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

Silver face Twin Reverb 1974 and bought by Rvis retub occasion.
Very powerful 100 watts true but I did tweaker (adding a toggle switch Surle rear panel) to use only half of Afgha of his power, ample in rpet or gig.
2 coming in, efftes reverb and tremolo actuated from a crankset.

USE

A manual? what a joke!
The sound is superb, no need to tamper with rglages long to notice.
For cons, I find that the best results are obtained by the master background, much like the bypass.
The boost, pulling the master button provides extra presence and aggressivit.
Tone of the rglages are super effective when we put them all zero, no sound is heard!
The switch that reduces the output power allows me to get a good grain without the volume is too powerful.
Directly or with my pedal board (8 pedals) the sound is excellent.
overall sonority may vary embarqus HP: eg JBL sound more aggressive than Fender (Rola) that quipent my model.

SONORITS

Very versatile amp perfectly comfortable in all styles: Jazz, blues, rock, etc .... Mtal
I use it with single coils or humbuckers, I have my same branch electro acoustics and the results were very surprising t.


NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for almost 25 years with original tubes.
I tried a lot of models and transistor tubes, vintage and modern, the Twin Reverb remains incomparable and indmodable.
Extrmememt solid construction, mine is fallen several times without damage.
As he weighs against the weight of a death does not ideal for lugging in rpet.

after 8 years, it is also new at the beginning, very powerful, very reliable, a classic ... no need to describe it, or see fender.com in previous reviews. covered the spectrum is impressive, the overdrivées to open in very low octave violin viola with multiple delay infrabasses, it denies you nothing, and the more it makes him laugh.

UTILIZATION

one branch, the standby is removed, we play.

SOUNDS

the top of the clear, gorgeous reverb, vibrato like kill bill, with my strat or my art in all styles with a few effects pedals can be everything from legends of rock to modern metal, the VARIETTE to radiohead, bossa jazz, funk, 8 years of happiness to him and me. the few times I've played up to 3/10 of the volume, I covered the whole world that I scratched more than one string at a time, but it was just bitching to their friends, anyway it is impossible to do from distortion in a ts, rat or other drive shop on one of the channels is a must have. its always a very defined and true to the instrument.

OVERALL OPINION

of my first idols, led zepp, the police, etc.., to acoustic sets taka en10 on one channel and voice over another with tc harmony gxt, the sound of legend was there, as I had dreamed.
great, but it takes a guy to lug it around (-1), or have roadies. On the other hand, it is less heavy and bulky than a full stack Marshmall or otherwise, while certainly powerful in terms of sound projection (db / w / m) and more versatile.
I have known and had many others before combos, as the worst stews MG100DFX, means blah kind Valvestate, of quite a peavey at Studio15 and Marshall, but also good as the Vox AC30 or Laney VC100 .
if it again? can be supersonic or Prosonic would make me hesitate, but I did not try enough to be on. in any case, I do not regret buying my Twin, it was my best amp, I was able to pay at age 32, ze big reward with cachetons saved.
I would recommend this amp to that of ambition in terms of musical panel, a need for power and a strong back, for whom this will be a reliable basis for years, and lose some (not see) if he resells. or those who need a reliable and attractive backline to get performers on stage or in the studio that will simply take their pedalboard to find their sound.

Fender Twin Reverb '65 reissue:
- 85W tube
- HP 12 'Jensen
- 2 channels: channel one "normal", with volume, EQ selector "bright" (which allows (or not) more to boost the high frequencies) and 1 second channel "vibrato" offering the same options and the settings the reverb, intensity and speed of the tremolo. The channel "vibrato" is supposed to give more acute.
- 2 inputs per channel: the first entry (the left) gives 6dB higher than the 2
- A footswitch that allows to operate (or not) the reverb 'and vibrato
- Output "external speaker" 4 ohms on the back
- A handy option: small legs attached to the sides to allow to put the animal in a tilted position: very convenient (it gives a good view of the knobs and a better distribution of sound)

UTILIZATION

Amp extremely simple to use: you plug and it works. All settings are eminently instinctive ... it sounds live!
Hand side, then, apart from the pattern usually provided and the various warnings, everything fits on two pages.

SOUNDS

This amp has a clean sound very precise, very pure: still happy, as it does not saturation!
I play rock (a bit of everything from QOTSA to Interpol) on a standard telecaster and I therefore requires a pedal (a Boss ME50): I am a happy man.
The definition of sound (and the big potato) of the beast so you can normally get your sound very easily as long as your pedals is good and correct your settings. Really nothing to complain about the sound.
Ah yes: Bass settings / middle / trebble are very effective. I really like.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this amp for a little over a year now: I used both in rehearsal 'in concert. Of course, it would expect the use of the beast: it's really not the amp to work at home.
When I bought it (1600 €), I was looking for an amp with enough power and personality: I was told the 65 twin, but I did not necessarily try it as I was considering at that time rather to turn to a Marshall amp or one with a nice colorful crunch. That said, the quality of its extreme power and almost immediately my seduced (I still hesitate with a vintage amp tried earlier) knowing that I could easily get a good distorted sounds with my multi-effects.

The drawbacks of this amp anyway:
- Weight: 29kg! It's heavy ....
- The footswitch: a word of advice: if you find that your reverb is a bit bruiteuse, check the connection of footswitch (the cache of the pedal comes off very easily). I had a noise problem caused by a weld a little disappointing for Fender ...

A note: I do not really see the usefulness of the canal "normal" ... Anyway here it is anyway ...

So yes, I would buy this amp if it again! Satisfaction! Finally I will put 9 for weight and hit the footswitch ...
Voila!

Amp lamp 85w
BASIC SETTINGS
2 input
but only one channel (no lead) which lowers the note.

UTILIZATION

Po manual you need is just a 5 and it's perfect ... impressive

SOUNDS

From jazz to pop rock muscular problem unbeatable sounds clear, a reference.
in distortion against by not fat or degeu nothing to do with a marshall (nothing pegoratif)
However when I have grafted a Mesa Boogie and Vox VTWIN bull dog oufffff
a real fighter of the three are really made for this meeting with the amps being very clear and slamming and bull dog being a little cold coming round the VTWIN and oil this beautiful mecanique.vous tell me anything expensive bordel.c is true, but it fits in my clio with both fender and gibson have superb sound that belongs to me and less expensive than other beast rectifierou lamp has 3 channels.

OVERALL OPINION

It is very well except that it has only one channel since 1965 could have installed a fender or even a lead overdrive.mais good ... it did would be the "twin reverb 65"
a must try, and it it's still a rock legend!

The Fender twin reverb is a classic sounding amplifier is one of the most successful amplifiers offender has ever produced. Is a classic sound with its 212 inch speakers into channels one for the reverb tremolo channel and one for the normal channel. This is 85 W amplifier in with its clean town can get very loud and punchy. It is a great low game or no gain it all amplifier that takes various effect petals and distortion or overdrive petals very well.

This amplifier is limited on its features and mobility. It has a simple selection of EQ ring of base trouble and and volume you are missing the middle and presents that you would see on a Marshall amplifier's or many other amplifiers. This is a great amplifier for dialing in a good bluesy classic rock town.

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: 85 Watts into 4 Ohms
Rectifier: Solid State Rectifier
Controls: Normal Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass. Vibrato Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb. Vibrato: Speed, Intensity
Hardware
Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch Plywood Cabinet
Pilot Light Jewel: Red Amp Jewel
Handle: Molded Black Handle
Tilt Back Legs: 19" Tilt Back Legs
Front Panel: "Blackface"™ Style Control Panel
Amplifier Length: 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Amplifier Width: 26.5" (67.31 cm)
Amplifier Height: 19.87" (50.46 cm)
Amplifier Weight: 64 lbs. (34 kg)
Effects: Reverb, Vibrato
Speakers
Speaker: 2-12" Jensen® C12K, 8 Ohm Speakers with Ceramic Magnets
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohms
Tubes
Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 X 12AT7
Power Tubes: 4 x 6L6

SOUNDS

The tone of this guitar is very addictive and extremely usable. When you put a distortion pedal in front of it with maybe some delays or course you can get a great bluesy rock tone. This tone sounds phenomenal when coupled with a Fender Stratocaster guitar or even a Fender telecaster guitar. I'm not a big fan on this guitar with a mahogany wood by body guitar as much as I am with an older wood or a ash wood guitar. It allows the guitar if it's a brighter or medium warmth guitar to really bring out the no separation in clarity. Much better than a mahogany wood guitar can do in my opinion or to my ears. I find it a Fender guitar sounds the best through this amplifier and should be since they voiced both instruments to each other. I pretty much use this amplifier with a overdrive pedal or eight and or a delay pedal of some sort. It has a great singing sustain and a very pure tone.

OVERALL OPINION


I highly recommend this guitar amplifier to anyone is looking for one of the best sounding cleaning up the fires with a touch or reverb that you can ever get. It has a fantastic sound and it's extremely easy to play in antlers very forgiving in my opinion. You can find these amplifiers on the used market for right around $800 and sometimes even less than that. I have seen this guitar amp in the classifieds or the used section in places for right around $600 in this market. So these get guitar amps are very easy to find and when they were originally produce they were highly saturated in the market. So they're very easy to find and you can get them at a great price even for very old ones. So if you need a good classic sounding clean amplifier that takes petals very well and have a great set tone and feel and look no further than this amplifier right here.

Official sources:
Series: Vintage Reissue Series
Type: Vintage Reissue Series Tube Amp
Output: 85 watts into 4 ohms
Speakers: 2-12 "Jensen ® C-12K, 8 ohm Speakers with Ceramic Magnets, p / n 0057146000
Channels: Dual Channels (Normal and Vibrato)
Features: Reverb, Vibrato, 2-Button Footswitch ...
Controls Normal Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
Vibrato Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Vibrato: Speed, intensity
Covering: Black Textured Vinyl with Silver Grille Cloth
Weight 64 lbs. (29.03 kg)
Dimensions Height: 19.87 "(50.46 cm)
Width: 26.5 "(67.31 cm)
Depth: 10.5 "(26.67 cm)
Power Handling N / A
Tube Complement
4 X 12AX7,
2 X 12AT7,
4 X 6L6,
Solid State Rectifier
Cover Uses cover p / n 0050250000, (Not Included)
Accessories 2-Button Footswitch for Vibrato and Reverb On / Off p / n 0994058000
Footswitch Uses 2-Button Footswitch ACCY. p / n 0994058000, MSRP $ 64.99
Introduced 1992

UTILIZATION

Super simple.
It sounds all the time!
Not need the manual.

SOUNDS

A faithful reproduction of the most used amp in the world of music! If you need a clear, strong and muscular, capable of competing on stage with a drummer who has a heavy hand, the '65 Twin Reverb ® is the amp for you. This amp has participated in all gatherings of music imaginable, and even today it continues to expand its musical heritage. (Source fender)
They do not lie

- Will it fit your style of music?
Rock, Pop, Post-rock, ... Perfect!
- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
73 U.S. Telecaster Deluxe + see my profile
- What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
Warm, crystal, clear, clean ... Once you try.
- What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I love this amp. Nothing to change.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
2 years
- What is so special that you like most and least?
+ Sound
+ Strong
+ Control
+ Reverb and vibrato
- Weight
- Size
- Price
but what do you
- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Marshall VS 100
Marshall DSL
Orange AD30TC
Mesa F50
- How would you rate the quality / price?
I always say too expensive but here ...
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes
Do not hesitate, I dreamed a long time and it is up to par.

The Fender Blackface Twin Reverb '65 is the most highly regarded guitar amplifier in the Twin Reverb line.  Up until a certain year, Fender made these amps with a black face and without a master volume knob, and this distinguishes the amp from the later silver face models of the amp.  Beyond this however, it is quite similar in make up to the later models of the Twin Reverb.  The amp has two channels - one without effects and one with spring reverb and tremolo.  Each of the channels has two 1/4 inch connections for inputs.

UTILIZATION

The make up of the Fender Blackface Twin Reverb '65 isn't all that hard to follow.  The first channel has parameters for volume, bass, mid, and treble, as well as a bright switch.  The second channel has the same parameters as well as those to control the effects for reverb, tremolo intensity, and speed.  This amp has a great inherent tone, so when you have the settings in middle or so, you can usually get a pretty great sound right off the bat.  I've never needed to look at a manual for the Blackface Twin.


SOUNDS

I have used the Fender Blackface Twin Reverb '65 for recording with a Fender Strat and a Jazzmaster, and within this configuration I'm able to get some pretty incredible sounds.  I also used the amp with overdrive effects like a Tube Screamer and Klon Centaur, as well as a slew of other effects.  I can't say enough about the mix of warmth and clarity that this amp has to offer.  It is the perfect amp for getting a clean sound, and can even get some overdrive without a pedal when you turn the amp up a bit.  The Twin Reverb is one of my favorite amps in general, and the Blackface '65 is the holy grail of Twins...


OVERALL OPINION

While there is a reissue version of the Fender Blackface Twin Reverb '65 that comes pretty close, there is nothing like the original.  These are the most expensive Twins out there, but they sound better than any of them as well.  If you're in the market for a great amp, or know what a Twin can do and what the best that they have to offer, without a doubt you need to try the Fender Blackface Twin Reverb.

This amp is All Tube baby!
4 6L6 Output Tubes
4 12AX7 Tubes
2 12AT7 Tubes

This amp pumps out 85w into 4 ohms

The only types of connectors on this amp are 1/4" inputs. You get 4 instrument inputs on the front, 2 for the "Normal" side (without vibrato and reverb) and 2 on the "Vibrato" side (with vibrato and reverb). I recommend plugging only one instrument at a time though, it definitely changes the tone when you plug more than one instrument in, it must be the power being split up. On the back there is the speaker output for the combo's own speakers, an output for an external speaker setup (I have not tried that yet) and a foot pedal input used to turn the vibrato and reverb on and off (foot pedal is included and has an vintage look to it, very cool.)

As for settings you get a 3 band equalizer in the form of three knobs (high, mid, low) for each side (Normal/Vibrato). You also get individual volumes for both sides and a "bright" switch that thins out the sound a little (I never use it, it usually creates a lot more hiss when toggled). On the Vibrato side you also get knobs that control the Reverb level, Vibrato speed and the Vibrato intensity.

UTILIZATION

Anyone who has ever used an electric guitar amp should have no trouble setting this thing up. The fact that this is a great sounding amp and that there is only a 3 band equalizer and two effects, it is very easy to get a great sound. I use it for a Fender Rhodes piano and a Parker Nitefly guitar and it sounds amazing every time. I purchased mine used and did not receive a manual with it. I can't imagine anything in the manual other than specs and tube charts that could be useful. You can find all you need to know on the internet these days anyways.

SOUNDS

Does is suit my style of music? Like a velvet glove! I love this amp, its so versatile. Like I said earlier, I use it for a Rhodes and a Parker Guitar, but I also have been none to use it with synths, Organs, and a mandolin and everyone of them sounded great. The Spring reverb that is built in is one of the best I have ever heard. I have a friend who does a looping show with multiple instruments and he treats His Twin as a PA speaker and runs everything through it. He says that he will never use a different amp to do this because nothings sounds as good to him in comparison. I think overall I prefer a good heavier, warm tone and this amp definitely provides me that. It can also be very clear/bright too, but thats not my usual preference. Like I mentioned earlier, I never use the bright switches. It just sounds too thin to me.

OVERALL OPINION

I have had this amp for around 5 years and have used it religiously. The best thing about this amp is the fact that it sounds great no matter what I plug into it, and I mean GREAT! What I don't like I guess would have to be how heavy it is, but that has no real bearing, I would use it if it weighed as much as my Rhodes. I own an older Peavey guitar amp with reverb and also tried a Fender Deville amp as well as various studio amps. The old peavey was actually not to far from the Twin's Quality sound but the Deville falls short in my opinion.
These things are at least a $1000 brand new and go for around $700 used in good condition....but I got mine for $400 bucks and it was in great condition. So...that is an amazing value. But if I were to buy one brand new, I would still feel pretty good about it.
I hope I never lose this amp, but if I did, I would start saving for another right away.