Fender 65 Twin Reverb Owner's Manual - Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Your “new”’65 TWIN REVERB amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of Fender amplifier designs.

Of all the Fender amplifiers produced over the past 40 years, the Twin Reverb has truly established itself as the “industry

standard” for combo/self-contained amplifiers. The Twin Reverb has been used on thousands of recordings and countless live

performances since 1954 when the first version (The Twin Amp) appeared on the music scene. Over the years, Twin Reverbs

have proven to be incredibly versatile, being used for guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals (yes even vocals), accordion, electric violin

and an amazing array of other electrified instruments. The Twin Reverb has always been able to produce “the right sound”.

Your new ‘65 TWIN REVERB is a faithful reproduction of an original 1965 Twin Reverb (model AB 763 for historical or technical

types). Every effort has been made to keep the pre-amp and power amp circuits exactly like the original. For improved reliability

and manufacturing efficiency, a printed circuit board for the components is used in place of the original “Leo board” style

phenolic parts panel used in the older Fender amplifiers for many years. The power and output transformers used in the ‘65

TWIN REVERB are built to the original specifications which were still in the Fender R&D department files. Some components used

in this re- issue amplifier are different in size and shape from the earlier version, but the component values are identical.

The ‘65 TWIN REVERB is 85 watts, like the original. This model (AB 763) is often referred to as a “Black- face Twin” (because

of the control panel’s color) and was first introduced in mid 1963 and continued until mid 1968 when the control panel was

changed to the silver swirl look that lasted through 1980.

The speakers in the ‘65 TWIN REVERB are duplicates of the original Jensen 12 inch “Specially Designed for Fender” speakers

used for many years during the 1960s.

Please note, if you compare a new ‘65 TWIN REVERB with an original model, the two units may sound slightly different.

Remember the speakers and filter capacitors in the original are over 25 years old and their performance has changed over the

years.

It is suggested you read this manual thoroughly to understand all the features and functions of the .amplifier. The purchase

of a Fender amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment and the ‘65 TWIN REVERB helps keep the Fender legend going

strong.

WARNING: 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE!