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Description

The Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo is a true homage to the golden age of guitar amplification, blending classic design with modern enhancements for the discerning musician. This amp is a 40-watt powerhouse, driven by the revered 6L6 tubes, ensuring your sound is as rich and dynamic as your performance demands. Whether you’re looking for smooth, clean tones or that gritty, driven edge, this combo amplifier has you covered.

Equipped with dual 10" Jensen P10R speakers, the Vibrolux Reverb delivers a robust sound spectrum, capturing every nuance of your playstyle. The amp’s iconic reverb and vibrato effects add depth and character, making it a versatile choice for any genre. Featuring two channels, Normal and Bright, each with dual inputs, this amplifier caters to your specific tonal needs and allows for seamless integration with your favorite pedals.

Perfect for both studio sessions and live gigs, its compact design doesn't sacrifice power for portability, making it an ideal choice for musicians on the go. Its construction is as reliable as its sound, ensuring that this amp will be a staple in your gear collection for years to come.

Key Features:

  • 40 watts of power driven by 6L6 tubes
  • Dual 10" Jensen P10R speakers for rich sound
  • Classic reverb and vibrato effects
  • Normal and Bright channels with two inputs each
  • Compact design for portability
  • Ideal for both clean tones and overdriven sounds

Product specs

Brand Fender
Model "Custom" Vibrolux Reverb 40-Watt 2x10" Guitar Combo
Finish Black, Blonde
Year 1995 - 2013
Made In United States
Categories Guitar Combo Amps
Built-In Effects Built-In Effects
Color Family Black, Tan
Electronics Tube
Model Family Fender Vibrolux
Model Sub-Family Fender Vibrolux Reverb
Number of Channels 2 Channels
Number of Inputs 4 Inputs
Output Power (Watts) 40
Power Tube Type 6L6
Reverb Spring Reverb
Series Fender Professional Tube
Speaker Configuration 2x10"

FAQs

What kind of music genres is the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo suitable for?

The Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo is versatile, making it suitable for genres like blues, rock, and country, thanks to its warm tube tone and 2x10" speaker configuration that offers a punchy, responsive sound.

Does the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo have built-in effects?

Yes, the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo includes built-in effects such as spring reverb and vibrato, adding depth and character to your sound without needing additional pedals.

Is the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo loud enough for live performances?

With 40 watts of power and a 2x10" speaker setup, the Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo is powerful enough for small to medium-sized venues, providing ample volume and clarity for live performances.

How does the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo handle pedals?

This amp is well-known for its ability to take pedals effectively, allowing guitarists to expand their tonal palette with overdrives, delays, and other effects while maintaining clarity and warmth.

What are the main differences between the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb and other Fender amps like the Twin Reverb?

The Vibrolux Reverb is lighter and more portable than the Twin Reverb, with a 2x10" speaker configuration that offers a more focused and punchy sound, while the Twin Reverb typically has a 2x12" setup and more clean headroom.

Reviews

PROS

  • Unique Custom Shop design with vintage aesthetics and rare first-year features

  • Warm, saturated sound with excellent vibrato and tremolo effects

  • Effective platform for mods, enhancing tone and reducing noise

  • Well-suited for blues, classic rock, and hard rock genres

  • Loud enough for band settings with two 10" speakers

  • Distinct Fender voice, described as better than a Deluxe

  • Lightweight for its size, easy to transport

  • Good for recording after mods, offering clean Blackface tones

  • Affordable in comparison to similar amps with mods already done

CONS

  • Noticeable low-volume hiss requires mods to fix

  • Stock speakers considered thin, needing potential upgrade

  • Reverb initially lacks richness compared to other Fender models

  • No FX loop or mid EQ, limiting tonal flexibility

  • Not ideal for home use due to volume unless mods are made

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with Fromel Electronics Surpeme Mod kit installed

The Fromel mod fixes about 90% of the noise issues, greatly improves the reverb, and rounds out the overall tone making it less harsh. Recommended to take this amp from pretty good to great.

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See how John Mayer uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

John Mayer

Guitarist

John Mayer Trio

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Verified via YouTube

This Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp is seen in use by blues guitarist and musician John Mayer during one of his many live performances.

See how Billy Corgan uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Billy Corgan

Singer, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

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Verified via reverb.com

"This Fender Vibrolux Reverb (Custom Shop) is from the private collection of Billy Corgan.

Given the lack of road wear, this amp was likely used for recording and writing.

This Vibrolux is in great condition, with not real blemishes or signs of hard road life. You can still see Corgan's settings marked with silver marker lines on the dials. The tolex and grill are in fantastic shape.

This is a 40W 2X10 designed by the Fender Custom Shop. Both inputs on both channels work perfectly, with all the pots in good working order. The reverb and tremolo sound delicious. This amp will ship with the original footswitch included. This appears to be all-orignal without replacement parts or mods."

See how Richie Kotzen uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Richie Kotzen

Singer, Guitarist

Poison

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Verified via Guitar World

"I used a Fender Custom Vibrolux and a Fender Vibro-King—I often had them linked—and I also sometimes had a Fender Bassman linked in with the Vibro-King"

See how Joey Santiago uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Joey Santiago

Guitarist

Pixies

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Verified via Photo

Joe uses a 1964 Fender Vibrolux per this Guitar Geek diagram.

See how Bruno Mars uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Bruno Mars

Singer, Guitarist

Silk Sonic

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Verified via Photo

In this Instagram photo posted by Bruno Mars, some of his gear can be seen, including his Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo (posted Jan 2015).

See how Brian Setzer uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Brian Setzer

Singer, Guitarist

The Brian Setzer Orchestra

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Verified via reverb.com

A Reverb listing identifies this Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo as being owned by Brian Setzer.

See how Philip Sayce uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Philip Sayce

Guitarist, Singer

The Jeff Healey Band

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Verified via YouTube

In the video titled "Philip Sayce - Steamroller/Love Is A Powerful Thing - 2019 Mediterranean KTBA Cruise," Philip Sayce is seen using the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo around the 4:05 mark.

See how Greg Koch uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Greg Koch

Singer, Guitarist

Koch Marshall Trio

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Verified via Photo

Greg Koch's Tone is most well defined by his early 90's Fender Vibrolux. This Fender amplifier reissue is one of the hardest to find due to limmited production, but a few pop up for sale occasionaly on the internet. Greg's Vibrolux is the standard Vibrolux curcit, however this particular model did not have bright switches on the front pannel. The exterior load-out included two 10-inch speakers and a blonde tolex finish. Greg Can be seen at the link provided using his Vibrolux in a demo video for Jam Pedals.

See how Richard Lloyd uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Richard Lloyd

Guitarist

Television

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Verified via Thewonder

An interview originally published in a 1993 issue of Guitar Player magazine states that, 'Richard Lloyd still plays the same '61 Stratocaster with jumbo frets that he played on Marquee Moon and Adventure, although he takes a '62 reissue Strat and Tele on the road. On the new album's "Rhyme", he played a rare black f-hole Gretsch. Lloyd tends a stable of vintage Fender amps, including a '50 Deluxe, a '52 Pro, a '55 Tremolux, and a '56 Princeton. He also uses a '59 Ampeg Jet, a Vibraverb reissue, and a '65 Supro. Live, he relies on Vox AC30s: "You can change the current wherever you are without a transformer, so they're good the world over, and they have a nice high-end bite." Save for a few dinosaur pedals, Lloyd avoids effects, citing the dangers of "processors that make your guitar sound like Velveeta." And though he's a diehard fan of amp distortion, he admits, "I'm always fighting to get a combination that won't really distort the tonality of the guitar, but will just give you the edge you're looking for." '

The reissue vibroverb mentioned can only be a garbled reference to the Fender Custom Shop hand-wired Vibrolux Reverb of the 90s which were very much in the spirit of the vibrolux and vibroverb amps of the original backface era though not precisely a reissue of either.

See how Andrew Savage uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Andrew Savage

Singer, Guitarist

Parquet Courts

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Verified via YouTube

the amp is used throughout the whole set. it can be seen very clearly @04:29.

See how Kim Shattuck uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Kim Shattuck

Guitarist

Pixies

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Verified via She Shreds Magazine

"And lately I've been playing a Fender Vibrolux amp because it’s way less obnoxious and it sounds very good and it’s very versatile."

See how Eric Steckel uses Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo

Eric Steckel

Guitarist

...
Verified via Photo

Eric Steckel uses the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo, as evidenced in a photo uploaded by a user. This amplifier is part of his diverse gear lineup, which also includes endorsements from Bogner Amplification, Tom Anderson Guitarworks, Slickbag Guitarwear, Diezel Amplification, and Knaggs Guitars.

Album Usage

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