Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Vintage Reissue Guitar Combo Amplifier (22 Watts, 1x12")
Thanks to Fender's Vintage Reissue series, the all-tube 22-watt combo amp that tore up the '60s is back -- with the original 12" speaker, reverb and vibrato.
$1,699.99
- 12 x$141.67
- 8 x$212.50
Overall User Ratings (based on 113 ratings)
Submitted January 30, 2011 by a customer from nc.rr.com
"The best bang for your buck, don't miss it"
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Sound
The sound that built the company, contained in one fantastic amp. I owned an amp like this in the 60's and Fender copied all of the sound I rember and loved.
Features
Vibrato and reverb that sweetens the sound
Ease of Use
Same controls that we had in the 60's true and clear
Quality
Sturdy and built to last
Manufacturer Support
Fender offers a 5 year warranty, what more can you ask. I own several other Fender amps and they standby products.
The Wow Factor
sharp looking , always noticed
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted July 14, 2015 by Ryan H in Sacramento, CA
"Finally found the sound in my head!!"
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This amp is pure sonic and tone bliss. I have been searching for that full, rich, textured and clean vintage sound for some time now. I have played Princeton reverbs to Twin reverbs, but in the end this Jensen Alnico P12Q speaker in the blonde tolex Deluxe Reverb is just exactly the sound and platform I was looking for, and it will always be in my music room. I truly can stop my search for the perfect amp.
I found the highs on the models with out the Alnico speaker to be a little stale and tinny for my tastes. This P12Q speaker really calms that down and truly gives the sound body and balance. The bass is still incredibly full and powerful which I absolutely need and love, but with the P12Q top end being warm and not thin it just rounds out the sound and feels perfectly in balance. Perfect speaker for me and this amp.
Also at 22 watts this thing is LOUD!! Now I can also get the sound I want at quiet bedroom practice levels at home, but crank it up to around 4 on the dial and pin your guitar volume at 10 and it starts to strain on the ears after a while. This amp can truly be a practice/recording amp and home and then take it on the road to small to mid sized bar gigs and you should still be good to go. With the P12Q speaker it does start to get a little hair and thick at around 4.5 on the volume dial but that is perfect for me. I live around 3.5 to 4 on the dial where it stays warm and oh so clean, and then use my overdrive pedal for hair when I want it.
The weight of this amp will not break the back either like a Twin or Super. Still very portable which is another bonus for taking this beautiful with you as you need.
Also, the reverb and tremolo on this DRRI are just sooooooo silky sweet!! My lord its just heavenly when you crank both up and the sound just gets wet and layered. I have never heard a better reverb than the one here.
Only thing that makes me scratch my head on this amp is why Fender does not include an amp cover on an amp that costs this much? But hey didn't stop me from buying it. Not a big deal just bought my separate.
If you are on the fence just pull the trigger. The DRRI Limited Edition is not cheap but you absolutely get what you pay for. Takes all my pedals like a boss too.....which allows me to get any sound I want out of it. Puts out all the overdrive and distortion I want and just does it without a sweat.
Happy playing to everyone...I know I am!
Musical Background:
Been playing music for 30 years. Guitar for almost 8 years now.
Musical Style:
Blues, classic rock, jazz
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Submitted May 4, 2012 by Sam W in Bells, TN
"Fender Deluxe Reverb"
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All I can say is wow !!! I play mostly country and 60's rock through this amp and it comes through like a champ. Classic Fender cleans, and smooth crunch when over driven. I was concerned about the 22 watt rating, but all in vain because the baby has plenty of volume and headroom for small to medium venues and if it is mic'd it will handle any venue. The best studio amp anywhere in IMHO.
Musical Background:
Play semi-professional (lot of studio work). Currently play Fender Telecaster and American Standard Strat.
Musical Style:
Country and 60's rock.
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Submitted October 25, 2011 by a customer from nc.rr.com
"Beautiful Fender cleans, oustanding ZZsounds customer service!"
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I found my sound and my amp, no need to look any further.
Sound
This amp has the best cleans in the business. Takes pedals well and you can just hear that wonderful tube breakup. Finally found that sound in my head. Great for playing any style of music as long as you get the appropriate pedal.
Features
Amp doesn't have the features of some of the newer amps but Fender knows, if it aint broke don't fix it. Pretty standard affair but when you buy a Fender, you are buying prestine, crystal clear cleans and of course it's American made.
Ease of Use
Again, pretty standard amp but it's a classic!
Quality
The first one I bought had a bad speaker, ZZsounds with their wonderful customer service wasted no time in issuing my RMA number and shipping out my replacement. The replacement is built solid, no issues!
Value
My Fender Reverb Deluxe is some what pricey but you get what you pay for. Fender amps are some of the best in the industry so I don't mind paying for quality. Price was exactly the same as any other outlet, plus ZZsounds has pay tp play and great customer service.
Manufacturer Support
ZZsounds always comes through when you need them. They are fast to respond when you email them with a problem. Always very friendly and helpful. Again, my 1st amp had a bad speaker, ZZsounds resolved and I had my new amp in a matter of 2 days! ZZsounds has a customer for life with me.
The Wow Factor
Well that would depend on the person, to me this amp is VERY SEXY! Always wanted to own a Fender Deluxe and now I do. Blackface Fender amps are sweet!
Musical Background:
20 years playing guitar
Musical Style:
Metal, Classic Rock, Blues
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Submitted April 8, 2015 by Randy Bright in Somewhere, VA
"If U want a DRRI 65 get the special edition"
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zZounds made my amp dreams come true w payments and working hard to making a way for me to purchase ! Kudo's zZounds & bravo ! Now about the 65 DRRI. If ur a bluesman or wanna be & looking for that natural tube break up when pushed. Definately get the Limited Edition Fender Deluxe Reverb version NOT the black one. The limited editions have a CK12" & limited editions have P12Q speaker. TOTAL DIFGERENT. P12Q gets hair about 4 1/2. And tasty natural breakup at 7 1/2. Vol Different amp /speaker than black ones w ck12
Sound
Very player dynamics responsive. Breaks up good or cleans up good. Tip is to buy a limited edition with a P12Q ( like weber blue bell)
Features
Its "the" blues or clean amp of choice of countless blues players. Need I say more ?
Ease of Use
Duh...its a straight forward Fender amp. Set EQ/reverb to suit you and krank it up!
Quality
Mine came factory fresh with a metal insert missing one one knob. Fender sent me a new one asap & zZounds was all over discounting the purchase for the flaw. Terrific bunch to deal with !!!!!
Value
Ah ya get what u pay for and Deluxe reverbs arent cheap
Manufacturer Support
Yes yes and yes! Fender & Zzounds really on top of everything!!!
The Wow Factor
Yeah baby a blonde tolex / wheat grill Deluxe is a sexy beast ! Its eye candy without even turning it on ! Then when u do its clean or blues magic. I'd like to.of had a "mid" EQ but hey Deluxes been used on thousands records without a mid EQ
Musical Background:
50 year veteran of bands, church, studio , home jams. Gtr bass keys, others
Musical Style:
Styles are twang , blues , christian pw
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Submitted May 6, 2012 by J H in Weirton, WV
"Fender DRRI"
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This a beautiful amp, both in sound & looks. My son & I both play guitar. He recently ordered this amp & has said it is likely the only amp he'll ever need or want. Great tone pours from his fingers & through this amp. The 6v6 tubes really produce a sweet sound when he pushes this 22w beauty. zZounds is equally awesome. The "Play as you Pay" program is really a great thing. zZounds had "working musicians" in mind when they came up with this great idea to help musician obtain the equipment they want & need. Thank you zZounds for great service, thank you Fender for a great amp.
Cheers
Musical Background:
Gigging Pro
Musical Style:
Blues, classic rock.
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Submitted November 8, 2011 by a customer from comcast.net
"Perfect and Stunningly Great with Acoustic Guitar"
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This is a lifetime investment. Best amp I have ever owned.
Sound
The sound is clear, clean and sweet, whether you're playing grunge distortion or silky blues. Acoustic guitars never sounded better, which was a delightful surprise for me.
Features
I think the reverb/vibrato foot pedal is enough.
Ease of Use
Tiny adjustments produce noticeable changes in sound, so it doesn't take much to get the sound you want.
Quality
It's very solid and well-designed.
The Wow Factor
It's hard to separate symbolism from reality.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Alternative Rock
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Submitted December 28, 2010 by a customer from comcast.net
"A Great and Classic Tube Amp!"
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A GREAT amp ... 22 watts but sounds like so much more. Surprisingly so.
Sound
Warm and clean. Sounds warmer than the Hot Rod DeLuxe. I do have a '65 Twin Reverb re-issue ... this is the baby brother, but surprisingly up to the challenge when gigging.
Features
It's a clean sounding amp with warmth and dignity.
Ease of Use
Straight forward and you do not have to be a rocket scientist to play with the controls.
Quality
Solid!
Value
Yes, pricey, but well worth it.
Manufacturer Support
Fender has always been responsive to my needs.
The Wow Factor
The CLASSIC post-blonde Fender look. The OFFICIAL look of the 60s (I was there). Gorgeous!!!
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Classic rock
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Submitted December 3, 2017 by Danny T in Indianapolis, IN
"Blonde Deluxe Reverb"
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Best sounding amp I've ever owned. The P12Q speaker is amazing. The sweet spot for me is about 6 (I have a 1994 Fender Gatton signature model with Barden Pickups)Volume increase to about 8 beyond that it's more growl than volume. You could probably get by without a mic in a small combo group for low to mid volume gigs, but for medium to large shows you'll need to put a mic on it for sure. Also, it sounds best to me sitting directly on the floor. One you elevate it (setting on a chair for example) it tends to lose low end response. Over all... Fantastic All around amp.
Musical Background:
Professional musician since 1980
Musical Style:
Rock, Rockabilly, Punk
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Submitted May 24, 2015 by Joe Zakucia in Cleveland, OH
"This amp rocks!"
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This amp rocks!! Awesome vintage tone. I have 3 of these things, some modded and some not. They are great for rock and blues. They actually take pedals well and break up on their own around 6. Plenty of clean head room for playing with a band. Believe me 22 watts is a lot louder then you think! They are great for gigging and record so well! Best amp Fender makes! Stock these things are sick, but change the speaker and tubes--- and holy crap! And if course zZounds' always has top notch customer service. The payment plans are awesome for blue collar musicians. Thanks zZounds!!!!
Musical Background:
Been playing guitar for 8 years. Currently play in a gigging band.
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Classic Rock
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Submitted June 11, 2022 by Brent B in Clarksville, TN
"My 1st paid gig I was plugged into one"
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Dang has it really been that long? It was like the perfect marriage playing my Tele through it. Though I got it 2nd handed from a pawn shop, I could tune it in to the very sound I needed even for those great Buck Owens tunes. I borrowed a remake version recently and much to my surprise nothing has changed. Like Bucks song "Together Again" Way to go Fender.
Musical Background:
Anything with strings. 53 years playing
Musical Style:
Country, Rock, Southern Rock, Some original self wrote, you name I can more than likely figure it out.
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Submitted July 13, 2015 by Randy K in Longmont, CO
"Lives up to the Rep"
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I finally decided to go ahead and step up to get the amp I really actually need for my music and type of gigs. I will admit with the very high reputation this amp has I was actually a bit worried that my expectations would be too high but this is not tha case. This lil amp delivers and then some, I won't go into detail because it has been said before but it definitely lives up.
Musical Background:
Guitar semi-pro (That means I get paid now and then LOL) many years :)
Musical Style:
Eclectic combination of Rock Country Blues and Jazz
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Submitted November 8, 2003 by a customer from yahoo.com.au
"Strident Blues drive Chime at 7 with Strat."
Can never really be 100% satisfied, I'd buy a Marshall M1962 "Bluesbreaker" Reissue tomorrow or a Vox AC30TBRX or a Fender "Vibro King" if I had the money and still be 99% happy with the ' 65 Deluxe reissue and use it within its limitations, which for me at the moment are none!
Sound
I've been told that Premium Tubes and a Weber C12N Speaker make a very good sounding amp sound absolutely fantastic.
Features
Simple, straight to the point,plug in turn up and play.
If you like using th "vibrato" effect , its not as strong as some, but usable.The best Reverb I've heard on any amp I've owned or heard locally!
Quality
Good quality.
Value
Maybe a bit expensive, but worth it
Manufacturer Support
Only put 5 as I have no idea as have had no problems as yet !!
The Wow Factor
Just a good looking Fender amp, nothing special, not as dramatic as a Marshall M1959 "Plexi" full-stack.
Musical Style:
Blues/Blues Rock with a Tinge of Country, Classic Late 60s/early 70s Rock,
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Submitted November 30, 2015 by James M in San Diego, CA
"Fender'65 Deluxe Reverb Special Edition Amp"
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Cosmetically a WOW factor of 10! Came with a deluxe canvass amp cover with a stitched Fender Logo. Really Cool!! The Blonde tolex with wheat speaker grill is really nice. The sound is pure Fender clean and the Blue Bell Jensen speaker is a good sounding upgrade. Note: there is a noticeable volume jump on both channels around 4.5 so know this if you have a problem with that. You can compensate with your guitar volume past 5.
Musical Background:
Musician since I was 7. About 55 years now.
Musical Style:
Jazz is my main focus now. Have played Rock,Blues,Country and Pop through the years.
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Submitted December 1, 2014 by Erik L in Burlington, WA
"An old friend in a new color."
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The Deluxe Reverb is my all time favorite amp, and this blonde version sounds just as good as my black face model. It does everything I need it to, with style and reliability.
Musical Background:
20 years as a professional vocalist and guitarist.
Musical Style:
Jazz, R&B, rock and reggae.
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Submitted August 27, 2015 by Maria C
"Excellent Amp"
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Having had the original version of this Amp, I was a bit skeptical about ordering this. But it took me back many years, and it sounded wonderful.It's definitely a keeper. Thanks ZZounds for making it affordable!
Musical Background:
Professional Musician 40 years
Musical Style:
Blues, Country, R&B Rock'n'Roll
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Submitted June 23, 2019 by Stephen Whitman in Cottonwood Heights, UT
"Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Guitar Amp"
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After 50 years of owning just about every combo amp, it's back to the egg! It's the king of all amps for small venues or studio use. zZounds you are incredible.................
Musical Style:
professional Rock and R&B player
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Submitted April 15, 2010 by a customer from msn.com
"The greatest amp is really the greatest amp."
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I primarily use this amp for recording. I mic it with an SM57 and it gives me the sounds I desire. I'm very happy with it's quality, variety and versitility. If it were lost would do all I could to replace it.
Sound
This amp sounds beautiful and can do whatever you want it to do. I use it with pedals, which it takes beautifully. It has the best reverb I've ever heard and when you turn the bass and treble you hear a huge difference. Unlike many other solid state amps I've had, this amp feels alive. It's responsive, clean and beautiful. At around 6 it breaks up into the most incredible cruch you'll feel. It surprisingly loud and I doubt you'll be able to play it at 6 in your house. I have a huge house and just can't do that to my neighbors.
Features
This amp is not rich in features by modern standards but what features it has WORK and are remarkable. Verb is the best I have heard. I'm not a tremelo/speed person but if you want that "kill bill" sound, this can do it. As I said, Treble and Bass are unbelievably responsive and you can easily get a myriad of sounds out of this incredible amp. Eventually you will want to change and bias the tubes for JJ's which will run you $100-$150, but it's worth it. It sounds remarkable even without this change. Oh, and while it doesn't have a preamp in, it takes pedals very well.
Ease of Use
There is no learning curve for this amp. With two controls, you get your sound remarkably easy. I have 4 electric guitars and am able to effortlessly get a variety of sounds out of all of them.
Quality
Perfect beautiful amp. Never does me wrong but I do have a backup. A Fender Blues Deluxe which is about half the amp this one is and I would still give it 10 stars. It's fantastic.
Value
You won't find an amp of this quality, simplicity and versitility for this price. Only one other amp, a little known gem, which I won't mention here, can compare to this amp and that amp MUST be modded.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't needed it but 5 year transferable warranty.
The Wow Factor
I hate the way it looks. I think it's an ugly old fashioned looking amp, but I love the sounds that come out of it and that's all that matters. There are incredible looking amps out there with tons of knobs that light up and look beautiful but as far as tone and variety of sounds, they can't hold a candle to this amp. I'd tried and or owned them all.
Musical Background:
Producer/Arranger/SongWriter
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted November 2, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"Run, not walk, to the store online!"
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I'm keeping mine for life.
Sound
An American Icon, the Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb is a quintessential amp in a serious guitar player's inventory. Don't be dissuaded by the nay-sayers who
can't be satisfied with anything less than the original Black Face 1965 Deluxe Reverb. These Re-Issues sound the same, are more reliable and come with a 5-year warranty.
Features
I wish it had a Mid control knob, instead of just the Bass and Treble knobs for Eq. The stock Jensen speaker pretty much matches the original sound in every way.
Ease of Use
Turn up the power switch, wait a minute or two, now turn up the standby switch. Dial the Volume knob past 3 and the Deluxe Reverb will take you to a sonic oasis.
Quality
For a mass produced amp, I give kudos to Fender to trying to duplicate the characteristics of the original. They hit the bull's eye.
Value
Is this reissue worth $1000? Most people will agree that it's not. I got zzounds to price match when Guitar Center was having a sale. At discounted price, I can't be happier.
Manufacturer Support
Fender is well known for standing behind their products. I have actually contacted a Fender Authorized Repair Center where I live and received service on an amp under warranty. I am a happy Fender customer.
The Wow Factor
It's a classic, it has sounds that are legendary. Your guitar, be it a Fender/Gibson/Ibanez or whatnot, will sound better. It's very easy to dial in the best tone for your guitar.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Blues, classic rock
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Submitted September 27, 2015 by Rik C in Castro Valley, CA
"Tube amp with reverb, by mail. What could go wrong?"
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Great price on an incredible amp that arrived broken. Reverb was busted. Had to drive a ways to a Fender warranty shop, drop it off and wait a week. Picked it up (another long drive) and, jeepers, unbelievable good sound!
Musical Background:
long time, but total amateur
Musical Style:
classic Rock
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Submitted October 13, 2005 by a customer from airhop.com
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Customer Review
Sound
i have 2 of them and i have replaced the speakers with weber speakers and no other modifications. the webers improved the overall sound of the amp. it is a great club amp and they sound great.
Features
reverb
Quality
so far really good. these are re-issue amps and they work 2 to 5 nights a week and i have them in flight cases.
Value
good value compared to some of the stuff out there
Manufacturer Support
always seem to be there
The Wow Factor
good
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
blues and rock
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Submitted June 19, 2015 by Randy Kiunke in Longmont, CO
"Well worth it"
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I really needed a good Mid Size amp for mid size gigs I have a tiny Champ my Grandma bought me as a kid and a 71 Bandmaster head with a Marshall Cab but those aren't right for most gigs so I needed this after having sold some other mid size amps because I just couldn't bond with them. I must admit I was a bit worried due the hype of how great these things are and that it wouldn't live up but worry was unfounded, this is a fantastic amp just what I was looking for.
Sound perfect alone but also takes pedals very well. I had a small problem of a bad reverb tube which I easily replaced and when I called Fender Cust Service they were also exemplary.... You couldn't do better in a mid size combo especially if you want the shimmery clean Fender sound. ZZ makes it easy to get it as well, they are awesome.
Musical Background:
40 years playing guitar a few paid gigs along the way
Musical Style:
Country Punk Metal Blues Jazz
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Submitted April 10, 2015 by Mike Sewchok in South Park, PA
"Just Awesome!"
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I use this as a practice amp but it can be used for so much more! The included foot switch for vibrato and reverb brings those features together - or separately - in the vibrato channel for some really awesome jamming or you can go clean. My only beef is that I had to buy the dust cover separately. Don't let that stop you though...it didn't stop me and I am happy.
Musical Background:
Been playing rhythm guitar (off and on) for over 40 years. For now I jam at home.
Musical Style:
Rock, blues and polka time!!!
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Submitted April 25, 2018 by Bill L in Wilmington, MA
"Would Really like to give it 5 Stars, but.."
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This amp sounds great when working, but since receiving it less than a year ago it's had to go into the shop twice in less than a year. Once for a bad reverb pan upon receiving the amp. Then again for a issue with the vibrato channel. Granted this can be worked on under warranty but the only shops that cover this are at least 2 hours from my location and take several weeks to fix. For the money and time spent on this amp, it's a let down.
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Submitted August 27, 2023 by a customer from att.net
"VERY NICE!"
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I can say that this amp is very nice, in all aspects. Blues, older country and classic rock.
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Submitted September 4, 2023 by a customer from att.net
"VERY NICE!"
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I can say that this amp is very nice, in all aspects. Blues, older country and classic rock.
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Submitted October 11, 2004 by a customer from ntlworld.com
"Fender Deluxe Reverb"
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Features
The reverb is great,deep and watery. Tremolo is good although not as good as on the originals.
Value
I think the asking price could be a bit cheaper considering the amp has a PCB. At
Musical Background:
active musician, worked in guitar shop
Musical Style:
alternative
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Submitted January 15, 2012 by anthony turco in kingston, PA
"Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue "
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I got this amp a few days ago, never even tried one, just bought it from hearing countless wonderful reviews of this amp. I will start by saying that I have been playing for about 15 years now, for the last two years I have been using a Fender Blues Deluxe which was pretty good, when I first played the Deluxe Reverb I was amazed on how a perfectly stock amp sounded so good. I had no feeling of maybe I should change the speaker. It sounded great stock, and the more you turn this thing up the better it gets. I will say for me this is the amp to end all amps. Just wonderful.
Musical Background:
hobbyist/light gigging
Musical Style:
radiohead meets pink floyd
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Submitted October 1, 2007
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Customer Review
Sound
this is the amp that defines fender clean. i haven't seen a better clean channel (the only channel in this amp). Reverb is classic fender reverb. the tremolo on the amp didn't work but im sure that brand new it is great. Turn the volume up past 5 and you start getting a nice cruchy distortion good from blues to even some alternative. it can get loud enough for small gigs, but anything past that youre stuck
Features
classic fender clean, classic fender cruch, i couldn't ask for more
Ease of Use
it took a while to find the power switch (like 5 seconds) and i was good from there.
Quality
classic fender
Value
yes im buying it asap
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Submitted January 31, 2007
"Most recorded amp in the world"
It's an alltime classic. Most recorded amp, ever!
Sound
Found one of these in a pawn shop, for $100- an original one from 1973. Didn't know what I had because all it said was 'Fender'... but it had the same tube circuitry and everything. Now I know it was a Delux. Best amp in the world- can go from clean to grungy crunchy lke nobodies business. Can also produce some SERIOUS volume. The warm glowing tubes are the heart and soul of the sound. It's the most recorded amp, ever. Can't beat that!
Features
It's a straight up solid foundation for whatever you want to add on top.
Ease of Use
Ease of use? Ummm.... you turn it on. It's pretty easy LOL! Actually the only tough thing was the weight- it's heavy to haul around. But to make good sound any speaker cabinet has to have mass.
Quality
Mine was from 1973. It still rocked. Neverblinked for one second during hundreds of gigs. It was stolen, otherwise I'd still be playing it today.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to...
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Submitted May 4, 2006
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Customer Review
Sound
I tried it next to a Hot Rod Deluxe also interested in, and I was amazed how much clearer, puncher and fuller it sounded. The two amps are what I narrowed it down to and in the end this amp was better in all that I was looking for. Reverb was thinner on the hot rod and the cleans were not as warm. This amp doesn't have a drive channel or effects loop but I don't care. I use foot pedals for fuzz, which the green Russian big muff sounds so thick through this amp (you have to true-bypass it first, easy to do!). The only thing I was worried about was the 22 watts, but in the end it proven to be more then I need. I played in 2 bands and funk, classic rock soul band and rock jazz experimental. For both of these bands I have the volume 2.5 for one and 3 for the other and it
Features
I like it simple.
Quality
Seems robust.
Value
It is a lot, but I payed $750 for a MF-104SD (which is worth every penny), so this isn't that bad for what it does for me.
The Wow Factor
I love the looks of this amp!
Musical Background:
Musician, Engineer
Musical Style:
Funk, Jazz, Rock.
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