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FENDER | AMPLIFIERS | TWIN REVERB

Fender Twin Reverb

electric guitar amplifier

Amplifier advertisements originally published from 1966 onwards. Click on the images for larger copies. Check out other vintage Fender advertisements

Fender Twin Reverb - From Arbiter the Most Wanted Guitar in Britain Today Telecaster by Fender

Fender Twin Reverb - From Arbiter the Most Wanted Guitar in Britain Today Telecaster by Fender (1966)
Mid 1960s UK advertisement for Fender guitars and amplifiers. In the early 1960s, Fender had been distributed in the UK by Jennings, but by the middle of the decade Arbiter had won the contract. Th...
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Fender Twin Reverb - Get Fenderized

Fender Twin Reverb - Get Fenderized (1967)
Heavily promoted advert / Competition for Fender in 1967, giving the opportunity to win a 'bandfull' of instruments. The first prize was a Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitar, Jazz bass, Bassman an...
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Fender Twin Reverb - Another Step In The Right Direction

Fender Twin Reverb - Another Step In The Right Direction (1972)
Fender advert for two new amplifiers the Quad and Super Six. Both were 100w combos based on the Fender Twin amplifier, available for some time, and also pictured, but with 4x12" and 6x10" speakers ...
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Fender Twin Reverb - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Telecaster guitar)

Fender Twin Reverb - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Telecaster guitar) (1974)
Colourful 70s illustrated advert for the Fender Telecaster guitar and Twin Reverb Amplifier; part of the 'You get there faster on a Fender' series that proved popular in the early/mid 1970s. The Te...
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Vintage MT-10 Fender Mini Twin Battery Powered Amp 1W

Vintage MT-10 Fender Mini Twin Battery Powered Amp 1W

Skokie, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

Barely used. Like new. See pictures for details.... more
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1970s Fender Twin Reverb Silver Faceplate Original Vintage

1970's Fender Twin Reverb Silver Faceplate Original Vintage

Southbury, Connecticut, 064**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

1970's Fender Twin Reverb Silver Faceplate Original Vintage. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS.
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New F&T Fender Amp Capacitor Kit for Twin Reverb, Super Reverb, Pro Reverb

New F&T Fender Amp Capacitor Kit for Twin Reverb, Super Reverb, Pro Reverb

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$82


Fender Bassman, Blackface Or Silverface Cap Kit F & T Refurbish Your Vintage Fender Blackface or Silverface Twin Reverb, Pro Reverb or Super Reverb
Guitar amplifier capacitor kit will refurbish your vintage Fender Blackface or Silverface F & T Capacitor Kit Refurbish Your Vintage Fender Twin Reverb, Super Reverb or Pro Reverb

Guitar amplifier capacitor kit will refurbish your vintage Fender Twin Reverb, Super Reverb or ProReverb. Amplifier techs know that the electrolytic... more
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1979 Rola Fender Super Twin Reverb 12?? Speaker Ceramic Magnet Vintage Works #12

1979 Rola Fender Super Twin Reverb 12?? Speaker Ceramic Magnet Vintage Works #12

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

#12 1979 Rola
Fender Blue Doughnut
Super Twin Reverb 12?? Speaker
Ceramic Magnet
8 Ohms
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
This used speaker came out of a Fender Super Twin Reverb Amp. This is a super heavy duty high powered speaker- much more robust than a normal Twin Reverb speaker, as it's designed to handle 100 watts. There is no coil rub or rips in the cone.
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Speaker ... more
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1978 1982 Fender Pyle Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Pair Ceramic Magnet Vintage #59

1978 1982 Fender Pyle Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Pair Ceramic Magnet Vintage #59

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$145

#59 1978 & 1982 Fender Pyle Twin Reverb
12?? Speakers Ceramic Magnet
8 Ohms
Musical Instrument Speakers
Made in USA
These were removed from a Fender Twin Reverb that we previously sold.
They have been used extensively. There is no coil rub but there is a small tear in the cone surround on one speaker but the other one looks good. We included a small patch you can easily glue on. One speaker has no Fender Blue Donut label.
We use a Klein multimeter to show ... more
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1977 1976  Fender Pyle Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers  Pair  Vintage Works #55

1977 1976 Fender Pyle Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Pair Vintage Works #55

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$145

#55 1977 & 1976 Fender Pyle Twin Reverb Blue Donut
12?? Speakers Ceramic Magnet
8 Ohms
Musical Instrument Speakers
Made in USA
These speakers were removed from a Fender Twin Reverb that I sold. There are some slight dents on both dust covers. One speaker??s frame has been dented but won??t effect mounting or operation of the speaker. They have been used extensively. There is no coil rub or rips in the cones
We are not guaranteeing the gaskets on these speakers are all ... more
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Fender Silverface 1975 Super Twin amplifier front rear control plates faceplates

Fender Silverface 1975 Super Twin amplifier front rear control plates faceplates

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$145

Selling a set of 1975 Fender Silverface Super Twin original equipment amplifier control plates - the faceplates for the chassis, both front and back
Perfect for bringing a Silverface Fender Super Twin back to stock - or use it in a project amp application of your choosing. Great for a high power guitar or bass amp
Used / vintage, so has blemishes, sold as pictured.
Sold as-is, no warranty, no returns.
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1975 Fender Super Twin Reverb Eminence 12???? Speaker  Repaired Cone Vintage #20

1975 Fender Super Twin Reverb Eminence 12???? Speaker Repaired Cone Vintage #20

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$155

#20 1975 Fender Super Twin Reverb Eminence 12?? Speaker
Large Ceramic Magnet
8 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
Repaired Cone
We removed this speaker from a Fender Super Twin Reverb amplifier that is currently listed until sold. This is a Fender Blue Donut label with a heavy ceramic magnet and is designed to handle very high power (100 watts).
This speaker has been used extensively. There is no coil rub. There was two small tears on the cone that were ... more
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1973 1972 Fender Oxford 12T6-10 Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Pair Vintage  #56

1973 1972 Fender Oxford 12T6-10 Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Pair Vintage #56

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

#56 Fender Oxford 12T6-10 Twin Reverb 12?? Speakers Ceramic Magnet Blue Donut
8 Ohms
Musical Instrument Speakers
Made in USA
These speakers were removed from a Fender Twin Reverb that we previously sold. They have been used extensively. There is no coil rub on both but there is a inch long rip in one of the cones. We will be including a patch that can be perfectly glued over to fix.
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Matched Speaker ... more
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Vintage Fender Branded Utah 12?? Guitar speaker - Fender silver face twin 1982

Vintage Fender Branded Utah 12?? Guitar speaker - Fender silver face twin 1982

Rosemead, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$185

This vintage Fender Branded Utah 12?? Guitar speaker is a rare find for any guitar enthusiast. The speaker is designed for the Fender silver face twin 1982 model and is suitable for electric guitars. With one speaker and one channel, this combo amplifier is perfect for small to medium-sized gigs.

The branded Utah speaker provides a high-quality sound output and is perfect for those who want a vintage feel to their music. This item is a must-have for any collector or musician looking ... more
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1975 Fender Rola 27297 Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Matched Pair Vintage Works #61

1975 Fender Rola 27297 Twin Reverb 12???? Speakers Matched Pair Vintage Works #61

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

#61 1975 Fender Rola 27297
Blue Donut 12?? Speakers Ceramic Magnet
8 Ohms
Musical Instrument Speakers
Made in USA
These speakers were removed from a 1976 Twin Reverb that I previously sold. They have been used extensively. There is no coil rub but one cone had a tear that was repaired and a dust cap repair by a previous owner.
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Matched Speaker Code??s
005379
Twin Reverb
Silver Cone ... more
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Fender Tweed Bassman Twin Bandmaster Pro Super 1950s Amp Metal Tube Shield Orig

Fender Tweed Bassman Twin Bandmaster Pro Super 1950's Amp Metal Tube Shield Orig

Mason, Tennessee, 380**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$240

Beautiful natural patina on rare full set of 3 matching original Fender Tweed amp tube Shields from the 1950's complete with the relief cutouts for clearance of the socket mounting screws, this shield does not have any numbers stamped on the top. This is the real deal. It is impossibly rare to find these for your Vintage Restoration, so here's your chance. This is the original correct tube shield for the 3 preamp tubes used in any Tweed amp from this period. This would be any of the tweed amp ... more
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1958 Fender Twin or Deluxe Jensen 1x12" C12Q speaker but needs re-coning.

1958 Fender Twin or Deluxe Jensen 1x12" C12Q speaker but needs re-coning.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

We have a rare 1958 Fender 1x12" Speaker by Jensen its a C12Q blue back Speaker from a Tremolux or Deluxe Tweed Amp dated from the 11th week of 1958. It needs of a complete recone service & would be perfect for any application in any amp made during the late 50's or early 60's. This is being sold "as-is" & is completely original.... more
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1961 Jensen P12PS Fender Twin 12???? Speaker Pair Alnico Magnet Vintage #95

1961 Jensen P12PS Fender Twin 12???? Speaker Pair Alnico Magnet Vintage #95

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

#95 1961 Jensen P12PS
12?? Matched Speaker Pair Alnico Magnet
8 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speakers
Made in USA
These speakers were removed from a 1961 Fender Twin Amp that I sold. These speakers have been used extensively. There is no coil rub but there is a couple rips in the one cone surround that could use a slight glue repair.
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Speaker Codes
550-7
Silver Cone Stamps
3012B16W1
Model... more
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1958 Fender Twin or Deluxe set of 2 Jensen 12" P12Q speakers but need re-coning.

1958 Fender Twin or Deluxe set of 2 Jensen 12" P12Q speakers but need re-coning.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$495

We have a rare matched set of 1958 Fender by Jensen 12" P12Q blue back Speakers from a Twin, Tremolux or Deluxe Tweed Amp dated from the 16th week of 1958. They are in need of a complete recone service & would be perfect for any application in any amp made during the late 50's or early 60's. They are sold "as-is" & are completely original.... more
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1974 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface - master volume, foot switch

1974 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface - master volume, foot switch

Houston, Texas, 770**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

1974 silver face twin reverb, with foot switch, master volume (factory, per the year), 3 prong power cord, good caster wheels mounted underside.
LOCAL PICKUP IN HOUSTON (77018). I don??t know how I could ship this monster without risking damage or incurring major cost to do it right.

Sounds great on both channels. Tone controls work well, reverb and vibrato work great. Loud! It breaks up at lower volume on the rev / vib channel, which is how I use it. But can be pristine clean if... more
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1979 Fender Twin Reverb Amp Works Great!

1979 Fender Twin Reverb Amp Works Great!

Danville, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

Up for sale is a great Fender Twin Reverb Amp fully working condition. Has seen a lot of use and has some visible body damage. Insane collectible still sounds incredible. Pretty new EHX tubes are installed. No pedal.
... more
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1967 fender twin reverb amplifier

1967 fender twin reverb amplifier

Riverhead, New York, 119**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

This 1967 Fender Twin Reverb amplifier is a vintage gem suitable for any electric guitar. With 85 W of power and vacuum tube technology, it produces a rich and powerful sound. The amp has two speakers and two channels, making it perfect for a small band or solo play.
The Twin Reverb model is a classic and highly sought-after, especially among guitar enthusiasts.
... more
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FENDER TWIN REVERB AMPLIFIER 1975 Silver Face, 2 x 15 inch EV speakers.

FENDER TWIN REVERB AMPLIFIER 1975 Silver Face, 2 x 15 inch EV speakers.

Babylon, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

The Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier from 1975 is a classic combo amplifier suitable for electric guitars. With a power output of 100W and 2 x 15 inch EV speakers, this amplifier delivers rich and powerful sound for guitarists. The four channels provide versatility in tone shaping, making it a popular choice among musicians looking for a high-quality amplifier with vintage charm.... more
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1978 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface

1978 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface

San Ysidro, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

1978 fender twin reverb silverface
The foot switch doesn't work
... more
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1961 Hohner Zambesi

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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar The Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music