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1967 Fender Pro Reverb Amplifier Vintage Blackface Amp
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QB stamped February1967 production AA165 circuit vintage Fender amp. I owned this old Blackface Pro Reverb since 2004. Was bought from Jacksons rare guitars Annandale Sydney. Its been around the world a few times and has plenty of use and seen some big stages. Its a export model sold new in Australia in late 60s. It has 2 minor mods and some changes all but one was done before i bought it.
Mod 1 is the rectifier tube has been removed and solid state rectifier added. Can be changed back no problem
Mod 2 is a send out line has been added on back. Can be disconnected. I never used it.
Changes
Ttransformer has been changed probably in 80s, 3 prong power lead added and voltage tap disconnected. A tap could be reconnected rewired in.
Eminence speakers added 1980s
Changed tube sockets and tubes
Extra heat board was put in under original board when it was serviced by Mark at Megatronics Blacktown.
New reverb unit added 2016. Old spring unit is damaged but will be sent with amp.
Amp has 2 original filter caps in dog house. Why they weren't all replaced is unusual. Guess if there not dried out, leaking, bloated and still performing there good enough but it's common to change the lot. All pots 1966
Amp has worked a lot throughout 56 years of its life. It's a working amp. Not a loungeroom amp. Your neighbours wont like you. It's a loud 40 watts tube circuitry workhorse and built to last forever replacing parts as needed. It keeps up with a drummers volume no problem. She ain't pretty but has been reliable.
Volume starts to break up around 4, 4-5 being the sweet spot. The amp sound doesn't sag after hours of gigging like other blackface amps I've used with rectifier tubes. This is due to the solid state rectifier mod. Power tubes bias is set just below average so they run slightly more to the cooler side. You can get it quite loud with a clean sound with a cooler bias setting depending on which wattage power tubes are used. I won't go into detail with these amps. You can do your own research as there's plenty of changes you can do to alter its sound and performance.
It wasn't used for 10 months in 2022 so i went over the tubes and sockets. V4 socket was a little crackly so i pulled out all tubes from sockets cleaned tube sockets and tube pins with electrical cleaner plus tested all tubes in vintage Simpson tube tester replacing some AX7s which had low readings. New JJ 12AX7 ECC83c in V1 V2. V4 is same new tube but only tested fair. V5 has a 1980s NOS installed. V3 V6 good used tubes. 2 good power tubes closely matched P1 reads 21MA P2 22MA and test strong. Attached my reference paper work showing tubes. It was then put back in storage. Issues I come across 4 times with this old hand wired amp was tubes, sockets and occasional old solder joints cracked dried from intense heat. Some joints re soldered. Tube testers, tube readings can differ and tube testers don't pick up all tube faults. Amp is sold as a used vintage appliance so best to get it checked over if in doubt. There's some spare caps sold to me as tested good I bought from a dismantled 1968 Bassman as spares years ago. I guess they are still good. Amp was turned on and played for half hour when took photos no issues. 22.12.23 3 hours use no issues.
Time to share it around let it go to new home.
Welcome to test out amp for yourself if your local enough after prior arrangement as amp is in storage.
Shipping will be expensive but happy to organise shipping for buyer. It can only be shipped by courier as to heavy for Auspost. Your also welcome to organise your own shipping. I will pack it ready free of charge. Send msg postcode for quote. Amp dimensions 49.5 x 67.3 x 24.1 cm 24kgs. Will need good packing so add 7cm to L W H and will weigh about 32kgs packed. Guessing $100-200 with insurance depends on location. Pick up is welcome postcode 2760 EFT transfer accepted. Will accept PayPal but buyer pays the fees.
Ask any ?
QB stamped February1967 production AA165 circuit vintage Fender amp. I owned this old Blackface Pro Reverb since 2004. Was bought from Jacksons rare guitars Annandale Sydney. Its been around the world a few times and has plenty of use and seen some big stages. Its a export model sold new in Australia in late 60s. It has 2 minor mods and some changes all but one was done before i bought it.
Mod 1 is the rectifier tube has been removed and solid state rectifier added. Can be changed back no problem
Mod 2 is a send out line has been added on back. Can be disconnected. I never used it.
Changes
Ttransformer has been changed probably in 80s, 3 prong power lead added and voltage tap disconnected. A tap could be reconnected rewired in.
Eminence speakers added 1980s
Changed tube sockets and tubes
Extra heat board was put in under original board when it was serviced by Mark at Megatronics Blacktown.
New reverb unit added 2016. Old spring unit is damaged but will be sent with amp.
Amp has 2 original filter caps in dog house. Why they weren't all replaced is unusual. Guess if there not dried out, leaking, bloated and still performing there good enough but it's common to change the lot. All pots 1966
Amp has worked a lot throughout 56 years of its life. It's a working amp. Not a loungeroom amp. Your neighbours wont like you. It's a loud 40 watts tube circuitry workhorse and built to last forever replacing parts as needed. It keeps up with a drummers volume no problem. She ain't pretty but has been reliable.
Volume starts to break up around 4, 4-5 being the sweet spot. The amp sound doesn't sag after hours of gigging like other blackface amps I've used with rectifier tubes. This is due to the solid state rectifier mod. Power tubes bias is set just below average so they run slightly more to the cooler side. You can get it quite loud with a clean sound with a cooler bias setting depending on which wattage power tubes are used. I won't go into detail with these amps. You can do your own research as there's plenty of changes you can do to alter its sound and performance.
It wasn't used for 10 months in 2022 so i went over the tubes and sockets. V4 socket was a little crackly so i pulled out all tubes from sockets cleaned tube sockets and tube pins with electrical cleaner plus tested all tubes in vintage Simpson tube tester replacing some AX7s which had low readings. New JJ 12AX7 ECC83c in V1 V2. V4 is same new tube but only tested fair. V5 has a 1980s NOS installed. V3 V6 good used tubes. 2 good power tubes closely matched P1 reads 21MA P2 22MA and test strong. Attached my reference paper work showing tubes. It was then put back in storage. Issues I come across 4 times with this old hand wired amp was tubes, sockets and occasional old solder joints cracked dried from intense heat. Some joints re soldered. Tube testers, tube readings can differ and tube testers don't pick up all tube faults. Amp is sold as a used vintage appliance so best to get it checked over if in doubt. There's some spare caps sold to me as tested good I bought from a dismantled 1968 Bassman as spares years ago. I guess they are still good. Amp was turned on and played for half hour when took photos no issues. 22.12.23 3 hours use no issues.
Time to share it around let it go to new home.
Welcome to test out amp for yourself if your local enough after prior arrangement as amp is in storage.
Shipping will be expensive but happy to organise shipping for buyer. It can only be shipped by courier as to heavy for Auspost. Your also welcome to organise your own shipping. I will pack it ready free of charge. Send msg postcode for quote. Amp dimensions 49.5 x 67.3 x 24.1 cm 24kgs. Will need good packing so add 7cm to L W H and will weigh about 32kgs packed. Guessing $100-200 with insurance depends on location. Pick up is welcome postcode 2760 EFT transfer accepted. Will accept PayPal but buyer pays the fees.
Ask any ?
- Date Listed:17/06/2023
- Last Edited:02/01/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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