Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
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Fender
68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
Product Info
Article Number:
323671
Brand:
Fender
Model:
68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
Category:
Tube Guitar Combos
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb is a fantastic platform for blues, rock, and indie players seeking that iconic Fender chime and creamy breakup. The dual channels offer versatility, and the Celestion speaker really punches above its weight class. It's a premium-priced amp, but the vintage vibe and quality components make it a worthwhile investment for serious players.
Product Description
- Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
- Electric Guitar Combo Amp
- Vintage Series 68 Silverface
- Preamp tubes: 4x 12AX7 and 2x 12AT7
- Power amp tubes: 2x 6V6
- 1x 12" Celestion G12V-70 speaker
- 22 W
- 2 Channels: Custom and vintage
- 2 Inputs per channel
- Controls: Custom CH volume
- treble
- bass
- vintage CH volume
- treble
- bass
- reverb
- speed
- intensity
- Effects: Reverb and vibrato
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 44.5 x 62.2 x 24.13 cm
- Weight: 19.05 kg
- Double foot switch and cover included
PROS
- • The Celestion G12V-70 speaker delivers a tight, defined low-end and articulate highs.
- • The 12AX7 preamp tubes provide a creamy, harmonically rich overdrive characteristic of vintage Fender amps.
- • The dual footswitch allows seamless transitions between the Custom and Vintage channels.
- • The silverface finish and vintage-style components authentically recreate a classic Fender aesthetic and tone.
CONS
- • At 22 watts, headroom is limited; it’s best suited for lower volume settings or crunchy tones.
- • The amp's weight makes it less than ideal for gigging musicians frequently moving equipment.
- • The vibrato effect, while classic, can be a bit finicky to dial in perfectly.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
22
Tubes
4x 12AX7 preamp tubes, 2x 6V6 power tubes, 2x 12AT7
Speaker
1x 12in Celestion G12V-70
Channels
2 (Custom and Vintage)
Effects
Reverb and Vibrato
Weight
19.05 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage channel is cleaner and more transparent, offering a classic Fender clean tone, while the Custom channel delivers a slightly more aggressive, overdriven sound.
It's a genuine Fender spring reverb, providing that lush, classic ambience – a key element of the Deluxe Reverb's charm.
The '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb features more modern components and improved reliability compared to earlier models, while still retaining the core vintage tone.
