The fender twintm is the next step up in the evolution of high performance instrument amplification. Fender twin amp 94 evil twin self switching channel 1 of 3 the owner said that at loud peaks the amp switch for short period from normal to drive channel, so i test it but didnt show the. Fender twin reverb owners manual vintage catalog booklet. Most not all fender guitar amps offer a warm, smooth tone and give you a nice low end crunch. It has channels and reverbs and inout capabilities due to the addition of both a separate gain channel and a switchable overdrive on the clean, in 1987. Fender twin reverb 1972 silverface price guide reverb. A while back i got a vintage twin reverb rebuilt to blackface specs in a head cabinet. Fender twin amp instruction manual pdf download manualslib. And my luxman sqn100 amp can deliver only 12 watts. The schematics fender sent me the link for are available here. The original twin was supplanted by the twin reverb in 1963 which has since earned a place as one of fenders most iconic amps. The nickname is a misnomer, as tweed is a coarse woollen fabric, often woven in a twill pattern. The new twin is a direct descendent of classic tube amps such as the fender twin reverb, and 410 bassman, which have shaped todays world of guitar amps. The sound that creates legends american musical supply.
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 twin amp owner s manual type. Discussion in amp central station started by 6x47, jul, 2007. At the very least, itll probably still sound excellent, and may serve you well for studio use. Holy holy, my fender 57 custom twinamp arrived this week, and i am stoked. Im refering to the big twin amp that is switchable from 100w to 25w.
Unfortunately, original hard copy manuals from this archive are no longer available. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Hi, is anybody familiar with the fender twin reverb original silverface from 1973 with the master volume. It even says your amp can get damaged if its any weaker. Thus a discussion about settings and tone, in the context of fender amplifiers, would be appropriate and helpful. Yes that is considered,the 1994 fender twin amp, i have a 1997 fender twin amp also. Unfollow fender twin reverb to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The main difference between these amps and the original amps of the 60s and 70s is that the originals use a 5u4 rectifier and the modern reissues use a gz345ar4 rectifier. Fender 65 twin reverb 85watt 2x12inch guitar combo amp. This low value helps to keep the output stage of the twin clean, but also sounds a bit sterile. From 1998 to 2002, i believe is when they changed the amp to that thicker cabinet,white push bright switch type. Be it rock, blues, country, jazz or anything else, this is what clean electric guitar sounds like. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. Fender installed 2 custom eminence speakers with alnico magnets. I also got a pair of 2x12 cabs made and stole speakers temporarily from my ampeg 2x12 bass cabs 8 ohm speakers in parallel each cab a 4 ohm load. Fender limited edition 65 twin reverb guitar combo amplifier. Sounds the amp is perfect for 50s, 60s and 70s blues rock and funk licks but it will also give you decent results in other music styles. The sender super 210 is a nice little 60 watt combo that features two channels of clean and overdrive. Fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners manuals. The twin was fenders original two 12inch speaker tube amp launched in 1952.
Restoring a 1979 fender twin reverb premier guitar. Nov 10, 2016 holy holy, my fender 57 custom twin amp arrived this week, and i am stoked. The mid60s twin reverb has seen action in every imaginable venue and remains indispensable to this day. The users manual is clear and comprehensive it even provides very precise information on the bias setting but the amp design is so simple that you dont really need the manual. There is a guy in my area selling one, and i was thinking about getting the new fender 65 reissue, but im guessing the vintage one would sound a lot better. Aug 18, 20 this video was uploaded from an android phone. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. An alltube combo amplifier, with twin 12 inch speakers, the fender twin is famed for its clean and warm sound. Solve fender 94 twinamp problem solve device problem. Lets open it up a bit by substantially increasing the value of this resistor. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive. It has that fender look as you expect from the fender company but one thing that is unique on the cosmetic side is the red control knobs. Heres the actual fender twin amp owners manual in case you need that too. I bought it to power my fender vibratone leslie, a job it does admirably, but it has also been used as a standalone amp with a 2.
The mini 57 twin amp gives you one watt of fender sound through a 2inch speaker. I think i was one of the few that got these early and its a joy. Twin amp musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. The 85watt at 4 ohms reissue 65 twin reverb features four 6l6 groove tubes output tubes, four 12ax7 preamp tubes, two 12at7 preamp tubes, two 12 8ohm jensen c12k speakers, dual channels normal and vibrato, fender reverb, vibrato, twobutton reverb and vibrato onoff footswitch, tiltback legs, black textured vinyl covering and silver. The 94 twin amp is a direct descendent of classic tube amps like the twin reverb and the 410 bassman. Furthermore, using your redknob fender 2x12 combo to nail the sound he typically gets using a marshall amp and 4x12 extension cabinet is, in my opinion, simply not achievable. However, in the manual to the speakers, it says recommended amplifier power is 20 100 watts.
Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. A crash course on fender amplifiers tape op magazine. In an amplifier with the topology input stage, tone control, volume control, voltage amplifier tremolo and reverb amplifier if fitted, phase splitter and output stage it is the first four controls that will set what is going to. Unfollow fender twin reverb vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fender amplifiers became established with the tweed series, wood cases covered in varnished cotton twill in the manner of suitcases of the era. For improved reliability and manufacturing efficiency, a printed circuit board for the components is used in place of the original leo board style phenolic parts panel used in the older fender amplifiers for many years. The 5watt version of the fender twin reverb photo 1 was produced from approximately 1977 through 1982.
For clean guitar, jazz guitar, or pedal steel, a highpowered fender amp with jbl speakers is a great option. The mini 57 twinamp gives you one watt of fender sound through a 2inch speaker. Every effort has been made to keep the preamp and power amp circuits exactly like the original. Perfect fender amp settings and the magic six guitar chalk. For the player who cant afford a real or reissue tweed amp, this lets them buy their piece of fender history. These amps were a bit different from their 100watt silverface predecessors, notably because they used an ultralinear output transformer. First manufactured in the 50s, the amp really made its mark in the 60s with models such as the fender twin reverb, and users such as hendrix, the beatles. A true fender classic prized by guitarists worldwide for decades and one of the greatest backline amps ever made.
Of all the fender amplifiers produced over the past 40 years, the twin reverb has truly established itself as the industry standard for comboselfcontained amplifiers. The feature i most appreciate is the pre amp power amp insert. Fender musical instrument amplifier electric guitar amplifier user manual 8 pages summary of contents for fender twin amplifier 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 twin amp owner s manual type. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not. A couple years after these came out fender reissued the awful copies of the 65 reverb and 59 bassman. Your new 65 twin reverb amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of fender amplifier designs. From 1998 to 2002, i believe is when they changed the amp to that thicker.
The mini 57 twinamp captures the vibe of 50s era fender. View and download fender twin amp instruction manual online. The fender limited edition 65 twin reverb guitar combo amplifier offers 2x12 inch jensen speakers that push 85 watts and a tube driven vibrato and reverb and provides the player with an authentic reproduction of the original twin reverb with incredible cleans and a gain that will blow your mind. I am indebted to vincent d in the us for weighing his deluxe reverb ii with the original blue label speaker and finding it weighs 42lb, and not the 32lb as listed in the 1983 fender amp catalogue. The twin was fender s original two 12inch speaker tube amp launched in 1952. Twin reverb original silverface from 1973 any good. Fender bass amplifiers and speaker enclosure owners manuals archive. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. If you have a copy of an old fender bass amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. This twin dont surf which became the basis for twin amp. Battery or ac powered throw in a 9volt and take this little amp anywhere. One said the amp would not work optimally at a load other than 4 ohms, the other is the link you found that says you could damage the amp. Fender twin reverb speaker loads and impedance matching. Fender bass amplifier owners manuals current fender.
The first production twin reverb models used an unusual 7355 power tube weaker cousin to the 6l6 as with their concurrent smooth blonde, blackface fender showman amplifier. Tube amplifiers home schematics fender schematics the twin 88 to 92 fender red knob the twin amp. Download copies of owners manuals for current and archived fender products. Fender s 1963 product flyer featured a flat logo, black tolex amp, while their 1963 fullline catalog showed a raised logo amp on the cover, both with a grey saran grill. For improved reliability and manufacturing efficiency, a printed circuit board for the components is used in place of the original leo board style phenolic parts. Fender 57 custom twinamp joins my other fender tweed.
Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. That said, ill give you some simple suggestions that will hopefully bring the twin closer to a tone youll find more useful, as well as dealing with the loose and. It seems fender is now recommending that the total load be 4 ohms, and. Our thoughts go out to all who are affected by covid19. This is the choice if you are looking for a good clean tone as well as a good crunch tone with a decidedly american voice. Replace, repair and restoregenuine fender parts replace an old speaker, give your amp an upgrade or simply have a spare on hand. A fender amp with a jbl speaker is a unique sound the jbl speakers have quite a bit more highfrequency extension than some of the other options. I found two different descriptions in two versions of the tr manual. If the amp youre considering has switchable impedance, then it is not the one with the manual that youve linked.
Fender offers a wide selection of alnico and ceramic magnet special design replacement speakers in diameters from 8 to 15. The kit is designed for the fender deluxe reverb 65 blackface reissue and the fender deluxe reverb silverface 68 custom. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the twin reverb received a fresh face as it remained the backline amp of choice for pros and amateurs. Fenders 1963 product flyer featured a flat logo, black tolex amp, while their 1963 fullline catalog showed a raised logo amp on the cover, both with a grey saran grill. The bass tone on nirvanas bleach is a fender twin through some sort of bass cabinet, and i think that sounds pretty good. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive fender. Dial it in to your liking with tone, volume and distortion controls. These were kind of a channel switching non tremolo version in 65 twin cosmetics without the sound of the twin. Channel one is the traditional fender design which offers the vintage sound as well as contemporary sounds with the use of switchselectable gain and master volume controls.
The amp sounds great it growls and barks, but in a softer, more mellow way than the 72 50w marshall i used to have. The original twin was supplanted by the twin reverb in 1963 which has since earned a place as one of fender s most iconic amps. Pr266 pn 047775 page 2 introduction the fender twin is the next step up in the evolution of high performance instrument amplification. Fender forums view topic 1978 super twin reverb repair. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive this article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. In about 1994 or 1995 fender came out with the evil twin i. If you have additional warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer at 8004881818. Fender 68 custom twin reverb combo amp 1968 was a transitional year for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender but a look that was modern.
The latest incarnation of the venerable twin amp has the responsive, throaty, clean power you know and love, coupled with a high gain distortion channel. Fender twin amplifier owners manual pdf download manualslib. Fender guitar wall hanger fender slide interface fender smart capo fender ts411 headphones ms8 switcher stereo pak headphone amp. Here is a video clip that gives you a little bit of any idea. Personally, i could never get by with a 100 watt bass amp, but ive known guys who have used and loved them. This is a fun little amp for someone wanting to get a pretty inexpensive sender amp.
Mini amps are not meant to be played at loud volumes. I have the black knob the twin it is the answer to all the needs of my amplification,my amp is carpet with normal fender metallic silver cloth. Starting in the late 60s, the twin reverb switched from blackface to a silverface style cabinet. Bassman 100t bassman 500800 super bassman bassman 115410610810 neo enclosure rumble. Beefing up channel 2 in fenders the twin premier guitar. Prowess amplifiers fender schematics the twin 88 to. The feature i most appreciate is the preamp poweramp insert. But fender amps are popular in their own right and widely used.
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