Fender forums view topic 68 custom vibrolux reverbweak. I acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb reissue telecaster guitar. The new custom channel is based on a modified bassman tone stack for big, fat tones. Apparently they also sound every bit as good as they look. Its strength lies in the sweetness and early breakup caused by the smaller transformers than the super reverb, vibroverb and pro reverb. The 68 custom series are, imho, among the finest looking amplifiers that fender make, perhaps even that anyone makes.
With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh face as it remained the compact, gig ready amp of choice for pros and. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of the late 60s silver face amps. But, they had a 68 custom vibrolux that i hadnt considered before. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier. For starters, the cvr is a nice sounding amp with a voice thats definitely huskier in the slower miss than the cdr which doesnt have the bright cap on the vintage channel like the drris and. With its dual 10 celestion speakers, silverandturquoise control panel. Fender forums view topic 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available.
Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematics diagrams fender musical instruments corp. 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. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. Summary of contents for fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 1. This amp is a member of the vintage modified series, so its packing cool surprises. Primarily used by all fender amplifiers with tube reverb from 19631990. 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. If one sits with a drri and a 68 custom deluxe reverb side by side and perceives a difference between the two vibrato channels, that difference is due to the speaker difference. Not the worst thing, depending on your style, but for me, that was the one real hangup with my 68 custom deluxe. Nov 11, 2015 i acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1.
The 68 custom twin reverb isnt a reissue its a hotrodded tribute amp. Here we take a look at the largest combo of the trio, the twin reverb. There will be a difference in what the normal channel in the drri does in comparison to the custom channel in the 68 custom but the speaker may exaggerate that. Like the fender custom amps, the custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a select group of craftsmen at the fender electronics factory in lake oswego, oregon.
Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss. Input impedance 8 ohms, output impedance 2250 ohms, long decay 2. Fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual pdf download. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb reissue telecaster. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. I have one 68 custom vibrolux and i was able to ab it next to a 65 drri at a local sam ashboth great sounding amps. Fender custom vibrolux reverbamp combo guitar center. 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. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a. I still have not found a full schematic for the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, but have seen partial schematics that show how the custom channel and negative feedback mods are done. The 68 customs are assembled in ensenada, mexico and also feature pcbs and handwired tube sockets. It features 40 watts of power driving two ten inch speakers.
These mods will turn this from a dust collecting dud, into an heirloom. Not had a chance to try them myself but i dream of having the princeton or deluxe as my next amp, on looks alone. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the princeton reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the perfect recording and gigging amp. 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. Protube revtwinvibrolux protube superconcert projr rumble bass customshop stage 112se. The mods change all of the crucial components in the signal path and restore the glory of the vibrolux reverb. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb has anyone checked it out yet. Take a sonic guided tour of the newest member of fenders 68 custom amp lineup, the 68 custom vibrolux reverb. It had a printed circuit board, the reverb wasnt great, and it didnt have the tone i was looking for. The custom vibrolux reverb was created for the player who requires a medium powered amplifier with very vintage tube tones.
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. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late60s silverface amps. The vintagevibrato channel is supposed to be like the blackface drri, but side by side, the drri is louder at lower settings than the 68 vr is on the vintagevibrato channel. The 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders l silverface amps. I have been eyeballing a 68 custom reissue deluxe reverb for a while. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. The fender vibrolux reverb is one of fenders most classic circuits, and the reissue is a mere shadow of the original. Fender 68 custom twin reverb 2x12 85watt tube combo amp. Love the amp, with one exception, very weak reverb. View and download fender custom vibrolux reverb service diagram online.
On 10 the reverb is about the same level as my old late 1970s deluxe reverb was on 34. Free shipping for your fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 tube combo amp. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Fender vintage modified 68 custom vibrolux reverb page 3. Nad fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb fender stratocaster. 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 shop down the way actually has one of each of these amps, all of them new. I never used the normal channel on the old amps, but i might use the custom channel on the new one. 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 custom channel is the old normal channel that has been rejoiced. 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. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a.
Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb demo fender youtube. Youre talking about the custom vibrolux reverb with the black faceplate and the white knobs, not the current 68 custom vibrolux reverb with silver face and drip edge trim. Fender 65 deluxe reverb and fender 68 deluxe reverb. Thats all available in the 2x10 68 custom vibrolux reverb, too, which also has modified alltube circuitry, vintage channel for traditional silverface tone, custom. I saw a picture of its circuit board and the 68 cvr does not have the same one as the old cvr. The new 68 custom series sees fender head back to its early silverface amps and add a few modern twists to the twin reverb, deluxe reverb and princeton reverb. 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. Tested my new 68 before making my tradein of my 50w traynor tube amp.
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. Fender 68 custom princeton reverb 12w 1x10 tube guitar combo. Fender 68 custom princeton reverb 12w 1x10 tube guitar. This is accomplished by connecting pin 6 of v1b to pin 6 of v2b and eliminating r35, and r11, v1bs plate load resistor 220k in the verb, and using the r22r23 combination as a. The fender 68 custom twin reverb combo amp also lets you use the classic alltube spring reverb and tremolo circuit on both channels. The 35w blackface vibrolux reverb vr is the smallest member of the blackfacesilverface 6l6 fender amp family. So i ripped out the printed circuit board and installed pointtopoint eyelet board photo 2. The 2x10s definitely do not have the same beefy lowend compared to the 1x12 in a larger combo cab that i am accustomed to but the 68 has a very sweet range above that. According to rob robinettes schematic r64 is 1k5 ohm, not 820 ohm. Like the fender custom amps, the custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a select group. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims service manual january 1995 important notice. I dialedit up to 9 on the custom channel and it sounded awesome.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb service manual pdf download. The 68s have more of an aggressive feel, like the custom vibrolux. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverbamp 2channel 35watt. I like the silverface look, has all the features id want in an amp reverbtrem and that bassman channel is nice to have. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp.
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 fender custom vibrolux reverb is a modern day reissue of the famous blackface amp. Further complicating the choice is the fact that they have had the whiteknob cvr for a long while and want to see it gone. 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. Plus he has the bright switch on, and mine is always off. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverbamp 2channel 35watt reverb. This classic design period has been revived for the new 68 custom vibrolux reverb amplifier, a 2x10 combo reissue of sorts based on the 1968 model with some cool new features and the beautiful aesthetic appeal of the original and sits between 68 custom versions of the 1x12 68 custom deluxe reverb and 2x12 68 custom twin reverb amps. 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. The more dynamic your style, the more youll love the custom vibrolux reverbs ability to whisper or scream in reply to changes in your pick attack. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modifi bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals.
Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. 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. For warranty repair service, only fender specified part numbers are to be used. This is accomplished by connecting pin 6 of v1b to pin 6 of v2b and eliminating r35, and r11, v1bs plate load resistor 220k in the verb, and using the r22r23 combination as a common plate load resistor for both v1b and v2b. 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. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Fender custom vibrolux reverb schematic the tube store. Reverb is present in the verb only on the bright channel. Otherwise theres the 68 vibrolux thats the same size, but runs 6l6 tubes. Sep 09, 2014 take a sonic guided tour of the newest member of fenders 68 custom amp lineup, the 68 custom vibrolux reverb.
Super 112 super 210 93 super the twin tonemaster customshop vibrasonic customshop vibroking customshop vibrolux rev customshop. Modified to combine the best of traditional blackface sounds and modern features, the 68 customs feature the look of the silverface amps from 1968 with playercentric modifications to appeal to the more modern player. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb amp 2channel 35watt. Accutronics reverb tank, 17 long, 2 spring, 4ab3c1b current production. Get that legendary vibrolux reverb tone without hunting through pawn shops. Memphis, he assumed it was the latemodel reissue fender calls the 68 custom vibrolux reverb. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 2014 my les paul forum.