanez tubescreamer pr a Fulltone OCD and your have tones for any type of gig you can image. You will feel the chimy and response that makes this amps a legend. Give is a little volume and hear the sweet mild overdrive of a clean Fender classic amp. OVERALL OPINION At only 22 watts you can crank this amp up and get a nice sweet overdrive for country pop, or rock music. At new these amps come in at around $1199. Not a bad price for a tone tube masterpiece. I would recommend this amp to any person who need a great sounding low watt amplifier. These amps have stood the test of time and will continue to please guitarist around the globe.

I bought it from a friend and got a steal on it for 100 Swiss Francs (about 60 bucks). They had a friend who was moving and gave it to them to sell. It is a pre-CBS silverface but I'm not quite sure of the year. I love this amp!!! It has the best sound of any amplifier I've ever heard!! Its only 22 watts but it gets really loud. The overdrive is so sweet I can't get enough of it. I guess that is due partly to the rectifier tube. Its much better to play it with a humbucker, because the amps natural distortion responds well to higher output pickups. I like this amp much better than the Twin, because you don't need to crank it as much to overdrive it. And the reverb!!!!! It is the best reverb ever. Just like the Twin but in a smaller package The one frustration I have is the Tremelo, I'm not sure if it has always been like this, but when the effect is plugged in, there is a distinct crackling noise, even when the volume of the amp is low. When the effect unit is not plugged in, there is no problem. Well, I guess its been around for thirty years or so and it still works and sounds beautifully. There is a problem with the tremelo (read above) but I don't know if that was original or if someone kicked the tremelo unit somewhere along the way. I would reccommend this amp to anyone. It probably wouldn't be great for someone in a really loud band, but otherwise its awesome. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Just about the most classic Fender amplifier that has ever been created. Fender has had quite a few solid amps such as the Blackface, bassman, Twin Reverb, and modern Hot Rod amps. This is one on the level as those classic amps that have rock n roll ingrained into the dna. This amp is so colorful and rich with tonal flavor. It makes is hard to think about music without an amp such as this one. The tone that this contains coupled with a nice tubescreamer type pedal is just glorious. UTILIZATION This amp is not hard to figure out at all. The front panel is easy to read and if you have spent 10 minutes with this amp you will be able to dial it in to get a good quick usable tone. There is two inputs and these are for high and low sensitivity or output brilliance. The amp seems too easy sometimes and I wish they had a little bit more features but that is Fender. They stick to the classic look and the classic features from the days of old. The will probably continue to do it this way since this is the age of vintage amplifiers to be highly sought after. This gets people in the door with the new price. SOUNDS Glassy, chimey, sparkling cleans shimmering with tone dripping for days are all words to describe the nature of a winning amp for decades. The tone with this amp will leave you satisfied but ready for more. Try this amp out with a nice Fender Stratocaster and you will hear the combination that this amp was made and voiced for. This amp has so much potential and all you need is some creativity for style and you will have a killer tone that will rival most professionals. Add a nice analog delay to the mix and couple that with the reverb channel and there you;ll have a sweet rich ambient tone that will give more creativity that you can dream of . OVERALL OPINION These amps are not being produced anymore and will only be found on the used market. I have no idea what these amps are going for in this market, bet you can get one cheap. I would recommend this amp to any guitar player who needs probably the best clean tone in existence. The versatility of this amp is really endless. It doesn't have much to get in the way of the tone with just a few control knobs and a second channel for a reverb feature. This is a great classic amplifier.