The guitarist with an eye and ear for late60s fender silverface style will love the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, which honors the classic look and great sound of that eras amps. Vibrolux reverbs produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and silver sparkle grille cloth. Fender custom vibrolux reverb transformer upgrades fromel. Its the period between the tweed and blackface models. An original vintage 1963 fender vibroverb tube combo amp in incredible condition. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a hiss. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1962 brownface fender princeton 12w 1x10 tube combo amp 6g2. Fender guitar amps, combos, heads and cabs have delivered timeless tone for more than 60 years.
Brown forward facing w white screened labels, controls numbered 110. Super 112 super 210 93 super the twin tonemaster customshop vibrasonic customshop vibroking customshop vibrolux rev customshop. The moderately powered vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face in 1968a silverandturquoise front panel with aluminum grille cloth trim, with tone, reverb and. One of the best choices ever produced for rehearsal and recording amplifiers. Rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. The fender vibrolux reverb is one of fenders most classic circuits, and the reissue is a mere shadow of the original. Our shop positions the speakers slightly lower than the original position. Vintage 1963 fender vibroverb 35w 2x10 tube combo amp brownface. Vibroverb 1963 brownface fractal audio systems forum. All ab763similar circuits deluxe reverb, super reverb, pro reverb, twin reverb, vibroverb, vibrolux are designed so that they share the cathode cap and resistor 25 uf1500 ohm and pulling one of the tubes will changes the effective value of the resistor they both share. Brownface fender vibrolux vs brownface deluxe discussion in amps and cabs started by fast ricky love, nov 17, 2008.
It has a power transformer that was replaced with either a 1969 or 1979 silverface vibrolux reverb transformeri think 1979 based on the l22723 number on it from my research. If you want wire holes or mounting holes, you will have to drill those. With a dual6l6 output stage, the amps offer about the same power, but the vibrolux has two 10s instead of the supers quad set. We like tweed, brownface and blackface amps, but can one amp do it all. The amp is only single channel, tremolo and reverb, 2x6l6 with a 1x12 speaker. Retrofitting the fender custom vibrolux reverb into a. The blackface fender vibrolux reverb is one of the more desirable amps of the era. Superior dissipation compared to nos versions of this tube.
The fender custom vibrolux reverb is a modern day reissue of the famous blackface amp. Ill keep looking for an early silverface, or if im really lucky, another original blackface. Fender blonde and brown brownface amp transformers. Piggybacks have only a 500pf input, while the same circuit in the vibrolux has as i recall a. Mark knopfler use one on the sultans of swing album.
Service manual authorized service center in need of a warranty replacement pcb assembly for this unit should contact the fender customer service call center, and ask to speak to an electronic technician. Bias tremolo12ax7 phase invertor4 tube preamp section including pi. If you really need it modeled please supply us with one and we will model it. This is accomplished by connecting pin 6 of v1b to pin 6 of v2b and eliminating r35, and r11, v1bs plate load resistor 220k in the verb, and using the r22r23 combination as a. Like the tremolux, the tremolo circuit in the vibrolux required some tlc,with four. Fender vibrolux reverb 35watt vintage blackface guitar combo.
Completed forms will be entered into a quarterly drawing for a cool fender amp geek. The original 6g16 circuit vibroverb was introduced in february 1963. Dont know which schematic youre using, but all i see at least from the 6g3 layout is. The one amp i regret selling is a 1962 tremolux, and ive owned bf super reverbs, vibrolux reverbs, princeton reverbs, and a brown princeton theyre right between the tweed and blackface circuit. Brownface style customized amp advice vibrolux vs super vs vibroverb. In this video, well take a look at an early 1961 brownface vibrolux 6g11. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. So i ripped out the printed circuit board and installed pointtopoint eyelet board photo 2.
We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. Fewer than 600 brown vibroverbs were ever produced. Do brownface amps sound closer to a tweed or blackface. Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. The brownface was a 15w amp with tremolo bias wiggle onboard. The fender vibroverb was a 40watt combo guitar amplifier originally manufactured in 1963. Amp not to be confused with the fender deluxe reverb different circuit. As the title says i am looking for recommendations for a vibrolux style clone. Would you agree that the brownface sits somewhere between the blackface and tweeds tone wise. Protube revtwin vibrolux protube superconcert projr rumble bass customshop stage 112se. In the meantime, i just ordered a 65 princeton reverb reissue to replace my princeton reverb that also got stolen. Sporting 35 watts of power from two 6l6 tubes in a 2x10 configuration, these amps broke up fairly early compared to the bigger 6l6 fenders of. Brown forward facing w white screened labels, controls numbered 1.
It is all original except that i removed and stored the original oxford speaker and recently replaced it with a 2007 jensen p12n. The amp was primarily manufactured between the late 1950s and the 1970s. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematics diagrams fender musical instruments corp. The pro originally called the professional is one of fenders oldest amp designs. The vibrolux, a vacuum tubebased electric guitar amplifier by fender, is a highly soughtafter vintage guitar amplifier. Couldnt find anywhere which had brownface vibrolux sized cabs, checked on the prices to have one made, and was about the same price i paid for the amp, and then a stripped down blonde tremolux head came up in the uk for a good price snapped at it and now its posing as a tremolux basically the same amp, but with a 8 ohm ot instead of a 4. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. See more ideas about fender, guitar amp, vintage guitars. Sovtek replacement tubes kit for the fender vibroverb reissue and vibrolux reissue.
Fender princeton 12watt vintage blackface guitar combo amp. It has a very warm, round and soft response with rich harmonics, and distorts easily. Like other fender amps, the pro evolved in the 50s and 60s with different cabinet styles. The custom vibrolux reverb is a 35 watt, twin channel, alltube combo featuring 4x12ax7 preamp tubes, 2x12at7 tubes and a pair of 6l6 output tubes, housed in a beautifully built pinebirch cabinet with a pair of 10 celestion ten 30 speakers. I own a 1962 vibrolux brownie amp that was a christmas gift to me from my dad, christmas 1967. If anyone does find a schematic for the 68 custom vibrolux reverb, id still like to see it just out of curiosity. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications fromel. First electric guitar lesson free for all beginners amp settings by marko coconut duration. I currently have a brownface deluxe clone as an amp head, and a brownface vibrolux clone as a combo with a 15 speaker. This design used a cathodyne phase inverter which is circuit that was found in 5e3 tweed deluxe and many other amps of day. More power and headroom than a deluxe but nice and light to carry around with a single. Fender vibrolux reverb 35watt vintage blackface guitar combo amp.
A must is a tremvibrato circuit i am well aware of leos tremolovibrato mix up. For a downloadable pot crossreference for fender brownface models, click here. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Where can i get the schematic for a brownface vibrolux. We chose to position the speakers lower on the baffle to. One interesting thing is that the brownface princeton has almost exactly the same circuit as the tweed vibrolux another classic fender amp. Brownface deluxe schematic brownface deluxe wiring diagram brownface filter cap board layout disclaimer. I have a blackface bassman with tweed circuit mod which isnt. Additionally it was fitted with larger 10 inch speaker and was the first fixed bias princeton. They are keeping a queue of orders as they come in so feel free to so submit orders and we will get them as soon as we can. View and download fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual online. The power tube compliment is 12ax7s and one 12at7 in the preamp section, and a pair of 6l6s in the power section. Reverb is present in the verb only on the bright channel. Mojotone reserves the right to change or substitute any and all of the parts contained in this amplifier kit without advertisement or notification to the buyer.
Sultan amp headstrong amplifiers boutique handwired. The builder ron is a great guy to talk with as well and can likely zero. I acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1. Apr 24, 2018 hi guys picked up an early 1963 brownface vibrolux that needs some love. Fender discontinued the brownface vibrolux amp in early 64, almost immediately replacing it with the vibrolux reverb. May 15, 2014 tube amplifiers home schematics fender schematics 63 vibroverb reissue 2x10 63 vibroverb reissue brownface 2x10. It had a printed circuit board, the reverb wasnt great, and it didnt have the tone i was looking for. This is also a great drop in replacement upgrade power transformer for the 65 deluxe reverb reissue and 68 fender custom deluxe reverb amps since it is usa made, uses more high quality steel that runs much cooler and has a bottom end. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the vibrolux reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the compact. Like the fender custom amps, the custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a select group. Premium twin triode ideal for use in reverb and driver circuits. I am looking at 3 amps a 1963 brown vibrolux, a 1965 super reverb and a 1968 super reverb.
Blackface overhaul silverface overhaul tweed service brownface service silverface bassman 50 overhaul blackface bassman. Brownface style customized amp advice vibrolux vs super vs. Custom vibrolux service manual schematic heaven, tube. Nov 11, 2015 i acquired a fender custom vibrolux reverb i wasnt happy with photo 1. Its strength lies in the sweetness and early breakup caused by the smaller transformers than the super reverb, vibroverb and pro reverb. The speaker lineup and the output transformer were based on the fender super amp of the time and the circuit based on the fender vibrolux of the time, with no presence control and only one 12ax7 tube for the tremolo effect. Fender discontinued the brownface vibrolux amp in early 64, almost. The mods change all of the crucial components in the signal path and restore the glory of the vibrolux reverb. Some of the parts contained in this kit are subject to availability. Fender custom vibrolux reverb owners manual pdf download. Custom vibrolux reverb amplifier pdf manual download. Fender tube amp information, guitar amp schematics.
I realized that the amp is similar to a bf princeton while looking at it. In the early 60s, the pro used a brown cabinet design with hte designation 6g5 or 6g5a. Summary of contents for fender 68 custom deluxe reverb page 1. Fender power transformer, vibrolux, vibrolux reverb, tremolux. The custom vibrolux reverb was created for the player who requires a medium powered amplifier with very vintage tube tones. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims service manual. A boost pull switch was added some time in the mid 70s. The brown vibrolux features the tapped treble control as found on the original circuit, which basically means the treble really starts to kick in at settings above 5 on the control knob. While most blackface and silverface fenders use the same value capacitors in the tone stacka 250 pf, a 0. This is accomplished by connecting pin 6 of v1b to pin 6 of v2b and eliminating r35, and r11, v1bs plate load resistor 220k in the verb, and using the r22r23 combination as a common plate load resistor for both v1b and v2b. May 27, 2015 first, a vibrolux reverb is a bit like a mini super reverb. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. That being said, ive had a love affair with brownface amps for some time now but.
The worth of your vibrolux amp largely depends on the year it was made. Fender custom vibrolux reverb reissue modifications. I recommend using ft caps for my filter cap boards. Vintage 1963 fender vibroverb 35w 2x10 tube combo amp. Famous for mark knopflers sultans of swing recording this is a perfect amp for recording or small gig applications. Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the vintage 1963 fender vibroverb 35w 2x10 tube combo amp brownface.
Custom vibrolux reverb is painstakingly built, one at a time, by a select group of craftsmen at the fender electronics factory in lake oswego, oregon. Click on the namelayout link for each board to see the fender layout diagram. Ive thought about cloning one and was looking at the schem yesterday. I am looking at 3 amps a 1963 brown vibrolux, a 1965 super reverb and a. Vintage 1962 brownface fender princeton 12w 1x10 tube. This was found on all the brown era fender amps, why, is another conversation, but the brown era amps were always the perfect stepping stone from tweed to. Used in most 40w tremolux, vibroverb, vibrolux, vibrolux reverb amplifier models from the 1960s. Prowess amplifiers fender schematics 63 vibroverb reissue 2x10 63 vibroverb reissue brownface 2x10 schematics.
Fender tube amp information, guitar amp schematics, tube. Included in the guide are descriptions, pictures, schematics and other. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier. Custom vibrolux this is the model name for warranty claims service manual january 1995 important notice. What i have found out is that the early 60s originals had oxfords 12l6 or 12m6. Vibrolux lovers out there, which would you pick, brown or black. Fender 68 custom vibrolux reverb guitar combo amplifier the year of 1968 was a transitional one for fender amps, with tone that was still pure fender, but a look that was brand new. Fender amp heaven schematics tweed blackface brownface. Is there a builder or builders that makes a great amp based on a brownface vibrolux circuit. Chordscellowashburn guitarsguitar drawingdrawing drawingguitar shop. It features 40 watts of power driving two ten inch speakers. First, well demo the tone with a telecaster, then well check out the schematic and open her up to see what the guts. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Fender, schematics, amps, amplifiers, tubes, valves, bandmaster, bandmaster reverb, bantam bass, bassman, bronco, champion, champ, vibro champ, concert, deluxe, deluxe.
Fender custom vibrolux service manual pdf download. The first fender amp to feature reverb, the brownface vibroverb was produced for less than a year and is one of the most collectable vintage amplifiers. I realized the repair biz was not a big money maker, so when two clients. Please ask all questions before hitting the buy button. Discover classic tube tone, digital modeling and more. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier.
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