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Fender '65 Princeton Reverb

Single-channel 15-watt, 1 x 10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp with Reverb and Vibrato

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A Legendary Fender Tube Combo that's Perfect for Studio, Practice, and Stage!

The FENDER® '65 Princeton® Reverb tube guitar amplifier brings back the classic vibe and tone of the original legendary amp! Whether you're using it for practice, in the studio, or for smaller live rooms, the '65 Princeton Reverb shines. This all-tube combo puts 15 watts into a single specially voiced Jensen 10" speaker for a range of incredible guitar tones - plug straight in for that inimitable "Fender" clean tone, or generate your own signature sounds with your favorite stompboxes! You also get great-sounding vibrato and, of course, reverb onboard the incredible '65 Princeton Reverb!

Fender '65 Princeton Reverb 15-watt 1 x 10 Tube Combo Amp at a Glance:
  • A legendary Fender guitar amplifier
  • Studio stalwart
  • Live licks
  • Premium practice amp

A legendary Fender guitar amplifier
The legendary Fender Princeton Reverb Amp of the 1960s was small, light, and moderately powered. Though intended for practice situations, the Princeton was capable of big tube tone, and Fender's world-class Reverb and Vibrato effects were the icing on the cake. From its inception 'til today, countless guitarists have chosen it as their go-to studio amp, crafting signature sounds with a stomp box or two feeding a simple miked-up Princeton®. Today, original Princeton Reverb amps are prized collectibles, and becoming harder to find. The new '65 Princeton Reverb Amp offers today's players all of the great tone and dynamics of the original...in an affordable, roadworthy reissue. The robust 15-Watt platform is a wise choice for creating tube tone in a small space, and even provides enough output for small gigs and rehearsals.

Studio stalwart
Here's a great example of an amp whose popularity and usefulness never went away...and now it's more popular than ever among guitarists! The '65 Princeton Reverb combines portabillity, tube tone, and outright vibe to make a classic package that gets the job done for a range of styles and applications. Studio session? This amp's 15-watt output puts it squarely in the favored "small amp" category that studio cats love: it's robust enough to move some air, but the wattage is low enough to let you crank it up and let that 2 x 6V6 tube power section really go to work. This is how the classic tones were put to tape, and it works!

Live licks
If you're playing in a smaller venue and want an amp that can dish out the tone sauce at moderate volumes while still keeping up with a drummer, the '65 Princeton Reverb is your guitar's best friend. It's got the wattage to do the job, while its great-sounding single 10" Jensen Special Design C-10R speaker is voiced perfectly to the amp. A compact design means you don't need a cube van to transport the '65 Princeton Reverb; it fits easily in your trunk or back seat. Once you plug and and play this amp onstage, you won't want to stop!

Premium practice amp
Sure, Fender made the '65 Princeton Reverb to handle the rigors of the road, with tough cabinet construction and a durable vinyl covering. But if you want an all-tube practice amp that gives you the same (or better) sound quality as your live rig, here's your ticket. Plug right in, turn it up and roll back your guitar's volume for some fat clean tones, then dial up a little grit as you see fit. You also get great-sounding onboard reverb and vibrato for pulling out everything from surf to swamp. Putting a stompbox or two in front of this amp means hours of rewarding tone-tweaking...so be prepared!

Fender '65 Princeton Reverb 15-watt 1 x 10 Tube Combo Amp Features:
  • Series: Vintage Reissue
  • Amp type: Tube amp
  • Output: 15 watts into 8 ohms
  • Speaker: 1 x 10" Jensen Special Design C-10R
  • Channels: Single-channel (2 inputs)
  • Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, and Intensity
  • Effects: Reverb, Vibrato
  • Tubes: 3 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7, 2 x 6V6, 1 x 5AR4 rectifier tube
  • Covering: Black textured vinyl covering
  • Amp Cover: Included
  • Accessories: 2-button footswitch for Reverb and Vibrato On/Off
  • Weight: 34 lbs
  • Height: 16"
  • Width: 19 7/8"
  • Depth: 9 1/2"

The Fender '65 Princeton Reverb is a perfect all-tube amp for studio, stage, and playing at home!
Specification Detail
Dimensions 16 x 19 7/8 x 9 1/2 in (40.6 x 50.5 x 24.1 cm)
Weight 34 lbs (12.7 kg)

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based on 3 customer reviews

CLASSIC FENDER TONE

by Jimmi Rodgers from
March 8, 2009
Music Background:
This is absolutely the best small amp you can get that has the classic Fender sound you know and love!!!

Princeton Reverb

by Jordan from USA
September 15, 2008
Music Background: Recording Engineer and Musician
Let me just say I've had one of these for only a few months and have been nothing but impressed. The reverb and vibrato on this is amazing. Also it comes with a great fender warranty. The drive knob o... read more [+]n mine got bumped and I sent it in under warranty and fender fixed it at no cost with little hassle. The tone on this thing is great to but if you need that extra crunch or lows to your guitar tone I definitely recommend picking up a overdrive or distortion pedal. close [-]

Disappointed, just not for my use. Otherwise OK.

by Steve from Battle Creek, Michigan
August 31, 2008
Music Background: Semi-Pro musician playing on and off for 35 years. Currently playing in a variety Rock band, 60s to current music.
I ordered the 65 Princeton Reverb as soon as they were available. I've owned many Fender amps over the years and used those that I haven't owned. I own a Blues Jr. that I love.

I was greatl... read more [+]y disappointed in the new 65 Princeton Reverb from the minute I first plugged it in. It just doesn't have the power that I felt it should. My 15 watt Blues Jr. does a decent job in nearly every venue the you could imagin, even on outdoor gigs, (un-miked). If you need any more power than the Blues Jr. gives you, you will most likely be playing in a setup where everything is miked. Also, our rhythm player uses a 15 watt Fender Pro Jr. for practice, (very small and easy to transport). Like the Blues Jr. the 15 watt Pro Jr. also blew away the 65 Princeton Reverb.

I actually felt the new Princeton was defective. Maybe a weak pre-amp tube. You could detect initial signal break-up with the dial set at just 4.5, and obvious distortion at 5.5. The Blues Jr. has a 12 inch speaker and the Princeton has a 10 inch but didn't feel that should have made that much difference in the volume. Maybe it does.

I attempted to use it at our next practice session the day after it arrived. By the end of our first warm up song (Eagles - Take it Easy) I was unplugging it and hooking up my Blues Jr.

I drove the 90 miles and returned the amp. They took it straight to their tech department and checked it out. Low and behold, no problems existed and it was putting out just over 15 watts on the scope.

This amp was just not going to work for me so I upgraded to the Fender Deluxe Reverb. For the 50 bucks difference in price, I should have bought the Deluxe Reverb to begin with, but wanted the 8 pound lighter Princeton after having two back surgeries. Also I wanted the foot switchable reverb and tremalo/vibrato that the Blues Jr. didn't have.

If you don't need more than small room volume, the Princeton could do the job for you. I will say the reverb tank sounds much better than the Blues Jr. Overall, it's the typical Fender tube sound. It just doesn't have the guts for my use.

Again, I would highly recommend the Fender Deluxe Reverb for just a few bucks more. The 22 watts isn't too much to get a lower volume for practicing, the 12 inch speaker over the Princeton 10 inch is an improvement, and the Reverb tank sounds even better yet.

I'm still perplexed over the volume difference of the Princeton compared to two other 15 watt Fender tube amps. But, I'm absolutely happy with the Deluxe Reverb. close [-]

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