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Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb 1x12" 22-watt Tube Combo Amp

22-watt 2-channel All-tube 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with Tube Reverb and Vibrato - Black
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Take a Trip Back to 1968

The 2-channel '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb all-tube combo amp delivers everything you love about classic, late-'60s Fender amplifiers and then some. Its all-tube circuitry, handwired tube sockets, and custom-made Schumacher transformers make this one of the most accurate historical tribute amps ever made. But Fender went further by reducing the negative feedback for an amp that overdrives faster and has increased touch sensitivity. You get vintage and custom channels for two distinct voices. And it houses a 12" Celestion G12V-70 speaker for a distinct rock 'n' roll vibe. Fender's '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb gives you tons of vintage vibe with a hot-rodded punch!

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Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb All-tube Combo Amplifier at a Glance:
  • Classic looks and design
  • Two amps in one
  • Hot-rodded sound and response
Classic looks and design

Fender created the all-tube '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb combo amp as a tribute to the late-'60s Silverface amps. It's dressed up with the same style of faceplate and silver-turquoise grille cloth with aluminum trim. From the handwired tube sockets to the vintage-spec Schumacher transformers, the Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb delivers the vintage-vibed tone and feel you would expect.

Two amps in one

Fender designed the 2-channel '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb with two very different voices. The vintage channel delivers the classic Deluxe Reverb goodness you know and love. The new custom channel is based on a modified Bassman tone stack for big, fat tone. The Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb combo amp also lets you use the classic all-tube spring reverb and tremolo circuit on both channels.

Hot-rodded sound and response

The '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb isn't a reissue - it's a hot-rodded tribute amp. Fender designed the custom channel of this all-tube combo amp with a modified tone circuit that delivers greater tonal flexibility when used with your favorite effects pedals. They also reduced the amp's negative feedback to give it increased touch sensitivity, and it also starts to overdrive faster. The Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb has a single 12" Celestion G12V-70 speaker that gives it a definite rock 'n' roll flare.

Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb All-tube Combo Amplifier Features:
  • Late-'60s tribute amp with a hot-rodded vintage vibe
  • 2-channel design
  • Vintage channel delivers classic Deluxe Reverb tones
  • Custom channel is a modified Bassman tone circuit that offers greater tonal versatility when used with pedals
  • Custom-made Schumacher transformers
  • Reduced negative feedback increases touch sensitivity and overdrives faster
  • 1 x 12" Celestion G12V-70 speaker delivers a rock 'n' roll flavor
  • Tube-driven reverb and vibrato on both channels
  • Silverface cosmetics
  • 6V6 power tubes
  • Includes 2-button footswitch and a fitted cover
Get a hot-rodded vintage vibe with the Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb combo amp!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 22W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12"
  • Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7
  • Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6, 1 x 5AR4
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Effects: Vibrato
  • EQ: 2-band
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (custom), 2 x 1/4" (vintage)
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (reverb, vibrato)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Birch/Pine with Black textured Vinyl
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17.5"
  • Width: 24.5"
  • Depth: 9.5"
  • Weight: 42 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2274000000

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Stunning

I read a lot of reviews complaining about this being a noisy amp. Perhaps the earliest versions had issues but judging by my amp this appears to no longer be a problem. This amp is simply stunning. Absolutely gorgeous lush tones with amazing touch sensitivity and response. Both channels sound great in their own right or you can jumper them together for a real treat. The reverb sounds wonderful- much better than the last 2-3 Fender tube amps I've owned. The vibrato sounds nice and swampy. On top of that it is just a beautiful looking amp. I've been playing for almost 30 years and I'm that time I've owned some fine amps and guitars. This '68 Deluxe Reverb has made me forget about any of the previous amps I've owned- it's that good.
by goldsoundz from Maine on

Just what I was looking for

I had the good fortune of being able to A/B this amp with the Sweetwater wine red '65 Deluxe Reverb. I found both were absolutely killer amps. I went back and forth between them for days, multiple guitars, multiple effects chains, no effects chains, different rooms, etc.

I discovered the '68 liked my guitars and pedals more than the '65 did by just enough to lean me towards the '68. However, there was a certain resonance to the '65 that was extremely pleasing to the ear. The amps use different speakers between them, the '65 with a Jensen P12Q and the '68 with a Celestion V type.
I went ahead and ran the '68 through the '65s Jensen and there was the sound I was looking for. Eureka!
So, I sent the '65 back, lovingly, and bought myself a Jensen P12Q for the '68. I've broken it in over the last few months and I could not be happier. Keeping the Celestion around for when I may need it though.

Also, I've not experienced any of the problems regarding noise or noises from this amp.

It responds to touch dynamics in such a charming way!

One more thing, jumping the Custom and Vintage channels is absolute tone-Heaven!

Thanks, Sweetwater! Keep on keeping on.
by Just Me from FL on
Music background: Professional Musician, not famous, but contentedly so.

'68 Deluxe Reverb Reissue

Couldn't find an old pre-master volume Super Reverb locally last week, (like the one I had years ago that I'm having remorse and nostalgia for), so.. I bought this instead. First chord I played through it on the neck pickup of a demo Strat Professional had me sold.. very touch responsive.. like my old Super Reverb.. clean is very ver sweet and clean, slightly bright and somehow it has 'grit' . The bridge pickup actually quacked. Have not cranked volume past 2-3.. but it's got beautiful tone, reverb, and sustain I'm sure it will hold up in clubs after the current pandemic. The stock 70 watt Celestion G12 speaker looks similar to the Celestion 60 watt Vintage 30. They use different speakers in their Limited Edition amp models and I'd like to hear those too, but the stock G12 seems heavy duty and I don't think I would have to replace it anytime soon, other than a fix for the relentless pursuit of tone. (I changed the amp jewel light to green, now it sounds even better)
by Big Daddy Rich from Rochester, NY on
Music background: Professional

A Great Amp and Pedal Platform

I've never been a Fender guy, but I am now.

I wanted an amp that sounded good with high-gain overdrive pedals in front of it, as well as other effect pedals. This amp delivers. The custom channel is supposed to be based on a Bassman and it really shows. Good low-end with a lot of resonance. Sounds great with my Mesa Boogie-inspired distortion, my crunchy Marshall-ish overdrive, and all my modulation and time-based effects. Coming from a Quilter, I'm very impressed. I play a lot of punk, metal, indie, and other rock and this amp can really do it all. I'm playing everything from Built to Spill, to Fugazi, to Bane.

It's not perfect. While I have nothing but praise for how my modulation and time-based effects sound in front of it, gain pedals were hit or miss. Some sound shockingly good, others were very dark. It didn't matter which channel or which EQ settings I was using. That's a pretty mild complaint, because no amp is going is going to be a perfect match for every pedal. The reverb is good, but the tremolo is noisy, so I don't use it at all. Using the DRRI strictly as a clean amp, the volume sweep is very low. Two notches on the volume and it's very loud and distorting, even on the quieter input of the custom channel - it's not as bad on the vintage channel.

My biggest annoyance with the amp is how the external speaker works. Apparently, it really wants an 8 ohm load. Makes it tough to use an extra 112 to move a little more air, which I'd like the option to easily do. I would have to swap out the stock speaker to a 16 ohm one and always use the amp with the external cabinet.

My only other gripe with the amp is one I absolutely knew going in - 22 watts is loud, but it runs out of headroom a little quicker than I would like. Still, pretty good for the wattage. Much better than my 15 watt Orange Terror. It will keep up or possibly overpower with the average rock drummer, but might struggle with the loudest of them.

Ultimately, very happy with the amp. I can't really comment on longevity, because I've only had it for a couple of months. Strongly considering another for a stereo option, but I'm going to see if there are other viable cheaper, lighter options.
by Jeff from NY on

Perfectly Gorgeous!

This really is a great amp.
by Kevin from MD on

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