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Fender / Deluxe Reverb Silverface / 1979 / Amp

If you want pure Blackface tone on a budget, this is it, a stunning-sounding 1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp. The Texas Heat speaker is very close to old Jensen C12Ns which was the best Fender used in the BF era. I've been servicing these for over 25 years. I know how to make them sing, this one SINGS! - Dave Boze

This has been modified beyond Blackface specs by US Fender amp guru Dave Boze.

His detailed comments on the amp are below.

Checked over and tweaked by our UK amp tech. He installed a new speaker baffle board.

It sounds stunning and holds its own against a sixties Blackface.

It has the original footswitch and a later cover and is in excellent condition (see detailed photos further down listing).

The speaker is a Texas heat - a big improvement on the original which can be included if required.

 

Has had the Midrange pot mod installed (completely reversible - no holes drilled - pot installed in ext speaker socket hole on back panel). This mod adds a midrange pot to the 2nd channel of the Deluxe circuit. This mod is “a must” for a Deluxe.  This mod is completely reversible since no holes were drilled and the circuitry wasn’t changed.

It is of course a USA 110v mains unit so will require a step-down transformer for UK/EU use.

 

Dave Boze’s report:

1979 Fender Deluxe Reverb. Speaker updated to new 12" Eminence Texas Heat (8 ohms).

Original footswitch. Serviced items and enhancements are:

1) Rebuilt to 100% true Blackface circuitry

2) Horrid Pull-Boost junk ALL removed

3) All new filter caps - Sprague Blue atom 16uFd @475V

4) Pre-amp bypass electrolytic caps all replaced with new

5) brand new JJ 6V6 matched power tubes biased to 32ma each

6) NOS 12AT7 phase inverter tube

7) NOS Telefunken 12AX7 in Channel 2 pre-amp

8) all rest of tubes are American - all tested as high gain with no microphonics

9) Bright Switch cap added to former pull boost knob of Channel 2- so you can now have a bright switch like the bigger Fender amps. Just "pull" the volume knob!

10) Trem slowed down a bit to produce even deeper trem effect. Trem is very LUSH!

11) Cabinet thoroughly cleaned, original tolex all reconditioned for long life and clean look

12) Grille cloth very clean, no rips

13) this amp had kick back legs added at one time......old holes plugged, virtually un-noticable. All of that has been removed.

14) Newer cover included

15) 3-prong plug recently replaced as the old one was shot.

16) MID CONTROL added to former Aux out jack- Same as what would be on a Super Reverb. This control is VERY useful to tune your room to rid the middy-nasal tones. If you play out this control is INvaluable.

17) Coupling cap at Phase Inverter increased to .002uFd (from .001uFd) for slightly enhanced low end and fullness (I do this to all BF and SF amps...it really subtly adds a lot)

18) Bias electrolytic cap replaced with new

19) All transformers original, dated to late 1978.

20) Top back panel is recent replacement (but still has original sticker).

 

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We are based in the UK and have many years’ experience sourcing, servicing and shipping delicate vintage gear worldwide. You can rely on us to pack your item with care, and deliver swiftly by international courier with full tracking and insurance.

We offer a professional satisfaction-guaranteed service: customer care and attention to detail are paramount. Please contact us by phone or email if you have any questions or feedback. Tony

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We find good examples of interesting, rare and classic gear and ensure that our customers receive them in as perfect working order as possible. We appreciate fine, unusual, quirky and well-engineered recording equipment and instruments: that appreciation shines through in everything we do. First and foremost we ourselves are musicians, engineers, collectors and customers.


What started out as a passion and sideline has evolved into a business with a client list that reflects our commitment to good old-fashioned customer care and attention to detail (and a love of cool, strange and oddball vintage gear).


We mail out a monthly stocklist to our customers which contains many items that never make it to Vintage & Rare or Ebay (head over to the website to register).

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We are passionate about supplying high quality vintage gear to our customers and go the extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction. To speak to us about payment, shipping or any aspect of anything we sell please email tony@soundgas.com or call Tony on +44 7543 855788


Visit our website soundgas.com for more information on who we are and how we do business, as well as to see a full archive of our past stock of rare and unusual items.


You can also sign up there to receive our regular stock list emails. These contain over 300 listings including many items that are not yet listed and which can be reserved. Increasingly we find some kinds of item are sold before we get them listed

 

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Returns

Our aim is complete customer satisfaction and we accept returns within 14 days if the item has not been opened or tampered with in any way. We cover the cost of return if the item is faulty (EU only); if the buyer wishes to return for any other reason then the cost of return is his/her responsibility. Please contact us before returning the item: if the item is faulty, we may arrange for our courier to collect. Please ensure item is returned in the original shipping container and securely packed/fastened. If we find there is a fault with the item, we will cover the cost of repair or accept a return. If returning by your own method, please ensure a tracked and insured service is used and that we have confirmed the return address. We accept no responsibility for loss or damage where the above conditions are not observed.

Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, please contact us. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. 


There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within seven working days. 

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at soundgas@gmail.com.

Exchanges or returns for repairWe will endeavour to repair items if they are defective or damaged on receipt.  Please send us an email at soundgas@gmail.com and send your item to: Returns Dept Soundgas Ltd, 39 Manor Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NH.


Gifts

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.   ShippingTo return your product, you should mail your product to: Returns Dept Soundgas Ltd, 39 Manor Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NH

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable unless the item was found to be defective on receipt. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. 

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
You should use a trackable shipping service with full shipping insurance for the value of the item. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

 
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