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Deluxe Reverb is one of the best sounding tube amps out there
I bought this one year ago, after having used a vintge 70s one in the studio for recording my album. Tube amp iso a must for me, as i only use analogue effects.
Sound: like most Fender tube amps, this sounds PERFECT. Clean all the way through volume level 4, slightly crunchy at 5-6, distorted after 7. This amp does NOT have a distorted/crunchy/overdrive channel, this gets done the old fashioned way, adjusting the volume level. I use it at 4, which is still clean, but very bright, but my sound is enhanced permanently using an Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9) at 20% gain. I use the Vibrato channel, as i just love the reverb ( real spring reverb!) and i keep it at level 3. I don't really use the tremolo effect on the amp, i find it a bit too soft (using a Marshall tremolo pedal instead).
I use a Fender Jaguar and a Gibson LP, the amp sounds really perfect with both single coils and with humbuckers. When i switch from the Jaguar to the Gibson, i just turn Treble up from 5 to 6, and Bass down from 6 to 5.
I use it at home now, i don't play in a band these days. I use it through a Koch Dummybox Home (and a Vox mini-amp at rhe end) to play through headphones most of the times. I imagine that using this for small gigs, for me at leadt, would surely need amplification, as you cannot crank it up too much if you want to keep it sounding clean (as it does not have a Clean channel); so i would keep it at volume 4, which gives the sound i need, and amplify it (maybe with the dummyload!).
I'm not rating this 5 for features and handling as it is not really for everyone, anyone. No loop circuit for effects rig, no overdrive channel, the Power and Stand-by switches are in the back (but you get the hang of that in a coupke of weeks), and it is pretty heavy for only 22W. BUT that is all in the name of keeping it identical to the original Deluxe, and rhe result is pretty good, my guitars sound the same as through the vintage one that got me into Deluxe Reverb in the firrst place.
Sound: like most Fender tube amps, this sounds PERFECT. Clean all the way through volume level 4, slightly crunchy at 5-6, distorted after 7. This amp does NOT have a distorted/crunchy/overdrive channel, this gets done the old fashioned way, adjusting the volume level. I use it at 4, which is still clean, but very bright, but my sound is enhanced permanently using an Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS9) at 20% gain. I use the Vibrato channel, as i just love the reverb ( real spring reverb!) and i keep it at level 3. I don't really use the tremolo effect on the amp, i find it a bit too soft (using a Marshall tremolo pedal instead).
I use a Fender Jaguar and a Gibson LP, the amp sounds really perfect with both single coils and with humbuckers. When i switch from the Jaguar to the Gibson, i just turn Treble up from 5 to 6, and Bass down from 6 to 5.
I use it at home now, i don't play in a band these days. I use it through a Koch Dummybox Home (and a Vox mini-amp at rhe end) to play through headphones most of the times. I imagine that using this for small gigs, for me at leadt, would surely need amplification, as you cannot crank it up too much if you want to keep it sounding clean (as it does not have a Clean channel); so i would keep it at volume 4, which gives the sound i need, and amplify it (maybe with the dummyload!).
I'm not rating this 5 for features and handling as it is not really for everyone, anyone. No loop circuit for effects rig, no overdrive channel, the Power and Stand-by switches are in the back (but you get the hang of that in a coupke of weeks), and it is pretty heavy for only 22W. BUT that is all in the name of keeping it identical to the original Deluxe, and rhe result is pretty good, my guitars sound the same as through the vintage one that got me into Deluxe Reverb in the firrst place.
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super versatile
Skip all the pedals, and plug in. feel the magic.
This thing sounds rich, and for anyone not thrashing/tapping/screaming, this thing will pull off everything you throw at it. Neighbours will also be well aware of its arrival. There is more punch than any home needs, and is ideal for any mic'd stage.
The vibrato channel is annoyingly noisy/clicky unless the vibrato is off, but that is somewhat expected given that this amp-and-circuit design is not supposed to behave like a modern piece of kit. The reverb is delicious, and is often rich-enough at 3-4.
The 'normal' channel seems to play nicely with pedal-fx such as overdrive, wah, etc. just run 'treble' and 'bass' at 6-7, sometimes there is too much high-end. At low volumes of 1-2, it sounds sweet.
My reverb pedals tend to fall shy of this spring-reverb, which is re-assuring given the terms 'deluxe' and 'reverb' in the product name.
Now waiting for the neighbours to take a long-holiday so I can run the valves warmer....
This thing sounds rich, and for anyone not thrashing/tapping/screaming, this thing will pull off everything you throw at it. Neighbours will also be well aware of its arrival. There is more punch than any home needs, and is ideal for any mic'd stage.
The vibrato channel is annoyingly noisy/clicky unless the vibrato is off, but that is somewhat expected given that this amp-and-circuit design is not supposed to behave like a modern piece of kit. The reverb is delicious, and is often rich-enough at 3-4.
The 'normal' channel seems to play nicely with pedal-fx such as overdrive, wah, etc. just run 'treble' and 'bass' at 6-7, sometimes there is too much high-end. At low volumes of 1-2, it sounds sweet.
My reverb pedals tend to fall shy of this spring-reverb, which is re-assuring given the terms 'deluxe' and 'reverb' in the product name.
Now waiting for the neighbours to take a long-holiday so I can run the valves warmer....
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Good and heavy, tonally, literally
Its a good small gigging and recording amp but it needs attenuatior for bedroom level. Vibrato channel comes from heaven but it hasn't got optoisolator likes US version; because of the EU restrictions it has a board that controls tremolo effect, same tube driven but you may optimize for low-noise tremolo popping with a technician.
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Great Clean sound, hard to break up at low volumes
A classic sparkling sound. Great for recording if you have the chance to push it over 5 (which is VERY loud!). The normal channel reacts quite well with pedals (not as easily as with a marshall, some tweaking is necessary) the bright channel is magical for crisp, detailed clean sounds. A keeper.
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kickass amp
clean and sparkling. i play it in my living room and manage to get great clean tone at low volumes. i never push it, not even live, because i mic my amps.
the sound is very scooped. this means it's just better. but live you should use other devices to push through with your mids.
the cleans are so defined and clear, it's an ambient machine.
its heavy but portable.
and its so pretty.
the sound is very scooped. this means it's just better. but live you should use other devices to push through with your mids.
the cleans are so defined and clear, it's an ambient machine.
its heavy but portable.
and its so pretty.
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Great Amp, Amazing Tone
Amazing amp. Better than the twin reverb in my opinion because you can push the tubes a bit harder without deafening anyone. Would recommend this amp to anyone looking at it, never had compliments on my tone before this amp.
The reverb is incredible, only thing I wish it had was a mid knob.
The reverb is incredible, only thing I wish it had was a mid knob.
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great amp!
one the best amps ever. it does country, blues, jazz, rock, funk... anything but metal basically. absolutely gorgeous clean sound. good reverb and tremolo.
pros: great sound, feel, look,
cons: no direct out, no fx loop. but that's because it;s a 60s Reissue. so i'm cool with that.
pros: great sound, feel, look,
cons: no direct out, no fx loop. but that's because it;s a 60s Reissue. so i'm cool with that.
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Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb
A fine amp indeed. Just the tone I was looking for out of a tube amp. Slightly overpriced though. Only complaint is that there's no Mid control, and also a Master Volume would be nice, but hey, it's not the most studio recorded amp in history for no reason!
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One of the most iconic amps of all time
Incredible amp and extremely versatile. I mainly use this amp with a Gibson ES-335 and a Gibson SG 61 Reissue. Great classic rock tones, takes pedals very well and I hooked up an attentuator to play at lower levels at home.
You can't go wrong with this amp.
You can't go wrong with this amp.
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Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb
Excellent amp, chimey Fender cleans with plenty of headroom.
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