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

Name: Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb 1x12-inch 22-watt Tube Combo Amp
Brand: Fender
Rating: 4.5 (109 reviews)

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
Output 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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This is literally the best tube amp I've ever played or owned and I've owned many in my 61 years. 22 watts is loud, luckily I live in the middle of farm country on a few acres of land. It really starts sounding nice around 3-4 on the volume, but by 7 the sound is nothing short of glorious.
My favorite guitars with this amp are my Stratocaster and my Firebird. I play classic rock and blues and this is the perfect amp for those styles. I can't recommend this amp enough!

I absolutely love this amp!! It is loud...but cranked up to 6-7 on the volume it is just glorious. It works well with my overdrive pedals at lower volumes. I've owned Marshalls , and various other Fender amps (I still own a Hot Rod Deluxe) and this is hands down the most dynamic and touch sensitive amp I've played.
A special thanks to my sale engineer, Joseph... wonderful to work with!

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.

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.

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)

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