The Mesa/Boogie Configurator Returns!

Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black

22W, 2-channel, 1 x12" Tube Guitar Combo Amp with Reverb and Vibrato - Black
Write your review
Share
Item ID: 65DeluxeRev
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black

In Stock!

Add to Cart

Buy a bundle and save!

'65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier with Premium Strap and Cable - Black

'65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier with Deluxe Padded Cover - Black
Sales engineer photo
Ask An Expert

Our expertly trained Sales Engineers are ready to help!

(800) 222-4700
What is a Sales Engineer?
Sweetwater Gear Exchange

Have one to sell?
Check out Sweetwater's Gear Exchange!
Learn More

Complete Your Order
Product Image - This Item - Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black
$1,784.99
+
Link to Fender Artisan Crafted Leather 2-inch Strap - Black
$64.99
+
Link to Fender Deluxe Series Tweed Instrument Cable - Straight to Right Angle - 15 foot Black Tweed
$42.99
=
Buy all:
OR
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black
In Stock!
Add to Cart
Add to list
Skip to Description
Most Popular Accessories & Related Items
Back to navigation

Written By

Our Product Research Team

Get to know them!

A True Tube-powered Classic

The 22-watt '65 Deluxe Reverb just bleeds tube tone, thanks to its four 12AX7s, two 12AT7s, two 6V6s, and a 5AR4 rectifier tube — not to mention that both the reverb and vibrato are tube driven. A single 12-inch speaker puts the finishing touches on the fat sounds conjured by this reissued classic. The '65 Deluxe Reverb is the perfect amp for anyone who craves pure Fender tone but doesn't need a ton of wattage. Black vinyl and silver grille cloth round out the vintage look of the beautiful '65 Deluxe Reverb.

Related Videos: '65 Deluxe Reverb 22-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier - Black

Classic Fender clean tones

The 22-watt '65 Deluxe Reverb amp is for rock, country, or blues players who want a moderately powered amp that they can crank up on the gig or in the studio. The fat, snappy guitar tones heard on many of our favorite recordings, from Memphis to Abbey Road, were made using the Deluxe amp.

Tubes for tone

The Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb features a pair of 6V6 Groove Tubes output tubes, one 5AR4 rectifier tube, four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 12AT7 tubes, one 12-inch 8-ohm Jensen C-12K speaker, dual channels (normal and vibrato), tube-driven Fender reverb, tube vibrato, a 2-button footswitch for reverb and vibrato on/off, black textured vinyl covering, and a silver grille cloth.

Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Features:

  • 22W classic tube combo amp
  • 12-in. Jensen C-12K speaker with ceramic magnet
  • 2 channels (normal and vibrato)
  • Tube-driven spring reverb and vibrato
  • 2-button footswitch
  • Baltic birch plywood cabinet
  • Black textured vinyl covering with silver grille cloth
  • Includes 4 x 12AX7 preamp tubes, 2 x 12AT7 tubes, 2 x 6V6 Groove Tubes output tubes, and 1 x 5AR4 rectifier tube

Resources

Guitar Amp Buying Guide
How Many Watts Do You Really Need?
Mar 30, 2026
Behind the Scenes: Sweetwater's Content Creators at Home
May 5, 2020
Article thumbnail
Manley Mic Comparison - Silver, Gold, and Ref Cardioid
Aug 23, 2017
 Article thumbnail
Developing Worship Leaders - a Chat with Todd Fields
Dec 23, 2016
 Article thumbnail
How To Choose a Guitar Speaker Cabinet - Part 3
Dec 31, 2014
 Article thumbnail
Fender Deluxe Reverb Standby Popping
Aug 28, 2014
 Article thumbnail
Do Fender '65 Deluxe Reverbs Have a "Bright" Cap?
Apr 23, 2013
 Article thumbnail
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Black) - Guitar of the Day
May 12, 2008
 Article thumbnail
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Black) - Guitar of the Day
Feb 29, 2008
 Article thumbnail
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Black) - Guitar of the Day
Feb 20, 2008
 Article thumbnail
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Black) - Guitar of the Day
Nov 15, 2007
 Article thumbnail
Titanic Tone from Diminutive Amps
May 17, 2007

Warranty Info

Sweetwater's FREE 2-Year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty

Extra peace of mind at no extra cost.

  • Save money with FREE parts and labor
  • Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time
  • Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department
Learn More about Total Confidence Coverage
2 Year Total Confidence Coverage
Back to navigation

Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Output Power: 22W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12"
  • Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6, 1 x 5AR4 (Rectifier)
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Effects: Vibrato
  • EQ: 2 x 2-band
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (Normal), 2 x 1/4" (Vibrato)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (8 ohms speaker)
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (reverb, vibrato)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Birch Plywood with Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17.5"
  • Width: 24.5"
  • Depth: 9.5"
  • Weight: 42 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0217400000

What Makes Our Sales Engineers Great?

Sweetwater Sales Engineers are a world-class team of experts dedicated to you. Hand selected from across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with unparalleled service completely free of charge. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or a click away!

(800) 222-4700
Contact Your Sales Engineer
Back to navigation

Reviews

4.7

Write A Review

Customer Photos & Videos

Best Current Amp in Production
Not a lot I can say that hasn't already been said about these reissues but I can say something unique. Even to this day, these amps that come off the production line are the best current tube amps in mass production. They sound, feel, and look exactly how they should, and are the only amp you really would ever need for gigging and studio work. If your band plays louder than what this thing is capable of, you're either in a stadium without a mic, or way too loud. I absolutely adore this amp, and I've owned two before, but both from 2007 and 2010. One made in 2025 is just as good if not better with what seems like an upgraded speaker lead. Thank you so much to Patrick for providing the best customer service of any company I've ever worked with, and thank you to Sweetwater's shipping team for being the best at making things get to you fast but super safely. 1000/10 would buy again, and honestly probably will get a second one.
by Carter from Alabama on
Music background: Jam Band
Classic Fender Tone
Great classic amp. Pedal platform
Possibly the most recorded amp in history for classic recordings. If you want that spanky, clean then this is it. It also overdrives gloriously as well, but it's pretty darn loud.
The bright cap:
Unless you're playing at band volumes, cut that sucker out, and the Vibrato channel will sound like the Normal channel. You can just snip one leg of it and leave it. I did this and I also modified the amp so that the Normal channel has reverb and tremolo/vibrato or whatever.
It is such a great amp. I've had mine since 2006. For many years it was my only amp, and I've played the crap outta it. It's been played at countless rehearsals and gigs, played loud, endless hours at low volume at home. It's just been a workhorse. I'm always surprised at how much these things cost nowadays though. Yikes!
If you want to hear my amp, search my name on you tube: Hollis Prince. Many of the live recordings of my band I'm playing a Mesa/Boogie Electra Dyne, but there's one video comparing both amps. It'll give a good representation of how it sounds in the room.
This amp is amazing; I'd never sell it. Sweetwater is amazing too!
by Hollis Prince from Memphis,TN on
Music background: 35 years playing drums, guitar, vocals. Gigging musician on and off for a lot of that time. I'm now 45.
Perfect for home and more
I had an amp that was too powerful for my home. So I started shopping for an amp that could get loud, but also worked for home use. Yes the tone is amazing. Great cleans and uses pedals well. What I loved about it is I can crank it up when no one is home, but also fret tone when I turn it down low when my kids are in bed. I tested a blues deluxe, hot rod, and a Princeton when shopping and this was my favorite. I'll also say that I played the Tonemaster version and it sounded amazing. The tonemaster and the valve version did sound different, but blindfolded, I wouldn't be able to pick out which was the valve. My guitar snobbiness made me get the valve, but I bet I would've loved the Tonemaster too.
by Sam from Arizona on
Best of the Best
I'll admit I'm a Fender tube amp junkie however this amp takes the cake. I've own'd a silver face vibroluxe, Blues Jr, hot rod deluxe, Princeton reissue, super and a twin. Every single one of those amps has something special. But they all also have shortcomings. Some are way too heavy, some are WAY too loud (once you find the sweet spot) and some just aren't powerful enough. The 65' deluxe reverb reissue is literally the best of all of those amps (in my opinion of course) with none of the bad. It's still very loud and has no issues keeping up with an over zealous drummer but this amp just has a "thing" and I've been looking for that "thing" for a very long time. Thank you fender for keeping true to your roots, this amp will never leave my possession.
by Dan from Minnesota on
Music background: 20 years of obsessive guitar, bass and drum playing
Truly a deluxe
This is the amp that I've been looking for my whole life. This amp has an amazing tone. I have been using solid state amps and a few years ago bought a line 6 Bogner that has a nice tone with all the effects, but when I fired this up I now understand the attraction to true tube amps. The warmth out of a 112 is surprising. Then of course there is the fender reverb. Oh wait then you crank it up and the break up is what I was searching for in a distortion pedal. I don't know if this is the amp for you but for country/rock or blues it would be hard to beat. I am excited about playing again!
by Larry from Cleveland,Ohio on
Music background: Playing in live bands 40 years Guitar,Bass and Drums
Hear from a Sales Engineer
What Do Our In-house Gear Experts Think?
Nick Dutiel
I usually gravitate toward jazz and blues, so I need a clean amp with enough headroom to handle any overdrive or distortion pedals I throw at it. That's why the '65 Deluxe Reverb is such a good fit for me. In terms of volume and headroom, this amp totally redefines what 22 watts means to me. It may be super clean, but I can still get plenty of different tones out of it, from dark and glassy leads to open and crisp rhythms, all with just a pair of tone controls. And with Fender's spring reverb and tube vibrato onboard, this '65 Deluxe is my all-time favorite gigging amp.

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

See also: Combo Amps, Fender, Fender Guitar Combo Amps