There has been good things said about the vibroverb reissue. It was the first fender amplifier to incorporate onboard reverb which became a standard feature on many highend fender tube amps during the 1960s and 1970s. The original speakers were oxford 10k8s and the output. Adding a tube rectifier would get it much closer tonally to the original, but that is not a cheap option. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Overall in fantastic condition and comes with the original footswitch and owners manual. Page 1 t h e s o u n t h a t c r e a t e s l e g e n d s 63 vibroverb owner s manual pn 037307 page 2 the vibroverb is unique in fender amplifier history by the implementation of its tone circuit. Features fender 63 vibroverb reissue, 40 watts physically, parts were designed to look similar to original factory. Page 6 your new 64 vibroverb custom amplifier is a modern interpretation of a fender legend. For those who are unaware, there are two fender vibroverb amps. If ordering for an older discontinued amp, please include photos or as much descriptive information on the product as you can. Thanks to fender tones intuitive, onetouch interface you can use the app to change settings and hear the results in realtime. Fender vibroverb 64 ri jbl e ppimv circuit upgraded youtube. Customer wanted get his reissue vibroverb to sound less sterile and more vintage.
Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. I have a deluxe reverb reissue and think its a fine amp. The blackface vibroverb may be the most sought after fender amp of all time, right up there with the tweed bassman. Fender 63 vibroverb reissue schematic the tube store. Free shipping free tech support free 2year warranty. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. Then in late 63, fender decided to switch to a 1x15 for whatever reason.
Vibroverb ri vs deluxe reverb ri telecaster guitar forum. From the factory the fender 63 vibroverb comes with low quality and possibly leaky caps. Fender 64 vibroverb custom guitar combo amp music123. I like to play bb king style blues, surf, and like that sustaining atmospheric type of thang. They werent cheap when fender was producing them, but i dont remember the new price. By replacing all of the essential caps in your signal path with high quality audio grade components, the tone and rel. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier. I remember seeing a boutique version of the deluxe reverb on ebay, considerably more expensive than fenders ri. Mar 23, 2017 demo of my fender vibroverb 64 ri with a jbl e,59 heavy relic strat. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematicsdiagrams fender musical instruments corp.
It has a normal and bright channel, each having a hi and low input. The final line contains a date code of two printed or handwritten. The original vibroverb circuit is a variation of the pro reverbbandmastervibrolux circuit. The reason for this no doubt is because stevie ray vaughan is famous for using them. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 tube combo amp. Not crazy about the rest of the current fender amps other than the hot rod deluxe which i already have omega modded for my overdrive amp, would like a clean amp to run in tandem i remember playing a 63 vibroverb ri years ago which i liked alot although i seem to remember it. I have schematics of three version of the old vibroverb, they all have tube rectifier. The vibroverb started as a brownfaced 2x10 combo with reverb in 63. Players probably thought the amp was suited for bass amps, were not sure. The first iteration of the 2channel amp was built with the 6g16 circuit based on the vibrolux, two 10 oxford. Fender amplifiers 59 bassman reissue 57 deluxe reissue 57 twin reissue 59 bassman ltd 64. Fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and.
The fender vibroverb was a 40watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963. Aa763ab763 tube layout seen from behind, v1 is to the right side. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb 35watt 2x10 tube combo. The 63 edition was a brownface 2 x 10 combo with reverb and tremolo fender s very first combo amp with builtin reverb. Need more power and headroom than the 65 deluxe reverb ri provides. These were only built for 5 years by fender and we believe them to be of the coolest of the reissue amplifiers. Page 1 t h e s o u n t h a t c r e a t e s l e g e n d s 63 vibroverb owner s manual pn 037307. Been playing my two strats lately and attempting some srv through the vibroverb. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source.
Tubes for the fender 63 vibroverb reissue amplified parts. Since fender did not continue the vibroverb after the cbs takeover in 1965, most likely. Brown forward facing w white screened labels, controls numbered 110 knobs. Customizing individual presets is quick and easy, and you can hear your changes instantly. I recommended changing the plateload resistors to carbon comps and the coupling caps in the tonestack to sozos. Page 2 the vibroverb is unique in fender amplifier history by the implementation of its tone circuit. With the fender tone app you can quickly and easily access your favorite tonesperfect for gigs, rehearsals and lessons. A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence.
Brown forward facing w white screened labels, controls numbered 110. All of these pdf files are available for free download. The black face pro and vibroverb were the end of the line for the single 15 combo for 7 or 8 years. It is powerful and loud, but in a different way than the 10. Schematics shown in blue are missing from the archive. The treble control is tapped, meaning it responds more like an active tone control.
The fresher firebird is constructed exactly like the gibson,except i modified it with a p90 in neck,added phase switch,removed all the effects crap. Is my vibroverb 63 ri form the 90s is shorttosleeve. Fender vibroverb 63 reissue 1995 amp for sale thunder. Fender 63 vibroverb reissue guitar amp replacement. The reverb mixing stage is different from the original vibroverb. Guitar and amplifier knowledge base brought to you by mojotone. Search and browse the included genrespecific presets using the fender tone app, while tone. Part of the vintage reissue amp series, this amp replicates the 63 edition of the fender vibroverb complete with preblackface brown tolex styling. Demo of my fender vibroverb 64 ri with a jbl e,59 heavy relic strat. The 63 edition was a brownface 2 x 10 combo with reverb and tremolo fenders very first combo amp with builtin reverb. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier the year of 1968 was a transitional one for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender, but a look that was brand new.
The vibroverb did score among steel guitar players at the time. The vibrolux is a nice amp but i would need to mod it to get the huge reverb i want and i just decided to actually get the vibroverb instead of modding the vibrolux to be one. In what world this is an reissue of the original vibroverb. Discontined 1995 fender 63 vibroverb reissue in the house. It distorts a little early for my preferences and find it rather bright and i dont like the tremolo. Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. Fender 63 vibroverb reissue 40watt 2x10 guitar reverb. This is an alltube, completely handwired combo with a solid fingerjointed pine cabinet and a 15 speaker for a unique, throaty sound. Do you have a fender guitar or bass tube amp that needs repair or modifications. The amp will be going into my tech soon for new tubes, filter caps, and the weber copper cap. Here you will find our collection of fender schematics. Fender vibroverb 63 reissue 1995 amp for sale thunder road. The fender 64 vibroverb custom guitar combo amp is the 64 with hot rod modifications by amp doctor cesar diaz.
Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. May 15, 2014 tube amplifiers home schematics fender schematics 63 vibroverb reissue 2x10 63 vibroverb reissue brownface 2x10. Custom vibrolux service manual studio sound electronics. Then, with the flip of a couple of switches, modify. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. The first iteration of the 2channel amp was built with the 6g16 circuit based on the vibrolux, two 10 oxford speakers, and an output transformer from fenders super. The fender vibroverb was a 40watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963 and 1964. Theres no better, easier way to tweak your sound to unlock your creativity. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the compact.
A ppimv has been installed,its very usefuli dont use it on the videoand the components have been upgraded. In, in, vol, treb, bass, reverb speed, intensity pilot lamp. Fender 63 vibroverb reissue 1990s brown price guide reverb. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. The original 6g16 circuit vibroverb was introduced in february 1963. I think the 1x15 26l6 combo was the backbone of fenders amp line since its introduction and fenders amp designs, are as important to modern electric instruments as anything else they did.
I have done these mods to a few 63 ri vvs throughout the years. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Tubes for the fender vibroverb brown amplified parts. The vibroverb was the first and only fender amplifier to use this type of tone cir cuit. Tube amplifiers home schematics fender schematics 63 vibroverb reissue 2x10 63 vibroverb reissue brownface 2x10.
If it is true that the real 63 vibroverb schematic is 6g16. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims. Sales of their 63 vibroverb reissue were tepid at best and the amp was discontinued as the custom vibrolux reverb proved to be more popular. Demand for the 1963 brownface vibroverb, 1963 brownface reverb, and 1959 tweed bassman was particularly strong. By svetlana kulikova on may 06, 2020 in wiring diagram 201 views. The tremolo used a tube oscillator to develop the pulses and both effects operated on both channels.
We left the v1 open for more preamp gain and kept the v3 reverb driver v5. Introduced in february 1963, the 40watt vibroverb was fenders first amplifier to feature both onboard tremolo and reverb effects. Not crazy about the rest of the current fender amps other than the hot rod deluxe which i already have omega modded for my overdrive amp, would like a clean amp to run in tandem i remember playing a 63 vibroverb ri years ago which i liked alot although i seem to remember it breaking up rather easily. All fender amplifiers manufactured from 1990 to the present include a date code, printed on the quality assurance qa sticker on the back of the amp chassis. Sep 03, 2007 the fresher firebird is constructed exactly like the gibson,except i modified it with a p90 in neck,added phase switch,removed all the effects crap. Improve the tone and reliability of your fender 63 vibroverb reissue amp with a new set of high quality caps. Fender vibroverb 64 ri jbl e ppimv circuit upgraded. One thing that differs from the original vibroverb other than pcb build is that the ri has solid state rectifier, like the twin reverb. The fender 63 vibroverb reissue amplifier requires the following components. Vibroverb custom srv diaz 1964 vibroverb custom with the diaz srv mods. This blackandsilver sticker contains several lines for signoffs on completion of sound and electrical testing. I also upgraded the filtering and decoupling caps since the board was removed.
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