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Description
The Fender Deluxe Reverb, originally issued between 1963 and 1981, is a cornerstone in the world of combo guitar amplifiers. Revered for its classic tone and reliability, this amp has been a favorite among musicians for decades, capturing the hearts of both vintage enthusiasts and contemporary players. With its 22-watt power output, it strikes the perfect balance between power and portability, making it an ideal choice for gigs, studio sessions, and home practice alike.
Its all-tube circuitry delivers a warm, rich sound that is both versatile and expressive, capable of handling anything from clean, shimmering tones to gritty, soulful overdrive. The onboard spring reverb is legendary in its own right, offering lush, ambient textures that can be tailored to suit any musical style. The vibrato channel adds further depth, allowing for dynamic and immersive soundscapes.
With its durable construction and timeless design, the Fender Deluxe Reverb not only sounds great but also stands up to the rigors of regular use. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring guitarist, this amp provides the perfect platform to explore and expand your musical horizons.
Key Features:
- 22-watt all-tube power output
- Dual channels: Normal and Vibrato
- Classic spring reverb and vibrato effects
- 12-inch speaker for full-bodied sound
- Iconic Fender blackface design
- Suitable for both stage and studio use
Product specs
| Amp Type | tube |
| Onboard Reverb | yes |
Videos
Summit Guitar School by Brett
Is This Vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb Worth It ? -- How I Scored a Vintatge Amp for a Steal
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional clean tone, rich and sparkly with the stock speaker
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Versatile gain control labeled as volume, offers saturated sound quickly
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Equipped with both Reverb and Tremolo effects, including speed and intensity controls
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Comes with an attached pedal for easy Tremolo and Reverb activation
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Features a "Drip Face" trim for a classic aesthetic
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Offers two inputs on the Normal side for different setups
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Unique AB768 circuitry in models just before the switch preferred by many
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Can be found mislabeled online, potentially leading to lower prices
CONS
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Preferred AB768 circuitry not in all models, requiring careful selection/research
5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 14 Ratings
5455
Favorite amp. Silverface but with the AB763 (circuitry of the Blackface)
Yep, don't let the Silverface fool you!
I did my research and the 1967 Fender Deluxe I have is juuuust before they switched to the AB768 circuitry that put people off of the Fender Silverface amps & why the Blackface Fender Deluxe is generally held in much higher regard.
I double checked again before I started writing this review to confirm I was being accurate. This amp is just magic. No volume knob, just gain (it is labeled Volume, but it's gan) & it gets saturated fairlyquick & the tone. That tone!
At lower gain its clean tone is rich a sparkly (stock speaker it came with!)
On the Normal side you've got 2 inputs, Volume (gain), Treble & Bass.
On the other channel you've got the same but also -Reverb -Speed & Intensity (for tremolo) -Attached pedal for turning on & of Tremolo & Reverb (or both)
Plus it's got that beautiful "Drip Face" trim around the Tolex.
*Pro Tip- I have seen these miscategorised on eBay and several other places and as a result sell for for cheaper than they would if they knew what they had. Do your research & you might get lucky!
It's a blast re-amping thru this guy as well. Just hit play and blend & shape the harmonics & tone...
There are of course other amps I love. Some I have some I want but this guy keeps me so happy I generally don't think about expanding my amp collection much.
I always invite more input or corrections so feel free to comment & I'll be sure & update everything
UPDATE-more insightful information in the comment below by Jimmarchi1- check it out.
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actually, the deluxe reverb enver changed schematically during its long original run.... while drip edge means close to blackface in most silverfaces, when it comes to princetons and deluxes the only thing in the guts that changed apart from a few component brands as suppliers changed was the positioning of the filter caps
5455
You are the rare man to know these things. For YEARS if I mention my 67 I always have someone say "nope, that's a 68 or later". I grown & try to explain. This was my attempt to speak directly to those people & hopefully hear less of that -with the knowledge I'll never change their minds on the overall BF/SF argument on a broader scale. Tried to keep it simple & address the common misunderstanding, (reason for the gratuitous "yes, I have researched this" remarks while I groaned audibly) but like the mensch you are-you filled in where I missed like always.
I just never wanna have that stupid 67/68 Backface/Silverface bullshit argument again at a gig again + it leads to the whole mythologizing amps & that culture is exhausting too me...Waxing over great tones, mods, oddball finds, etc? Love it. I could do that forever. The smug "cult of _______ amp(s)" talk? Ugh...awful.
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I tech amps sometimes. I've seen a lot of Deluxes. A lot.
5455
That's a set of tools I really wish I had. Never worked on amps, but I'm planning on taking my 1st stab at it as I mentioned in my review of the Roland Jazz Chorus.
41029
I would never start on a solid state, PCB amp... get a broken 50s Valco or something and Aspen Pittman's book. I honestly rarely agree to work on a PCB amp and NEVER work on solid state amps either. So much going on, so easy to burn up a trace just diagnosing a problem on some PCBs
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Ha, this occurred to me of course but I was feeling all ambitious- I thought hell, I know a bit-my wife is a mechanical engineer, one of my closest friends is a electric engineer & has focused his craft on everything music, I'll figure it out! 1st call to my buddy to kick things off he just said "step away from the amp".
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Paul McCartney is associated with the Fender Deluxe Reverb (original issue, 1963-1981) as detailed in the Hog Hill Mill Blog's "Amplifiers & Pedals" post.
In this article they say Auerbach uses two Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifiers for The Arcs. Auerbach also used a silverface Deluxe Reverb while recording Black Keys' 2019 album, "Let's Rock", according to 2019 Music Radar interview.
Then I used a Deluxe Reverb - a silverface Deluxe Reverb. I prefer the silverface for rock ’n’ roll-type stuff. Blackfaces are really nice and pretty and they’re really versatile, but I don’t need to be versatile. Not all of the time, anyway!
I ended up using two Deluxes. I had one Deluxe Reverb and one brown Deluxe," says Joe. We wonder if Joe was referring to a reissue Deluxe Reverb that might have happened to be at the studio, or one of his rare closet classics. He immediately snaps, "Think about that critically and ask yourself again, 'Who are you talking to?'" Point taken, Joe! /.../ "When I was a kid, I had a black [panel] Deluxe Reverb. I think this is probably one of the ones that I had for 25 years," he clarifies. "The black and brown circuits are totally different, so you get that kind of sweet/salt mix. The brown Deluxe does the real thick midrange stuff and the black does the low and the high. That's kind of always been my M.O. It's never just one amp. You're mid-stacking with amps that don't necessarily do the same thing. The bigger, thicker tones you hear on the solo, that's the high-powered Twin. The more jangly stuff was the Deluxes."
Taylor York is associated with the Fender Deluxe Reverb (original issue, 1963-1981), as mentioned in an Equipboard article.
In an Instagram photo, Elliott Smith is seen with a Fender Vibrolux Reverb amplifier, identifiable by the number of knobs on the first channel and the bright switch. The blue text format near the light also matches other silverface Vibrolux models. [Instagram link]
Used in the early days, prior to ABB, paired with his Fenders. The amp had JBL speakers.
Used for C'est Chic, particularly on "Le Freak", as stated by this February 3, 2020 Guitar World article.
The Neve console’s 31102 mic preamp/EQ channel strip generously reduces bass (to provide extra room for Bernard Edwards’ booty-shaking bass low-end thump), while a miked Deluxe Reverb recorded simultaneously on a second track mixed below the direct track preserves body.
(...) Original gear
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster with maple 1959 neck and hardtail bridge (neck pickup only), Master Volume: 10, Neck Tone: 10
Direct input: Neve 8068 console with 31102 channel strips (Mic Preamp Level: -30dB, High Frequency: 12kHz, HF Level: +6dB, Mid Frequency: 4.8kHz, MF level: +4dB, Hi Q: On, Low Frequency: 220Hz, LF Level: -6dB, High Pass Filter: 160Hz, Low Pass Filter: off)
Amp: c. 1968-77 Fender Deluxe Reverb (Normal Channel input 1, Volume: 4, Treble: 7, Bass: 5) with Oxford 12K5 12-inch speaker
Effects (outboard): Neve 33609 compressor (settings unknown), Pultec EQP 1A3 2-Band EQ (settings unknown)
Strings/Tuning: D’Addario XL120 .009-.042/Standard
Pick: Fender Thin
1964 Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface)
The amp on the record is a ’64 Deluxe Reverb I bought about ten years ago at a music store in New York. I liked the way it sounded, but noticed it was really soft. Then, it just sort of died. I took it to a repairman, and he said, “This thing has been in a flood. You’re screwed.” I thought, “Oh, man,” and it sat in my basement for a few years. Then, last year, I brought it to a different guy for a second opinion. He replaced the transformer with another vintage one of the same type. Now, the amp is up and running and sounds great. I usually set the volume just above 3, for a touch of breakup. Fender’s reissue Deluxes are good, too, by the way.
Peter Green has been seen in photos using a Silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb during the album "Fleetwood Mac in Chicago" in 1969.
This Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp was owned by Brian Setzer
This amp is in really great shape. The tolex has a few minor scuffs here and there but nothing major. The grill cloth is a bit dirty from age but no major tears. The amp functions completely as intended and sounds amazing. Super splashy reverb and the amp breaks up with perfection. The plug is currently a 2 prong with no ground. Comes with vintage foot switch.
Album Usage
The Fender Deluxe Reverb-Amp Original Issue (1963-1981) has been featured on the following albums:
Le Freak (Where I Wanna Be)
Blasterjaxx & Nile Rodgers (2025)
Bad Spell
Larkin Poe (2022)
Time Clocks
Joe Bonamassa (2021)
"Let's Rock"
The Black Keys (2019)
Infinite Sun
Kula Shaker (2016)
Introducing Kenny Burrell: The First Blue Note Sessions
Kenny Burrell (2000)
Bone Machine (2023 Remaster)
Tom Waits (1992)
C'est Chic (2018 Remaster)
CHIC (1978)
Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 2
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 1
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
Then Play On (2013 Remaster; Expanded Edition)
Fleetwood Mac (1969)
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