Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb - Amplifier Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb-Amp
2 Control Panel
3 Rear Panel
4 Specifications
5 Documents / Resources
- 5.1 References
- 5.2 Download manual

'64 Custom Deluxe Reverb®-Amp

Terrific for any kind of music, Fender's Deluxe Reverb-Amp is simply one of the most versatile and beloved guitar amplifiers of all time. It delivers quintessential Fender tonal response, reverb and tremolo; and it is the perfect size for guitarists who want a moderately powered amp for any stage or studio situation. And in the modern pedalboard era, it is the perfect platform for tone building.

Highly collectable 1960s models bring big money on the vintage gear market. These originals, as well as long-running Fender reissue models, are used every day on every stage and in every venue worldwide. Hand-wired in Corona, California, the 20-watt '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb-Amp joins this prestigious group with custom channel modifications, new parts and more. Premium features include:

Hand-wired modified AB763 circuit with normal and bright channels, each with tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo
Fender Vintage Blue tone capacitors
Four 12AX7 and two 12AT7 preamp tubes
5AR4/GZ34 rectifier tube
Matched pair of 6V6 power tubes
20 watts output power
12" Jensen® C-12Q speaker for warm clean tones and moderate breakup
Solid pine cabinet for resonance and lighter weight
Extra-heavy textured vinyl covering
Lightly aged silver grille cloth
Footswitch and amp cover

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Control Panel

NORMAL CHANNEL INPUTS: Connect instruments here. These two inputs provide sweetened vintage frequency response as per the popular "bright cap removal" modification. Normal input 1 produces full sensitivity; Normal input 2 has lower sensitivity (-6dB) for cleaner response with high-output and pre-amplified instruments.
NORMAL CHANNEL VOLUME: Controls volume level of the normal channel.
NORMAL CHANNEL TREBLE AND BASS: Controls respective highfrequency and low-frequency signal levels of the normal channel.
BRIGHT CHANNEL INPUTS: Connect instruments here. These two inputs access traditional 1960s "Black Panel" tone circuitry, which accentuates high-mid and treble frequencies. Bright input 1 produces full sensitivity; Bright input 2 has lower sensitivity (-6dB) for cleaner response with high-output and pre-amplified instruments.
BRIGHT CHANNEL VOLUME: Controls volume level of the bright channel.
BRIGHT CHANNEL TREBLE AND BASS: Controls respective highfrequency and low-frequency signal levels of the bright channel.
REVERB: Controls reverb effect level. No reverb effect is heard when this control is turned fully counterclockwise. Reverb can also be turned on and off using the included two-button footswitch.
SPEED: Controls rate of the tremolo effect. The included footswitch must be plugged in for the tremolo effect to function.
INTENSITY: Controls depth of the tremolo effect. No tremolo effect is heard when this control is turned fully counterclockwise. As noted above in item "H," the included footswitch must be plugged in for the tremolo effect to function.
POWER JEWEL: Illuminates while amplifier is on.

Rear Panel

FUSE: Provides electrical overcurrent protection. The mains fuse is not user accessible and should only be replaced by qualified service personnel.
POWER: Turns the amplifier on and off.
STANDBY: Disables speaker output while power is on. To extend tube life, leave switch in STANDBY position for first 60 seconds after turning POWER (L) on. Instead of turning amp off during short breaks, set switch to STANDBY position to further extend tube life and to avoid tube-warmup delay when resuming play.
INTERNAL SPEAKER: Jack for internal 8-ohm speaker. If connecting a different speaker to this jack, it should have an impedance of 8 ohms when this is the only jack in use.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER: Jack to allow use of multiple speakers; wired in parallel with INTERNAL SPEAKER jack (N) and affecting total impedance. External speaker jack does not function when INTERNAL SPEAKER jack (N) is disconnected.
FOOTSWITCH: Connect the included two-button footswitch here. The footswitch must be connected for the amp's tremolo effect to function.
REVERB OUTPUT/INPUT: RCA jacks connecting output/input of reverb pan located on the floor inside the cabinet.

Specifications

TYPE: PR 4826

POWER:
Requirements:
100 watts
Output: 20 watts RMS into 8Ω @ 10%THD, 1kHz

INPUT IMPEDANCE:
1 MΩ (Normal input 1, Bright input 1)
136 kΩ (Normal input 2, Bright input 2)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 8Ω (internal and external speaker jacks combined)

SPEAKER: One 12" Jensen® C-12Q (8Ω, PN 7710781000)

TUBES:
One pair 6V6 (power, PN 0069673300)
Four 12AX7 (preamp, PN 0074287400)
Two 12AT7 (preamp, PN 0078799200)
One 5AR4 (rectifier, PN 0041400000)

FUSE:
F2A L 250V (100V-120V models)
F1A L 250V (220V-240V models)

ACCESSORIES:
Deluxe fitted cover (included, PN 7710649000)
Two-button footswitch (included, PN 7711022000)

DIMENSIONS:
Width: 24.3" (61.7 cm)
Height: 16.9" (42.9 cm)
Depth: 9.3" (23.6 cm)

WEIGHT: 38.2 lbs. (17.3 kg)

Product specifications subject to change without notice.

For questions and troubleshooting, contact a Fender specialist at:
1-800-856-9801 (U.S. toll free)
1-480-596-7195 (International)