Fender
Fender Deluxe Amp 1964 – Black Panel Pre-CBS AB763 with Footswitch, Vintage Tube Amplifier
- Regular Price
- $3,895.00
- Sale Price
- $3,895.00
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The Fender Deluxe Amp (1964) is one of the most iconic amplifiers of the black panel era, revered for its AB763 circuit and dynamic tremolo. If you poke around you'll find that the consensus is that the Deluxe with no reverb is better sounding than a Deluxe Reverb!
This example is all original with the exception of the filter caps and a 1965 Jensen speaker. It runs really well and sounds fantastic, but if you plan to use it regularly and/or rely on it for stage use I would recommend updating the power cable, bypass caps, and the bias cap. I can do the work for the next owner.
As a Pre-CBS model, this amp represents the pinnacle of Fender’s craftsmanship, offering the authentic tone that defined countless classic recordings of the 1960s.
Delivering around 22 watts through a single 12-inch speaker, the 1964 Deluxe is known for its warm cleans, touch-sensitive breakup, and rich harmonic character that respond beautifully to both single-coil and humbucker-equipped guitars. This example is paired with its original footswitch, making it a complete and collectible piece for players and collectors alike.
The AB763 circuit is regarded as one of Fender’s finest designs, prized for its clarity at low volumes and smooth, natural overdrive when pushed. The black panel aesthetic with silver grille cloth has become a visual hallmark of vintage Fender amps, cementing this model as a highly desirable amplifier for blues, rock, country, and studio work.
This 1964 Deluxe Amp remains a standout choice for serious collectors seeking an original Pre-CBS Fender or gigging musicians wanting legendary tone in a manageable package.
At Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every vintage amp is carefully inspected, photographed, and documented so you can buy with confidence.
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Specs:
- Case/Cover?:
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: W22" x H17" x D9.5"
- Weight: 30lbs 2oz
- Watts: 20 Watts
- Date: 1964
- Where is Date Noted?: Serial#, Codes
- Speaker 1 Brand: Jenswen C12R, 1965
- Speaker 1 Size: 12"
- Speaker Code: See Pics
- Speaker 1 Cone: Original
- Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
- Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
- Reverb Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
- Extension Speaker Out?
- Reverb or other effects?:
- Rectifier Tube: 5AR4
- Rectifier Tube Brand: Amperex
- Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6
- Power Tube Brand: RCA
- Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7, 12AT7
- Preamp Tube Brand: RCA,
- Filter Caps: Replaced
- Pedal: Included
- Pots/Codes: Original
- Tolex/Tweed: Original
- Grille: Original
- Knobs: Original
- Handle: Original
- Power Cord: Original
- Notes:
Shipping policy:
When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping. These cases require the buyer to do some assembly on delivery. We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure. Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently. Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping. We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.