Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. But one sounded more blackface circuit and broke up a little earlier before 5 on the volume. Fender 68 princeton reverb vs the vox ac10c1 amplifier. With a 10 inch speaker run by a 1215w dual 6v6 amp, it delivers a true american fender tone with punchy, responsive lows together with chimey highs. The vintage sound vintage 20 is a slightly stepped up version of the vintage 15. Unfollow fender princeton reverb to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These amplifiers are very similar on paper but they sound quite a bit different to. Fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb reissue 12watt 1x10 guitar combo amp with celestion g10 2017.
It looks like you are visiting our site on a browser that is really old. Deluxe is a little more scooped in the mids, so for me is not necessarily a good replacement but i love it with fender guitars. The deluxe reverb has 2 true channels, lush reverb and tremolo,nice bottom end, is good in most band situations and is even good around the house. The brownface fender princeton amp of the early 1960s was an update to both the cosmetics and circuitry of the 50sera princetons. The shell is made out of solid pine with handmade 14 finger joints. Oct 03, 2015 this feature is not available right now.
Oct 25, 2015 jim campilongo in a 2008 fender advertisement. The blackface fender princeton reverb is one of the crown jewels of mid60s combo amps. Hello, i have in the past heard two 1976 fender princeton reverbs that had that nice warm tone which made them both similar sounding. Buy fender 65 princeton reverb 15watt 1x10inch guitar combo amp. The princeton reverb developed out of the original fender princeton amp which was also known as the student model. After many requests from our customers, we are now offering a modern era princeton reverb replacement shell that is sized for a reissue chassis. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fender s wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fender s less wellknown ivy league amps, the yale and harvard. So the exposed white reverb wire was starting to fray when i took it out of the box. When it is cranked it tends to sound a bit browner than the bigger twochannel amps. 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. The fender 65 princeton reverb tube amp, deconstructed. The fender princeton reverb is a guitar amplifier combo, essentially a princeton with builtin reverb and vibrato. The legendary fender princeton reverb amp of the 1960s was small, light, and moderately powered. Its not a downtotheletter vintage replica, but for some players it may prove more versatile than an original.
Blackface princeton reverb style guitar amplifier combo speaker. I replaced the reverb tube and still the same issue. Used guitar amplifier inventory page one at guitar rez. Fender 2330300000 champion 40w guitar amp for sale online. Stock the nr princeton is pretty dull and lifeless.
It has the vintage vibe that fender diehards know and love, but the 65 princeton reverb isnt only for those who played them 30 or 40 years ago its for anybody who demands topnotch tube tone, naturally dynamic clean and overdriven tones, and unmistakable longspring fender reverb and tube vibrato. Its got the vintage vibe that fender diehards know and love, but the 65 princeton reverb isnt only for the oldschool guys who played em. Fender s 65 princeton reverb reissue is the obvious choice if you just want classic fender clean, but a real silverface princeton reverb, and many of its boutique clones and even kits, will set you back more than the cost of this 68 custom. A reproduction of the original fender blackface deluxe reverb. I use the princeton reverb every chance i get because it sounds so good. Contains all 6 control pots as found in the 65 princeton reverb reissue, from 2008 to the present. In 20, fender released the silverface 68 custom amplifiers as a part of their vintage modified series, modeled after the original dripedge silverfaced amps of 1968.
One is far left, typical guitar input jack and the other is next to onoff switch on the far right of the control panel. This alltube combo puts 15 watts into a single, specially voiced jensen 10 speaker for a range of incredible. Its based on the blackface fender princeton reverb aa1164 used from 1964 1967, but with. The baffle board and back panel are made out of baltic birch ply. The princeton has a classic sound which i equate to the sound of a twin but at a much lower volume. This is a shootout between the vox ac10c1 and the fender princeton. The fender 65 princeton reverb tube guitar amplifier brings back the classic vibe and tone of the original legendary amp. The fender princeton reverb 2 wrongly named here on purpose to help people searching for 2 as well as ii is a 22w singlechannel tubevalve guitar amplifier combo designed by ed jahns under the supervision of paul rivera see the magazine article. I do realize some may be over financial issues and also that so many have been made over the years so maybe thats the only reason they appear.
Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar reverb. The lil king sounded muffled by comparison and sounded like it had a blanket over it when compared to my pr. If you like the princeton, for me the vibrolux reverb is a louder closer choice. The 12 watt blackface version was introduced in 1964 and available until 1967, in 1968 it was changed to the silverface version with a. The vintage sound vintage 5 is a new design we have really been looking forward to. Models included the twin reverb, deluxe reverb, and princeton reverb, and a vibrolux reverb was added to the line the following year. The princeton reverb is a timeless classic, mojotone produces our shells to last a lifetime. The fender deluxe reverb is the reissue to end all reissues. Though intended for practice situations, the princeton was capable of big tube tone, and fenders worldclass reverb and vibrato effects were the icing on the cake. With a silverandturquoise 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. Late 20 saw fender revisit the silverface period for the first time when it announced the new 68 custom series. As the title suggest, the princeton reverb added a reverb circuit and control.
Fender gitaren versterkersdijkmanmuziek is custom shop dealer. This classic amp added a tubedriven reverb circuit to the popular princeton student combo, and has been among the most widely used recording amps since its introduction in 1964. But often with a humbucker guitar it breaks up too fast. Electric guitar combo amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. These amplifiers are very similar on paper but they sound quite a bit different to each other. Making a crazy custom guitar the most complex electric guitar ever. It is spanky and punchy with a strat and thick and chunky with a paul. Blues jr tweed vs 65 deluxe reverb reissue my les paul forum. Over the years, this sought after amplifier has been reissued and the overall size has changed. This item is meant for the original princeton reverb and will not.
Iconic sound and style a historically significant amp used on countless hit songs for decades. For strictly home use you might also look at the princeton reverb reissue. I love a light but powerful amp, so i was stoked to be able to take the princeton on a weekend getaway and see how it sounded. Our mods take the prri back to the glory days of the blackface era and adds a couple of the most famous mods.
You can do a phase inverter mod to get more gain and clean harmonics from a non reverb princeton. The princeton recording amp was designed to capture all the vibe and tone of a classic princeton reverb although it lacks the tremolovibrato circuit and it is pretty true sounding to the original princeton reverb. I have in the past heard two 1976 fender princeton reverbs that had that nice warm tone which made them both similar. Quickly get estimated shipping quotes for our global package delivery services. Yes, some gigging players need a little more volume than the princeton can deliver. But anyone seeking that classic sparkly fender tone at a lessthanboutique price needs to check. Its based on the blackface fender princeton reverb aa1164 used from 19641967, but with several major and significant upgrades. Its based on the blackface fender princeton reverb aa1164 used from 19641967, but with several major and significant upgrades read more on each product page. I have a vintage 1965 princeton reverb with original power transformer and a headstrong lil king which is supposed to be the best current production replica of the pr and my pr crushed the headstrong. Ended up being the little reverb transformer thing. The original was used on countless hits over the years, and the new 65 princeton reverb is easily versatile enough to go from your living room to the recording studio to small gigs. Best speaker for fender princeton reverb blackface, silverface, and all reissues the princeton reverb works in so many situations. Only issue is as you can see in the photo the wire is not coated in the black rubber all the way up. Blackface control panel with six silvertop numbered knobs.
I did it to my old blackface nr princeton and made me much happier. Weve had a number of these through the shop and this is a great one. One of fender s most classic amplifiers remains a favorite to this day and the princeton reverb reissue is perhaps the most successful of the reissue series. Like the vintage 15, its essentially an all handwired, all usa made, supermodified fender princeton reverb. Its a killer recording amp which also works in a small club. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If you would like this kit assembled for you by one of our techs, you can email your request hello. Vintage princeton reverb vs deluxe reverb the gear page.
Fender princeton reverb ii an unoffical website devoted entirely to one model of amp only, the fender princeton reverb ii, a guitar amplifier produced by fender 198286. Provide the origin, destination, and weight of your shipment to compare service details then sort your results by time or cost to find the most costeffective shipping service. Princeton reverb reissue modifications fromel electronics. This amp used fender s blackface cabinet style up until 1967 when a switch was made to the silverface s. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The 12 watt blackface version was introduced in 1964 and available until 1967, in 1968 it was changed to the silverface version with a drip edge around the grill cloth. A reproduction of the original fender blackface princeton reverb style cabinet.
It stays in the closet most of the time except when my back is really hurting. Oct 14, 2008 the fender princeton reverb reissue is a faithful recreation of the original. Fenders 65 princeton reverb reissue is the obvious choice if you just want classic fender clean, but a real silverface princeton reverb, and many of its boutique clones and even kits, will set you back more than the cost of this 68 custom. Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Enjoy this online issue or pick one up wherever you shop. Warm, sweet reverb and spanky fender blackface tone all in a small 15 watt format with a jensen 10 speaker. Fender princeton reverb the fender princeton reverb is a guitar amplifier combo, essentially a princeton with builtin reverb and vibrato.
Description absolutely incredible and early 1968 fender princeton reverb drip edge silverface combo amplifier. I bought a fender princeton ll and i notice that some of these amps have two input jacks on the front control panel. Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar. Its smaller size lets it work in places where other amplifiers are too large, but it can hold its own in settings where other players are using those larger amps. It does break down above 6 on the volume dial but its a classic clean sound prior to that point. Fender 50 stratocaster custom shop relic black fender 3449,00. Up to 30% off at the chicago music exchange 48hours only. Fender princeton reverb ii owners manual fender pn 019575 prii home last update may 2019 big thanks to curtis and his scannerowning buddy. The brownface amps were designed for more power, with a dual6v6 output putting out 12 watts. Jan 14, 2014 the custom 68 princeton reverb is a great amp. Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. What a fender amp looks like when you tear it apart. The reissued fender 68 custom princeton reverb reissue updates this legendary amps classic alltube sound with modern sensitivity and increased overdrive.
Some people say otherwise but this is the way mine was premod. If anyone has information on this id sure appreciate any kind of. Today, the 65 princeton reverb is as phenomenal looking, sounding and performing as ever, and is easily versatile enough to go from the living room to the recording studio to the gig with the great sound, style, reliability and authentic vintage vibe that fender players know and love. My latest princeton reverb had a crackly sound also. Traders shoppers guide is a free weekly community paper.
Whether youre using it for practice, in the studio, or for smaller live rooms, the 65 princeton reverb shines. Whether it be a vintage blackface or silverface amp, or one of the reissue amps that fender has released over the years, like the. The princeton reverb is the smallest blackfacesilverface fender amp with both tremolo and reverb. It essentially starts out as an all handwired, all usa made, supermodified fender princeton reverb. Our mods take the prri back to the glory days of the blackface era and adds a couple of the most famous mods done to this amp over time. Jim campilongo fender princeton reverb amplifier fender. Fender has nailed this to the t, and with that reverb and delay setting on the dsp effects rotary switch, it is hard to get the smile off your face. The other had to be turned up to 4and a half or 5 on the dial volume. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fenders wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fenders less wellknown ivy league amps, the yale and harvard.