There are four 1/4 inputs - two for each channel. It has a few things going on with it that I'm curious about. Sometimes its static trem noise, sometimes its clear as a bell. The Fender Twin Reverb is a tube guitar amplifier. Are any other guitarists as significant as Jimi and EVH? Oops, looks like you forgot something. Maybe the tremolo cap getting its feet wet again as the trem circuit wasnt on when I primed it yesterday? The condition, cosmetically, is pretty worn- but I'm fine with that. I've wanted a Twin Reverb for a really long time. There's a recessed screw on the back panel. December 10, 2014 at 6:49 pm. The silverface amps are surprisingly similar to the coveted Fender blackface line of amps so many blackface mods and tweaks apply to the silverface lineup. Thats just it though. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The only indication of power is the “300 watts” label on the back. 1975 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface master volume with amp cover and reverb/vibrato footswitch. Fender didn’t switch to master vol, or remove the logo tail, or any other change, right on the start of a calendar year. Reply. The tremolo is knockout. Surfing the various forums, I’ve learned that this master-volume edition of the Twin is one of the most (unfairly, to me) maligned designs. Silverface amps include the Deluxe Reverb, Twin Reverb, Super Reverb, Pro, Bandmaster Reverb, Bassman, Princeton, Princeton Reverb, Champ, Vibro Champ, Showman and Vibrolux Reverb. It has been regularly maintained to spec, original parts with exception to the replacement speaker and footswitch as pictured. 1 & 2 (and the master vol giving a nice sounding overdrive) indicate that the amp may have been modded. The … Regarding the static, I chased down that symptom on one of these and identified the culprit as being the bright cap on the master vol (or possibly terminal for the pot tapping was loose). I think that a bias balance control is pretty useful, as a matched set can drift apart with use. Biasing is easy and you can do it yourself with a screwdriver! Amps/Cabs Tech Corner: Amplifier, Cab & Speakers. Does $650 sound like a really good deal for this or moderate? Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I will mention that when pushed past ~8, the reverb begins to decay and will typically produce a feedback, but is otherwise very dynamic and can add great subtle atmosphere to shimmering surf-rock tones. Not sure that a screwdriver will be sufficient to adjust the bias on this amp. I’ve noticed a fair amount of this. A local retailer near me is selling a used 1974 Silverface Fender Twin Reverb 2x12. Both Normal and Vibrato channels have the classic rich Fender Twin tone. I have a Fender Twin Reverb Silverface. 4. You must log in or register to reply here. Well... yesterday I got a deal I just could not turn down on a 1976 Fender Twin Reverb. And the bias bailance pot under the chassis about where the bias pot is on a blackface? Such as: The cap I was referring to was the 120pF ceramic bright cap, mounted on the master volume control, between the hot and tapped terminal. Hey! The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Hopefully I can gain a little info from this thread along with you. A little rough around the edges with the tolex, but otherwise in nice shape. Fender Twin Reverb 85-Watt Vintage Silverface Guitar Combo Amp. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My amp also has the push/pull master volume pot? This is a super clean, beautiful vintage amp with a killer tone. It's a great amp. The static sound was only in the first 5 minutes I had it on yesterday. This is a super clean, beautiful vintage amp with a killer tone. joe. It has been regularly maintained to spec, original parts with exception to the replacement speaker and footswitch as pictured. JavaScript is disabled. Why exactly is that? Silverface amps include the Deluxe Reverb, Twin Reverb, Super Reverb, Pro, Bandmaster Reverb, Bassman, Princeton, Princeton Reverb, Champ, Vibro Champ, Showman and Vibrolux Reverb. Getting disillusioned and burned out with pedals. This is a super clean, beautiful vintage amp with a killer tone. This one has a master volume of course, which I understand is not as desirable? http://www.kcanostubes.com/content/fender-amp-preamp-tube-layout-and-recommendations, http://www.webphix.com/schematic he...n.com/fenderamps/twin_reverb_sf_135_schem.pdf. I avoid later silverfaces like fat chicks. "Static" noises from an amp can be cause by lots of stuff. Permalink. True enough, but biasing should be done by a tech who has a variac, an ammeter, a voltmeter. If the filter and bias caps are original, they probably need to be replaced. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Sweetwater wasted no time... EVH content. I've wanted a silverface Twin or Pro Reverb since I was a teen. The tremolo and reverb on Vibrato channel are quintessential Fender and sound amazing. Biasing is easy and you can do it yourself with a screwdriver! Congrats. The serial number on the back (A605859) amp chassis dates the amp as made in 1973. The reverb and trem work on the Normal channel as well as the Vibrato channel. The model I have is a silver face and was made in 1976. Is this normal? My Twin (mmmmm a 78 I think it is) has started doing the "static" thing lately too, but I haven't had the motivation to track it down. 1975 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface master volume with amp cover and reverb/vibrato footswitch. It probably needs a going over by a tech. Last time I checked you can't set the bias on silverfaced Fenders by turning a pot. 1 & 2 (and the master vol giving a nice sounding overdrive) indicate that the amp may have been modded. EDIT: Its still doing this kinda intermittantly today. The silverface amps are surprisingly similar to the coveted Fender blackface line of amps so many blackface mods and tweaks apply to the silverface lineup. 1975 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface master volume with amp cover and reverb/vibrato footswitch. There's a recessed screw on the back panel. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging. The tremolo static (barely audible static in time with the tremolo while playing only) went away after 4 or 5 minutes. The Bright switches on both channels do their thing. I really dig my '68 twin. But isn't the trim pot on the back panel the hum balance pot for the heater circuit? Could this be a tube? To me they are loud, clean, blank slates to color with … Based on your location, we've changed your settings: This listing is temporarily unavailable while the seller is away. I just got a ’70s silverface Fender Twin Reverb that needs a little TLC. It has been regularly maintained to spec, original parts with exception to the replacement speaker and footswitch as pictured.