FENDER '63 VIBROVERB
1990-1995
Configuration: Combo
Power: 35 Watts
Effects: Reverb, Tremolo
SCHEMATIC
LAYOUT
- Front Panel: "Normal" In, In, Volume, Treble, Bass - "Bright" In, In, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb - Speed, Intensity, Pilot Light
- Back Panel: Fuse, Ground Switch, Power Switch, Standby Switch, Speaker Jack, External Speaker Jack, Foot Switch Jack
CABINET
- Dimensions: 19 3/8 x 25 x 8 5/8
- Tolex: Rough Brown
- Grill Cloth: Beige Brown (Wheat)
- Logo: Grill Mounted, Flat
- Handle: Black Strap
- Feet: Chrome Glides
- Knobs: Brown Barrel
- Hardware: Medium Chassis Straps 4 5/8"
SPEAKERS
- Size: 2x10
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Model: Oxford 10K5
11 comments
I own one of the last of these (95) like it a lot i suppose thats why i have had it so long,i had a chance to pull the speakers,and substitute with pair of 1963 originals of the type fitted,very little in it i found,this may be useful to those considering going that route,mine has done very little live work,one show and a couple of rehearsals,doubt many in this condition out there,it is fitted with american valves,think output pair are Sylvania,whatever! they are in good order and well balanced,i also had a chance to pitch this against an original from 63,yes it had a valve rectifier,and totally original,owned by an English legend,i service his amps!! and it was not really much better soundwise,maybe a little warmer,and wound up the GZ34 rectifier sag giving some compression,but what are these selling for 5-6 k bit ripe that btw,fender have made better,being first with reverb the factor.Brown deluxe sounds nicer!! Still a great amp though!!
The Fender Vibroverb Reissue Owner’s Manual lists it as a 40-watt amp (https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/Original/10001/OM_leg_gtramp_63_Vibroverb.pdf). I’ve got Celestions in mine along with Mercury Magnetics components (https://www.mercurymagnetics.com). It’s an extremely nice amp — loud enough for smaller gigs — and as a bonus, it’s a real looker, especially with the Fender “flat” logo. My current favorite amp, though, is my Univox 202R. Believe it or not, I found it in someone’s trash with five inches of snow on it. I replaced all the tubes, but all it really needed were the two 6973 power tubes.
It’s a great amp with wonderful tone and plenty of power. Always works and sounds great. Had the tubes replaced with American ones a few years ago which made it even better. Always loved the Fender “Bell Tone” and this one has never let me down. Previously had a Pre-CBS deluxe and a twin. I’ll put this up against both of those any day.