I have this exact amp that I would NEVER sell for anything close to $1550. But...I bought my 66' Deluxe Reverb in 1982 for...(wait for it)...$50. They guy thought he had blown it up (speaker was blown and one bad tube...that was it) and he wanted a Marshall.
I am no expert on the vintage market, but that seems like a great value! Almost a fixer-upper price, especially if it was all original. I have been repairing amps since 1985 and those are the one to own if you can only have one. If you like, you can let me know the transformer codes and I can tell you if those are original to the amp.
My wife bought me my 1964 Deluxe Reverb in 2013 as a graduation gift when I finished grad school. I gig it all the time and no matter what other amps I have, nothing sounds as good as my DR.
After 30 years playing guitar, I bought the Deluxe Reverb 65 Blackface Reissue. It is everything I wanted it to be. Perfect for club gigs or at home. Really hits the sweet spot. If there is a problem, I’ll hand-wire it when repairing it and then it will be “vintage”, but electronic principles (impedance and voltage) did not change since the 60s. An ohm is an ohm. Technology has improved our lives in many areas - now the components don’t fail as easily if you don’t buy cheap parts. Curious if others feel differently and why. You could also put in failing resistors to match a resistor that has 3/4 of its “life” gone.
Sounds awesome! I’m getting a vintage 1965 Deluxe Reverb within the next week or so. Can’t wait! It’s the cleanest one I’ve ever seen. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
Best amp for most people. Prices on blackfaces have always trended double the silverface models. Lots of great info out there. Bought my 76 SFDR for $250 in 1993. Blackfaced it a few years later and reconed the speaker. Sold every other amp I had including many other Fenders and a mark 1 Boogie. The Deluxe Reverbs earned their status. Enjoy and keep it serviced.
I had a 66 deluxe reverb. It was harsh and ear piercing. No matter who looked at it or what speaker I used. I got a silverface with a vintage 30 and it’s a totally different amp and I love it. They are all different
the thing I found out about my dlxR -66, one amp serviceman told this hint: put the bass and treble on 0 and crank the colume up till it starts spunding good, then add b & tr to your needs. This amp needs a bit pushup, not that much tr / bass...
It happened to me too. Intended to buy the 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. Once I played the 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb (Handwired) at Wllie’s American Guitars in Saint Paul, I had the best of both worlds. The vintage circuit and sound in new construction (hopefully less maintenance issues). Sounds amazing; the 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb came home with me and dented my wallet substantially. Haha
I have a lake placid blue strat with Cavelier Pups in it. i have the originals stashed away. The really cool thing about it is that it is a MIJ from 1987. It sounds great through my 1967 DR. :)
Thanks man! It’s all in fingers then if you have a good guitar and a good amp… That’s the starting point for me. Then I add pedals for different things ya know like everyone else.
@@SummitGuitarSchool Brett, yesterday I picked up a 1995 Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 for $300! Loving it so far. Also, I am curious how you use/set your compressor pedal.
Yep. We all been there, done that. Beautiful little amp. Sounds super. I have a 1977 in a Fender-style MojoTone cabinet. Had the OT changed to a blackface and this amp sound fab. Had the GAS early enough that I only paid $850 for it, IIRC. Boy. SO glad I did. You might onsider a Weber Alnico 12A150 in that guy ...
Yeah man, sounds amazing at that 3.5 reverb level, clean. I'm sure that's where you were headed with this one. It pushes really hard too so if you are looking to rock with some real force I think it has everything you'd need. It definitely has that sort of thick, bluesy, 70s rock tone in there when it starts to break up. Love it.
I bought a 64 deluxe reverb in about 1980. I still have it. Its been a great amp. I paid $200 for it. I have probably twice that in repairs in it over the years. I had a Dual Showman and a Sun Concert lead before that. After I got married and started having kids, I didn't need anything like those anymore.
@@SummitGuitarSchool Yeah, I still have it. I've had it re-tubed twice. I blew the original speaker about 1982 or so, and replaced it with one out of a 65. I was stupid and threw the original out. Who knew this stuff would be worth so much? About 10 or 12 years ago, I had a 3 prong plug installed, and the "death cap" removed. I don't know if that affects the value or not. I don't play much anymore, but I still use it.
I bought my '72 DR for $700 and my '69 PR for $600.... The early years of the SF models are the best buy amps because they didn't mess with the tone circuits much as they did with the larger amps and the SF DR's and PR's pretty much sound like the BF counterparts .
I just bought a PRISTINE '67 deluxe reverb off facebook marketplace in the Atlanta area. It's in similar shape as yours, and I paid over $3k for it. My gut tells me these amps are gonna be worth a ridiculous amount here in the next 10 or so years. They may even get into the Dumble territory. These amps obviously sound insane, but the historical value of these amps are what really sets them apart. I'm glad Fender decided to make all these reissues, it makes the originals worth a lot more lol. Dude I 1000% get the "I HAVE TO HAVE IT" feelings haha
I had a BF Deluxe Reverb 65 and it's sweet spot was about the same as yours (around 4ish) one of the best amps I've ever owned for sure. Have a 69 SF Vibrolux Reverb now which I run through a 2 x 12' Marshal cab with the original Celestion 65W speakers rather than swap out the original amp speakers (10" Oxfords ) It's a cool set up as you get no speaker break up, just the amp break up being faithfully reproduced.Your amp sounds killer and at that price an absolute steal!! Great work ...... Enjoy 🎸😍
I didn't think it could get Gritty at three and a half I have a 70s with the push-pull pot for extra gain but I've never heard it crunch, I'll have to try it but I didn't think it could get dirty before my ears bled
I had one years ago and took it outside on a warm sunny afternoon to just play around, I was very surprised to find that a transistor radio produced more volume than the deluxe reverb amp, never could understand the propaganda regarding these amps, I went Marshall valve amps and never looked back.
Such great amps. I managed to score an original 1965 Deluxe Reverb mid last year but I definitely paid more than that lol! This things kills tho and I'll probably be buried with it. Out of curiosity, what speaker are you running in yours and did yours have anything swapped out? Sounds killer, cheers!
You did not ask me and I asked the same from him, but mine is an original rebaffeled Oxford, and then I also use a cab of 2: 1959 Jensen PR 12 Q:s, speakers from old film projector speakercabinets.
@@SummitGuitarSchool at some point we’re going to have to let speakers go, just the construction of them doesn’t lend for a 60 year moving part. But you know how the guitar world is.
I bought the Tone Master version. As much as I’d love the real thing (vintage), my wallet can’t afford it. I’d say comparing mine with yours, the edge of breakup tone as well as the verb are where the magic is. Congratulations…it’s a lifer!
I'd've liked to've seen the guts but it sounds great and the price was wonderful. ...plus you're happy and that's what it's all about. (...and that's some nice plunking as well) ...BTW, What speaker?
Amp sounds great, I think you got a heck of a buy on it. I Really enjoy and appreciate all of your videos and have really learned a lot so thank you. I had no idea you were in Kansas City as I am from the area as well. I don’t suppose you offer lessons?
In case you think you have seen Eric clapton playing through deluxe reverb on stage with Cream and you want one, consider going to rehab or if you’re still somewhat in control, stop doibg hallucinogenics.
How loud is it where you found that nice crunch tone, did it blow your eardrums sitting next to it? I can’t decide to go with the real thing or to get a Tone Master with a built in attenuator since I don’t gig and only play at home. Obviously Tone Master will not beat the original valve version, but sometimes you need to compromise to keep the family happy 😊
I still own my 78' Silver face that I bought over 30 yrs ago from the lead guitarist of my favorite college band for $300 at the time. It's since been overhauled to sound as much like a blackface as possible and has JBLs. There is more wood showing on the outside than there is black tolex. I will be buried with it.
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The guy you bought it from got ripped off.
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No, Sir. Congratulations.
I have this exact amp that I would NEVER sell for anything close to $1550. But...I bought my 66' Deluxe Reverb in 1982 for...(wait for it)...$50. They guy thought he had blown it up (speaker was blown and one bad tube...that was it) and he wanted a Marshall.
I am no expert on the vintage market, but that seems like a great value! Almost a fixer-upper price, especially if it was all original. I have been repairing amps since 1985 and those are the one to own if you can only have one. If you like, you can let me know the transformer codes and I can tell you if those are original to the amp.
I got my 65 Deluxe Reverb When I Was 13 Iam 71 Now The Deluxe Will Out Last Me
My wife bought me my 1964 Deluxe Reverb in 2013 as a graduation gift when I finished grad school. I gig it all the time and no matter what other amps I have, nothing sounds as good as my DR.
Agreed! Nice gift for sure.
After 30 years playing guitar, I bought the Deluxe Reverb 65 Blackface Reissue. It is everything I wanted it to be. Perfect for club gigs or at home. Really hits the sweet spot. If there is a problem, I’ll hand-wire it when repairing it and then it will be “vintage”, but electronic principles (impedance and voltage) did not change since the 60s. An ohm is an ohm. Technology has improved our lives in many areas - now the components don’t fail as easily if you don’t buy cheap parts. Curious if others feel differently and why. You could also put in failing resistors to match a resistor that has 3/4 of its “life” gone.
Sounds awesome! I’m getting a vintage 1965 Deluxe Reverb within the next week or so. Can’t wait! It’s the cleanest one I’ve ever seen. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
You're going to enjoy that
Best amp for most people. Prices on blackfaces have always trended double the silverface models. Lots of great info out there. Bought my 76 SFDR for $250 in 1993. Blackfaced it a few years later and reconed the speaker. Sold every other amp I had including many other Fenders and a mark 1 Boogie. The Deluxe Reverbs earned their status. Enjoy and keep it serviced.
I had a 66 deluxe reverb. It was harsh and ear piercing. No matter who looked at it or what speaker I used. I got a silverface with a vintage 30 and it’s a totally different amp and I love it. They are all different
the thing I found out about my dlxR -66, one amp serviceman told this hint: put the bass and treble on 0 and crank the colume up till it starts spunding good, then add b & tr to your needs. This amp needs a bit pushup, not that much tr / bass...
Thanks for the tip.
It happened to me too. Intended to buy the 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. Once I played the 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb (Handwired) at Wllie’s American Guitars in Saint Paul, I had the best of both worlds. The vintage circuit and sound in new construction (hopefully less maintenance issues). Sounds amazing; the 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb came home with me and dented my wallet substantially. Haha
Very cool!
I have a lake placid blue strat with Cavelier Pups in it. i have the originals stashed away. The really cool thing about it is that it is a MIJ from 1987. It sounds great through my 1967 DR. :)
Very cool!
Congrats! I’ve been fooling around going straight into the amp and am loving the simplicity.
Thanks man! It’s all in fingers then if you have a good guitar and a good amp… That’s the starting point for me. Then I add pedals for different things ya know like everyone else.
@@SummitGuitarSchool Brett, yesterday I picked up a 1995 Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 for $300! Loving it so far. Also, I am curious how you use/set your compressor pedal.
Yep. We all been there, done that. Beautiful little amp. Sounds super. I have a 1977 in a Fender-style MojoTone cabinet. Had the OT changed to a blackface and this amp sound fab. Had the GAS early enough that I only paid $850 for it, IIRC. Boy. SO glad I did. You might onsider a Weber Alnico 12A150 in that guy ...
Yessir. Sounds REAL fine!! Beautiful Catastraster, too!
Thank you
Yeah man, sounds amazing at that 3.5 reverb level, clean. I'm sure that's where you were headed with this one. It pushes really hard too so if you are looking to rock with some real force I think it has everything you'd need. It definitely has that sort of thick, bluesy, 70s rock tone in there when it starts to break up. Love it.
You are right!
Amazing! Holy wow. Tones were spot on Fender Strat nirvana. Just lush and perfect. Great amp and really nice demo! Cheers and congratulations!
Thank you kindly!
I have a '64 Custom Hand-Wired Deluxe Reverb on order, hopefully arriving in May. If it sounds even close to your amp, then I'll be very happy indeed.
Congrats on making that order.
How is the amp?
I bought a 64 deluxe reverb in about 1980. I still have it. Its been a great amp. I paid $200 for it. I have probably twice that in repairs in it over the years. I had a Dual Showman and a Sun Concert lead before that. After I got married and started having kids, I didn't need anything like those anymore.
1980 and still have it? not a lot of people can say that
@@SummitGuitarSchool Yeah, I still have it. I've had it re-tubed twice. I blew the original speaker about 1982 or so, and replaced it with one out of a 65. I was stupid and threw the original out. Who knew this stuff would be worth so much? About 10 or 12 years ago, I had a 3 prong plug installed, and the "death cap" removed. I don't know if that affects the value or not. I don't play much anymore, but I still use it.
I bought my '72 DR for $700 and my '69 PR for $600.... The early years of the SF models are the best buy amps because they didn't mess with the tone circuits much as they did with the larger amps and the SF DR's and PR's pretty much sound like the BF counterparts .
I just bought a PRISTINE '67 deluxe reverb off facebook marketplace in the Atlanta area. It's in similar shape as yours, and I paid over $3k for it. My gut tells me these amps are gonna be worth a ridiculous amount here in the next 10 or so years. They may even get into the Dumble territory. These amps obviously sound insane, but the historical value of these amps are what really sets them apart. I'm glad Fender decided to make all these reissues, it makes the originals worth a lot more lol. Dude I 1000% get the "I HAVE TO HAVE IT" feelings haha
I agree with all of that. I hope the value goes up for sure
Well done. For me the BPDR is the bench mark. It's what should show up in dictionaries as the definition of what a combo amp is.
She's a keeper! I own a D.R.R.I and enjoy it!
Nice! They always sound great
congratulations!!!!!!! sounds amazing
Thank you!!
I had a BF Deluxe Reverb 65 and it's sweet spot was about the same as yours (around 4ish) one of the best amps I've ever owned for sure. Have a 69 SF Vibrolux Reverb now which I run through a 2 x 12' Marshal cab with the original Celestion 65W speakers rather than swap out the original amp speakers (10" Oxfords ) It's a cool set up as you get no speaker break up, just the amp break up being faithfully reproduced.Your amp sounds killer and at that price an absolute steal!! Great work ...... Enjoy 🎸😍
Thanks man! I appreciate the comment. Have a great day!
it sounds amazing man I have Fender Champion 100 it has the Twin river sound I love the sound man
It’s hard to beat that fender, clean tone for sure. Thanks for watching.
I didn't think it could get Gritty at three and a half I have a 70s with the push-pull pot for extra gain but I've never heard it crunch, I'll have to try it but I didn't think it could get dirty before my ears bled
Makes me wish I had my 65 back.
I had one years ago and took it outside on a warm sunny afternoon to just play around, I was very surprised to find that a transistor radio produced more volume than the deluxe reverb amp, never could understand the propaganda regarding these amps, I went Marshall valve amps and never looked back.
sounds great .what tubes are in the amp?
I have good luck running my deluxe with bass at 5 or less, more headroom and less flub. Mine stays clean till about 4
Should have just bought the HW reissue...half the price & no caps to replace!
But then I wouldn’t have the story lol.
Such great amps. I managed to score an original 1965 Deluxe Reverb mid last year but I definitely paid more than that lol! This things kills tho and I'll probably be buried with it. Out of curiosity, what speaker are you running in yours and did yours have anything swapped out? Sounds killer, cheers!
You did not ask me and I asked the same from him, but mine is an original rebaffeled Oxford, and then I also use a cab of 2: 1959 Jensen PR 12 Q:s, speakers from old film projector speakercabinets.
Sounds like a great amp dude, I think they are still creeping up in price if you have all original (non-expendable) parts.
Its original except the speakers
@@SummitGuitarSchool at some point we’re going to have to let speakers go, just the construction of them doesn’t lend for a 60 year moving part. But you know how the guitar world is.
I need a Vibroverb. I needed a silver face Twin Reverb and I got a great one. I definitely get the GAS.
Yes you do
These are great sounding amps. If you plan on cranking it, speakers and tubes matter.
Volume at 7, treble at 8, Bass at 2,5 - tone heaven. Keep the bass very low to avoid flabbiness 👍
Thanks for the tip!
I bought the Tone Master version. As much as I’d love the real thing (vintage), my wallet can’t afford it. I’d say comparing mine with yours, the edge of breakup tone as well as the verb are where the magic is. Congratulations…it’s a lifer!
I got lucky with that purchase, glad yours sounds great
I'd've liked to've seen the guts but it sounds great and the price was wonderful.
...plus you're happy and that's what it's all about.
(...and that's some nice plunking as well)
...BTW, What speaker?
Congratulations 👍
Thank you 👍
My '64 doesn't have the "Fender" logo on the grill. I think the logo appeared later during that year.
I have a 64 too. I think I read the logo started in 65 on the deluxe reverbs.
Before the first minute was up, he describes my condition 100%!!!
What speaker is in it?
I have one not sure how old a sticker on back A 44513 whats it worth in perfect shape with pedel
Good to know.
How does it compare with your Reissue (and which RI izzit?)?
Amp sounds great, I think you got a heck of a buy on it. I Really enjoy and appreciate all of your videos and have really learned a lot so thank you. I had no idea you were in Kansas City as I am from the area as well. I don’t suppose you offer lessons?
Awesome, thank you! I do offer lessons for sure.
@@SummitGuitarSchool How do I get in touch with you?
I have the opportunity to grab a fender deluxe vintage modified. Is it worth buying it? Is it as good as a deluxe reverb?
if the price is right you should get it.
Great choice. You are a very good guitarist.
Thank you Paul
Sounds like a Deluxe Reverb to me. The important thing is that YOU like it.
exactly
Can’t know if it’s worth it since you didn’t mention what you paid. I’m assuming in the $2500 range? 🤷♂️
Yeah I pinned the comment w/ the price at the top here. It was $1550.
@@SummitGuitarSchool sorry missed that…you scored BIG!!!!
Anyone else have a DRRI that wont break up until like vol at 7 even with HBs?
Sounds good to me too! 🎸🔊
Thanks for listening
@@SummitGuitarSchool 👍🎸🔊
Sweet chimey tone
Who’s your amp tech in KC? I need one.
There’s a guy at west end audio that does good work.
Clapton played a champ tweed
Noted I think they all played all kinds of amps
In case you think you have seen Eric clapton playing through deluxe reverb on stage with Cream and you want one, consider going to rehab or if you’re still somewhat in control, stop doibg hallucinogenics.
Nice channel.
How loud is it where you found that nice crunch tone, did it blow your eardrums sitting next to it? I can’t decide to go with the real thing or to get a Tone Master with a built in attenuator since I don’t gig and only play at home. Obviously Tone Master will not beat the original valve version, but sometimes you need to compromise to keep the family happy 😊
I still own my 78' Silver face that I bought over 30 yrs ago from the lead guitarist of my favorite college band for $300 at the time. It's since been overhauled to sound as much like a blackface as possible and has JBLs. There is more wood showing on the outside than there is black tolex. I will be buried with it.
All you guys crying about volume levels should try turning the bass down and throwing a blanket over it or get an amp shield.
lol
Bought my 64 for $180 28 years ago
Whole step to E!!!!🇺🇸
i have one 1964
Sounds great... but it sounds exactly like a reissue
Quit saying
'Yacht Rock'
Nobody that ever grew up on that music calls it that.
i got one for 2200 bucks. nothing like it.
mine had all but 2 original tubes. the old 7025 rca tubes are gold
Nice!!!
You will never find anther for under $3k
Hope the value goes way up lol