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'68 Custom Twin Reverb Guitar Amp

SKU: # 402967   |   Model: # 227-3000-000   |    Product Reviews2 Reviews  Write a Review

\'68 Custom Twin Reverb Guitar Amp
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1968 was a transitional year for Fender amps, with tone that was still pure Fender but a look that was brand new. With a silver-and-turquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the Twin Reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the backline amp of choice for pros and amateurs everywhere. Clear, deep and powerful, it produced big tube tone, with world-class Fender reverb and vibrato effects. For countless guitarists ever since, the Twin Reverb has been the go-to amp for classic Fender sound.

The 68 Custom Twin Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fenders late-60s silver- face amps. In a special twist, both channels boast reverb and tremolo, and the custom channel has a modified Bassman tone stack that gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals. The amp also features quicker gain onset and reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity. The 68 Custom Twin Reverbs dual 12 Celestion G12V-70 speak- ers also deliver a more distinctively rock n roll flavor.

ELECTRONICS
Controls: Custom Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass. Vintage Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
Voltage: 120V
Wattage: 85 Watts into 4 Ohms
Inputs: Four - (1/4", Two Custom and Two Vintage)
Speaker Jack: Two 1/4" Parallel
Channels: Two - (Custom and Vintage)

HARDWARE
Pilot Light Jewel: Blue Jewel
Handle: Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
Tilt Back Legs: Includes Tilt-Back Legs
Front Panel: Silverface Style
Grill Cover: Black Textured Vinyl Covering with Silver-Turquiose Grille Cloth
Amplifier Depth: 10.375" (21.9 cm)
Amplifier Width: 26.15" (66.4 cm)
Amplifier Height: 19.87" (50.46 cm)
Amplifier Weight: 64 lbs. (29 kg)
Effects: Reverb, Vibrato

SPEAKERS
Speaker: Two - 12" Celestion G12V-70
Impedance: 4 ohms

TUBES
Pre Amp Tubes: Groove Tubes - (4 x 12AX7), (2 X 12AT7)
Power Tubes: Groove Tubes - (4 x 6L6)

MISCELLANEOUS
Unique Features: Modified Twin Reverb all-tube circuitry, shared reverb and tremolo on both channels, Vintage channel for traditional silverface tonality, modified Custom channel with Bassman tone stack, reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity, hand-wired tube sockets, custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals), genuine Fender tube-driven spring reverb, genuine Fender tube-driven tremolo (vibrato), 1968-style Silverface aluminum trim around silver-turquoise grille cloth, five-year warranty (United States and Canada; other territories may vary).

ACCESSORIES
FootSwitch: 2-Button Footswitch Included
Knobs: Vintage-Style Skirted Black Plastic
Cover: Fitted Cover Included

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Great Pedal Platform but Reverb is less than stellar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Windsor, Ontario
The only complaint I have is that the reverb is barely noticeable at 10. IT feels and sounds like a solid amp and for pedals is a great high wattage alternative to solid state amps and you get great clean headroom. The amp could also have used an FX loop although on a clean amp I can see why they wouldn't have. The tone stacks are unique and a great choice for which side of the amp you want to run through
Posted by UNBIASED on Apr 22, 2021
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I love this amp 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
My '65 TRRI has always needed attention to keep it running, but this amp has been nothing but solid. People have complained about QC issues with this line, but I haven't come across any of them. I am currently running Tung-Sol 7581A's in the power section (my new favourite), JAN AT7WC's in the reverb and PI section, and JJ 12AX7's (pulled from my '65) everywhere else. I tried Tung-Sol 12AX7's which were good in V1 and V2, but the Mullard CV4004's were easily the best. Definitely putting a set of the Mullard's in once the JJ's start to wear out, or I break down and order them. The Celestion V-Type speakers are excellent and I couldn't be happier with the Normal channels "Bassman" tone stack. It's wonderful for pedals, and the cleans are my absolute favourite. I absolutely love this amp!
Posted by John on Mar 21, 2019
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