Fender Silverface reissue amps...

[avj]

Well, this is fascinating stuff. Basically, it looks like these are the transitional models -- (roughly) BF specs with SF cosmetics. I love my SF Vibrosonic and the SF cosmetics in general, but the SFs are pretty much regarded as the ugly workhorses.

An interesting choice for Fender, indeed.

68 CUSTOM PRINCETON REVERB 120V

68 CUSTOM DELUXE REVERB 120V

68 CUSTOM TWIN REVERB 120V

FSR 68 CUSTOM PRINCETON REVERB 120V

1968 was a transitional year for Fender amps, with tone that was still pure Fender but a look that was brand new. With a silver-and-turquoise 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. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with world-class Fender reverb and vibrato effects. For countless guitarists ever since, the Princeton Reverb has been the go-to amp for classic Fender sound. The ’68 Custom Princeton Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fender’s late-’60s “silverface� amps. In a special twist, a modified tone circuit gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals, and the amp’s reduced negative feedback gives greater touch sensitivity and quicker onset of overdrive. The ’68 Custom Princeton Reverb’s single 10� Celestion® TEN 30 speaker also delivers a more distinctively rock ‘n’ roll flavor.

Features
•Series: Vintage Modified
•Amplifier Type: Tube
•Speaker: One - 10� Celestion® TEN 30
•Inputs: Two - (1/4", Input 2 is at -6dB)
•Speaker Jack: Two 1/4" Parallel
•Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
•Effects: Reverb, Vibrato
•Impedance: 8 Ohms
•Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7, 1 X 12AT7
•Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6
•Cover/Grille Cloth: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Silver-Turquoise Grille Cloth
•Pilot Light Jewel: Blue Jewel
•Height: 16" (40.6 cm)
•Width: 19.875" (50.5 cm)
•Depth: 9.5" (24.13 cm)
•Weight: 34 lbs. (15.7 kg)
•Other Features: Modified Princeton Reverb circuit with all-tube circuitry, hand-wired
•tube sockets, custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals),
•genuine Fender tube-driven spring reverb, genuine Fender tube-driven
•tremolo (“vibrato�), 1968-style Silverface aluminum trim around
•silver-turquoise grille cloth, five-year warranty
•(United States and Canada; other territories may vary).
•Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
•Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
•Wattage: 12 Watts
•Channels: One
•Control Panel: Silverface Style
•Included Accessories: 2-Button Footswitch, Fitted Amplifier Cover
•Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4

68 CUSTOM DELUXE REVERB 120V

1968 was a transitional year for Fender amps, with tone that was still pure Fender but a look that was brand new. With a silver-and-turquoise front panel and classy aluminum “drip edge� grille cloth trim, the Deluxe Reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the ideal recording and performing amp. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with worldclass Fender reverb and vibrato effects. For countless guitarists ever since, the Deluxe Reverb has been the go-to amp for classic Fender sound. The ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fender’s late-’60s “silverface� amps. In a special 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. The amp also features quicker gain onset and reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity. The ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb’s single 12� Celestion® G12V-70 speaker also delivers a more distinctively rock ‘n’ roll flavor.


Features
•Series: Vintage Modified
•Amplifier Type: Tube
•Speaker: One - 12" Celestion® G12V-70
•Inputs: Four - (1/4", Two Custom and Two Vintage)
•Speaker Jack: Two 1/4" Parallel
•Controls: Custom Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass.
•Vintage Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
•Effects: Reverb, Vibrato
•Impedance: 8 Ohms
•Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 X 12AT7
•Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6
•Cover/Grille Cloth: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Silver-Turquoise Grille Cloth
•Pilot Light Jewel: Blue Jewel
•Included Accessories: 2-Button Footswitch , Fitted Amplifier Cover
•Height: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
•Width: 24.5" (62.2 cm)
•Depth: 9.5" (24.13 cm)
•Weight: 42 lbs. (19.05 kg)
•Other Features: Modified Deluxe Reverb all-tube circuitry, shared reverb and tremolo
•on both channels, “Vintage� channel for traditional silverface operation,
•modified “Custom� channel with Bassman tone stack, reduced negative
•feedback for greater touch sensitivity, hand-wired tube sockets,
•custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals), genuine
•Fender tube-driven spring reverb, genuine Fender tube-driven tremolo
•(“vibrato�), 1968-style Silverface aluminum trim around silver-turquoise
•grille cloth, fitted amplifier cover included, five-year warranty
•(United States and Canada; other territories may vary).
•Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
•Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
•Wattage: 22 Watts
•Channels: Two - (Custom and Vintage)
•Control Panel: Silverface Style
•Rectifier Tube: 1 x 5AR4

FSR 68 CUSTOM TWIN REVERB 120V

1968 was a transitional year for Fender amps, with tone that was still pure Fender but a look that was brand new. With a silver-and-turquoise front panel and classy aluminum “drip edge� grille cloth trim, the Twin Reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the backline amp of choice for pros and amateurs everywhere. Clear, deep and powerful, it produced big tube tone, with world-class Fender reverb and vibrato effects. For countless guitarists ever since, the Twin Reverb has been the go-to amp for classic Fender sound. The ’68 Custom Twin Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fender’s late-’60s “silver- face� amps. In a special 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. The amp also features quicker gain onset and reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity. The ’68 Custom Twin Reverb’s dual 12� Celestion® G12V-70 speakers also deliver a more distinctively rock ‘n’ roll flavor.

Features
•Series: Vintage Modified
•Amplifier Type: Tube
•Speaker: Two - 12" Celestion® G12V-70
•Inputs: Four - (1/4", Two Custom and Two Vintage)
•Speaker Jack: Two 1/4" Parallel
•Controls: Custom Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass.
•Vintage Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass,
•Reverb, Speed, Intensity
•Effects: Reverb, Vibrato
•Impedance: 4 Ohms
•Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 X 12AT7
•Power Tubes: 4 x 6L6
•Cover/Grille Cloth: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Silver-Turquoise Grille Cloth
•Pilot Light Jewel: Blue Jewel
•Included Accessories: 2-Button Footswitch, Fitted Amplifier Cover
•Height: 19.87" (50.46 cm)
•Width: 26.15" (66.4 cm)
•Depth: 10.375" (21.9 cm)
•Weight: 64 lbs. (29 kg)
•Other Features: Modified Twin Reverb all-tube circuitry, shared reverb and tremolo on
•both channels, “Vintage� channel for traditional silverface tonality,
•modified “Custom� channel with Bassman tone stack, reduced negative
•feedback for greater touch sensitivity, hand-wired tube sockets,
•custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals), genuine
•Fender tube-driven spring reverb, genuine Fender tube-driven tremolo
•(“vibrato�), 1968-style Silverface aluminum trim around silver-turquoise
•grille cloth, five-year warranty (U.S. and Canada; other territories may vary)
•Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
•Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
•Wattage: 85 Watts
•Channels: Two - (Custom and Vintage)
•Control Panel: Silverface Style
•Tilt-Back Legs: Tilt-Back Legs Included

[stewart]

double the price of the originals?

[BoringPostcards]

double the price of the originals?

899 street apparently for the princeton. Saw one on fleabay a few days ago.

I'm interested. Want to hear them first though.

[avj]

It seems they're streeting around the same prices as their BF counterparts, so it's down to cosmetics, speakers, and some whack-ass Custom channel on the DR and TR. I'd love to have one of the PRs.

[71Smallbox]

This is funny, I remember when all you could find for an affordable tube amp was an old Silverface Fender, sadly those days are gone.

[Peter Bond]

I just cant understand the prices of these. About 6 months ago I weas in a shop and asked the price of a new Princeton and thought he said 500 to which I responded "Ah that's alright" then realised he had said 900. £900 quid isn't alright in my opinion.

[paul_]

I like the idea of the DR/TR having a bassman tone stack on the other channel, but as with the BF reissues I would probably hold out for a cheaper 70s Fender at a used/consignment shop if I wanted a DR or TR, or just buy a used reissue in less than mint shape.

[dandelo]

i will buy these and mod it to blackface specs

[avj]

Now on the Fender website:

'68 Custom Twin Reverb

'68 Custom Deluxe Reverb

'68 Custom Princeton Reverb