The '65 Twin Reverb is an authentic reproduction of the original amp to ride the wild surf, one of the all-time "Hall Of Fame" amplifiers. Clean as you want it to be, with a fatter tone than the butcher's dog.
Twin Reverb
Reviewed by:
unregistered, on may 21, 2004 7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased from: Music Major
Features: - Made in 2004
- amp is pure tube power
- 4 biggies and 6 small ones
- tube has killer reverb and vibrato
- 275w output // 10
Sound: As I said pure tube. What else can i say. Iv'e been playin for ~10 years and I haven't had an amp this good since my ~62 Fender bandmaster with the same features; the only difference is that the Twin is compacted into one unit. This amp sounds awesome with my Fender strat and my gibson lespaul. And does good with distortion from my x series hot rod. // 10
Reliability & Durability: This amp has never broken down and ive had it for 2 years and ive done some heavy gigs. I never bring a backup. This thing can blow my drummer through the roof and it even lets him take the roof with him. // 10
Impression: I play mostly punk, classic rock, metal on this amp. It doesn't show any feedback unless you give it a mic. If it were stolen id kill the guy who took it by smashing the amp over his head and use his life insurance to buy a new one. I love everything about this amp A++ for anybody. It does every style with any guitar perfect club amp. // 10
Twin Reverb
Reviewed by:
JayLacelle, on june 25, 2009 4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Price paid: C$ 950
Features: To be clear, this review is for the 1965 Twin Reverb Reissue. This is part of Fender's "blackfaced" period all-tube amps. My amp was made in 2005. This amp is a meat and potatoes amp, you get two clean channels each with 3 bands EQ and a bright Switch, only one has tube-driver reverb and tremolo/vibrato. No built in overdrive (except natural breakup when you crank volume to 10, which you will probably never do unless your playing an arena show with no PA). It has a standby Switch, no FX loop, no headphone jack, and external speaker jack (to connect to an extension cab), and the only thing it came with was a Vintage style footswitch to turn on and off the reverb and vibrato. // 9
Sound: I have several guitars I play through this thing...and I play almost every type of music out there. Because there is no built in OD/distortion you will need a diverse pedal board in order to get many different sounds from it. This amp is meant to achieve one thing: the perfect clean tone. Many famous guitarists including Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and the edge have said that the first step in getting the perfect guitar tone is a good clean sound to start with. This amp has such a beautiful ringing clean sound that every effect you use on top of it sounds world class. For jazz I just use the natural sound of the amp, no pedals. For blues I use a modded Ibanez ts9 to give the amp a little bite. For rock I use either my Boss ds-1 or my EHX little big muff, depending on what I'm playing. I don't use the vibrato very much, but the reverb is the best you will ever hear. Anywhere past 5 on the reverb and it sounds really "wet"...good for surf but not my taste. Personally I set the reverb at about 3 or 4 and get a beautiful warm echoing tone. This amp sounds best when you can really crank the volume...it's got TONS of clean headroom and the tone gets warmer and fuller the louder it gets. I give it a perfect 10 because it is the best clean setting I have ever heard in a guitar amp. // 10
Reliability & Durability: Haven't gigged with it yet, but I am definitely going to. I just can't wait to be able to crank this thing. I would gig without a backup. This amp is really heavy so I'm guessing it would be pretty tough to break this thing. The only part you have to be careful of is the tube shield at the back. As long as you don't kick it or throw it out of a hotel window it should be fine. // 10
Impression: I will probably own this amp till I die. I love everything about this amp. With a Strat and a tubescreamer this amp sounds amazing. In my opinion I prefer the sound of a clean amp with high-end pedals than a marshall/mesa/peavey with built-in OD. If you are planning on buying one of these just try it out for yourself. I promise if you are looking for a good clean tone with plenty of volume and clean headroom you will fall in love with this amp. // 10
Twin Reverb
Reviewed by:
unregistered, on april 23, 2012 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 1400.00
Purchased from: zzounds
Features: Features you ask? How about absolute fat tone and enormous headroom. The best reverb in the business and a killer vibrato. I've owned many amps from the Boogies to the Mesa's. If you know amps, you`ll know what that means. Marshall JCM 900's, Mark 2 B's, Rivera, etc. I've also played through those $2000.00 heads along with the Brit's. Those amps are good amps but not a bit better than the Twin. // 10
Sound: I use an American Strat through the amp. I have single coil, single coil, humbucker. Too many reviews state that this amp is not for metal or heavy rock. I just don`t get that remark,.. unless they are ammatures. You can use your pedals through this amp just as you would any other and get whatever grunge you would like. To state that this amp is "NOT" for anything is communist. The other thing is the negative remarks about a distortion channel. I don't know any pro players who would use an amps distortion channel unless while in conjunction with their personal preference of pedals. I for one, never use a distortion channel on an amp. I always use my pedals through the clean channel. To me, this attribute that the Twin incorporates is a sound one. Why have a distortion channel? I play blues, rock, funk, country, metal, jazz, classical, etc.etc.etc. And it's a simple matter of my configuration of pedals to suite whichever genre of music that I am playing. This amp is the standard across the board in the music business. Others strive to get the tone and sound that the Twin Reverb has. // 10
Reliability & Durability: 5 years warranty which will probably never be needed. This amp is a tank. It is heavy but this could be due to it's Fatness. There's nothing weak in this design. Normally the weakest thing about this amp will be the player using it... LOL Anyway, the definition of absolute genius is what the Fender Twin Reverb is. // 10
Impression: The Fender Twin Reverb amplifier is the best in the business. Sure there are others that are great amplifiers. There are amps with bells and whistles, etc. But across the world there have been millions of songs played through the Twin Reverb. There are legendary artists who have used them for decades. So unless you think that they got it wrong, I see no reason to dispute this legendary amplifier. If you want a pro amp, pro tone, pro quality, sustain, etc, etc, etc. Then there`s absolutely no reason to look elsewhere. The Fender Twin Reverb is as good as it gets without a doubt. Others try and many or most fail. This is the one true real deal amplifier on the market that can be counted on to provide awesome tone and volume for years and years. Don't be foolish. P.S. "KEEP THE FUNK ALIVE PEOPLE!" // 10
Twin Reverb
Reviewed by:
jasonbloss, on may 11, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Features: The Twin reverb, while pricey, is surprisingly not too complex. The amp consists of only two seperate channels, both of which are clean. One channel is "normal" containing two input jacks and volume, treble, middle, and bass knobs. The other is the "vibrato" channel, where the real meat of the amp is. Here you have your reverb settings, along with tremelo speed and intensity. If you use the foot Switch that comes with the amp, there's really no need to use the "normal" channel on the amp, as with the Switch you can manipulate reverb. And even though it's only packing two 12 inch speakers, this amp has ear splitting volume, especially if the tubes are changed to your liking. // 8
Sound: The Twin is easily one of the cleanest sounding amps any guitar player will ever play. While the volume is loud, that's not what's most important. The tone of the amp is gorgeous and since it is only a clean amp, adding pedals to the mix makes that tone breathe. Depending on what kind of guitar you're using (strat for me) there's never been a problem with buzzing or any other issue. It plays wonderfully in all environments and is quite versatile concerning what style of music you like to play. However, it does not suit all styles. // 8
Reliability & Durability: This thing is a beast, for sure. It feels like it weighs a ton, which can be annoying at times, but it's definitely durable and reliable. Never has the amp broken down on me, and I changed the tubes only because of personal preference. Really the tubes inside were already great. I have a backup, but I don't think I'd ever need it if I gigged with the twin. // 10
Impression: Overall, the Twin Reverb is a fine piece of equipment from Fender, but there is one issue that anyone must think about before purchasing. When I bought this amp back in 2006, I was really into classic and alternative rock, which was perfect. However, being a normal person, I have changed my playing style in the complete opposite direction. I am a doom metal fanatic now, and the Twin IS NOT suitable for any form of metal. It really is a drag, because I dropped so much for this. But I simply cannot deny how beautiful this amp sounds and how powerful it is. If it did get stolen, I must admit I would invest in a different tube amp, but if you love anything but metal, you just can't go wrong here. // 8
Twin Reverb
Reviewed by:
RichClarke, on august 18, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 500
Purchased from: Private Sale
Features: The amp was made in 1981, 11 years older than I am! This is the cleanest amp I've ever heard and quite possibly the loudest I've ever used! Two guitar inputs and two other inputs (not sure what for!) I use this amp in my bedroom, but very shortly it'll be coming out on gigs. It's a tube amp, so takes a little while to warm up, but when it's warm, it's a beauty! // 10
Sound: When I put my 2009 Standard Stratocaster through it on a clean setting, every note sings. The reverb is fantastic, the best I've ever heard. I can't put it above 2 in my bedroom, otherwise my ears start to Hurt. I would say 6 would be the loudest you'd need to put it to for a average sized gig. It's a 100% clean channel, but as it's an older Twin, you can pull the master volume knob out slightly to give the amp an edge of distortion. // 10
Reliability & Durability: It's a tank. A solid cabinet with the bonus of wheels on the bottom as it's very, very heavy. Obviously, the tubes will need replacing every now and then. They're not expensive either. I will use this amp for the rest of my life. The only other amp I'd consider is the Marshall Bluesbreaker. // 10
Impression: The perfect amp. Gives you that Stevie Ray Vaughan tone, especially with a tubescreamer through it! Quite good for Reggae too, as I was playing around with some Bob Marley earlier, and it sounded real nice. I'd buy this amp all day long over any other. It would be nice if it had the overdrive channel and footswitch that comes with the blues deluxe, but you can't have everything! // 10
I bought my twin reverb from a local shop here in Ohio. I play everything from Classic Rock to Metal to Country, but my favorite style of playing is Blues. This amp has enough power to produce an amazing sound for someone who is just practicing at home or playing a gig. For anyone looking for the clean guitar sound, this amp is it.
Yep, because this is essentially the best sounding new amp. Some of the original Fender amps sound better but this is amazing, absolutely butterlike smooth, thick cleans. Full thick ODs, with a pedal or true tube overdrive if you turn it up past 8 (****ing loud) and just basically amazing.
I have had it since it came out. The best sounding amp I have ever played. The person who says it sounds bad after six should get the tubes checked. They do break. If that is not it was probably a defect because I outplayed a marshall stack on 10 and there was no buzzing sound. This amp is all you will ever need. You can play a concert with it or a small gig. Sounds great when you add pedals too. This is the best amp by far. Every great musician recorded on a twin reverb in the 60's and the reissue is just as good. The amp is reveared for its pure tone but trust me you can add a distortion pedal and it still sounds good. Great for pure rock sound.
Anyone who says this amp sounds bad probably didn't plug his guitar into one.
I checked out Hot Licks a few days ago and tried this, the Hot Rod Deluxe, and both the 2x12 and 4x10 Hot Rod Devilles... if I can get the Twin Reverb used before the guys sells it, I will, if not, I'm getting the 2x12 HR Deville. I didn't even play either of these amps pass 2, and it was hella loud, and damn right clear!
I own an original 70-something twin reverb and it is just amazing (besides the fact that i think it is the "crappier" model that came out after fender was bought out..).
the most amazing sounds come from it, whether clean or rigged up to my line 6 uber metal pedal. there is VERY LITTLE (if any) feedback when i'm all hooked up. i LOVE IT! as well, it withstood many gigs back in the 70s (it was my pop's).
I got one for 600, secondhand. got it off a friend who didnt have a vehicle to get it around. his MAJOR loss.
he paid 1200 and had it for three or four months and gave it to me, it was mint. clean is amazing, and it can handle a lot of ****ing distortion, I usually turn the peddle up a quarter and let the amp do the rest. Beautiful, Beautiful amp well worht the money.
oh and whoever just propped line 6 is a tone deaf douchebag. I've matched and then beat down(not physically, musically) a line 6
player who thought he could out tone me. needless to say he apologized.
I just picked up a Twin reverb and this amp is simply amazing. The cleans through my USA Stratocaster is simply divine and ym Les Paul is all that. All my pedals sound wonderful through this. I use a M.I. Crunchbox drivin with a BBE Green Screamer and it just blows me away. So much headroom and yet sounds awesome at low volume also. I picked this up used off Craigslist for $650 and it was mint condition. New they are $1299.
I just picked on up, a vintage 1970's model twin reverb and it was 650 bucks. And it sounds like pure sex with my Les Paul running through it. They sound particulary amazing with some JBLs or eminence model speakers. The tone is so clean but has amazing capabilities with pedals. Not to mention durability. Their made So well, especially vintage bc everythings point to point instead of printed circuit.
Ok kids, let me write a review for you… I own a 1974 Twin Reverb that was purchased brand new by my Grandfather. He played guitar, Fiddle, and sang through this amp for 15 years before he retired from music. Before Granddad passed in 2001 He gave it to my Dad, who doesn’t play anymore, so it spent a few years in a closet with the original cover on it before it traveled on the floor of a motor home from California to Georgia in 2005 when my Dad brought it to me. I’ve been a professional Musician off and on since I was 16, and let’s just say that that’s been a long time ago. I’ve been on the road, I’ve played sit down’s, one nighters and just about every style of music you can imagine except Punk…(just don’t get it.. eh…). This Twin is the second that I’ve had in my career, being that the first one was stolen in the 80’s, but I digress.
Fact of the matter is that I’ve played through Peavey’s, Marshall’s, Crate’s and a few off brands that I picked up here and there, but they always fell short. I got Grand dad’s, 30+ year old Twin, took it to a reputable tech to have the tubes and capacitors replaced and generally gone through, and If somebody gave me the choice of losing a leg or getting rid of my twin, I’d hop around on stage just happy as can be, as long as I still have my twin.
Yep, there are 2 channels, both clean, one reverb and one without. The 74 has a master volume knob with a push pull function for overdrive. Not distortion, but a “Nice/Nasty” crunch effect to it. Crank the volume on either channel, and put the master at around 2 and you get a nice buttersmooth crunch to it, pull on the knob and it gets pretty nasty, but it’s still just the preamp, overdriving the tubes… You’ll need a box to get distortion out of it for metal or hard “Modern” rock. BUT, if you want smooth blues tones or some classic rock (60’s is classic for this old guy) this is the amp for you. My personal settings with a Les Paul are on the “Reverb” channel, Volume at 5 or 6, set the tones (treb, Mid, Bass) at 5, then tweaked to my preference which is likely to change depending on what the room sounds like. Reverb is set at 4, give or take a little, then use the Master volume for how loud you want it to be. Usually it’s about 4 , or I’m blowing myself off stage, and the sound guy’s complaining about bleed through on my vocal mic. I set my twin on a 2-12 cabinet, to give an added fullness. The twin might not be the best at one thing or another, but for an all around great amplifier that truly amplifies a guitar’s sound, I’ll take a Twin over anything.
I don't know any pro players who would use an amps distortion channel
WTH are you talking about? I think majority of guitarists use the amp's OD channels. Like Angus Young from AC/DC. His setup is Guitar -> Amp. Why would people buy something like Marshall if they didn't use the distortion channel. Because Marshall is only known for its distortion. I don't know a pro guitarist that doesn't use his amp's distortion channel for distortion sounds. Usually people boost their dist. channel with and OD.
I've owned many amps from the Boogies to the Mesa's
Mesa/Boogie is one company.
I think the newest review failed. I wouldn't use a Fender Twin Reverb for metal. You buy good amps because you don't want use too much pedals. Pedals should be used as effects, not as your main sound. I mean it's OK to use effects but it seems like you're wasting money if you buy a Twin Reverb and play metal. You could as well buy a cheap amp and run a Metal Zone through it. Or why do you think there are Mesa/Boogies and Marshalls? They are for the distortion sounds that they are known for.
I have a twin but I would never use it for metal. It`s not made for that. Anyone who says this amp is shit for metal is right. It`s like saying man this 36 Rolls Royce is terrible on the NASCAR track, no shit.
MaggaraMarine wrote on 04/23/2012 - 08:38 am / quote |
I don't know any pro players who would use an amps distortion channel
WTH are you talking about? I think majority of guitarists use the amp's OD channels. Like Angus Young from AC/DC. His setup is Guitar -> Amp. Why would people buy something like Marshall if they didn't use the distortion channel. Because Marshall is only known for its distortion. I don't know a pro guitarist that doesn't use his amp's distortion channel for distortion sounds. Usually people boost their dist. channel with and OD. OK MaggaraMarine, you are not really thinking Angus plays a newish Marshall with an overdrive channel are you? I am pretty sure Malcom and he use old ones with no master volume. If not now, I'm sure they did for the majority of their career. Gotta keep your basic rock history in line don't we? Rock on.
I can see where people who play pointy headed guitars tuned low with skulls and dragons painted one would not get the Twin and that's fine. 4-12 and a killer head of your choice will get you where you gotta go. But if you are a freaky dude who likes trem that pounds like thunder, reverb as deep as the Mariana Treeeeennnnnch, bright treble, thick bass, plenty of headroom, lots of volume in a unit that' easy to haul and loud enough to punish the most ham fisted drummer, consider the '65 Twin.
