So my question is, would the fender blues deluxe be a good choice. View and download fender blues deluxe reissue user manual online. How to repair fix a fender blues deluxe guitar tube amp quickly. For the original blues deluxe which sold in large quantities, for sure, youll find many people who never experienced a single problem with their amps. Blues deluxe reissue amplifier pdf manual download.
Fender blues deluxe reissue, low output problem hello, ive got a guitar amp fender blues deluxe reissue that has an output problem, volume is very weak compared to what it wasshould be. Fender forums view topic blues deluxe original issues. I like to run up the bass 34 and the treble only or so. Behold the reissue blues deluxe a vintagestyle tube amp with boutique tone at a great price that many a pro rock, country and blues player has used to superb effect. The blues deluxe reissue is an update of the 1993 fender tweed series that took a great old collectable 1950s deluxe and customized it with channel switching and reverb. Blues deluxe reissue this is the model name for warranty claims nonserviceable part. I put the stock speaker in a 1 x 12 birch cab and use it with my egnater tweaker 15 and also as an ext. That birch cab sure makes that stock speaker sound really good and i might be making a cab switch for the blues deluxe or putting the guts in a head cab. Fender blues deluxe reissue 2channel 40watt 1x12 reverb. It probably works fine with a standard made in usa blues deluxe, but not the reissue. As blues, western swing, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances. I did the crex speaker about a year ago, big difference. Blues deluxe reissue this is the model name for warranty claims specifications model name. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio.
Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Like all mods and fixes on this site, doing them will void your warranty. Fender amp preamp tube layout and recommendations kca. When i tried using it with the reissue, the reverb was still shut off and inoperable. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current fender. Fender musical instruments corporation 8860 east chaparral road, suite 100. Fender blues deluxe service manual electrical engineering nature. For an original blues deville, the first mod that is an absolute necessity is to install a bias pot. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. In 1993, fender released the tweed series amps to great success and acclaim. For the record, this particular footswitch will not work with my blues deluxe reissue made in mexico model. The guy i bought it off of said his tech ran through it and cleaned it and found nothing wrong. Gotta 90 watt celestion black shadow in my 94, and this amp is just amazing. Unlike its little brother, the fender blues junior, it has two channels with separate gain and master controls as well as a footswitch.
Need fender blues deville 410 amp mods the gear page. July, 2005 pn 2232200000 120v service manual contents. Then there is the 12ay7 in v1 and 12ax7 in v2 and v3. While its newer cousin, the hot rod deluxe, has many modern refinements, more and more enthusiasts continue to request the warm tone, unique circuitry, classic features and. This mod does not work with other amps like the blues. Fender blues deluxe reissue user manual pdf download manualslib. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Fender forums view topic modifications to the fender. The reissue blues deluxe is a vintagestyle tube amp with boutique tone at a great price that many pro rock, country and blues players have used to superb effect. Im not saying vintage fender amps are perfect but many models are proven tone machines. Reissue 65 deluxe reverb this is the model name for warranty claims service manual type. Fender blues deluxe reissue 40 watt 1x12 tube guitar combo. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not. Blues deluxe reissue service manual fender blues deluxe reissue.
They have different circuitry and sound dissimilar. Fendergroove tubes gt6l6b the output tubes in your blues deluxe amplifier are performance matched and labeled as a colorcoded pair. If you have an original blues deluxe see my listing for that item. The only source that i have found that suggests the use of 12dw7 tubes to lower the gain in fender amps is eurotubes, who probably bought a ton of these junk tubes for a dime a dozen and are trying to sell them for a healthy profit to nonampeg amp owners. My main question, is will my pedals sound good with this amp.
Pr 658 not a model number part numbers 120v, 60hz us. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents. Blues deluxe reissue blues junior iv blues junior lacquered. Why the fender blues deluxe does not sound like a vintage. The fender blues deluxe reissue uses three 12ax7s and two 6l6s to pump 40 watts through a specially designed 12 eminence speaker, lending modern power to its vintage aesthetics.
Deluxe model 26 woodie deluxe 5a3 5b3 5c3 5d3 5e3 5e3a layout only 6g3 6g3a aa763 ab763 deluxe reverb aa763 ab763 ab868 a1172 a1270 cbs 7779 volboost deluxe reverb ii. Now that i probably scared you all so bad that only the brave and crazy remain this is one easy easy easy mod. The bias adjustment on the hot rod deville is the same on the blues deluxe reissue. This fender tweed blues deluxe is a really nice amp.
This mod does not work with other amps like the blues deluxe. Fender vintage blackface deluxe reverb custom tube guitar amp combo excellent. Preamp out jack the fender blues deluxes preamp signal. Database contains 2 fender blues deluxe reissue manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Pcb assembly chassis assembly cabinet assembly miscellaneous schematicsservice diagram fender musical instruments corp. Blues deluxe reissue bias value telecaster guitar forum. I played it quite a bit before settling on another brand tubeamp, only because of price. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixesupgrades this post is what i wish i could have found prior to my purchase. Fender blues deluxedeville reissue sch service manual.
To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. A musthave for gigging guitarists worldwide and the ideal 1x12 amp for crafting your own signature sound. Gb hot rod deluxe based on the hot rod deluxe iii, with artist modifications. The fender deluxe amp of the 1950s was a mediumpowered unit designed to let guitarists hold their own in a small group. Notices specifications theory of operation parts lists. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the. Fender blues deluxe reissue user manual pdf download. Preamp tubes for fender blues deluxe reissue fender. Get the best tone and reliability out of your amp with our modifications. You can measure milliampers in millivolts at the fender designated bias point using a digital multimeter set to the lowest dcv voltage scale usually 200 mv. The tweed blues deluxe is a vintagestyled tube amp with boutique tone at massproduced prices, and pro players in rock, country, and blues will get great results from this. Power sw, standby sw, pilot lamp, power amp in, preamp out, foot switch, presense, reverb, master vol.
The information contained herein is confidential and proprietary to fender musical instruments corp. User manuals, guides and specifications for your fender blues deluxe reissue amplifier. If you are looking to purchase one do not expect to perform like an old fender. Fender blues deluse reissue manual at americanmusical. Order directly from the fmic customer service department. I can only tell you my experience, that of other folks i know with the same amp, and what the several techs who worked on mine all told me about it which is that they were, in general.
The blues deluxe reissue comes standard with 12ax7s in v1, v2, and v3. Its got the wonderful retrotweed cover, chickenhead knobs, and classic grille that all give it that 50s look and feel. Fender amp preamp tube layout and recommendations kca nos. I have also heard of people using a 12ax7 in v1 and v2 with a 12at7 in v3. Deluxe reverb, vibrolux reverb, super reverb, twin reverb, showman reverb, pro reverb and dual showman reverb. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
Fender deluxe reverb reissue modifications april 8, 2001 posted by swingin. Unleash the tone of your blues deluxe reissue with the supreme mod kit from fromel electronics. Longer cord for the fender vibrosonic, custom vibrolux, ultimate chorus, rumble bass, hot rod deluxe, hot rod deville, blues deluxe, blues deville, blues junior, acoustasonic sfx, 65 twin reverb reissue, 65 deluxe reverb reissue, bxr200, 57 twin amp reissue standard nema 515 plug for north american use at 110120 volts ac. Pro rock, country and blues players guitarists everywhere prize nofrills amps for their great volume, reliability, responsiveness to effects pedals, and affordability, and the 40watt blues deluxe reissue gives those players the fantastic warm boutique tone and. If you have a copy of an old fender guitar amplifier owners manual not shown in this archive, wed love to have a copy to post here. This manual is designed to familiarize you with the equipment and to. Blues deluxe reisu svc man electronic schematics, amp. As blues, western swing, western, and rockabilly bands began getting louder, the overdriven tone of a crankedup deluxe found its way onto many live and recorded performances the earliest version of the deluxe was the 5a3, and is often referred to as having. Preamp tubes for fender blues deluxe reissue page 2. A common misconception about about the blues deluxe is spread by fenders marketing department.
I currently have the blues retube kit from eurotubes which uses a 12ax7 and v1 and v3 and a 12at7 in v2. However, there are many players who still crave the fatter, warmer tone of the earlier version, and fender has now reissued the two most popular circuits in the original format. For the blues deluxe reissue and blues deville reissue models from 2005 to the present, see the fpk115 kit below. Fender blues deluxe reissue service manual pdf download.
Blues deluxe reissue guitar amplifiers shop fender. Fender blues deluxe 1x12 40watt tube combo amp tweed. This mod does not work with other amps like the blues deluxedeville. Whether you like the blues deluxe or not is up to your ears. This kit works for the reissue blues deluxe the made in mexico version. It is here now to help others who are considering this amp or may have already purchased it and have questions. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. A brief look at the schematic or playing them side by side will disabuse you from that notion immediately. The blues deluxe is pretty different than a vintage fender. Blues deluxe reissue this is the model name for warranty claims fender musical instruments corporation 8860 east chaparral road, suite 100 scottsdale, az 85250 issued. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier.
Oct 09, 2012 i have a blues deluxe reissue that i have heavily modded myself. Preamp out jack the fender blues deluxes preamp signal can be sent to an. It is disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. I recently managed to snag a fender blues deluxe amp with new tubes for 300 bucks. The fender blues deluxe reissue produces 40 watts into a single 12inch special design speaker by eminence. View and download fender blues deluxe reissue service manual online. These amps have since evolved into the hugely popular hot rod range, with the addition of the more drive button. Contains all 8 control pots as found in the original blues deluxe and blues deville models, from 1993 to 2004.
I recently purchased a fender blues deluxe 40w tube amplifier and i noticed that when the reverb knob is past 3 it has a obtain schematic service manual. That means that if something breaks fender will not pay for ityou will. If you dont use channel 1, dont worry too much about this tube, any 12ax7 or 7025 will work though noisy or microphonic tubes in this position can be a problem even if youre not using that channel. Fender blues deluxe reissue manuals and user guides. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals current this article contains a list of all fender guitar amplifier owners manuals currently available. Fender 68 custom deluxe reverb common problems and fixes. Blues deluxe reissue this is the model name for warranty claims circuit description which produce two out of phase signals for the preamplifier purpose of driving v4 and v5 which act as a push pull pair in a class ab power amplifier. Fender blues deluxe reissue 2004 schematic rev a thetubestore. Fender blues deluxe service manual free download as pdf file. The blues deluxe in its short life has received a lot of acclaim, it sounds good. Fender blues deluxe reissue modifications fromel electronics. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free.
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