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Description
The Fender Vibro-King Custom 60W 3x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp is a powerhouse for those who crave vintage vibe with modern reliability. This iconic amplifier is lauded for its all-tube circuitry, producing a warm, rich tone that is both versatile and full-bodied. Designed with a handwired turret board for easy maintenance, this amp ensures exceptional performance and durability.
Equipped with three Jensen P10R speakers, it delivers a dynamic range and clarity that is perfect for stage performances. The Vibro-King Custom stands out with its unique reverb and tremolo effects, providing depth and texture to your sound. The 60-watt power output is just right for small to medium-sized venues, offering enough headroom to stay clean at high volumes. With its classic Fender styling and robust construction, this amp is not only a sonic marvel but also a visual statement.
Key Features:
- 60 watts of power
- All-tube circuitry with handwired turret board
- Three Jensen P10R speakers
- Custom reverb and tremolo effects
- Classic Fender design
- Suitable for small to medium-sized venues
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Vibro-King Custom 60-Watt 3x10" Guitar Combo |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2003 - 2012 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Guitar Combo Amps |
| Built-In Effects | Built-In Effects |
| Color Family | Black |
| Electronics | Tube |
| Model Family | Fender Vibro-King |
| Number of Channels | 1 Channel |
| Number of Inputs | 2 Inputs |
| Output Power (Watts) | 60 |
| Power Tube Type | 6L6 |
| Reverb | None |
| Series | Fender Custom Tube |
| Speaker Configuration | 3x10" |
FAQs
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What type of tone can I expect from the Fender Vibro-King Custom 60W 3x10 Combo Amp?
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The Fender Vibro-King Custom is known for its rich, full-bodied clean tones and smooth overdrive. Its 3x10 speaker configuration provides a balanced sound with excellent clarity and punch, making it suitable for genres ranging from blues to rock.
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Is the Fender Vibro-King Custom 60W Combo Amp suitable for gigging?
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Yes, the Fender Vibro-King Custom's 60-watt output is powerful enough for gigging in medium to large venues. Its robust sound projection and dynamic range make it a great choice for live performances.
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Does the Fender Vibro-King Custom Combo Amp have built-in reverb?
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No, the Fender Vibro-King Custom does not have built-in reverb. However, it offers other built-in effects that enhance its tonal versatility.
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What power tubes does the Fender Vibro-King Custom use?
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The Fender Vibro-King Custom uses 6L6 power tubes, which contribute to its warm and dynamic sound characteristics.
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How many input channels does the Fender Vibro-King Custom have?
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The Fender Vibro-King Custom features a single channel with two inputs, allowing for straightforward operation and connectivity.
Videos
Johan Segeborn
Fender Vibro King - Extremely VERSATILE and a True MODERN CLASSIC!
Reviews
Critic Reviews
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Based on 2 Reviews and 13 Ratings
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Great amp for certain styles of music.
I've owned this amp for almost ten years. The negative is it's heavy. And it only does certain sounds well. And it's really loud. The positive is it gives you the feedback only a hand wired custom tube amp can. I like a warm, toasty clean and no other amp I've tried does it better than the vibro king. Some bassman's are just as good. This is a warm, responsive amp that highlights your playing and your attack. If you are mere mortal like me, be forewarned this amp highlights every mistake. Nothing is hidden. I never have found a distorted sound I really liked. With pedals it's pretty good, but not quite good enough. For clean and warm sound it's amazing. Additionally, the active EQ is something most guitarists are unfamiliar with. I suspect anyone who has ever had a less than favorable sound from these amps didn't understand the EQ. One last thing, the reverb is simply amazing. It's a Fender Custom Shop gem.
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The Best Fender Combo Amp Ever
Of all the combo amps on the planet, even though expensive and heavy, this is the one to have. Plenty of power and the built in 3 knob reverb plus tremelo. I first bought one in 1994, never looked at another combo amp since then. Trick: Turn ALL the tone controls down, turn the volume wide open(dime it) and then use the bass tone control for pre-amp gain and mix treble and mid to taste.
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what an interesting trick, I wonder how the tonestack is setup that the bass control will work as a master without the amp flubbing out or lacking definition to the OD.... unless you are one of those guys who likes really wooly, thumpy overdrive
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To create his legendary, clean-cut sound, John Mayer uses a wide variety of amps, of which the Fender Vibro-King Custom 60W 3x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black is included.
Item can be visible in Steves backline inbetween stacks and speaker cabinets.
since i have one myself i instantly recognized it!
“I was sitting in with this guitar player in Austin I knew—Alan Haynes—and he let me check out this Vibro-King he had just bought... Before I got off the stage I knew I needed one. Zapata had one, and he really didn’t like it, so I snagged it up from him quick. I love how it breaks up. It’s really chunky and nasty, and it has very pretty-sounding reverb, too."
"This is the main [amp] here. What I'm doing is I'm running the speakers upstage facing away. I have another Vibro-King back there that I'm essentially just using as a speaker cabinet. So I have it unplugged and then I have a speaker cable running back there, and then through a female-to-female barrel jack it's just going straight into the speakers there," says Jeff Beck's guitar tech. The main settings used on this amp are dwell (1), mix (1), tone (1), volume (5), treble (7), bass (3), mid (9), speed (3.5), and intensity (1).
In this Fender video interview, Ed O’Brien discusses his Fender Vibro-King combo amp: “I start with the guitar. So I start with a true guitar, one that speaks to me. So it’ll be a Strat probably. And then make sure I’ve got a good amp. So on the last tour, I used Vibro-Kings, and in my humble opinion, it’s the finest big amp out there. I’d had a setup that I hadn’t changed for years and years, since the very beginning, since 1992. I A-B’d it, the Vibro-Kings, with - I had a day in our studio - and to me, I was just like, ‘this is the one.’ And the reason I sort of went for it was because I remember watching Live 8, that was 2005… and Pete Townshend’s guitar sound was just off the scale. To me it was the finest sound there. And I just thought, ‘OK what’s he playing?’ And, 'OK, he’s got a Clapton Strat. And what’s that thing? It’s called a Vibro-King,' I’d never heard of a Vibro-King. I was intrigued, and it works great with my setup, because it’s great if you go straight into it. But also coloring it with effects and stuff like that works great.” (5:43)
In the video titled "The Who Rig Rundown with Pete Townshend & Jon Button" by Premier Guitar on YouTube, at the 6:46 mark, Pete Townshend's guitar technician, Simon Law, discusses the Fender Vibro-King Custom 60W 3x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black, confirming its inclusion in Townshend's gear setup.
"Taking a look at the other amps in his repertoire – such as a ’59 Fender Bassman Reissue, a Fender Vibro-King 60 watt combo, a ’69 Marshall JMP50 Plexi head and a Marshall 1987X Vintage Series 50 watt tube head, among others..." states this article, about Tom Petty, by Pro Audio Land.
Ryan Adams - in the early days with the Cardinals (2005-2007,) used a Fender Vibro King along with between one to three Princeton Reverbs, depending on venue size. He also used one or two Vibro King 2x12 cabs with this setup. He can be seen using this setup in any live performances from this era to include the Letterman performance of Let It Ride and the Avatar Sessions.
“I still have the Fender Super Reverb and use it for recording sometimes, with a Fender Vibro-King as a second stage amp, but the Matchless Clubman 35 is my main amp - Class A 35 watts with a 4x10 cabinet, and I use two of them. Jimmie Vaughan used the same setup for a while." -Robert Cray
Generally used alongside the Twin Reverb for his clean sound, the amp also provides a tremelo effect, as well as reverb which Goto uses at a low point for the "bounce" in his sound (around 1 to 2 in gauge)
Álvaro usa este amplificador en vivo y en su estudio, principalmente lo usa en casi todas sus presentaciones con los pettinellis, sin embargo esta foto pertenece al gran concierto sorpresa de los tres en su formación original en la plaza de armas de concepción el 12 de octubre de 2023.
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