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Does anyone use a Fender Vibrolux Reverb?
Seems like the main difference compared to a Fender Deluxe Reverb is the 2-10s?
Wattage wise, they both varied over the years, correct?
Last edited by Woody Sound; 07-26-2017 at 12:33 PM.
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07-26-2017 12:28 PM
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Great amp. The big difference is power for more headroom. Deluxe is 15 watts. Vibrolux is 40 watts.
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I used a '66 forever until I began playing in organ bands and needed a Twin.
for the longest time they were the 'forgotten Fender' in their line and you could get them dirt cheap.
then people finally realized they're probably the most versatile Fender combo amp and prices skyrocketted.
they're my favorite Fender as far as tone goes.
the pre 70's models were 35 watts, then a bump to 40.
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Originally Posted by docbop
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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the VR uses a pair of 6L6GC power tubes, more headroom
6V6GT's in a DR, more breakup.
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They and the Pro Reverb (same amp, two 12s) are the best Fender amps of the post-Tweed era. I have giggled with each. Phenomenal. No better amp for a Gibson than a Vibrolux Reverb, IMO.
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I have one that I bought years ago. It's fine, for a Fender amp. I'm not a Fender fan, though. I got a great deal on it, and I really didn't know what I wanted back then, other than cheap. Mine could probably use some new speakers to improve the sound, but I haven't bothered. It's too big, too heavy, and produces too much heat to be an everyday amp for me. But if you're looking for a Fender amp, it's probably about as good as you'll find.
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I don't have a VR. Always wanted one, as it seemed like the perfect balance of power and size, with a pretty edge and drive sound when turned up. Ended up getting an Allen Encore head. It's David Allen's tribute to the VR. 35 watts, a not too big output transformer, 6L6s. Has a few other tricks too -- master volume, a "Raw" knob allowing you to dial out the tonestack, a two knob reverb and truly beautiful tube bias trem. My favorite amp to date. Everything I looked for in a VR, and a bit more.
MD
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Great amps. I have a 1980, at that time Fender changed the panel to black face cosmetics but it has the silver face specs. I dropped in a 63
jensen C10q gold label speaker, the other is an Eminence patriot.
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I own a 74' Pro Reverb that I sent to David Allen to modify to blackface specs e.g. eliminate the master volume and add his "Raw Switch" which I hardly ever use. Also replaced the original Utah speakers with Webers. It was on the fritz for a couple of years but recently replaced the Output transformer and it is a wonderful sounding amp. That said, I wouldn't want to carry it very far.
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VR's are great amps. Just the right balance providing lots of headroom but still not too heavy. Also, they have a bright switch, that I like to turn off, making the amp a little warmer than a DR. Just the other day, I found an old receipt for my first VR. It was a mid 1960's BFVR that I bought used in the early 1970's for $100! I also had a '64 for a while after that. The '64 was my favorite. Unfortunately, I let those two go along the way and I really regret it now. I recently acquired a 1973 SFVR which is excellent too. They are more affordable than the BF versions and still great hand-wired amps.
Keith
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I have both of them in modern reissues and they are great. Actually my VR is embeded in a Fender SuperSonic 60W model. In addition, I have a recent Fender Deluxe reissue.
The SuperSonic, although less renowned than othet amps to jazz players, is interesting because it gives you basically 2 clean channels, a VR and a Bassman, plus a double deck saturation channel for your inner J. Scofield (or M. Stern, or whatever...). I used to switch between the VR and Bassman channels depending on the guitars I played with.
Main problem with the SuperSonic is its weight. Seen my cervicalgy problems, I have decided to stop carrying it all around and I have acquired a FDR.
As said above, VR has more headroom but also more cutting high ends than what I get with the FDR. Both are perfectly suited to a great jazz sound but I have a slight preference for the FDR, sound wise.
Cheers.
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Originally Posted by rob taft
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Originally Posted by Fred Archtop
Which Deluxe Reverb are you using? Is it the '65 blackface re-issue or the 68 silveface custom with the bassman tone stack? I understand that the original blackface deluxe reverb's as well as the reissue are hardwired to "bright" and people often clip the bright cap to warm them up. The new '68 custom, on the other hand, seems very warm to me on the custom channel.
Keith
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Originally Posted by jasonmi3
To be honest, it has been about 10 years since I replaced the Utah's which were just tired. The Weber model I used was the 12 150 Vintage light dope model (50 watt). They sound great. At the time it was a good buy for the money. I kept the Utahs in case I sell the amp but I'm pretty happy with the Webers. I don't use this amp anymore at levels above 3-4. I control the volume with the guitar. Very clean, lush round warm tone, great reverb.Last edited by rob taft; 07-28-2017 at 01:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by floatingpickup
Mine is '65 blackface reissue. No modding. No excessive brightness to my ears.
Cheers.
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is the Vibrolux's tone similar to the twin reverb one?
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I think the power section of the Twin Reverb and Dual Showman are unique compared to all the other Fender amps.
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Originally Posted by Fred Archtop
Keith
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Originally Posted by gianluca
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The VR is a great amp if you don't mind the weight. I've often thought about getting one and putting a single 12" speaker in it.
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vibrolux weight must be similar to an hot rod which I'm able to manage: I'm looking for an alternative to my twin reverb. 40W should be enough for me...
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Well the VR is nowhere near as heavy as a Twin but mine is heavier than my Deluxe (1x12).
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VR heavier than DR. Lighter than Pro Reverb or Super Reverb.
I like the two tens with the L5 or 175.
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