{"product_id":"fender-vibrolux-reverb-1965","title":"Fender 1965 Vibrolux Reverb AA864 W\/ Footswitch \u0026 Cover Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blackface Vibrolux Reverb is one of the most versatile and genuinely useful amplifiers Fender built during the mid-1960s. By 1965 the circuit had settled into its mature form under Bob Galbraith's watch — two channels, onboard reverb and vibrato, and a pair of 10\" Jensen C10 NS speakers running off a 35-watt, 6L6-powered output section. That speaker configuration — two tens in a relatively compact cabinet rather than the single 12\" of a Deluxe Reverb or the four 10s of a Super Reverb — gives the Vibrolux a particular character: a bit more air and spread than the Deluxe, more focused and punchy than the Super, with enough headroom to stay clean at stage volumes while still breaking up naturally when you push it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four transformers — power, output, choke, and reverb — are original Schumacher units with manufacturer code 606.  The speakers are the original Jensen C10 NS drivers, manufacturer code 220, date-coded to the 40th week of 1965, with cone code 3010B07W2 — both in very good condition. The chassis is original and unmodified, the potentiometers are original with 304 6442 date codes, and the filter caps are original. The rectifier is a 5AR4\/GZ34 by Amperex, the power tubes are a pair of 6L6s branded Fender, and the preamp complement consists of two 12AT7s and four 12AX7\/7025s, a mix of JJ and Mullard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original footswitch is included and in good condition. The power cable has been updated to a grounded three-prong — a sensible and appropriate safety modification on any amp of this vintage. The amp comes with its original cover, which is in fair shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponsible service has been performed.  The filter and bypass caps were replaced, along with the bias capacitor.  All other components were checked and passed with flying colors.  The tubes were all tested.  The pots and tube sockets were cleaned, and all the pots and jacks cleaned and tightened.  You won't have to visit your tech when you get the amp - it has all been done, saving you hundreds in tech labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date codes here tell a consistent story: transformers from late 1964 into early 1965, speakers from later in 1965, all aligning with a unit assembled in Fullerton during the heart of the blackface era. At 44 pounds it's not a featherweight, but it's among the more manageable amplifiers in this output class, and the combination of reverb, vibrato, and that twin-10 voice makes it one of the most complete working tools Fender ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003eIf you've been looking for a legitimate blackface Vibrolux Reverb to use seriously, this is the one to move on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCover: Yes, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCover Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 44 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: w 24-3\/4\" x h 18\" x d 9-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 35 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: tolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: Silver Sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: serial #, codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Brand: Jensen C10 NS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Size: 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Manufacturer Code: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Date Code: 540\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Cone Code: 3010B07W2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1–2 Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Date Code: 436\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Date Code: 5-39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Date Code: 5-39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Transformer Date Code: 5-39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Tank Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: vibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube: 5AR4\/GZ34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eRectifier Tube Brand: Amperex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 2 x 12AT7\/ECC91, 4 x 12AX7\/7025\/ECC83\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: JJ, Mullard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes, 304 6442\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: cover, pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpts from real online end-user reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Classic black-panel Fender tone, sparkle on the top end, and more headroom than a Deluxe Reverb with lots of volume for those loud stages and loud drummers.\" - Eastside Music Supply\u003cbr\u003e\"The tone is deeper and cleans are a little richer than the Deluxe Reverb, but breaks up a little faster than a like-era Super Reverb.\" - Reddit \/ r\/GuitarAmps\u003cbr\u003e\"Nothing seems to match it for live playing — it covers so many sounds for such a basic amp. The new builders try to copy it, but nothing sounds like a real Blackface VR.\" - Learning Guitar Now\u003cbr\u003e\"It has a super warm tone with lush reverb and a wonderful shimmering vibrato.\" - Andy Baxter Bass \u0026amp; Guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe largest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifier selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Northern California\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. All amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56459997249702,"sku":"AMP-0965","price":4999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-1965-vibrolux-reverb-aa864-w-footswitch-cover-excellent-2603086.jpg?v=1779017778","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-vibrolux-reverb-1965","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}