Fender 64 Vibroverb Custom Guitar Amplifier (40 Watts, 1x15 in.)
From vintage Blackface to hot-rodded "Texas Blues".
Overall User Ratings (based on 32 ratings)
Submitted July 20, 2004 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"'64 VibroVerb Custum kicks @ss!"
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Great amp--I run a multi-amp setup, and it blends easily with my '57 Bassman. I run a THD HotPlate with it to quiet it down in my house--works great. I also run a Vibratone cab with it...SRV sound without a doubt.
Sound
SRV tone to the max! Very touch dynamic, really makes my Strat my favorite axe. A definite Blues machine.
Features
Has everything you need. No onbaord effects, but for what it's designed to do you really don't need anything other than reverb.
Quality
Built like you'd expect from Fender--well made cab, no rattles.
Value
A little pricey, but considering what a vintage one costs, plus the modification costs--it's worth every penney.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to use, but I called once about biasing for tubes--courteous and friendly.
The Wow Factor
It's cool looking--everyone of my guitar buddies' eyes lit up when they saw it.
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Contemporary Christian
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Submitted June 16, 2005 by anon...
"Worth the money!!!"
The tonal characteristics of the the B.F. AB763 circuit through
a 15 inch speaker is the reason I bought it. I would buy it
again. I have owned and played through many pro amps. The only
other amp I would like to have instead would be a new Standel
with JBL D130.
Sound
This authentic AB763 circuit produces the rich classic
Blackface tone through a fairly good Eminence speaker.
Additional Diaz mod. is o.k. but not necessary. Stock 6L6
power tubes sound fine but install some good n.o.s. 12ax7/at7
in the pre-amp for better tone. Vibrato is weak like the
original. A quality JBL D130 speaker clone would make it hard
to beat.
Features
Fender/Diaz and vibrato are least useful. Everything else is
good. Parts are o.k. but Fender should have used better parts
such as caps etc...considering the nearly boutique selling
price.
Quality
Fender Custom shop has great Quality Control by todays standard
which would translate to average for the early to mid-1960's. Should
last decades with some T.L.C.
Value
Selling price in today's dollar comparable to selling price in 1960's
dollars.
Manufacturer Support
No problems so far.
The Wow Factor
Practical addition
Musical Background:
"Active Musician"
Musical Style:
"Jazz" ,"Fusion " etc...
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