1966 FENDER DELUXE REVERB

This is one of the main amps that defines the Fender/American sound and is an enduring classic both in clubs and the recording studio. It is often claimed to be the most recorded amp of all time. At 22 Watts of power provided by two fixed bias 6V6GT’s and arguably the best spring reverb + optical tremolo ever conceived, the term “Desert Island Amp” was coined for this exact model. Famous users include: Eric Johnson, J.D. Simo, and Trey Anastasio.

This amp came in to my shop in mostly original condition with the exception of the main filter caps which had been replaced - however not with the correct value capacitors. This one needed a standard restoration including an electrolytic cap job, new power/screen resistors, cleaning, new input jacks and associated parts, and one NOS 12AT7 preamp tube.

Amp was completely restored. All filter/bias/bypass caps were replaced with upgraded voltage and temperature rated MOD/Vishay brand electrolytic’s. New 2 Watt Metal Oxide power dropping resistors were installed for better reliability and lower noise floor. All screen resistors were replaced with 3 Watt Cement 470 ohm type units for same reasoning. A new 3AG Fuse was installed as the one present was the wrong value.

The original tubes (a mix of NOS and new) tested good with the exception of one 12AT7 preamp tube, which was replaced. This was the final lineup: V1= MULLARD 12AX7, V2 = RCA 7025, V3 = RCA 12AT7, V4 = EHX 7025, V5 = SOVTEK 12AX7WA, V6 = GE 12AT7, V7/V8 = RCA 6V6GTA Matched Pair, V9 = AMPEREX GZ34. The 6V6GTA’s Fixed Bias was set to %69 Class AB Plate Dissipation with a B+ of 426VDC. The tube sockets were all treated with De-Oxit to remove/prevent corrosion. The pots were sprayed out and the amp was cleaned inside and out. A fantastic sounding example of a mid-60's Deluxe Reverb.