Fender Vibrolux Reverb AA864 Tube Amplifier (1966)
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Fender Vibrolux Reverb AA864 Model Tube Amplifier (1966), made in Fullerton, California, serial # A-07707, black tolex covering finish.
This is a fine example of an early CBS-era black panel Vibrolux Reverb, one of the all-time classic Fender amps. Slightly more powerful than its smaller sibling, the Deluxe Reverb, the dual-speaker Vibrolux has enough gain to kick harder at mid-level volumes, and plenty of clean headroom to keep up with a drum kit. Equipped with both reverb and tremolo, the Vibrolux Reverb is one of the benchmark amps of the 1960s. This amp's tube chart bears the stamp PJ, indicating assembly in October of 1966. The same pre-CBS AA864 circuit was used from '64 up through mid-'67 without notable modification.
Being the smallest member of the 6L6 driven black-panel family, the Vibrolux offers a sweet breakup and distinct tonal character from the smaller speakers, power and output transformers compared to those found in its larger siblings the Super Reverb, Vibroverb and the Pro Reverb. With two 10" speakers and dual 6L6 power section putting out about 35 watts, the Vibrolux Reverb is one of the best sounding and most versatile amps in that all-time classic lineup. 60 years later, the Vibrolux remains one of Fender's best period designs and an excellent choice for both gigging or recording purposes.
Height is 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm.), 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) deep.
Cosmetically, this is a wonderfully clean amp, showing just some light wear overall. The black Tolex covering is in fabulous shape and shows little-to-no wear. The grille cloth is nice and taught and in excellent shape, save for one smaller tear towards the left side. The control panel is clean with all its knobs intact and overall in great shape, showing only minor wear. The original handle and chassis straps are beautifully clean with hardly any signs of corrosion. The amp even retains the original tremolo/reverb footswitch as well as its original black cover, still in great shape.
Electrically, the amp remains nearly all original. The two 10" ceramic Jensen speakers are original to the amp and bear the matching codes 220-607, dating them to the 7th week of 1966. Both speaker retain their original cones and test wonderfully. The power, choke, output and reverb transformers are marked 606-635, 606-628, 606-634 and 606-621, dating them to the 35th, 28th, 34th and 21st week of 1966, respectively. Visible pot codes date to 1966 as well; the 2nd channel volume pot is a replacement, as are both bright switches. The coveted Blue Astron signal caps are wonderfully intact and sound great. The amp has otherwise received our typical maintenance and servicing, including replacement of all electrolytic caps, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks, a grounded 3-prong power cord installed and power tubes biased to spec.
This is a lovely example overall; a glorious vintage tone machine from then last year of this eternally revered black panel line. Overall Excellent - Condition.
This is a fine example of an early CBS-era black panel Vibrolux Reverb, one of the all-time classic Fender amps. Slightly more powerful than its smaller sibling, the Deluxe Reverb, the dual-speaker Vibrolux has enough gain to kick harder at mid-level volumes, and plenty of clean headroom to keep up with a drum kit. Equipped with both reverb and tremolo, the Vibrolux Reverb is one of the benchmark amps of the 1960s. This amp's tube chart bears the stamp PJ, indicating assembly in October of 1966. The same pre-CBS AA864 circuit was used from '64 up through mid-'67 without notable modification.
Being the smallest member of the 6L6 driven black-panel family, the Vibrolux offers a sweet breakup and distinct tonal character from the smaller speakers, power and output transformers compared to those found in its larger siblings the Super Reverb, Vibroverb and the Pro Reverb. With two 10" speakers and dual 6L6 power section putting out about 35 watts, the Vibrolux Reverb is one of the best sounding and most versatile amps in that all-time classic lineup. 60 years later, the Vibrolux remains one of Fender's best period designs and an excellent choice for both gigging or recording purposes.
Height is 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm.), 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) deep.
Cosmetically, this is a wonderfully clean amp, showing just some light wear overall. The black Tolex covering is in fabulous shape and shows little-to-no wear. The grille cloth is nice and taught and in excellent shape, save for one smaller tear towards the left side. The control panel is clean with all its knobs intact and overall in great shape, showing only minor wear. The original handle and chassis straps are beautifully clean with hardly any signs of corrosion. The amp even retains the original tremolo/reverb footswitch as well as its original black cover, still in great shape.
Electrically, the amp remains nearly all original. The two 10" ceramic Jensen speakers are original to the amp and bear the matching codes 220-607, dating them to the 7th week of 1966. Both speaker retain their original cones and test wonderfully. The power, choke, output and reverb transformers are marked 606-635, 606-628, 606-634 and 606-621, dating them to the 35th, 28th, 34th and 21st week of 1966, respectively. Visible pot codes date to 1966 as well; the 2nd channel volume pot is a replacement, as are both bright switches. The coveted Blue Astron signal caps are wonderfully intact and sound great. The amp has otherwise received our typical maintenance and servicing, including replacement of all electrolytic caps, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks, a grounded 3-prong power cord installed and power tubes biased to spec.
This is a lovely example overall; a glorious vintage tone machine from then last year of this eternally revered black panel line. Overall Excellent - Condition.