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Description
Experience the legendary sound that has defined countless performances with the Fender Twin Reverb Head. Revered for its iconic clean tones, this guitar amplifier head delivers that unmistakable Fender sound with modern reliability. Ideal for both studio and stage, the Twin Reverb Head offers the perfect blend of vintage character and contemporary features that musicians crave.
Built to accommodate the diverse needs of today's guitarists, this amplifier head boasts 85 watts of pure tube power—ensuring your sound is both powerful and pristine. Its dual-channel design provides a wide tonal palette, allowing you to switch effortlessly between clean and overdriven sounds. The built-in reverb and vibrato effects add depth and dimension, making it a versatile choice for various musical styles, from rock and blues to jazz and country.
Whether you're a touring professional or a dedicated hobbyist, the Fender Twin Reverb Head promises a reliable performance with its robust construction and premium components. It's crafted to withstand the rigors of live shows while maintaining a consistent sonic quality that you can trust.
Key Features:
- 85 watts of all-tube power
- Dual-channel design for versatile sound options
- Built-in reverb and vibrato effects for added depth and texture
- Classic Fender clean tones
- Durable construction designed for stage and studio use
- Compatible with a variety of speaker cabinets
Reviews
Owner Insights
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Features and functionality
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Later ultralinear versions lack the natural distortion of earlier models, making them ideal for clean tones and pedal use.
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The Twin Reverb can handle different speaker configurations, and it’s possible to run it into a 4x12 cab using the external speaker jack while maintaining original speaker output.
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The Fender Twin Reverb head is often a rehoused 2x12 combo, allowing greater versatility in cab/speaker configuration due to its 4-ohm output transformer.
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Use cases and applications
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The Twin Reverb setup with a 4x12 is noted for being particularly loud, suitable for bands that require high stage volume to compete with other instruments.
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Some users run the Twin Reverb through a 4x12 cab to increase stage volume and bass response without needing to crank the amp.
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A rehoused Twin Reverb head can serve as a robust pedal platform with extensive headroom, ideal for players relying on pedals for distortion.
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Rehousing a Twin Reverb into a head makes it easier to carry and allows for pairing with different cabs, enhancing gig versatility.
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Setup and maintenance
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Owners caution against mismatched impedance loads, suggesting a safe limit of going down to half the specified impedance to avoid damaging the amp.
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Verify the condition of the transformers and speakers; original parts maintain value and performance consistency.
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Ensure the amp's fuse matches the chassis marking; incorrect fuses can indicate underlying issues that are costly to fix.
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For potential buyers, checking the reverb tank's inclusion and functionality is crucial when evaluating a rehoused Twin Reverb head.
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Value and pricing
Build quality
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The ultralinear models are 135 watts, significantly louder than the standard 85-watt models, impacting their tonal characteristics and breakup behavior.
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A rehoused Twin Reverb head can weigh about 55 lbs, significantly lighter than the original combo, which can reach up to 100 lbs with JBL speakers.
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4.5 out of 5
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David began using the Rivera- Designed Twin Reverb II’s in 1984 for his About Face Tour. Used on the Columbian Relief Concert in 1986 into the ‘86 White City Tour with Pete Townshend as part of the Deep End Band. David implemented the TRII’s on the first leg of the Delicate Sound of Thunder Tour in ‘87 until they were changed out for his Hiwatt DR-103’s in the ‘88 tour’s second leg.
In the video titled "Rig Rundown - Julien Baker" by Premier Guitar, at the 6:25 mark, Julien Baker can be seen discussing her use of the Fender Twin Reverb Head as part of her rig setup.
"He usually uses a Fender Twin guitar amp, for a bit of grit and crunch; this is driven by the bridge-pickup preamp."
At 50:06 in the video provided by Premier Guitar, Carlos O'Connell discusses his use of the Fender Twin Reverb Amp and Deluxe Reverb Amp, confirming his usage of these specific pieces of gear.
Charles Moothart is seen using a Fender Twin Reverb Head alongside a MusicMan combo amp, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Tumblr.
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Here, Martyn mostly plays a Martin acoustic with a soundhole pickup through a Fender Twin Reverb.
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It was in Pata-san gear collection as mentioned in Jealousy scorebook.
In an article on Musicians-navigator, it is noted that Dan Swanö uses a Fender Twin Reverb Head as part of his guitar rig. The setup includes the Roland VG-99, where one engine is configured as a Mesa Vintage Channel Rectifier and the other as a Fender Twin, allowing for versatile sound morphing.
Taken from Arjen's website, Info tab: Studio Equipment.
Ampwise, Howdeshell bounced around from a ’60s Vox AC30, Fender Twin, Fender Blues Junior, and Orange amp. “We always took the dry signal of the guitar so we could send back through another amp if, for instance, Brian wanted to try the same part but with a more driven amp sound,” Scott says. “On occasion we tried sending the amped signal back through an amp a second time if we wanted an especially distorted sound.” And in addition to guitar, Scott also amped up Moog Minimoog and Korg microKORG synths.
Album Usage
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