When i was 16 or 17 back in the early 80s when i didnt know any better i had the speaker replaced rather than re coned. Buy fender 65 princeton reverb 15watt 1x10inch guitar combo amp. When i was 16 or 17 back in the early 80s when i didnt know any better i had the speaker. Fender forums view topic princeton reverb reissue guts. Fender 68 custom princeton reverb 12w 1x10 tube guitar combo. Fender 65 reissue designed to sound as close to the original as possible, the 65 reissues are assembled in corona, california and feature jensen speakers one c12k for the deluxe and two c12ks for the twin, four p10rs for the super and one c10r for the princeton, schumacher transformers, traditional tremolo and tubedriven reverb to create. Today, the 65 princeton reverb is as phenomenal looking. Deluxe reverb aa763 ab763 ab868 a1172 a1270 cbs 7779 volboost deluxe reverb ii. With a 10 inch speaker run by a 1215w dual 6v6 amp, it delivers a true american fender tone with punchy, responsive lows together with chimey highs. Aa1164 tube layout seen from behind, v1 is to the right side.
The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender. One of the coolest amps around, period, the 65 princeton reverb 12w combo amp is ideal for anyone who demands topnotch tube tone, naturally dynamic clean and overdriven sound, and unmistakable longspring fender reverb. Fender 65 princeton reverb 15watt 1 x 10 tube combo amp at a glance. How to mod a fender 65 deluxe reverb drri for better reverb control, normal channel reverb mod, normal channel bassman tone stack mod like a 68 custom deluxe reverb, and clipping. Fender princeton reverb 65 and 68 comparison youtube.
We provide a layout and a schematic on the technical details tab, but we do not include step by step assembly instructions. It came in somewhere between a deluxe reverb and a stock princeton. Today, the 65 princeton reverb is as phenomenal looking, sounding and performing as ever, and is easily versatile enough to go from the living room to the recording studio to the gig with the great sound, style, reliability and authentic vintage vibe that fender players know and love. You may be confused by the addition of the cathode 1 ohm resistors which are there to allow measurement of the bias current and set it to our specification of 23ma for the 6v6 output tubes. The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical. Newsroom fender play foundation affiliate program modern slavery act. Fender amp parts 65 princeton reverb reissue amp repair parts. A 1khz 37 millivolt sine wave ac audio signal is injected at a 65 deluxe reverb normal and vibrato. The fender 65 princeton reverb amp is an authentic alltube reproduction of the original classic. Iconic fender sound and style played on countless hit recordings for decades now, the mid60s deluxe reverb is a timeless fender classic and one of the most indispensable workhorse guitar amps ever made. The original was used on countless hits over the years, and the new 65 princeton reverb is easily versatile enough to go from your living room to the recording studio to small gigs. Fender 57 champ schematic rev b fender 57 deluxe schematic fender 57 twin schematic fender 59 bassman schematic fender 63 reverb schematic. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio.
Its got the vintage vibe that fender diehards know and love, but the 65 princeton reverb isnt only for the oldschool guys who played em. Contains all 6 control pots as found in the 65 princeton reverb reissue, from 2008 to the present. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Jan 26, 2017 picture inside princeton reverb prri 65 vs 68 picture prri 65 other side picture prri 68 other side difference between princeton 65 blackface prri and princeton 68 custom prri 65 princeton reverb vs 68 princeton reverb download princeton blackface 65 princeton custom reverb schematic 68 princeton custom silverface made in mexico c23. Though intended for practice situations, the princeton was capable of big tube tone, and fender s worldc. Fender s new princeton recording amp offers all of the great tone and dynamics of the original, plus several modern studiofriendly features. Fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb 15w 1x12 discussion in amp input normal or bright started by brutale910, feb 12, 2016. This singlechannel amplifier favorite has two inputs, reverb and vibrato effects with an included footswitch, and control knobs for treble, bass, reverb. I have in the past heard two 1976 fender princeton reverbs that had that nice warm tone which made them both similar.
Fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb western, 12 watt, 1x12 tube guitar combo amplifier. Built with a 12ax7 tube preamp, onboard tube reverb and tremolo with an included footswitch and 10 celestion g10 gold speaker, the fender 65 reissue. I have the 65 prri schematic but would like one for my 68 custom. Fender 65 princeton reverb vintage reissue combo vinyl amplifier cover fend032. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue 15watt 1x10 reverb. Fender princeton 65 65 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. The fender deluxe, princeton, super and twin reverbs all use pcbs, but have had less issues. Fender princeton reverb aa1164 tube guitar amplifier schematic diagram pdf. Bottom line is the 68 silver face line is cheaper for a reason.
Fender 65 princeton reverb 12w 1x10 tube guitar combo amp. Amplifier fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic diagram. This handwired reissue calls back to one of the most beloved guitar. Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar. Fender reverb amp 65 princeton owners manual pdf download. The blackface fender princeton reverb is one of the crown jewels of mid60s combo amps.
My first amp was a 1966 or 1967 fender princeton reverb from the pictures i am looking at. That thread got me into thinking about picking up a fender princeton 65, if i find a used one available close to montreal. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. View all results for fender princeton at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
Here is our collection of currentrecent fender guitar amp schematics. At first listen the rejuvenated amp sounded a bit squawky but after 30 or 40 hours of vigorous use everything smoothed out and warmed up, with a creamyandcompressed vibe not heard with the stock oem speaker. More than 50 years after its original release, the princeton reverb is still one. Fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb 15w 1x12 fender. Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar reverb. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The princeton 65 has controls designed to customize speed, treble, reverb, and intensity. To assist us in better serving our customers, please take a minute to register your fender products. By turning a few knobs, the quality of every note and chord will change instantly. Fender tube amp schematics, hoffman amps tube amp schematic library fender. Prowess amplifiers offers resources for the guitar tube amplifier builder. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. One of the coolest amps around, period, the 65 princeton reverb 12w combo amp is ideal for anyone who demands topnotch tube tone, naturally dynamic clean and overdriven sound, and unmistakable longspring fender reverb and tube vibrato.
They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications. Ill just add that if you want the bass control to behave more like the 65 princeton and all regular princetons just short out the 18k resistor. Fender 65 deluxe reverb schematic fender 65 princeton reverb schematic. Princeton reverb build from scratch with some twists. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Hey guys, after finally receiving most of the parts still waiting for the speaker, i started building a princeton reverb from scratch today gonna post my build progress, if you guys are interested.
Fender 65 princeton reverb service diagram pdf download. Id step up to the 65 reissue princeton reverb or get a real silver face used, although looking at used prices things have gone up quite a bit since i bought my 2 princetons. A legendary fender guitar amplifier the legendary fender princeton reverb amp of the 1960s was small, light, and moderately powered. Nov 26, 2015 fender 65 princeton reverb special edition image 2 of 2 while digital modelling and modern multifunction amps continue to be popular, theres a growing move back to vintage heads and combos, powered in part by a boom in highquality outboard pedals with increasingly realistic valve overdrive simulations. Ive been looking at the schematic for the princeton reverb reissue and so far i havent found any differences, except the voltages seem a little. At first listen the rejuvenated amp sounded a bit squawky. A historically significant amp used on countless hit songs for decades. Hi, does anyone know where i can find one of these. Its the only new fender amp ive ever bought which didnt come with one, and the support page on the fender. It will still have more lower mids than a regular fender, which is kinda nice. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fender s wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fender. Under the hood, the 64 custom princeton reverb features a handwired aa1164 circuit with. Oct 16, 2010 the princeton recording amp was designed to capture all the vibe and tone of a classic princeton reverb although it lacks the tremolovibrato circuit and it is pretty true sounding to the original princeton reverb. Princeton 65 service manual schematic heaven, tube.
Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Ready for installation and wiring in the fender 65 princeton reverb reissue. Fender limitededition 65 princeton reverb 12w 1x12 tube. Replace the 12at7 reverb driver with 12au7 better reverb control. Fender forums view topic 65 princeton reverb reissue. This classic amp added a tubedriven reverb circuit to the popular princeton student combo, and has been among the most widely used recording amps since its introduction in 1964. The princeton reverb is the smallest blackfacesilverface fender amp with both tremolo and reverb. Fender fsr 68 princeton reverb surf green wcelestion g10.
Today, the 65 princeton reverb is as phenomenal looking, sounding and performing as ever, and is easily versatile enough to go from the living room to the recording studio to the gig with the great sound, style, reliability and authentic vintage vibe that fender. Princeton 65 service manual schematic heaven, tube books. Fender vintage reissue 65 princeton reverb amp the legendary fender princeton reverb amp of the 1960s was small, light, and moderately powered. Go inside the 64 custom princeton reverb fender amps. Fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and. As is needs repair speaker breaks up quite badly at volume above 2 reverb does not work, and is missing control knob. How the fender ab763 blackface deluxe reverb amp works. The filtered signal then gets boosted by the reverb driver amplifier. Get the best deals on fender princeton when you shop the largest online selection at.
Fender amplifier schematics electronic components source. The princeton recording amp was designed to capture all the vibe and tone of a classic princeton reverb although it lacks the tremolovibrato circuit and it is pretty true sounding to the original princeton reverb. A legendary fender guitar amplifier studio stalwart live licks premium practice amp. Fenders 65 princeton reverb reissue is the obvious choice if you just want classic fender clean, but a real silverface princeton reverb, and many of its boutique clones and even kits, will set you back more than the cost of this 68 custom.
This page refers only to the riveraera fender princeton reverb ii guitar amplifier 198286. Reverb amp 65 princeton musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fenders wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fenders less wellknown ivy league amps, the yale and harvard. The princeton reverb amplifier delivers 12w through one 10 jensen special design speaker. Princeton ppri 65 and 68 custom princeton reverb schematic.
Im debating between this one and the le deluxe reverb. Princeton reverb 65 reissue mods for more headroom. It is disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. Click on photo for larger view, t ransformer, fender reverb driver. With a silverandturquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the princeton reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the perfect recording and gigging amp. The fender princeton reverb fsr amplifier loaded with a 12 alnico. View and download fender princeton 65 diagram online. If ordering for an older discontinued amp, please include photos or as much descriptive information on the product as you can. The later princeton reverb cabinets arent anything to write home about. Feb 12, 2016 fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb 15w 1x12 discussion in amp input normal or bright started by brutale910, feb 12, 2016. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Troubleshooting advice can be found in the kitbuilding forum. I only have a roland cube at the moment which sounds great and is very versatile but i would love to try a small tube amp with my tal.
Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue schematic the tube store. I love a light but powerful amp, so i was stoked to be able to take the princeton. Princeton 65 this is the model name for warranty claims service manual june 1999 important notice. If an arena is fairly large, you can still have a memorable performance while using the princeton 65. Its existence in the shadow of its reverb capable brother is a shame, as it offers some of the finest pure fender tones you can find in a compact package. Blues deluxe vs ltd edition 65 princeton reverb 1x12 discussion in amp input normal or bright started by sudzinsky, apr 14, 2017.
Fender vintage reissue 65 princeton reverb amp andertons. This classic amp added a tubedriven reverb circuit to the popular. Fender 65 princeton resissue mods discussion in ampscabs tech corner. View and download fender reverb amp 65 princeton owners manual online. Picture inside princeton reverb prri 65 vs 68 picture prri 65 other side picture prri 68 other side difference between princeton 65 blackface prri and princeton 68 custom prri 65 princeton reverb vs 68 princeton reverb download princeton blackface 65 princeton custom reverb schematic 68 princeton. Fender 65 princeton reverb special edition while digital modelling and modern multifunction amps continue to be popular, theres a growing move back to vintage heads and combos, powered in part by a boom in highquality outboard pedals with increasingly realistic valve overdrive simulations. Fender limited edition 65 princeton reverb 15w 1x12. A few years back i installed a celestion gold 10 in a clients silverface princeton reverb, replacing the original oxford 10j4. I will try my best to give a nottootechnical explanation of how the amp circuit works.
Tubes for the fender 65 princeton reverb reissue antique. Weve all heard the 68cpr was fenders factory mod to the prri to get. Its alltube preamp, power amp and reverb circuitry is based on the classic 65 princeton reverb, and, with 20 watts and a 10 jensen speaker, it provides spanking vintage tone and enough output for small. Fender 65 deluxe reverb reissue drri mods how to ab763. Jul 27, 2019 overshadowed by the princeton reverb, which is widely considered one of the most famous studio amps ever built, the non reverb princeton is a sleeper hit.