All user reviews of 3/5 for the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb

RAS see other opinions. We take it as it is, ie the old, one is warned, no reason to grumble on this point. For me on paper, it was the perfect amp

UTILIZATION

RAS

SOUNDS

Here I will explain my title and am going to contradict previous opinions that speak of heat lamps, crystal pure sound (it makes me laugh a bit overused that term). Although the clean sound is good, banging, but can be a little too precisely. Where I am critical, is that just for a tube amp, I do not sound so warm it. Certainly there are dynamics, much the same, but the grain of his shots a little towards its "pulp board" by forcing the line really. Grade I indicating that the hp that I put on were new (the original jensen, and a weber 12f150) and they have not had time to really be-oiled. Pushing the volume, some say mellow, I would describe the sound of "screaming".

Regarding the natural saturation, same remark, I find it rather resembles transistor amp that will push hard, you lose definition, and I never tu this velvety feel that some plebiscitent.

So I find it all very cold.
Now the distortion pedals. Forget the OD1 and OCD on the vibrato channel, it is ignoble, then we all agree. As I have no Tubescreamer which seems to be popular with users, I would say that a channel is not done to saturation. We must switch to the normal channel for use pedals oD, the rendering is correct but still I fall back on that feeling of cold. By no means do I feel this jubilation I feel with amps style blues or Delta blues junior.

I issue these criticisms when I really tried various configurations of lamps (5721NOS, AT7 NOs etc.) and hp.

The big plus (yes there are, anyway) of this amp lies in the effects it integrates. The reverb, first really typical Fender, deep, powerful and warm for once. To gain more definition, I recommend putting a AU7 in place of the AT7, which provides increased definition. This is a simple and effective change.

Then the tremolo; hyper dynamic and precise. Coupled with the reverb sound is easily obtained in the Duane Edddy. With my ES 355, it was the only config that I personally really triper, without restraint.

Finally, I note this evil, because I find this total lack of tolerance for distortion pedals absolutely unacceptable for an amp of this price. Some talk of changes to make, change lamps etc., to compensate. I say stop there! An amp at that price should sound as desired with the factory settings. Why did I buy it? because I am charmed by the clear, and I foolishly thought my od pedals went on any amp, and that therefore, I have not tested. Also I remained on my favorable impression about Fender, following the use of fully satisfying blues junior. I trusted the brand and wanted to get ahead with a higher end amp.
Conclusion: listen to this amp, do not buy it after reading your forums (including my blah blah). It may please you, this is the case, I think of lots of people, including the person I bought it.

OVERALL OPINION

I used it two years before selling. Miscalculation so I have not tried enough before buying. Without saying that this is a bad amp, I would say it is not endearing. You can play it, but enjoy, it's less obvious, at least for my case.

Return on all specificity of this combo seems unnecessary. My colleagues here have explained everything. It is in all-tube amp, modern, which derives its power from two 22w 6v6 and incorporates many features of the Fender amps of the big time. I, myself, a fan of amps with few controls and gris-gris, in my experience, it is almost always better served when only two buttons to rotate to change all that when you are six. This amp is no exception as we shall see later.

The finish did not seem spectacular. After opening my test model, I even tend to say that it cools slightly. A PCB with full cable, is a little messy. I regret the woodwork a little light that keeps me up on my amp when I crises fads. The finish not impressed me in anything, but do not make me feel bad.

UTILIZATION

In use, the simplicity of the controls allows for families to spend a lot faster than you love her. Yet it is not deprived of freedom in the choice. Everything sounds good and is quickly findable / configurable.

"I note however that sound great FORT 22W ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WANT TO START THE CRUNCHER BESTIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUU!"

We are not at the critical stage of my Marshall heads, but the device shall not be construed with people who want to play in an apartment or have a / a girlfriend / are reluctant at their leisure. By-cons, it has its place in a group where he will speak, even in a pure clean to adequate.

The lack of effect loop fills me. But the only two onboard effects are démerdent perfectly.

SOUNDS

I make a deal ... haaaaaaaaaaaaa
I let a chord resonate ... hoooooooooo

Damn! It sounds great that little fender. Dynamics lies in the average single channel amps industry. We have seen better, but I know worse. His real strong point is the sound it offers panoramic scene.

Whatever your guitar, it offers, from clean to crunch, a wealth of easily attainable with a standard amp. In addition, the sound has a harmony and lightness that puts a tear in his eye. Especially with the channel effects can create beautiful tablecloths. The sound immediately adapts to the guitar / pickup / knob chosen / selected / rotated, which offers lots of beautiful sounds without touching its settings on the amp. I emphasize this point. I spent an Epiphone hollow body jazz, a Dean Flying V, a Gretsch White Falcon and a prs modern eagle through the amp. I have always received excellent sound. It's rare to have an amp that works well with everything. It's just beautiful.

The only two manquos for me were:
1) limited the side of saturation. It tends to have the lead, but do not want the road next to a Two Rock, Marsh Dumble clone or Carol-Ann OD2, are able to offer versatility (cleans with comparable course). But the price is not the same either, though (see next section)
2) some harsh harmonics between the transition from clean to crunch. That does not include false, this is done with a lot of liquidity, but something in the midrange sounded hard. I do not know if this is the horsepower or the cab file that causes this (see below)

Another negative point. The cab does that poorly digested 22w howling of the beast. The amp test tended to vibrate when I approached 6 to channel volume. that's boring, because, for the craziest of us, it will re-buy a cab to deliver quality in all (with weights and finance major).

OVERALL OPINION

... Indeed, in Switzerland, I have to almost 1500 euros to the bill. And marsh or carol-ann is just 500 euros more expensive. At the price usa however, nothing wrong. The machine is estimate to 1300 dollars, making the 1000 Euros. It's very good with the light tones.

That's a nice little Fender that will delight young and old with quality sound. I regret a little trim mean, that has nothing to do on this amp. It would also have earned a little less light-mail. But I think since the appearance of marks as Tube town, it is possible, without breaking the bank, to make high quality boxes.

It is rare that a car amp to touch many emotions. This is the case here. If you're interested, I can advise you.

EDIT: As stupid as it sounds, I was looking for a head version of this amp. Found at Fender, I turned to "Vintage Sound" who offered me a re-edition of the original model blackface PTP, for a price of 1400 euros. A test will be available soon.