The biggest complaint about the reissue is that it. Fritz mod classic mod to send both channels through the reverb and tremolo effects. I already modded a blues junior with billm mods tranny, basic mods. Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a. Paul rivera sr explains the mods on the fender 68 deluxe. This is a popular mod on the reissues but rarely needed on the vintage ones. The goal with this kit was to make the 65 deluxe reverb reissue sound as close as possible to an actua. Fender hot rod 02205700 blues junior iii 15w ltd tube guitar combo amplifier, tweed. Deluxe reverb handwired 2 channel captain guitar lounge. This article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available.
Deluxe reverb silver panel tube set with matched power tubes, tad brand tubes, compatible with fender. All the good stuff, all the usefull information ready to install in your amp and play. All of the mods that replace the crummy caps in your amp will be an improvement in tone definitely. Everything you need to build a complete ab763 with reverb 112 combo. This download is the complete documentation of the famous mark moyer mods for the custom vibrolux. Mods by mark moyer original notes in green additional notes by jason mclaren the general intent of these mods are to remove the inherent hiss. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue drri mods how to ab763 modifications duration. The edge deluxe based on the 57 deluxe, with artist modifications. Fender custom 68 deluxe reverb klp bias tremolo mod. I think another reverb plug on it because the connection allows me overall opinion i use it since 2004 its a versatile amp despite its reputation the reverb was disappointed. Mod reverb tanks were carefully designed and researched to bring the warmth of a vintage sounding reverb to your amp.
Deluxe reverb mods remove the treble boosting capacitor on the reverb channel for a warmer tone. I understood i needed i bias probe and a multimeter that i already have but im not quite sure how to use them. The blues deluxes reverb is solid state and does not sound as lush, deep. Fender deluxe reverb reissue mods fender stratocaster. I did the twin tone mod to my hot rod deluxe a jumper for the mid pot and was impressed with the better control of the tone. This mod does not work with other amps like the blues. For the best improvements in the tone and reliability of your amplifier, we recommend that you purchase both the recap kit and complete kit that we offer separately or together in the supreme mod kit. How to mod a fender 65 deluxe reverb drri for better reverb control, normal channel reverb mod, normal channel bassman tone stack mod like a 68 custom deluxe reverb. It all starts with one of the holy grails of clean american guitar tone. Run the preamp into another power amp like my sss jerry garcia style mod. The reverb isnt defective, i think its just the common fender reverb issue that ive read about. For more info see my how the ab763 deluxe reverb works webpage, ab763 modifications and ab763. Unleash the tone of your fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue with the modifications from fromel electronics. In a bold fender first, the tone master deluxe reverb amplifier uses massive digital processing power to achieve a single remarkable sonic feat.
The blues deluxe is one of fenders popular lower end tube models and. Unleash the tone of your fender 68 custom deluxe reverb with the modifications from fromel electronics. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. Along with improvements in tonal quality throughout the circuit this mod takes the reverb. I have a fender hot rod deluxe 3 and find the reverb has an almost thin sounding effect in the tone. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here.
Blackface ab763 22 watt reverb amp kit marsh amplification. Paul rivera sr gives a full explanation of the extensive modifications he does to the fender 68 deluxe reissues sold by joshua. I confess to being a little disappointed with this one. Gb twin reverb based on the 65 twin reverb, with artist modifications. Get the best tone and reliability out of your amp with our modifications. Plus the famous torres tweakin tubes article great hints and tricks on further tube mods for your amps. Parts list and kit index page for hoffman amplifiers, pick and choose the parts for your amp project hoffman amplifiers parts list page and kits page this page needs javascript to function properly. Fedner deluxe reverb bright cap mod discussion in amps and cabs started by teleman, mar 25, 2016. We can help you own your tone with customizations that add new features to your amp or finetune its performance.
For example, the reverb of the hot rod deluxe seemed. The princeton has nicer tremolo, the deluxe reverb has more headroom. The steve dallman reverb mod this mod does not work with other amps like the blues deluxe deville. View and download fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual online. If youve got a deluxe reverb and you think youd like more volume and bass response, this is a cool thing to try. I just bought a 68 custom deluxe reverb cdr and was looking for the schematic. This circuit was designed for use with a 9 vdc power supply only. Schematic, layout diagram and step by step pictorial instruction booklet included. Unfortunately, original hard copy manuals from this archive are no longer available. The goal with this kit was to take the 68 custom deluxe reverb and alter it into a tricked out blackface 65 deluxe reverb.
Idiots guide to biasing a deluxe reverb telecaster. Now that i probably scared you all so bad that only the brave and crazy remain this is. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. They are all easily reversible if you decide you dont like the effect the modification yields. Like all mods and fixes on this site, doing them will void your warranty. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type.
These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb modifications fromel. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue drri mods how to ab763. A pdf would be great, or even a scanned jpeg, gif or tiff that we can convert. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Im once again gonna forgo a reader question and bring you a story i think youll find interesting. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. That means that if something breaks fender will not pay for ityou will. The thing is, after many times reading this page, im still not sure about how to bias a dr. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel. This mod will make the deluxe reverb sound more like its bigger brothers.
The deluxe was modded with different transformers, 6l6s and a solid state rectifier. The reissue fender deluxe reverb is becoming a popular amp, so why not do some rewiring to get the most out of it. A buddy of mine has both a silver face deluxe reverb and a blackface vibrolux reverb done by mr rivera a long time ago. Please visit my tube amplifier forum heres the place you can go to ask tube amplifier questions. Fender hot rod deluxe reverb mod telecaster guitar forum. This tank was purchased to replace an overly sensitive tank in a fender princeton chorus that was clearly failing. This can be accomplished by reverting this amplifier back to the 63 vibroverb specification to the degree that this is. Bassman, deluxe reverb, fender, princeton, twin reverb, and all related. I like putting the reverb on both channels and then modifying the normal channel and using an aby switch to use either channel.
Converting a fender deluxe reverb reissue drri to handwired. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss free classic. How to mod a fender 65 deluxe reverb drri for better reverb control, normal channel reverb mod, normal channel bassman tone stack mod like a 68 custom deluxe reverb, and clipping the bright. I have an original 68 and was curious about the details of the mods done to the new ones vs the original. I am indebted to vincent d in the us for weighing his deluxe reverb ii with the original blue label speaker and finding it weighs 42lb, and not the 32lb as listed in the 1983 fender amp catalogue. To correct this issue, do i want to clip the c52 or the r103. By doing any mod to the reverb channel, you still have the normal channel to compare your work up against. The biggest complaint about the reissue is that it sounds thin and harsh compared to a vintage deluxe reverb. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. This is a reverb to the previous spring, that resonates long. Ive played both on stage, and i preferred the vibrolux only because its sound was softer and sang a little better.
What is your favorite mod to do to that unused normal channel on a fender amp. The grill cloth looks new and put on amateurish and i think the baffle board should be solid wood. Paul rivera mod for steve lukathers deluxe reverb video. The combination of size, weight and performance makes the deluxe reverb a true road warrior on gigs and practise. View and download fender 65 deluxe reverb operating instructions manual online. Includes modifications for the 65 deluxe reverb reissue and 68 custom deluxe reverb.
Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue modifications fromel electronics. Fx pointer knob selects variations of 6 modulation effect types. Longest decay rate of the three, very broad tone and is best suited for those who desire a long decay, ambient sounding reverb. List of mods blackface a silverface amp make your silverface amp sound right. Converting a fender deluxe reverb reissue drri to handwired blackface ab763 part 1. There are hundreds of pages of tube amp information on my library page. Instead there is a hard wired bright cap 47pf in the vibrato channel enhancing the upper treble notes. So a friend of mine kept trying to convince me to do this mod on my 1972 deluxe reverb where you snip and move a wire and it puts reverb in both channel one and channel two. To amp in from guitar out unplug when not in use to save battery life. Primed with what paul rivera referred to as his stage 2. By doing any mod to the reverb channel, you still have. T he following are just a few very simple modifications that may open up your little fender and fendertype amplifier. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents.
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