Why I Bought a Fender 68 Deluxe Reverb RI

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Why I Bought a Fender 68 Deluxe Reverb RI

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5 жыл бұрын

Amps are a very particular thing, each type have their own flavor. You never really know what amp you will connect with until you try it. There is so much choice out there, so why settle for an amp that's been around for 50 years? In this video I will explain the difference between the Custom and Vintage channels and how I use both of them.
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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 Deluxe Reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the ideal recording and performing amp. Small, light and moderately powered, it produced big tube tone, with world-class Fender reverb and vibrato effects. For countless guitarists ever since, the Deluxe Reverb has been the go-to amp for classic Fender sound. The '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fender's late-'60s "silverface" 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 Deluxe Reverb's single 12" Celestion® G12V-70 speaker also delivers a more distinctively rock 'n' roll flavor.

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@MaxPower-js1sk 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. I sold my Boogie and bought a Princeton. The sound on my Princeton is so nice and it’s such a simple amp.

@guitarman4242 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my Silverface for the same reasons as the OP. It did have some factory assembly issues that resulted in blown fuses. But once I got through that I just love it. Lot's of versatility as described. The Custom channel with the bassman tone stack makes it possible to add so much warmth and depth to my '63 Tele. The Celestial speaker seems a bit brighter than the Jenson on the 65RI. I demoed both 65 and 68 RI. Both wonderful. 68 won me over for the reasons described.

@robbyclark6915 4 ай бұрын

I bought the ac15 second hand, and it's a very nice amp, but you're right about it. It lacks something in the tone, and it's just not an amp that i can't wait to plug in to. My dad owns a 71 pro reverb with the dual speakers, and it sounds glorious. I am always trying to recapture that sound and especially the emotion of playing that amp. I plugged in to a 68 custom deluxe reverb last week at a local shop, and i was hooked. I felt that same feeling and the sounds were so full and sensitive coming through that amp. I bought it on the spot. The guy sold it to me for $1400 even though it retailed for $1600, so that just sweetened the deal for me.

@bradh6185 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one used a few months ago. Had a problem with the reverb not always working. Took it to a shop. They looked over it and also found some cold solder joints, which they fixed. Made a huge difference. I love it now. Before the repairs, I thought I would probably sell it. Great tone and best reverb I have ever heard.

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

There have been several complaints about this amp since I posted this video. Maybe Fender need better quality control.

@johnsguitarmusicanddemos 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve played on a few different amplifiers made by fender and I do love the clean channel they have. It’s definitely more vibrant and has a lot of character. Excellent video my friend! I also like that bourbon burst looking fender Stratocaster you’ve got.

@jessebfly 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 68 SFDRRi. One of the best deluxe reverbs I’ve ever played or heard. Also seems to take pedals amazingly well. Tried swapping speakers too- Celestion gold, green back, GH12H and the stock in this amp is truly the best. Gigged with this amp a ton and it always delivers. Plus, I’m a 70s kid and I I grew up with a fender silverface amps so these really speak to me.

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

It Really Is a Personal Prefernce is it not. 9 out 10 say the Stock Speaker socks.

@Axestothesky 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Jason. I’ve been on the fence between the 65 and 68 for 2 months now, this was really helpful

@jamesemerson4102 5 жыл бұрын

Both sound pretty good to me but apparently the 65 is much more reliable from what I have heard if you are gigging a bit.

@smokingtarheel3003 5 жыл бұрын

Love mine and I use an AB switch as well. Didn't notice any harshness in the neck pickup because I rarely even go there. It takes pedals better than any amp I've ever owned and sounds great at any volume. The cleans are pristine. Fuzz and overdrive are like wow!

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

It's underrated. Great amp.

@patricklundquist9869 3 жыл бұрын

Sold my Mesa Boogie Lonestar Classic and got the Fender Custom Deluxe Reverb RI a few years ago. You can use an ABY pedal to bridge the Custom (bassman) and Vintage channels. It is like having a third secret sauce channel. One more thing, the 1 and 2 inputs on Custom and the 1 and 2 inputs on Vintage all have different tones. Plug high output guitars into the #2 inputs and low output guitars into the #1 inputs.

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

What an ABY?

@patricklundquist9869 2 жыл бұрын

@@danabiondo9243 ABY switchers are primarily used to feed two guitar amps from a guitar. The AB designates the ability to switch between amplifiers, while the Y means that both amps can be turned on at once. To use an ABY switch, connect your guitar or the output from your pedal chain to the ABY, and from the ABY, you feed the two amps.

@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын

Great pointers on another way to get the most out of this very versatile amp!

@the-LeoKnightus 5 жыл бұрын

I went through the same journey. Now days that I am playing 75% single coils, the dual rec is just a lil sterile. Love having some Fender tone in my life.

@luthiervandros 3 жыл бұрын

You’re not as angry as you once were, perhaps. Now that I’m older, I find myself appreciating a good clean tone , reverb, and single coils.

@JB19504 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a Fender 68 Twin a couple of months ago (new). Love it.

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I imagine the twin is properly LOUD

@texastoneamps Жыл бұрын

Very insightful and descriptive! You have a very good understanding of how guitars and amps work together. Great video!

@thesoulshakers 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. None of the Fender reissues are hand wired. They are all printed circuit board except for the really expensive Deluxe.

@ericr9987 4 жыл бұрын

Drink Coffee Ride Bikes there’s now a hand wired PRRI, but it’s like $2,200usd

@TeleCaster66 2 жыл бұрын

I had this amp for a while. I could not get it to sit in the band mix ever. I tried everything my 40 years of experience taught me but to no avail. Sold it and bought a Supro which works well for me. Good luck with it.

@jnnyg65 2 жыл бұрын

If you seriously couldn't figure something that simple out on your own, perhaps it's time to take up the bass?

@BryanClark-gk6ie Жыл бұрын

@@jnnyg65 They don't have enough clean headroom to cut through in e band mix playing loud' Unless you mic them up or use a clean boost pedal. That's why most people prefer the 65 deluxe instead.

@RPSartre01 5 жыл бұрын

The 65 blackface reissue is not hand-wired. That's why it's basically the same price as your 68. It's the '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb that is hand-wired in the USA, and it costs a little bit more than twice the 65 and 68. I have the 64 hand-wired, and I recently tried the 65 and 68. I agree with you - and too my ears the 65 sounded a little flat and the 68 sounded more lively and dynamic.

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I had some miss information about the 65 BF being handwired, can't really edit that out now!

@RPSartre01 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare it’s okay, you did a great service for all of us by reviewing the amp. Thank you.

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@andrewt836 5 жыл бұрын

Great amp and I like the way you play Jimi. Another good video dude.

@BladeDoomer86 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Wise decision going with silver face, Vintage accuracy isn't always the ''better'' option!

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

I still don't regret buying it.

@yaniv-nos-tubes 5 жыл бұрын

the best thing fender made since the blues deluxe. try some nos tubes on that :for the custom channel mullard i63 for the second channel (v2) ge jan 12ax7wa .

@skinnykarlos710 5 жыл бұрын

I have an original, well '93 (not reissue) and when I got it it was just 40 watts of pure joy. Sounds even better now.

@alexmurphy5289 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your channel, keep up the hard work. I have a very similar experience with my high gain amp, I love it but it's cleans aren't the cleans I imagine in my head

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex 🎶🎵

@gusbus442 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same deluxe Strat with the Gold hardware and i too own this Amp. Your experience is very identical . I Love this amp and you are soo right i feel like this amp has great Attitude and round Character very good & versatile with Pedals too .Im about to put new tubes on mine its about the time. Great playing and vid

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

Were we separated at birth? I shot this video using old strings (about 4 months old), when I replaced them it sounded noticeably better.

@gusbus442 5 жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare You Sir are Right This Amp really does pickup on Everything that clear tone notices all even new strings. Yeah hope when i changed the tubes the Amp goes back to that nice out of box sound haha

@steveyankees1 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! I only recently began listening and comparing black face 65 PRRI (I own one) to the silver face 68 PRRI. I discovered the differences in the tones stacks between the two. I really heard a fullness in the 68 that brought out more clear and balanced tones from the Strat. I needed to investigate further. Recognizing I may want to replace the 65 with a 68. Then I came across your video. This is a very informative video. Excellent!! Downside is now I’m having to get this amp instead of the 68 Princeton

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

That video was 2 years ago. I regret nothing! Sounds great with good pedals.

@tommywallberg 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful amp!!

@danschoenharl3856 2 жыл бұрын

It's really a very nice amp. I "hot-rodded"" mine a bit by taking one of the two power tubes out, so it breaks up a little more at lower volumes.

@mickbrenton 4 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely the best Fender amp if you are into pure classic tone! I love how you have the Bassman preamp as well! An ABY switch pedal is definitely the icing on the cake!

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

18 months on and I still love it!

@mickbrenton 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare I can see why! You obviously are a tone seeker from your playing style and touch! The only issue I bet you’ve had is playing with Rock’n’Roll drummers because it’s only 22 watts! The only cure for that is you’re playing with the wrong drummer!

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

@@mickbrenton 5 Watt World.

@briancoyne6700 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful sounding amp. Keep up the great work!

@martynsparkes5814 5 жыл бұрын

Great amp but the stock groove tubes are rubbish...try tungsol for all the pre amp tubes and JJ tesla for the power tubes also my amp tech told me the voltage on the power tubes set at the factory is a little low to make the tubes last longer so he upped the voltage ..now its awesome and quiet..

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I've not heard 1 good review of the groove tubes. I'll have to try some new ones and see.

@bettinamileur5223 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. Music is such a gift!

@stewartkeyes2511 Жыл бұрын

Nice playing and great review!

@DDPAV 4 жыл бұрын

Great amp when it works..... Like most of my Fender amps, within 3-6 months they're in the shop- and mine just sit in the studio. Tonight my 68 died again, 2nd time in the last two months.

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

💩

@DDPAV 4 жыл бұрын

@Joe Jones First a tube went bad- alone that wouldn't be an amp issue, then a fuse blew. Still waiting to see if the issues are related but haven't been in town much to give it a proper workout. The amp was running extremely hot when the tube fried, then several weeks after I replaced it the fuse popped when I turned the amp on. I've also be through two Princetons last year and even Fender couldn't tell me what the problem was. Add in my issues with my Bassman and two Twins and I'm just not a big fan of Fender quality control over the years. Though my little Pro Junior IV and Bassbreaker seem to be holding tough......

@MrTupeloFlash 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear some nice clean tones....great review

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@arlo12345678910 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a super sonic 22 head and I play it through a Yamaha 2x12 cab which comes stock with one Eminence Tonker and one Eminence Legend. It sounds amazing.

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to say. Thank You ! Great presentation! My Choice after atleast a Hundred vids. P.S. You also Feel Grounded. Good Work !

@JasonAyalaSpare 2 жыл бұрын

I've come aways since then, but thanks.

@danabiondo9243 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare Not sure what your saying here. Are you saying you've come a long way?

@JasonAyalaSpare 2 жыл бұрын

@@danabiondo9243 yes

@charliebabbit4325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vid, I grew up on a mid 60s bass man, and I bought my 68 deluxe and I love it, a bunch of YT vids tale down on a lot of amps and it’s BS, it’s like Harvard acceptance, these creators get prestige for dumping on products. They look more intelligent and knowledgeable on gear if they trash products, I play on mine and it feels and sounds great. Viewers, don’t go by the words of others too much, I can have fun on first act equipment, you will love this amp if you use its components, and explore its dynamics.

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

Thanks, 4 years on and I still love it.

@moodyvol89 Жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare I just traded for a 68 and planned on flipping it because I had a 65 RI, I got that thing home and plugged it in and was blown a way! After I compared my 65 to it side by side I wound up trading off the 65😂. This 68 just has a little something extra and blew my 65 out of the water honestly.

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

@@moodyvol89 what speaker does your 68 have?

@moodyvol89 Жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare it has the stock V type Celestion

@samfosdick9874 5 жыл бұрын

I bought both....because I'm crazy about fender! I got the 65with the wine tolex and wheat cloth with the alnico Jensen plus the 68. Two very different but great amps

@bedval1 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Fosdick which one do you like better?

@MaxPower-js1sk 3 жыл бұрын

Your Deluxe Reverb sounds great, 👍😁👍

@jamalabdul2009 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in the market for a Fender amp and the 68 Deluxe Reverb is the one for me!!!

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't recommend it highly enough. 👍

@markpickardlife 3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to get one in the near future. Enjoy!

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

They're a great amp

@jamespainter7617 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the review and the playing

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ourclarioncall 3 жыл бұрын

I can see why you made your choice. I have been comparing deluxe reverbs too and this seems like a great choice. Would love to hear what both channels on together (jumpered?) sound like if it’s possible to do that on this amp

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean what they sound like breaking up?

@ourclarioncall 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I mean , I would like to hear what both channels on at the same time would sound like . You know how people plug a short cable into two of the 4 inputs on a marshal plexi to get a thicker sound. On some HiWatt amps they actually have a “linked” input so you get both channels on at the same time

@ourclarioncall 3 жыл бұрын

On an Anderson’s amp demo video , they used an ABY box/pedal and had two guitar leads, one going into each channel . As the amp didn’t have channel switching , so had to use an ABY . But then you can have both channels on at the same time I think.

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourclarioncall yeah, I do that too. I did a video showing how different drive pedals can sound from one channel to the other.

@ourclarioncall 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare cool 😎

@giulioluzzardi7632 Жыл бұрын

All I know is that the silverface does have a beefier transformers. I think you chose well.

@jorbjorb1 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped searching after I bought this amp.

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

it covers so much ground.

@basslinger 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, grat analysis, much appreciated

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

No problem

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 4 жыл бұрын

AC15 not having enough bottom end? I usually put a low-cut in front of it to tame it a bit. Granted, it's not the same as the bass you get from a deluxe reverb, but I'd have to dial it down in a band. I've been toying with the idea to gig with both at the same time. Still haven't bought a deluxe. (Played a bunch and love them)

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

I was testing an AC15 with a Tele, that might have been why. I'm still going to buy one eventually.

@user-oy7gz5bf2h 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare I have a few amps I choose from for gigs. I usualy keep using the same for months on end, 'till I feel the need for change. So I've been giging with an AC15 for about a year and a half. Not the most comfortable amp to play. Not as pleasing as a deluxe, but works very well in a band setting. The combination is probably great. I've yet to use the top boost channel live, though. Killer sound, full on with my SG.

@drbobmusic7401 3 ай бұрын

Great video - thank you. I am contemplating buying one of these however I've seen a couple of videos that say they are very noisy - have you found that at all?

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 ай бұрын

It is a bit, it's not a major problem

@WindsOfNeptune 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear you crank the volume up to like 7, 8, and 10 to hear how the different channels break up. Maybe you could demo the A/B box switching between channels with the volume cranked? My understanding is that these silver face Customs are supposed to break up sooner and sound dirtier than the blackface versions, and that's just what I'm looking for. I understand this would be improbable if you're in an apartment or have sensitive neighbors. Just an idea. thanks

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do a video using drive pedals through both channels.

@joshua0226 5 жыл бұрын

Nice amp, I must say I love my Marshall silver jubilee though, total different animal but it has pretty good cleans and everything is natural sounding and versatile . :) rarely do I require an eq or boost

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I was considering the 1×12' version of the Silver Jubilee. Beautiful amp.

@joshua0226 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare I am really picky for gear and that’s what I have. My set up is perfect and simple as hell now, I LOVE it I get page , VH, jimi, any classic tone to modern tones in that box.. I have a HSS custom suhr.. you already know the weekends consist of cranking everything and going crazy

@joshua0226 5 жыл бұрын

The only thing I’d like to add in my pedal board is the h9 max and a univibe . Epic Tones for lifetimes with my set up

@jasonadkins3626 Жыл бұрын

1 trick pony. Maybe the best clean sound I've ever heard. Doesn't do much else. Maybe a very small hint of growls at ear splitting volume it's the extent of drive. I'll stick with My Hotrod 4. The clean is almost as good and the built-in Drive works great

@russellesimonetta3835 5 жыл бұрын

Deluxe is very versatile. Touch of reverb yum!the 68 is a cool amp but neither is handwired!! They are pcb but they seem to hold up very well. If they were handwired they would be $2000+

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice amp, (turns out I was mistaken about the Hand wired bit).

@Thomasdgolden 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare The Tube sockets are handwired. Also this is NOT a reissue. It’s a modified 68’ with a bassman tone stack. I have this as well. I sold my supersonic 22s a ways back and really missed them. Once I played the 68’ I’m glad I got it. I gig a lot and this amp kicks ass.

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

@@Thomasdgolden you're correct, technically the 68 isn't a reissue, however, I didn't want to confuse people by calling it a 68 MRI (modified reissue). And yes I was wrong about the hand wiring comment.

@Thomasdgolden 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Ayala Spare I wasn’t trying to be a dick. I have this Amp. I used to have a few really good amps. But the ones I really missed was my (2) Supersonic 22s. I was going to get the 65’ then I saw this one. It’s a great amp. Im a left side Bassman tone stack side. The articulation is amazing. And it’s not expensive. (In relation to Mesa for example.). Great sounds. Thanks. Oh, you made a great video.

@weschilton 5 жыл бұрын

Its easy to get a bit confused as there is a 64 hand wired blackface with similar setup to the 68, but yeah its $2499 and has a lot less headroom. but it does sound sweet.

@kerrybayton8356 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid.. But please be careful with statements like the 65 is handwired.... It is not. This could be very misleading to those less experienced with fender amps. I also own 68 and it is a great amp in my opinion better than the 65 and far more versatile.. To those unsure which way to go play both then buy the 68..

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I've since found out that the 65 isn't HW, (how embarrassing).

@sametcemhabiboglu1065 5 жыл бұрын

Great video definitely but I have a question. Is this amp good for home use?

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

Depends on how you want to use it. If you want to run it hot so it's starting to break up then it's probably too loud for home. If you just want it as a clean platform for dirt pedals, then it's ideal for home.

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

@ctruxall0284 how good is the combination of a fender Amp and a tube screamer! They were made for each other.

@MrTupeloFlash 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this insight

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

No worries

@tonycross2449 4 ай бұрын

Looks like your Stratocaster is the same as mine. Is that not a 2004 USA Deluxe??

@ShaneGelven Жыл бұрын

I think I need to try one of these

@JasonAyalaSpare Жыл бұрын

I love it, great pedal platform

@zzubuzz 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought one 2nd hand, and it is full of JJ brand tubes, can you tell me if those are the factory stock tubes or perhaps the previous owner changed them? My guess is that Fender's stock tubes are all Groove Tubes (which I know could be sourced from JJ) but these have the red "JJ" screen printing on them.

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard fender use groove tubes as standard. I could be wrong.

@davidthomas3725 3 жыл бұрын

It is not a 68 Deluxe Reverb Reissue....It is a 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amp...Not a remake of a 68 Deluxe...

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

That's true, however most people know it as a 68 RI. Being a custom amp I think they should have gone further and added an FX loop and maybe wattage selections with a line out.

@seanmarshallmusic 5 жыл бұрын

65 DRRI are not handwired. The new ‘64 custom deluxe reverbs are handwired tho

@g.m.6417 5 жыл бұрын

I have both.

@alexmurphy5289 4 жыл бұрын

Does handwired really matter that much? I would pay for it but the cost is doubled for something that I personally can't tell a difference with.

@seanmarshall5569 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Murphy it depends who you ask. Some consider handwired Amps better sounding by default, but this is of course debated. Generally tho, handwired amps are considered simply more reparable than PCB amps, but that does not technically equate to a better sounding amp. This means that if your PCB amp needs maintenance, it might be expensive, or maybe not even possible. Handwired can last forever, then, bc parts can be fixed or replaced

@andrewb7111 4 жыл бұрын

I've only ever owned the Blackface. The cleans and reverb are amazing. However, I didn't like how ice picky it sounded with certain distortion pedals. I've found the Rat sounded best as opposed to the DS1(properly dialed in, regardless of the year) and a certain fuzz. The 68 spiked my interest because I've heard it takes pedals better. However, you were saying you had issues with too much bass or too much treble. Were you able to dial in an 'in between' setting on the Bassman channel?

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

I use an A/B switch like a channel switcher to go between channels. I've set the bassman style channel for bridge pickups and the brighter blackface style channel for neck pickups.

@kristonterbutt7373 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have any problems with the vibrato? Mein ticks and gets louder with volume and intensity turned up. I love this amp but have to use my boss tremolo pedal to achieve desired effect.

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't had any problems, but I don't like the amp tremolo. I can't really put my finger on why, but I like my TC pipeline, it sounds nicer.

@kristonterbutt7373 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare i like the wave sign option with my boss Tremolo but want to also have the amp vibrato trem option. One less pedal is was my aim.

@larrywob5611 3 жыл бұрын

NO PEDALS USED IN THIS VIDEO 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@michelroy8923 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i would like you to play a wampler belle overdrive pedal through your silver face 68+ please your a/b box thank you very much for the valuable info

@reneotten7376 3 жыл бұрын

I've had a few Mesa Boogie amps and they are sterile and characterless. When I was young, my second amp was a Tremolux which I scored cheap, and 20 years later I sold it cheap. So stupid. Now shopping for a Fender amp again.

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

Fender amps just have such great character.

@raymurray148 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - How is the clean headroom? Can it stay clean at gig volume in a medium room, or does it break up at low volume?

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

The vintage channel has more headroom, gets pretty loud before it starts break up. The Custom (bassman) channel breaks up earlier.

@deanpreese66 4 жыл бұрын

Great tones -- what tone settings are you using for each channel in this video?

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

Bass on 6, treble on 7, vol on about 3.

@dimitritsopanian1146 5 жыл бұрын

Someone's happy!! 😂😂 I'll admit it's a good amp!!

@roger8981 5 жыл бұрын

Just got one recently, it sure as hell does nothing wrong!

@tomdrouhard3781 5 жыл бұрын

What gauge of strings are on your Strat and which brand? Thanks

@moimeme7839 3 жыл бұрын

Because it sounds great I guess🤷🏻‍♂️

@jayloiselle9281 4 жыл бұрын

Jason I'm looking at the 68 reissue vibralux. Can you tell me the difference between the deluxe and the vibralux?

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

The Vibralux has 2x10' speakers at 30watts while the deluxe has 1x12' and 22watts.

@Chilinoploppy 4 жыл бұрын

Black face 65 reissue is not hand wires fyi

@nathalieboberg3074 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, Does this amp serve good aswell in lower voloumes? "As a "Bedroom Amp".

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I run it on about 2 and it sounds great.

@leo.y.comprendo 5 жыл бұрын

Great sounds! What settings did you use on the vintage channel? Mine gets very bright past 5 (I have low output single coils)

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I set my vintage channel with treble between 6 & 7 and Bass at 6. I only use the vintage channel for the neck pickup, because it's way too bright with the bridge pickup. I've set up the custom channel for bridge pickups and I use an AB box to switch between the channels.

@Shredsofeden 3 жыл бұрын

Would a WGS et 65 be a upgrade over the V type Celestion speaker?

@clintwhite3021 3 жыл бұрын

Surely! Mine i just got is spikey AF. Maybe there is something wrong with it...

@heldervasconcelos3351 3 жыл бұрын

thoughts on going for this one insted of the 65? (excluding the price). can't decided between both

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

I chose the 68 DRRI because they replaced the normal channel with a custom (bassman) channel which gives me more options. Also you can access the reverb and tremolo on both channels on the 68.

@TheHumppaidiootti 3 жыл бұрын

68 is probably better of the two, it is not really silverface even thought it looks like one. You can jump channels on 68 without sound going thin, because they are in phase. One interesting thing you can do with 65 is jumping channels and setting volumes to maximal noise cancelling. Then apply tremolo and you get weird phasey tremolo when vibrato channel fades itself in and out. Also reverb gets very intense when channels are cancelling eachother, you almost can get 'wet only' sound. This is not really why you should choose 65 over 68, never seen anybody else using it that way, but I personally like out of phase options more than in phase channel jumping

@niteriderband4713 3 жыл бұрын

But is 22Watts enough for playing in a band unmiked?

@JasonAyalaSpare 3 жыл бұрын

If you wanted to stay 100% clean maybe not, the Vibrolux is the next step up in wattage. Depends also on how loud your drummer is.

@TheCallumac 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I've been looking at this amp for a while, but the constant talk of excessive hiss put me off. What's your take?

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I can't say I've had a problem with hiss, even with drive pedals I don't get any more hiss than usual. My main issue with this amp is that the spring reverb is very dark sounding. But as I use a reverb pedal, I'm not too bothered about it.

@TheCallumac 5 жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare ok mate cheers

@brutus6328 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw MF has this the limited edition red script with 150 watt red coat Celestion speaker for $999!!! I'm about to jump all over that! Even if I don't like the red coat, I can buy the Celestion G12V 70 (which is in the turquoise script) for $99......$1100 total! And GC has this amp for $1299!

@CesitarLabarthe 5 жыл бұрын

What is the tone differences with the 68 Princeton reissue according to you?

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't played the 68 Princeton, so I really can't say. Sorry.

@maxxm28 5 жыл бұрын

CesitarLabarthe: I currently own the 68 Deluxe Reverb and have also spent a good deal of time playing the 68 Princeton. I preferred the 68 Deluxe reverb over the Princeton. To me, the Princeton sounded thin and got very flabby in the bottom end. That said, at lower volumes it sounded very nice. I think that the stock speaker in the 68 Princeton is not very good quality, and given that it is a 10", does not take much to push it beyond its capability. The Fender Deluxe Reverb 68 reissue is the best sounding amp overall, I have owned. I have owned and played live with many different amps over the past 35 years and I am very pleased with this new Deluxe Reverb (it also takes pedals very well - I use an OCD for overdrive). I would highly recommend one for a variety of music from country, rock, blues and even jazz.

@BadMofoMusicCritic 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! 👍. How does this thing take dirt? I need to get rid of my mesa express. Looking at this or a marshall dsl40cr. Thanks again

@JasonAyalaSpare 5 жыл бұрын

If you've got some decent dirt pedals it sounds great. I'm going to do a video in the next couple of weeks using overdrive, distortion and fuzz through both channels to demonstrate the difference.

@Thomasdgolden 5 жыл бұрын

I did use my king of Tone and an ocd. Works great.

@terryorr 3 жыл бұрын

I own the 68 DR and the Marshall DSL40cr and love them both equally. I don't think I could sell either. Some of my previous handwired classic and boutique amps may do one thing better than the DSL or 68 DR but none of them do many things as well as the Marshall or Fender. These are modern day classic amps.

@BadMofoMusicCritic 3 жыл бұрын

@@terryorr I settled on a 68 custom Princeton. More manageable volume and a bit more growl than the deluxe. Might add a 65 or 68 deluxe later if I need more stage volume or head room... But the Princeton miked did this trick so far (through a 1x12 ext cab). All great amps!

@m9740 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid, no pedals!

@countleoponevonflikinstein8832 5 жыл бұрын

Would this be loud enough for a gig such as a bar?

@eze7295 5 жыл бұрын

Countleopone Vonflikinstein definitely loud enough

@daviddawson1718 5 жыл бұрын

22 watts of pure American tone, you bet your sweet ass it is loud enough, and tell the guys with the "big" amplifiers to go right on and turn up

@Thomasdgolden 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@fir3wat3r60 4 жыл бұрын

Pls help me..this one or a hw or a tone king imp 2. Pls help

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

Just a stock 68 DR. It's not hand wired.

@fir3wat3r60 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonAyalaSpare sorry bro. I wanted to buy an amp. So im these are my options. Hehe

@JasonAyalaSpare 4 жыл бұрын

@@fir3wat3r60 sorry man, my advice is to test each (if possible) with one of your guitars and maybe an overdrive pedal. I've heard only good things about tone king.

@fir3wat3r60 4 жыл бұрын

Thnk you me jason! Subscribed!