{"product_id":"fender-deluxe-reverb-silverface-bc1884","title":"1976 Fender Deluxe Reverb Silverface","description":"\u003cp\u003e1976 Fender Deluxe Reverb Silverface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favourite amps for recording and smaller gigs: classic chimey Fender tones you’ve heard on countless recordings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from 1976, this amp is has had a full overhaul from a local amp tech. The original mains transformer has been replaced with a UK\/EU 220\/240 unit, but the original is available if required. The spring tank has also been replaced. Details of work below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeluxe Reverbs are pretty much top of the Fender tree for us as recording amps: they nail classic Fender sounds from clear and bell-like chiming tones to growling break up. The early-mid 70s Silverfaces are great value vintage valve amps that rarely disappoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean all pots, sockets and switches\u003cbr\u003eTest all valves\u003cbr\u003e1x 12AX7 replaced\u003cbr\u003eReplace power supply capacitors:\u003cbr\u003e2x 22uF 500V axial, 3x 22uF 450V axial \u003cbr\u003eFit new dual primary mains transformer \u003cbr\u003eFit voltage selector switch; metalwork\u003cbr\u003eNew mains cable and plug, strain relief grommet \u003cbr\u003eChassis earth bond\u003cbr\u003eRemove “death cap”, US outlet, ground switch\u003cbr\u003eFit 2x HT fuse-holders and fuses\u003cbr\u003e2x new screen resistors 470 ohm 3W\u003cbr\u003eReplace bias supply capacitor, resistor\u003cbr\u003eReplace preamp cathode capacitors:\u003cbr\u003e4u7 63V axial, 5x 22uF axial\u003cbr\u003eNew tremolo bug, anti-tick capacitor 10nF 630V axial\u003cbr\u003eNew reverb tank TAD 9AB2C1B\u003cbr\u003eNew valve retainers for 6V6s\u003cbr\u003eRewire HT so first caps are before standby switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas in pretty much original condition, which is nice, but several things needed changing...\u003cbr\u003ePower supply and all electrolytic caps replaced. New mains transformer will work on 230 or 115V; I have fitted a voltage selector where the US mains outlet was.\u003cbr\u003eThis model has no HT fuse so I have done this properly and fitted two in the HT ac so everything is fully protected.\u003cbr\u003eValves: 6V6s are an unusual type, Fender branded and obviously quite old. These are too slim for the original retaining clips, one of which was broken anyway, so new retainers fitted. Rectifier is also a bit funny looking but tests OK as a GZ34. Preamp valves were mostly OK; one old 7025 failed so replaced with an EH 12AX7.\u003cbr\u003eHT was wired with the big power supply caps after the standby switch, which is not at all good (and not like the schematic, odd); hot-switching valve rectifiers is a recipe for expensive disasters so this rectified.\u003cbr\u003eTremolo was weak and ticking; this fixed with a new bug (Coopersonic) and an extra\u003cbr\u003ecap for the tick. Now nice and deep and pleasant sounding.\u003cbr\u003eReverb was also working but anything but a very quiet signal was driving the tank into nasty distortion so new 3 spring medium tank fitted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64024217944441,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/Fender_Deluxe_Reverb_BC1884_9.png?v=1784647391","url":"https:\/\/soundgas.com\/products\/fender-deluxe-reverb-silverface-bc1884","provider":"Soundgas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}