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Honestly, this is the Fender Amp I'd buy if I was looking for a grab and go. It's got the perfect amount of power and actually has a great sounding tremolo circuit. Pedals sound great thru it and it won't break your back.

If you're looking at the amp and comparing it to the deluxe reverb, One of the biggest things that this thing has that the deluxe reverb doesn't is... a middle EQ adjustment, whereas the deluxe reverb only has bass and treble. big heads up on that

I must say, I've scoured the internet for a while now, and I can confidently say that this is the most thorough and informative review of Fender amps that I've come across. As a musician who often performs on loud stages, it's essential for me to find an amp with enough headroom to preserve the clarity of clean tones. After watching this review, I'm hopeful that I'll be able to make an informed decision :)

I've always LOVED my 68 Custom Princeton! My first "good" tube amp and I don't feel much need to do any better.

I've been eyeing the whole 68 Custom Reissue line since they came out. I recently just checked out a Pro Reverb I think it's the perfect choice for me. It's a 40-watt single-channel Deluxe!

I had a 2x12 Pro Reverb years ago which was 40 watts and it was fantastic. I likened it as the cross between the Twin and Deluxe and preferred it to both. Even with 2 12" speakers, it was much lighter than a Twin. I've regreted selling it. It's probably the single most under-rated of Fender's classic amps. And to be fair to that Peavey, that was someone having way too much time on their hands. It wasn't that ugly out of the factory.

Small( tube) head / cab combos are the way to go; eliminates the noise, and offers more options you can adjust according to volume needs.Better portability.At low volume, use 1- "10; @ high, 2- "12' s,or 1-"15, - etc.(Some amps offer more matching options than others.) The Fender combos are classic formats for a reason, but there are functional limitations. Speakers/ cab designs also can dramatically change the sound of the given amp; you just have to be clever and careful how you match/ wire them.Oddly, it's a whole area that you rarely see discussed.

Bought this amp a few months ago, and I also think this is my favourite Fender amp. I know a lot of people are probably worried about rattling, but I run mine loud and with fuzz fairly often and I don't have any rattle issues (ymmv). Definetely reccommend it.

Bought it and love it! I use it for bedroom practice, recording and gigs! Live the higher headroom. But can break up sooner with a drive pedal of I wanna go classic break up. Or use an attenuator as well

You got some great rock tones out of that amp! Sounded killer.

Completely agree, driven Fender tone is fantastic.

This amp replaced my old twin like a year ago, I bought one from 2021 I think. It reminds me of my old 135 watt bassman head which also had the mids knob (minus the trem and reverb ofc). If you want fender cleans there is arguably nothing cleaner. They are still oddly affordable here in Scandinavia when compared to other vintage fender amps too. Peace

Hey Fender - how about head versions of 68 Custom combos?

I would definitely rock that green peavey😅

Would proudly play that BW equipped John Deer Green Peavey! Killer amp right there. American made Peaveys are awesome. AND John Deer makes a great Tractor.

One modification I did to give me more clean head room in my ‘75 Twin Reverb was to install Celestion G12T-100’s. I cannot make these speakers distort even with my amp turned all the way up. This is a modification I’d consider if I purchase a Custom Pro Reverb.

The original 2x12 Pro Reverb is maybe the best amp Fender ever produced. I was disappointed Fender didn’t reissue it as originally spec’d. Hopefully it doesn’t have the ridiculous noise floor issues found in the 68 custom deluxe reverb.

Of course it does the clean just fine. But the overdrive doesn't sound Musical it just sounds over driven.

This will be my first tube amp

Amazing video dude, great work 🤟

Do you still have it and love it- or is there any other you now recommend? I tried a PRO and loved it too. The Deluxe sounded good too. Very close. Any reliability issues- humm, etc? Did you fix the buzz/rattle? They sell dB meters and mechanics stethescopes to pinpoint where the noise is coming from...or build a small tube, like 4" PVC pipe and one of your mics and take measurements around the back of the box- look for spikes.

Great review 👍

Would you recommend a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe?

Excellent review!! Thank you

I agree that this amp is amazing. But outside of maybe the slight difference in weight, I just can’t see why you wouldn’t just get an original silverface Pro Reverb when they cost even less than the reissue ones! I’m not taking about the ultra-liner, late 70’s 70 watt ones. I’m talking about the early 70’s ones. You get 2 12’s instead of one. You get a bigger cab. You get a handwired amp that is much easier to work on. Those original non-ultra linear Pro Reverbs are some of the greatest amps ever made- and you can get them for less than these reissues! Unless you specifically want a 1x12” one, I just can’t personally see justification for getting the reissue over vintage in this case. That being said, these reissues are great! I would just get an original.

Very helpful review! What were your amp settings to get that crunchy driven tone? Thank you!

I'd been using a 64' deluxe style ampeg 1x12 around 20 watts. I blew it up and now need a replacement. I need a little more headroom. I'll never get that good reverb and trem back but wonder if I put that broke in Jensen speaker into one of these how it'd work out

Great review and demo. I’ve never owned a Fender amp, but it’s not because I think they’re bad, I had to save up for a Marshall first.

Sounds like a great Amp. I don't play out so I will stay with my Super Sonic 22 for now. 😁

Awesome review!!! One question: Can I plug in any 8 Ohm speaker (cab) into the external speaker or where the output where the stock speaker is plugged in? I would love to use this amp in a rehearseal situation but also at home with an attenuator/cab sim in order to record :) I‘m not completely sure because it says „4.2 bla bla“ on the back 🤔

I love fender amps, this one however has some weird compressed harsh-/shrill-ness going on in the higher registry that IMHO is n o t the sweet highs I love about other Fenders. I was recommended it by a friend and played one several times at my local guitar dealer's amp room, tweaked & tweaked to no avail, then borrowed my friends amp over the Christmas holidays.. I do have other good things to say about it, but those highs are a deal breaker for me.. I think it might be the magnet.. don't know.

Hello is it as noisy on idle or standby as the Custom Deluxe Reverb? Those other model are too noisy for studio work.

I've seen some of these with a neodymium Jensen ... are there 2 version or?

hey there :) what is the brand of that firebird style guitar?

Great review!! Which would you recommend between this and a victory v40 Deluxe combo? I'm looking for an amp that works well with pedals and has enough headroom

Curious what anyone thinks of this vs. the latest Hot Rod Deluxe as a light weight grab and go work horse amp for gigging with lots of pedals. Thoughts?

Do you think the tube rattle is a one off for this particular amp you are demoing or do you think or have heard it’s across the board with multiple amps?

volume overdrives at 5?

++ hi, Bro this is one of the best videos on YT !!! good quality, good sound and not so much talking, very well done, i like+++

Love it! Btw, what bridge is that on your Fano?

Would you recomend the pro or the tone master twin?

Sir, what's the difference between this and champion 50 xl please🙏

What kind of music styles work best with this?

Been waiting for this demo since your Turnstile cover! Sounds fantastic. My only concern is if it’s loud enough for a post-metal or black metal band lol

The only thing keeping me from getting one is the SS rectifier. I know it doesn’t make a huge change in tone but definitely is a feel thing. If it had a tube rectifier I’d buy one in a heartbeat. Do you feel any sag at all especially at lower volumes?

My man... have you tried the orange tremlord? BTW. The peavey is a thing of rarified splendor.

Would you say that the higher clean headroom makes this amp similar to a one speaker Twin in sound?

Good Morning Master, 2 Questions, 1 = Do you recommend it more than the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe & Deville 212? I like to play songs Indie Rock, 2 = Is the spring reverb of the amp better than the one played in the Strymon Big Sky? Thank you 🙌

Does anyone know what circuit this amp uses?

Does any one know if the rattle that some reviewers comment on with this amp would be intolerable or more 'background noise' that you don't really notice?

what guitar is this?

Great review......Pro or Twin!

i personally really lean towards chimey british clean tones and the ‘looser’ american dirty tones.

This is ALMOST the perfect amp, it has good volume, great balanced eq, light weight, gig worthy, top reverb, above average vibrato (Vox is better 🤷🏻‍♂️), and projects sound in all directions. The down side for me on this is it is stiff even with a speaker swap and is a deal breaker for me. It reminds me of the Bassbreaker for stiffness and you can’t dial it out. Fender mentions the “SAG”, but it’s the weak point not its strength.

Thoughts on the hot rod deluxe?

What guitar is that?

Anyone experience a great amount of hum with this amp with the volume at 5 and on? All the reviews I’ve seen sound so clean. I’m still in the return window, please help!

Dat green Peavy is tight.

Ti prego prova un Magnatone

My next

8, surely

I am always curious to see the thumbs downs on your videos. Not sure what people dislike.

This amp is way too loud not to have a built-in attenuator or master volume.

8:42 lol

It might have been nice to demonstrate the rattle.

At that price the competition is very stiff. Plus it has no fx loop…

Its beautiful, its compact, and most importantly : Pedal Friendly. But i just cant stand the price. Cmon Fender. Build it in korea or china, so we are the poor people can have it eventually.

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I’m also dealing with amp rattle and I’m ready to kill myself 😂😂

Second review of this amp mentioning rattle.

Who else thinks the rattle ruins the amps?

It sounds good but I've seen the printed circuit boards and components inside these new "vintage looking" Fender "'68 drip edge" semi-reissue amps and they're not great. Techs understandably aren't crazy about working on them and it's not something that's going to last a lifetime. On top of that, at *$1,400* there's just *no* real value in it. There are just WAY too many builders selling *excellent,* point to point handwired amps. Amps that sound incredible, are easy to repair, easy to modify and will certainly last a lifetime and beyond. Same as an original handwired 1960's Fenders. If I knew someone that was going spring $1,400 to buy one of these, I'd strongly reccomend against it. There are some incredible handwired amps you can find used for the same money. Shit, if you look hard enough you can find an ORIGINAL 2x12 blackface or drip edge Pro Reverb (which again, are hand wired and repairable forever) from the 60's for +/- $1,500. *Seriously!* I've seen, *recently,* an original 1968 drip edge Pro Reverb sell on Craigslist for $1,000 and besides new filter caps (something that should be replaced every 10 to 15 years) and a replacement output transformer was totally original and CLEAN. You can get early 1970's silverface Fender amps, hardwired of course, like Bandmaster's, Showman, Bassman, Twins etc for as much or hundreds less than this printed circuit board "68 Custom Pro Reverb." Or, get yourself something like a Carr Sportsman or any of the 30 to 50 watt offering from the *DOZENS* of builders making bulletproof handwired amps. Don't play yourself with a cheaply made, thin plastic printed circuit board Fender with less than desirable components. I could see if it was $600, maybe $700 but $1,400??? You're *BUGGING.* Too much high quality stuff out there to go that way.

Fender combos rattle. This has been my experience with ever one I have owned.

Awful o-d sounds. Srry.

People who say the traditional amps are too heavy clearly need to cut down on the soy lates. Strewth son.

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