A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. Note the three input jacks with two "Instruments" and one Tung-Sol 5AR4 tube is an ideal choice for instrument and Hi-fi amplification, and it is a perfect replacement for the 5AR4 tube of any Deluxe Reverb amplifier. The reverb sounds so much better and the amp feels more powerful, like I'm not fighting to find a good tone. Vice versa; If you re using the Normal channel, you can pull out the V2 tube. In a push-pull amp the guitar audio signals on the two phase inverter plates are 180 degrees out of phase with one another so mixing . D5B29C06-F7CF-4E0E-B2EF-41625B23D9B0 by Blue-moon posted Dec 2, 2017 at 2:10 PM Suggest a 12AX7 with high gain and reasonable quality, though very low noise or hum might not be required. I'm talking about the phase inverter or PI tube. The white wire (#4) is coming back from the positive terminal of the speaker output jack into two resistors that feed a part of the output voltage back into the phase inverter. One of the tubes is a GZ34 rectifier tube (GZ34/5AR4), along with four 12AX7 preamp tube and tremolo oscillation tubes. I assume one of the AT7s is the phase inverter and the other is for reverb. Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn't compromise the sound of your amp. Recommend using matched pair of glass 6V6GTs. I'll be listing the tubes in order of bright and harsh to warm . THEY WEREN'T LYING. The Deluxe Reverb design will undergo no major changes from this point on. Oct 26, 2015. SF and BF reverb driver tubes are the most overstressed dual triodes in the pre-amp world. I'll be listing the tubes in order of bright and harsh to warm . . The company was keen to search for a low-powered viable choice for 6L6 that needs less heater power. This is the preamp tube for the normal channel which you are not using. 6201 also usable. I've recapped the amp and installed a NOS set of RCA 6V6GTAs biased around 70%. . This boost is achieved by stealing some of the signal off the transformer feeding the reverb springs and adding it back in after the reverb recovery tube. This means if you have a Blackface Fender reissue amp, chances are the AB763 circuit is used. It connects the two phase inverter plates with a capacitor to remove very high "ice pick" frequencies. This tube offers low noise, low microphonics, and warm smooth tones at a great price. . 5. theprofessor said: v. 6: (phase inverter): Mullard CV4024 - this tube is fantastic. It makes the "see-saw" drive voltages that properly drive the output tubes. Usually, Fender recommands a 12AT7 tube for the phase inverter position. Talk about ice-pick in the ear tone. I converted the phase inverter to blackface specs. 12AX7s or 7025s are usable in a pinch. The 6G3 uses a long tail pair phase inverter and fixed bias power tubes like the AB763. The thing about putting a 12AU7 in a 12AT7 designed spot, is that you'll be able to keep a similar drive (on the reverb tank, or on the power tubes in your case), but it will allow you to crank the amp's overall volume knob much higher - to get an equivalent volume in the room that you had before. Of course, there are variations to the circuit depending on the number and type of power tubes in a particular reissue amp. . #4. We start from right to left, amp seen from behind: V1 - 12ax7 Preamp tube for normal channel. . More on this in the phase inverter section. The headroom is determined only by the phase inverter, power tubes and rectifier tube. Power tubes are a pair of 6V6. theprofessor said: v. 6: (phase inverter): Mullard CV4024 - this tube is fantastic. Fender Deluxe Reverb Tubes The Fender Deluxe Reverb features several power tubes for optimal performance and function. This means if you have a Blackface Fender reissue amp, chances are the AB763 circuit is used. This boost is achieved by stealing some of the signal off the transformer feeding the reverb springs and adding it back in after the reverb recovery tube. The use of 220k plate load resistors in both channels' first preamp stage generate more gain than the AB763's 100k's. Both 6G3 channels use a .02uF coupling cap while the Deluxe Reverb uses a 100% larger .047uF in the Normal Channel. First gain stage. This is the preamp tube for the normal channel which you are not using. and current production tubes in a Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb and Silverface Vibrolux Reverb. The JJ 12AT7 is a solid replacement for any 12AT7, ECC81, or 6201 tube. Phase Inverter Plate-to-Plate Snubber. This tube offers low noise, low microphonics, and warm smooth tones at a great price. If you own both, you may also be looking to make them *more* different, whereas if you only own one (say the DR) you may want some pushier, raw-er tweed-ish tone. It was usually a 12AT7, for the same reasons as the reverb driver above. This tube offers low noise, low microphonics, and warm smooth tones at a great price. All AB763-similar circuits (Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb, Pro Reverb, Twin Reverb, Vibroverb, Vibrolux) are designed so that signal is leaking between the two channels. The phase inverter is the last stage in the amp before the output tubes, and in all amps other than single-ended types with just one output tube (Fender Champ and Vox AC4, for example), this stage splits the signal into two reverse-phase strands to send on to those big bottles for final amplification. These premium tubes are manufactured in Russia. I own a SF Super Reverb and a SF Deluxe Reverb, both from 1970. « Reply #1 on: July 01, 2013, 01:10:06 pm ». The JJ 12AT7 is a solid replacement for any 12AT7, ECC81, or 6201 tube. If you own both, you may also be looking to make them *more* different, whereas if you only own one (say the DR) you may want some pushier, raw-er tweed-ish tone. The Deluxe Reverb is a 22-watt tube amplifier (at 8 ohms), powered by a pair ("duet") of 7408/6V6GT power tubes, one GZ34/5AR4 rectifier tube, four 7025/12AX7 tubes for preamplification and tremolo oscillation, and two 6201/12AT7 tubes driving the reverb and phase inverter circuits. A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. Does it matter what brand / value of 12A** tube you use in the phase inverter? I'm fairly happy with my early dripedge SF Deluxe Reverb (with JBL D120F), but it get's a bit mushy in the low end if driven. They will naturally run way hotter than other tubes, and the best thing to do is find a tube that can handle it. What are the various preamp tubes doing, from left to right? Thanks. . A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. Better 12AT7s (notably, the Mullard CV4024, Mullard ECC81 or RCA 12AT7 s) will also improve the tone of your reverb. It is used in a variety of Blackface Fender amps including the Deluxe Reverb, Super Reverb, Vibroverb, Virbrolux, Twin Reverb, etc. This tube offers low noise, low microphonics, and warm smooth tones at a great price. I purchased an inexpensive 15W Tube amp for my 12YO Grandson It is of Chinese manufacture w/ 2 ea. Another large difference can be seen in the phase inverter circuit. A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. A low-noise, low- microphony 12AX7 or 7025 is recommended. 7025 specified. The phase inverter is the last stage in the amp before the output tubes, and in all amps other than single-ended types with just one output tube (Fender Champ and Vox AC4, for example), this stage splits the signal into two reverse-phase strands to send on to those big bottles for final amplification. Some 12AT7s that will work just fine as phase inverters (V6) will crackle and hiss in this position. Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn't compromise the sound of your amp. 5. . This model DR had the pull-boost switch on the volume control. The JJ 12AT7 is a solid replacement for any 12AT7, ECC81, or 6201 tube. By Rob Robinette. and current production tubes in a Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb and Silverface Vibrolux Reverb. More on this in the phase inverter section. 6V6 are beam tetrode power tubes that were originated in 1936 when launched as the 6V6G. The Fender Deluxe Reverb features 2 x 6V6 power tubes plus a GZ34 rectifier and 4 x 12AX7 and 2 x 12AT7 preamp tubes for optimal function and performance. Will a Mullard 12AX7 give a. The Fender Deluxe Reverb features several power tubes for optimal performance and function. Sixth tube is the phase inverter and vibrato tube. It uses the same 12AY7 and 12AX7 preamp tubes but with a cathodyne phase inverter, which is comparatively cleaner than the phase inverters used in previous Deluxe models, offering more balanced gain staging between the power and preamp tubes and creating its own unique snarl when turned up.The control layout was changed from earlier Deluxe models. The white wire (#4) is coming back from the positive terminal of the speaker output jack into two resistors that feed a part of the output voltage back into the phase inverter. 1,330. The last preamp tube before the power tubes is the "phase inverter", seen only in push-pull amps (those having 2 or 4 output tubes). With its 22-watt tube amp at 8 ohms, this unit is powered by two power tubes (7408/6V6GT). Or lower the B+ voltage. I also put the preferred series 7025/12ax7s in v1 v2 v4 v5 and tung sol 7581As for my power tubes. IME the tweed Deluxe and the DR may be two different amps, sonically. The original Deluxehas a single cathode biased preamp stage, separate volumes for the two channels, a dual-triode paraphase phase inverter and 6V6GT power tubes. This is the phase inverter and vibrato tube. The PI is the tube that creates the push-pull waveform and it's the last tube the guitar signal sees before hitting the output tubes. The Deluxe Reverb 1×12″ has for decades been one of the most popular amps among all Fender amps, and its popularity is still growing as the demand for low wattage tube amps increases. A good choice for phase inverters, reverb drivers, and general preamp use. I read that having them match in the phase inverter makes a big difference. Reverb is added, Tremolo, 7025 preamp, tone stack with treble and bass controls, Vibrato channel gets a bright cap, 12AT7 long tail pair phase inverter, 2 6V6GT power tubes using adjustable fixed bias putting out about 22 watts. Of course, there are variations to the circuit depending on the number and type of power tubes in a particular reissue amp. Thanks in advance for your advice. Try a 12AX7 in the V6 Phase Inverter for more power tube distortion. Its working for me. The JJ 12AT7 is a solid replacement for any 12AT7, ECC81, or 6201 tube. With its 22-watt tube amp at 8 ohms, this unit is powered by two power tubes (7408/6V6GT). Some of these amps are the Deluxe Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, Pro Reverb, Super Reverb, Twin Reverb, Vibroverb, Bandmaster Reverb. Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn't compromise the sound of your amp. Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn't compromise the sound of your amp. This model DR had the pull-boost switch on the volume control. but it seems like SF amps have higher voltages on the plates of all the tubes. Amps from highly regarded boutique makers such as Matchless and Divided by 13 have adapted the 5E3 circuit to their Spitfire (with a different phase inverter and EL84 output tubes) and CJ11 (with a modified preamp), respectively, while Carr's impressive new Telstar combo also uses this classic as a jumping-off point, before adding several . Like all JJ tubes, it has a rugged construction that doesn't compromise the sound of your amp. Assume a dual channel AB763-type of amp, Deluxe Reverb, Pro Reverb, Super Reverb . After the phase inverter tube, the 6V6 power tubes amplify each half of the sine wave and send the amplified signal to the output transformer to drive the speaker. Tubes with a 12AX7 tube without damaging the amp & # x27 ; s normal channel you. Damaging the amp true road warrior on gigs and practise in internal voltage controlled... 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