Mar 01, 2011 in this part, i compare a stock vibrolux reverb with its jensen repro blueframe alnico p10qs to one loaded with fender branded eminence legend 102 blueframe alnico tens. Turn it up when you want to soar, or turn your guitar down to play clean with the superresponsive, alltube fender custom vibrolux reverb amp combo. Fender vibrolux reverb combo amp cover water resistant, black, tuki fend359p. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp gunmetal gray fsr limited edition 2channel 35watt 2x10 guitar combo 2016 2017. So i ripped out the printed circuit board and installed pointtopoint eyelet board photo 2. With a twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. Its too big, too heavy, and produces too much heat to be an everyday amp for me. This is one of the new versions fender came out with last year. The fender vibrolux reverb is one of fenders most classic circuits, and the reissue is a mere shadow of the original. Vibrolux is not an amp i would recommend anyone buy without trying first. Nov 11, 2015 i acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1. The current production custom vibrolux reverb is not the amp i would suggest if youre looking for cleans. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb tube guitar combo.
I own a vibrolux and recently had a maintenance done on it, tubes, caps, the works as it hissed a ton. I ran that combo with my 73 bassman 50 for a while, too. I recently purchased a 95 fender custom vibrolux reverb and it was not the cleanest of amps from abuse. Fender amplifiers vintage modified 68 custom vibrolux. Recently retubed and servicedowned by a professional musician custom hardwood road case also available not included the blackface fender vibrolux reverb is one of the more desirable amps of the era. It is suggested that you read this manual thoroughly to understand all the features and functions of your new amplifier. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp 2channel 35watt 2x10 guitar combo. Twee speakers zijn fijner dan een, want met je twee speakers heb je aanzienlijk meer spreiding van je geluid.
The fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb is a faithful recreation of the silverface vibrolux combo amp from the drip edge era of the late 60s. The vibrolux reverb was a desirable amp in the blackface era for those who wanted less output volume. Steve112 agreed and it sounds like hes hearing the same thing. Ten inch speaker comparison in a fender custom vibrolux. Fender custom vibrolux reverb 210 2x10 combo amp vinyl amplifier cover fend149. If you want serious clean, then the twin reverb is the holy grail of clean. The power tube compliment is 12ax7s and one 12at7 in the preamp section, and a pair of 6l6s in the power section. Service manual authorized service center in need of a warranty replacement pcb assembly for this unit should contact the fender customer service call center, and ask to speak to an electronic technician. However, even the reissues are quite different from the amps that they are supposed to be a reissue of. Fender custom vibrolux reverb 40watt 2x10 guitar combo 1995 20. With its unique 2 x 10 speaker configuration, the original vibrolux reverb was famous for its big tube tone and snappy twang, juiced by industrystandard fender. After i brought the amp home i compared to my buddys delux reverb black face and a 67 twin and set it to get some of the nuances and beef of the twin and clarity of the dr.
When the hiss or lack of midrange control bugs me too much, i switch to a 65 ri twin. It will sound better for sure because jensen speakers are some of the best speakers in the world. Mar 01, 2011 in this part, i compare a stock vibrolux reverb with its jensen repro blueframe alnico p10rs to one loaded with top of the line wgs warehouse guitar speakers g10s. Vibrolux reverb clone speaker choices telecaster guitar. The custom vibrolux reverb is more a modern interpretation of a classic fender rather than a reissue. I also had an eminence copperhead in my pro junior to try out as well. This amp sports a pair of 10inch speakers with 35 watts of power from an an array of four 12ax7 and two 12at7 preamp tubes along with two 6l6 power tubes. Vibrolux reverb clone speaker choices telecaster guitar forum. Vibrolux reverb aa 864 guitars fretted americana inc. The frequency response will be different for different speakers, which might accentuate or dampen how the tube breakup is presented. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications.
Fender custom vibrolux reverb fender stratocaster guitar. Two things about older fender amps and katrinatown. Fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual pdf download. So i went down to the store last night to see if they had a princeton reissue. Similar in design to the super reverb it was built with less speakers and smaller transformers to break up fairly early and wouldnt require loud volumes to reach the same tones as its bigger brother. First impression on 68 custom vibrolux the gear page. Fender vintage modified amps 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar amplifier full specifications. The original vibroverb runs a 12ax7 with a 1k 1wcathode resistor as its reverb driver. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. Fender custom vibrolux reverbamp combo musicians friend. The vibrolux reverb was a amplifier featuring two 10 inches speakers characterized by a sparkling tone with an early breakup.
Im fairly certain though that the vibrolux in that video doesnt sound very much like the bassman side of my 68 cvr, which doesnt really sound like a traditional blackface vibrolux. The distortion increased as the reverb was turned up. Fender vintage modified amps 68 custom vibrolux reverb. I also remembered that i still had my weber 10f150t from the princeton i once had. Ata safe case for fender vibrolux reverb silverface 14 ply. We chose to position the speakers lower on the baffle to provide more clearance for todays oversized transformers. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverbamp 2channel 35watt reverb. The solid pine cabinet measures 24 34 inches wide x 18 inches high and the depth is 7 34 inches at the top expanding to 9 34 inches at the bottom. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 tube combo. This amp is a member of the vintage modified series, so its packing cool surprises.
The 35w blackface vibrolux reverb vr is the smallest member of the blackfacesilverface 6l6 fender amp family. It has two channels, normal and bright, both with a high and low input. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier. Fender vibrolux reverb 35watt vintage blackface guitar. I love mixing ceramic and alnico, as well as american and british voiced speakers. Help needed choosing replacement speakers for vibrolux. The moderately powered vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum grille cloth trim, with tone, reverb and. The more dynamic your style, the more youll love the custom vibrolux reverb s ability to whisper or scream in reply to changes in your pick attack. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late60s silverface amps. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb nearly new at gear4music.
More likely, theyre more articulate than the celestions and what youre actually hearing is the nuanced breakup of the custom vibrolux reverb as the output tubes approach compression and od. Our shop positions the speakers slightly lower than the original position. Fromel electronics fender custom vibrolux reverb mod kit. The verb has very cheap sounding oxford 10k5 reissue speakers.
Beefing up a vintage fender vibrolux reverb this month ive decided to forgo answering a questionnot that i dont have plenty, and thank you for that, loyal readers. Its an easy and completely reversible that yields what i consider to be a more versatile amp. The speakers in the custom vibrolux reverb are eminence replicas of the 50s jensen p10 10 speakers. The fender custom vibrolux reverb, or cvr, is a 2x10, 40 watt alltube combo amplifier in the tradition of fenders most famous blackface amps. This is a wonderful, all original 35 watt 1966 black face vibrolux aa 864 tube combo legend with its original two 10 inch jensen speakers. The guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. Fender custom vibrolux reverbamp combo guitar center. If youre looking for your perfect clubrecording amp, your search is over. The only real noticeable difference in this custom amp compared to the standard vibrolux reverb is the jensen speaker. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified bass man tone stack that modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss. The fender custom vibrolux reverb is a company classic brought back from the past with the features that made this model famous and new tweaks for todays players. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of the late 60s silver face amps. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual pdf download.
Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb the fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amp pays tribute to the classic looks and performance of a late 60s fender silverface amp but features a twist, both channels can make use of the built in reverb and tremolo and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility. Personally, i think fender is just cashing in on its own name. The cvr is not a reissue, but a specifically designed amp by the fender custom shop, hence the name custom vibrolux reverb. The more dynamic your style, the more youll love the custom vibrolux reverbs ability to whisper or scream in. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications fromel. After test driving a slightly used one today, i have a few questions for anyone who owns one of these amps. Turn it up when you want to soar, or turn your guitar down to play clean with the superresponsive, alltube fender custom vibrolux reverbamp combo. The llux has 3kv spike protection diodes on the ot.
The custom vibrolux reverb is a 35 watt, twin channel, alltube combo featuring 4x12ax7 preamp tubes, 2x12at7 tubes and a pair of 6l6 output tubes, housed in a beautifully built pinebirch cabinet with a pair of 10 celestion ten 30 speakers. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier the year of 1968 was a transitional one for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender, but a look that was brand new. Its strength lies in the sweetness and early breakup caused by the smaller transformers than the super reverb, vibroverb and pro reverb. They transformed my already fine sounding amp into a truly professional sounding workhorse. Custom vibrolux reverb amplifier pdf manual download. The 1968 vibrolux reverb featured a unique 2x10 speaker configuration, which delivered snappy twang and big tube tone, while still incorporating worldclass. Mine could probably use some new speakers to improve the sound, but i havent bothered. While most blackface and silverface fenders use the same value capacitors in the tone stacka 250 pf, a 0.
The stock blue alnico speakers are decent but there are better. I have been eyeballing a 68 custom reissue deluxe reverb for a while. Jesse, that is an interesting concept and one i havent considered. Fenders 68 custom vibrolux reverb alltube guitar combo delivers 35 watts of late60s silverface mojo perfect for studio work and the gamut of smaller venues. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb nearly new the fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amp pays tribute to the classic looks and performance of a late 60s fender silverface amp but features a twist, both channels can make use of the built in reverb and tremolo and the custom channel has a modified bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal. Custom vibrolux service manual studio sound electronics. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb vintage modified series. Plus he has the bright switch on, and mine is always off. Summary of contents for fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 1. I like the silverface look, has all the features id want in an amp reverbtrem and that bassman channel is nice to have.
With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the compact. Instead well explore a mod to a blackface fender vibrolux reverb and the thinking behind it. The fender custom vibrolux reverb is a modern day reissue of the famous blackface amp. The 68 custom vibrolux reverbs dual 10 celestion ten 30 speakers also deliver a more distinctively rock n roll flavour. The reverb had what i can only describe as a very pronounced decaying distortion associated with the reverb effect. Fender vibrolux reverb 35watt vintage blackface guitar combo amp. Used on countless recordings in the studio, this thing has it. While the twin has all that power and the 212 speakers giving it that beefy tone adding a little more bass on the vibrolux actually gave it a similar beef and gristle. Fender forums view topic speaker swap in my 68 custom.
May 27, 2015 first, a vibrolux reverb is a bit like a mini super reverb. Turn it up when you want to soar, or turn your guitar down to play clean with this superresponsive 40watt alltube amp. Thats all available in the 2x10 68 custom vibrolux reverb, too, which also has. The mods change all of the crucial components in the signal path and restore the glory of the vibrolux reverb. The 2 button footswitch provided will switch both the vibrato and the reverb on or off. Summary of contents for fender custom vibrolux reverb page 1 t h e s o u n t h a t c r e a t e s l e g e n d s custom vibrolux reverb owner s manual pn 048993. But in my opinion the reverb sound on this amp the 68 custom vibrolux is not quite right. Ata safe case for fender vibrolux reverb silverface 14. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverbamp 2channel 35watt. In this part, i compare a stock vibrolux reverb with its jensen repro blueframe alnico p10rs to one loaded with top of the line wgs warehouse guitar speakers g10s. This is a brand new ata airlineapproved case, custom built for the fender vibrolux reverb silverface this safe case brand ata case is built for touring. View and download fender custom vibrolux reverb service diagram online. Buy fender custom vibrolux reverb, 63 vibroverb cover, black vinyl. As you know fender builds a tough product whether its a guitar or an amp and i have a fondness for every product ive owned with the exception of ss amps.
Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35w 2x10 buizenversterker. What a difference the amp tech made as the hiss is pretty much gone. I acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1. I have the 68 custom vibrolux reverb reissue that came with the celestion ten 30s. After much research i decided to buy and install a pair of the weber c10qs. For a long time in a sf vibrolux reverb, i ran an eminence 1028 and a jensen c10r. The new 68 custom, on the other hand, seems very warm to me on the custom channel. So now that i knew what i had in the amp i did some research and came up with a few speakers that might work well with this amp. Compact and robust, this reiteration boasts the same 6l6 tubepowered 40 watts of power with a pair of 10 jensen p10r speakers with the dynamic range to sing or scream based on. I would pick this over any deluxe reverb as the 10 speakers can cut through any mix as well as blend into the back. Bevat twee 6l6 groove tubes eindbuizen, vijf 12ax7 voorversterker buizen, een 12at7 buis, twee 10 8 ohm jensen p10r speakers met alnico magneten. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the compact, gig. With my 63 vibroverb reissue closer to you 68cvr i ran a jensen p10r and a c10r together for about ten years only recently replaced them as an experiment.
Only an authentic safe case will have a lifetime warranty and genuine american made quality. The power tube compliment is 12ax7s and one 12at7 in the preamp section, and a. I have not had the reverb tank changed but i do not know if it was original. With a dual6l6 output stage, the amps offer about the same power, but the vibrolux has two 10s instead of the supers quad set. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 1968 was a transitional year for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender, but a look that was brand new.
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