Princeton is also awesome but that 68 custom deluxe is in a class of its own IMO. If you're looking for something similar to the Fender '65 Princeton Reverb, but you feel like you'd rather have a more British . Pros Immersive, musical tones. The output transformer of the PRRI is undersized and a recommended replacement is an Allen Amp TO20 or TO20B. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message User Info Menu. Not too bad actually. But I'm attracted to the DR because it has two channels (so more versatile), a larger speaker and I love the tones I've heard when listening to demos and reviews online. In a special twist, a modified tone circuit gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals, and the amps reduced negative feedback gives greater touch sensitivity and quicker onset of overdrive. The 64′ Custom is the best Fender branded reissue of the Princeton Reverb out there. All modifications were professionally carried out by my tech wizard. First launched in 2014, these amps take the semi-vintage combos of that 1967-81 period and reimagine them for modern players. One of the newest additions to the lineup is the '68 Custom Pro Reverb—an evolution of an amp that debuted as a black-panel model in 1965. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message User Info Menu. Here is 68 Custom Princeton Reverb with an upgraded 12 inch WGS G12CS Speaker in Fawn Tolex. The The '68 Custom Princeton Reverb gets its distinctive sound from 3 x 12AX7 and 1 X 12AT7 preamp tubes. '68 Custom Princeton® Reverb, 230V EU. Marshall clean tones have more mid-range and less top-end compared to Fender amps which allows the Marshall amps to "cut-through the mix" more when playing with a band. Our Verdict. That was the BEST rig I ever owned, and I was stupid to get rid of it. Fender Custom ?68 Princeton Reverb is a great amp. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. I think regardless of whether I owned a Blues Junior . I changed the speaker to a Jupiter which also helped . The mid knob can help control the bass too. Oct 20, 2014 #1 I am an amp whore and a Fender super whore when it comes to amplifiers. 02-14-2018, 04:56 PM #71. Cicero. It had the same configs with the 68 silverface but The rectifier was changed from a 5ar4 to a 5u4gb during the Silverface years along with a change in bias resistor value. By Sarah FitzGerald @tonereport; February 06, 2014 ; 5 Comments; YouTube; Comments. | GET 10% OFF with a Fender Play subscription. The legendary Princeton in a new guiseIf you're a fan of 'silverface' Fender amps from the late 60s, you'll love the Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb too. Featuring a hand-wired AA764 circuit with tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo, the '64 Custom is a high-end Princeton that doesn't come cheap, but it is nonetheless cheaper than a mint-condition vintage Princeton - and a heck of a lot . If that is what you want in a small wattage amp, the 65 RI or the 68 Custom Princeton can provide it. B. bigben55 Member. You hit on one of the key factors in getting the absolute best tone from this amp, though, and that is to be mindful that it can be a little "dark". It lacks the original's tube rectifier—instead using solid-state diodes to convert AC to DC (as many other Fenders were doing in the '60s anyway). 2 reviews . Thread starter 67super; Start date Aug 26, 2016; Prev. I bought a Limited Edition Blonde '65 Princeton and attempted to replace . Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue 62 53.45% . The Princeton is also lighter too, if you're like me and hate carrying a lot of stuff. We also get a mids control for a more comprehensive grip of the EQ while retaining the core tone qualities of an amplifier that many Fender aficionados would have on their shortlist of the California company's best amps. REMEMBER: The '68 reissue is very different tonally from the '65 blackface reissue! Couldn't A/B the 65 and 68, but from all the videos I watched I preferred the more bass-heavy tone of the 68. The new Fender '64 Custom Princeton Reverb is designed for players with a discriminating ear who desire classic Princeton Reverb tone and performance but don't want to spend $3,000 or more for an original vintage model that's more than likely missing original parts. Indeed, as with the others in the series, Fender has revised the spec to make it a little more practical for today . Now I have a Special Edition 15w 65' Princeton with a 12" Jensen. This post is what I wish I could have found prior to my purchase. The amp also features quicker gain onset and reduced negative feedback for greater touch . That said, it is not a problem and it does not stop him from having a good sound. I haven't missed the Vox for a second. Posted by 7 months ago. Buy. i dont know, but it's been documented over and over ShareReplyQuote Thread starter 67super; Start date Aug 26, 2016; 1; 2; 3; Next. Even with a new speaker, the little cab isn't big enough for decent bass. too, another great pro in favor of this Supro. It's not a down-to-the-letter vintage replica, but for some players it may prove more versatile than an original. Re: New! 2 x 6V6 power tubes amplify this vintage sound to move 12 watts of power. It starts to get a . Also the reverb is great but there is just too much - over 3 on the dial is overkill so dialling in . I bought a Limited Edition Blonde '65 Princeton and attempted to replace . from what I gather it's less noisy. Fender's '68 Custom series won plenty of fans by resurrecting the stylish silver-panel amps of the late '60s and '70s and making some of those models into more modern gigging machines. Personally my preference is the 68, but you like NONE of those differences wrt to the 68. Alternatives Fender's '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. For the latter, the '68 Custom range may be one of the smartest things Fender have ever done. I have compared them. It is a new reissue model. The reverb and tremolo are amazing. Fender 's silverface amplifiers of the CBS era don't get nearly as much love as the black-panelled icons that preceded them - and that represents something of a blank canvas for the '68 Custom series. As much as a standard as black and silver panel Fender combos are they don't have a lot of bass built int othe bass knob as other amps do. So to me sticking a12 in a Princeton gets me the sound I want in a small cab, of course realizing cab size affects the sound. The up. The amp also features quicker gain onset and reduced negative feedback for greater touch . I wish I manage myself mediums, but hey the board is not very big either. hrfdez Senior Member. 68 Custom Princeton Reverb to much bass mod. Go. 100% . Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Reissue 22 18.97%. It is a loud for only a 12 watt amp and breaks up really nicely. gain, treble, bass, reverb, intensity, speed (the latter two for the tremolo). Fender '68 Custom Twin Reverb The vertical black lines on the panels are a nod to the class of '68 Controls The Twin comes equipped with a pair of Celestion G12V-70s Speakers The new '68 Custom Series sees Fender head back to its early 'silverface' amps and add a few modern twists to the Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb and Princeton Reverb. MusicRadar Verdict. I like neither of them, I . I . I have all receipts and paperwork for the work carried out. Second favorite is 68 custom Deluxe Reverb. The attenuator allows me to do this at essentially any volume. It have classic sparkly Fender tone. And thats a deal breaker for such an expensive amp. My favorite of the reissues is 68 custom Princeton. Between the two amps originally asked about, I'd go with the Princeton- and either the 68 custom or the 65 reissue would both work- but if you can, try to find one of the many excellent clones of these Fender amps. Players love tube rectifiers for their saggy, compressed attack, but Fender . Small, light and moderately powered, longtime recording and gigging favorite the Princeton Reverb receives a fresh. . Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Reissue 22 18.97%. I have the '68 Custom Princeton Reverb and love it. But not all are created equal, and one of Fender's most exciting announcements at this year's NAMM was the unveiling of the '64 Custom Princeton Reverb. New for 2021, and launched concurrently with the '68 Custom Pro Reverb, this little 5W tube combo is a compelling proposition for studio players, downsizing the vintage Silverface mojo of its larger siblings and making that juicy overdrive available at more manageable volumes. The vox reverb is okay, and tremolo is pretty basic, but I was comparing amp tone. In 2008, Fender reissued a printed-circuit-board-based Princeton that also cosmetically and tone-wise stayed close to the original. The key for me with this amp / speaker combination was to be careful and get some tubes for it that were not too gainy or dark by nature. Great for the studio and will handle many gig scenarios. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb review Fender's charming old/new combo £994; €1198; $1199; By Chris Vinnicombe published 8 July 14. I only play at home, so you could argure that the lower wattage '68 Princeton is a more sensible choice. Views: 59 Reactions: lakeburst and Liquid State. The '68 Princeton Custom comes from the factory fitted with a Chinese made Celestion 10-30; the 10-30 has ALWAYS been Celestions budget 10" speaker, and while they are quite good "for the cost", there is some serious improvement to be had here. It lacks the original's tube rectifier—instead using solid-state diodes to convert AC to DC (as many other Fenders were doing in the '60s anyway). Go. I really like the sound I get . Maybe it has something to do with the Tubescreamer being on, too? Check Today's Price. The 68 silver face had some buzzing too. Originals would be a different story of course. If you're looking for something similar to the Fender '65 Princeton Reverb, but you feel like you'd rather have a more British . This combo is and does everything you expect from a tube bin from the stables of Fender. For countless guitarists ever since, the Princeton 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. David B. Maybe with a little bit of breakup. This would be too much. save. 02-14-2018, 04:56 PM #71. When it got to be too much, the amp would sound loose, unfocused and "flabby". 12-18-2015 10:42 AM. Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue 62 53.45% . As Vaughn said, the G10C is just an outstanding speaker for the '68 Custom Princeton. 68 Custom Princeton Reverb to much bass mod. From my understanding it is the way to go. Players love tube rectifiers for their saggy, compressed attack, but Fender claims . True to the original, the '64 Custom Princeton Reverb is a . There is . Bought used (barely). I set out to get the best of both worlds. Not as scooped as the Fender re issues. Much like its '60s predecessor, the '68 Custom Pro Reverb generates 40 watts from a pair of 6L6GC output tubes, with three 12AX7s and two 12AT7s in the front end. The Princeton is a smaller version of the basically the same circuit as in a Twin. . Dead quiet cranked to 8 even with stock strat pickups, grwat reverb and EXCELLENT trem, no cab or tube rattles, light weight, looks good, enough giggable vol with strats/teles, and takes pedals well. The Princeton (and Princeton Reverb) has an unusually bassy circuit, even for Fender Blackface standards. The Custom '68 Princeton Reverb is a great amp. The 68 Custom Princeton Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fenders late-60s silverface amps. This gives you better bass control. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message User Info Menu. More than most players needed, and sometimes more than their smaller speakers could handle. If you turn the bass all the way down, those low mids will still be there and it will drive you crazy. share. The Princeton sounds good at low volume. This amp have very nice sounding reverb and also very nice deep sounding vibrato, again classic Fender tone. Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Reissue 22 18.97%. Tony's right, if at all possible you should try it, but , if there's one type of amp I'd feel confident buying sight unseen and knowing that it'll sound good, it's a classic BF/SF or BF/SF-derived reissue . David B. Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb: Review, Tone Tips & More . The '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fender's late-'60s "silverface" amps. The sound is extremely sparkling and the amplifier i. 1 of 3 Go to page. In a special twist, a modified tone circuit gives modern players greater tonal flexibility with pedals, and the amp's reduced negative feedback gives greater touch . I have owned both, and found the 65 too thin and bright, and the 68 a touch dark and bass heavy. 67super Member. This will effectively scoop the low mids and give you a sound that is more . This resistor does add bass, instead it adds low mids. Sep 27, 2017 #21 Any other feedback on this mod. Fender 68 Vibro Champ Reverb vs Fender 68 Princeton Reverb w/ attenuator for bedroom play? I hoped it to be the one but unfortunately I couldn't play it through channel one at all, just too much bass with the thicker strings and tuned down a half step. 03-22-2018, 10:32 AM #72. less on bass as she's bassey for such a small thing. This is usually the first upgrade. Fender clean tones are often described as "sparkly" and are usually scooped meaning that the mid-range is lower compared to the bass and treble. 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. Channel 2 sounded nice at decent volumes but the whole amp hat some weird buzzing going on when I played an Bb. Fender.com; Play; Tune; BEGINNERS Free Shipping On Orders Over €49.99! I use a Weber MiniMass attenuator with my '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb reissue for playing at home and for smaller gigs, and it works great. Princetons sounded very consistent through the '60s and '70s. 1. The '68 Custom Pro Reverb is a one-channel design, based on the classic Fender 'Vibrato' channel, with two input jacks, a Bright switch and an added midrange control Meanwhile, the valve bases are all chassis-mounted and hand-wired just like the originals, keeping heat away from the PCBs and vastly improving reliability. Sep 27, 2017 #22 I . too, another great pro in favor of this Supro. I will say, however, that I have a couple of vintage Traynor amps from roughly the same era that I probably would not swap even for a vintage Fender. Joined: Jan 31, 2012 Messages: 911 Likes Received: 1,213 Location: Brooklyn, Joey! Surprised me actually. Tube Combo Guitar Amp from Fender. The clarity, the touch sensitivity and headroom just enough . The upgraded 12 inch speaker (compared to the stock 10 inch) is much more dynamic and retains a lot more bass/body to the amps tone. It's built (pretty much) just like the old one. Oh and high quality pine box much lighter than fender mdf. Maybe . This would be too much. Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb: Review, Tone Tips & More . The 68′ Custom Reissue soundwise already is a much better 'Blackface' reissue than the 65′. The upgraded 12 inch speaker (compared to the stock 10 inch) is much more dynamic and retains a lot more bass/body to the amps tone. Model/Circuit Number: Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Years of Production: 2013 - Present Era: Vintage Modified Configuration: Combo Controls: Silver front facing w/ blue screened labels Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 - 10 Faceplate . The 68 Custom Twin Reverb Amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of Fenders late-60s silver- face amps. Vox AC15C1. The Princeton Reverb is an icon in its own right. Fender 68 Vibro Champ Reverb vs Fender 68 Princeton Reverb w/ attenuator for bedroom play? Close. Fender 68 Pro Reverb. Messages 2,927. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message User Info Menu. Followed by 65 Deluxe Reverb and 65 Princeton. Much like its '60s predecessor, the '68 Custom Pro Reverb generates 40 watts from a pair of 6L6GC output tubes, with three 12AX7s and two 12AT7s in the front end. It, too, became very popular, and in 2013, Fender added a '68 Custom Princeton Reverb with the vintage-correct, transition-era aluminum frame. Upon looking on the web some more, it seems the 65' reissue princeton is about the same price as the '68 one. Then dime that beautifully tuned reverb and head for the surf. Cons Price. ampmadscientist, Apr 30, 2020 #2. ricksdisconnected and Vinsanitizer like this. The 65 blackface had tremolo only. Next Last. Most original BF/SF era Fender amps-and those derived from them like the 68 Custom series of amps-have A LOT of bass response on tap. (if it was on) But I've been using an OD pedal for that purpose in my current rig. Sorry to be a geek, and the amp may indeed sound fantastic, but it *will not* sound like a Bassman at reduced volume. hide. 5. Cicero. I mostly play with a clean tone. To show some differences between the my Princeton Reverb and the '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb, I ran it To show some differences between my Princeton Reverb and the '68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb, I ran both amps through their paces with a Fender Stratocaster, Fender Broadcaster, and a Gibson Les Paul. Front: Instruments 1 & 2, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity, Blue jewel pilot Rear: Power cable port, 2A fuse, Power . I always crank the volume on the DR to about 7 or 8 to get my overdrive sound, and just roll back the guitar's volume knob for cleans. Very clean and beautiful. After much discussion . Jun 3, 2018 #2 The Princeton is really a sweet . Great Fender cleans. The new '68 Custom Series sees Fender head back to its early 'silverface' amps and add a few modern twists to the Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb and Princeton Reverb. Read user reviews for Fender '68 Custom Princeton Reverb Guitar Combo Amplifier and see over 325,000 product reviews at zZounds.com. Here is 68 Custom Princeton Reverb with an upgraded 12 inch WGS G12CS Speaker in Fawn Tolex. The problem I have had is that these are about the same price as their big brother the 68 custom deluxe reverb, which is one of the best sounding amps I have ever played through but is just too much for my home use. Posted June 19, 2014. Go. For the purpose of simplicity, the reverb was set to 3 and both the treble and bass . The Princeton Reverb had tremolo and reverb. To my ears, it doesn't sound like a Princeton Reverb, because it doesn't sound warm, doesn't breakup nicely. It's kind of like a 65' Twin but cut in half lol. pull the reverb tank and rotate it 180 degrees, so that the end nearest the tube cage ( above the tank ) is now the end furthest from the tube cage.dont flip it over or anything else, just rotate it.then set it back in place.it should be fine.why is this the fix ? Amp is very loud, but capable for very nice fender clean tone on low volumes. I went with the alnico 12 inch and it makes my old reissue sound like a muddy toy. In 1967-68, I was playing a silverface Princeton Reverb and a '62 ES 330 TDC (block inlays). It, too, became very popular, and in 2013, Fender added a '68 Custom Princeton Reverb with the vintage-correct, transition-era aluminum frame. G. gbanic Member. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Fender 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb (2014) Thread starter hrfdez; Start date Oct 20, 2014; 1; 2; Next. Joined May 17, 2018 Messages 15 Reaction score 54. But lots of folks do that. When it's time to rip, there's also a Pigtronix FAT high gain mode, which nets you full saturation in a hurry. The single 10-inch Celestion TEN 30 yields a super-manageable output, allowing you to push … read more Specs + Warranties and Docs + Fender's Description + Reviews - There's a reason why the Princeton Reverb in all its iterations is a bulletproof classic : it just frickin' rocks. Its a mild bass boost. I'm sorry to go off subject, but really if you like loud . After having seen a bunch, the 68 Deluxe reissue is the best made Fender to be built in a long time. A studio essential that might just cater for your live needs, too. It's build point-to-point, but it isn't . 1 of 2 Go to page. A studio essential that might just cater for your live . 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