This holy grail amp was launched in its blackface format from 1964 to 1967, and playing an achillies amplification aa1164 replica will transport you straight to when these babies were fresh from the factory. Amps produced after the end of 1969 saw a change in circuitry, the removal of the drip. You can do a phase inverter mod to get more gain and clean harmonics from a non reverb princeton. When cranked it tends to sound a bit20 browner than the bigger twochannel amps. The fender 65 princeton reverb tube guitar amplifier brings back the classic vibe and tone of the original legendary amp. Sound physics is a mod that overhauls minecraft s sound engine to simulate reverberation, sound. Buying a new amp, princeton reverb or deluxe reverb. Ended up being the little reverb transformer thing. Ive not tried the new ones, but if i had the money again, id buy an original blackface princeton reverb like a shot. To my ear he 10 route doesnt seem to affect the sound of the 12 speaker in any way.
Id step up to the 65 reissue princeton reverb or get a real silver face used, although looking at used prices things have gone up quite a bit since i bought my 2 princetons. This amp will have a few upgrades from the original. The 12 watt blackface version was introduced in 1964 and available until 1967, in 1968 it was changed to the silverface version with a drip edge around the grill cloth. This is a shootout between the vox ac10c1 and the fender princeton. I could not imagine a better reverb or tremolo, maybe the separate fender reverb tank could beat the princeton reverb, but i have never tried one. Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar reverb. I have a 65 blackface prineton nonreverb that is heavenly clean almost to 8 then it just barely starts to breakup.
Play through the vibrato channel and test the amp after every tube swap. The fender princeton reverb is a guitar amplifier combo, essentially a princeton with builtin reverb and vibrato. Our mods take the prri back to the glory days of the blackface era and adds a couple of the most famous mods done to this amp over time. Feb 10, 2012 after a couple of years of trying different amp, i have found my amp tone. Mike campbell from tom petty uses a princeton live as his main amp with a mic on it facing backward from the audience see the gp article from a few years ago. This is a demo of my 1966 fender princeton reverb amplifier. Stock the nr princeton is pretty dull and lifeless. The fender princeton reverb 2 wrongly named here on purpose to help people searching for 2 as well as ii is a 22w singlechannel tubevalve guitar amplifier combo designed by ed jahns under the supervision of paul rivera see the magazine article. The reverbless princeton aa964 sounds good but because it only has 2 preamp tubes it has quite a bit less gain. Fenders princeton reverb is one of historys great amps. Over the years ive made a number of updates including and starting with changing the plug to 3 pronged. Im owned a couple of princeton reverbs, but never plugged into a nonreverb version. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue as with fenders wonderful deluxe, the princeton was one of the very first amps leo made under his own name dating all the way back to 1946 and one of the few model names to remain in more or less continuous production, seeing out fenders less wellknown ivy league amps, the yale and harvard.
Its also not very gas satisfying a second time the same amp. To be clear, my princeton was modded with a deluxe reverb output transformer, so its a little beefier than stock. For countless guitarists ever since, the princeton reverb has been the go to amp for classic fender sound. Premium recap kits for your blackface or silverface fender twin reverb amplifier. When i was 16 or 17 back in the early 80s when i didnt know any better i had the speaker replaced rather than re coned. Fender 65 princeton reverb reissue 15watt 1x10 reverb. The only amp i ever regret selling was a blackface 19651966 princeton reverb. The amp also comes with a nice cover and a twobutton footswitch for reverb and vibrato on and off. Fender princeton reverb 12watt vintage blackface guitar. The princeton amp is often misinterpreted as a princeton reverb without reverb. Regularly used by many household names who own and can easily afford multiple vintage models. Handwired aa1164 princeton reverb replica12 watts with reverb and tremoloeminence gasc64 speakercombo or head since its introduction in 2004 the lil king reverb has become the go to amp in homes, studios and stages throughout the world. Lil king s amp headstrong amplifiers boutique handwired.
I replaced the reverb tube and still the same issue. The fender princeton reverb was a singlespeaker tubepowered amp that was blackface through 1967, then silverface until a brief return to a black front in. Sorry guys i left the metadata on the files i like to keep my playlists organized didnt think it would affect the download the download should be available now. Aug 09, 2015 this is a demo of my 1966 fender princeton reverb amplifier. Converting your silverface princeton reverb to aa1164 blackface specs will give you a softer, smoother, more touchsensitive amp. The 1164 circuit has reverb and 2 extra preamp tubesa different animal entirely. Introduced in 1964, its been a goto amp for guitarists from rockers to jazzers, especially in the studio and for gigs with modest volume requirements. Im thinking of having it converted to a princeton reverb as the blackface versions, absolutely mint, go as high as 2000. The princeton recording amp delivers on both fender tone and studio convenience, but it isnt exactly cheap, especially when you consider that the pvc cover is an optional extra. Dec 21, 2014 a few sounds from a silverface fender princeton reverb that i borrowed for a test from a friend of mine. A few sounds from a silverface fender princeton reverb that i borrowed for a test from a friend of mine.
Converting your silverface princeton reverb to blackface specs is much easier than most blackface conversions. The 68 custom princeton reverbamp is a faithful reproduction 1x10 combo with classic appointments such as the silverface front panel and onboard. Fender silverface princeton reverb march 23, 2011 november 29, 2017 admin 10 comments. Fender princeton reverb hand wired custom shop vs regular. Go get the 65 princeton reverb reissue right now i bought mine during the fourday fender 10% off thanksgiving weekend special and start hearing your guitar as it was meant to be in 1965. A closer study of the circuit design will reveal that the princeton reverb has an extra gain stage one half of the 12ax7 v3 tube just after the dry and the wet reverb signals are mixed. With a silver and turquoise front panel and classy aluminum drip edge grille cloth trim, the princeton reverb received a fresh new face as it remained the perfect recording and gigging amp. Classic fender sound, actual tube driven and recovered reverb, 6v6s.
What they have is the princeton with the aa964 circuit. Compact, wellbuilt, and able to channel the classic fender tube power guitarists have loved. Princeton reverb discussion in amps and cabs started by ethomas10, mar 4, 2008. Ive created a sound replacements for use with the star wars mod. One wire, i think its the black one, goes to ground. Combo amps free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Jan 14, 2014 a few years ago, fender added a princeton reverb to its line of 65 reissues, and recently introduced the 68 custom princeton reverb featuring circuit tweaks that, while less vintagecorrect, are friendlier to pedals and deliver more modern and immediate response. Upright mounted, 100120220230240v with extra features version. The owner had sent it to me with a note requesting the usual mods, plus a rather plaintive and maybe you can find out why it hums while youre in there. Dec 02, 2009 the amp also comes with a nice cover and a twobutton footswitch for reverb and vibrato on and off.
I could probably find a use princeton reverb maybe vintage, change its speaker for another ragin cajun, and play both amp in stereo. Transformers should always be installed by a professional electronics technician since there are high voltages involved and may result in serious physical harm to yourself, the transformer andor your equipment if installed incorrectly. It will sound a little browner and break up a little earlier. This classic amp added a tubedriven reverb circuit to the popular.
What started as a project years ago that was thought to have been forgotten is finally here. Ive got yet another blues junior on the bench with bad filter caps. Mar, 2017 the tremolo and the springreverb are exemplary examples of these effects. A deluxe reverb output transformer used and also a few changes to the tremolo circuit to slow it down and give. Fender 68 princeton reverb vs the vox ac10c1 amplifier. The princeton reverb, on the other hand, has an extra 12ax7 preamp tube which gives it a more overdriven sound when the volume is pushed.
So i actually bought one of these reissuesi thought the circuitry tweaks might be interesting to have more gain, yet retain that same sound for quitter play. Fender 65 princeton reverb guitar combo amplifier 15 watts, 1x10 a faithful recreation of a classic, the 65 princeton reverb is a fantastic amp for recording, with 15 watts of alltube glory through a jensen c10r speaker. It was in seriously poor condition but i got it for a song. Whether youre using it for practice, in the studio, or for smaller live rooms, the 65 princeton reverb shines. I have a 77 princeton which i adore, and want to go stereo. Not much changed circuitwise from the blackface to silverface models. Alltube combo amplifier for electric guitar vintage reissue series, power. It was my first and none ove the verbs have lived up to it. Built with a 12ax7 tube preamp, onboard tube reverb and tremolo with an included footswitch and 10 celestion g10 gold speaker, the fender 65 reissue. I have a 65 blackface prineton non reverb that is heavenly clean almost to 8 then it just barely starts to breakup. Bottom line is the 68 silver face line is cheaper for a reason. Iconic sound and style a historically significant amp used on countless hit songs for decades.
My latest princeton reverb had a crackly sound also. This classic amp added a tubedriven reverb circuit to the popular princeton student combo, and has been among the most widely used recording amps since its introduction in 1964. See if you can tell the difference between the hand wired and the regular princeton reverb amp. I plugged my 68 telecaster straight into it, recorded the sound. It had vernon storage for 30 years, it looks basically brand new, all original. The changes that did happen were subtle, but noticeable. Our mods take the prri back to the glory days of the blackface era and adds a couple of the most famous mods. Buy fender 65 princeton reverb 15watt 1x10inch guitar combo amp. Blackface mod kit fender princeton reverb silverface ebay. I used a jigsaw on my 1979 princeton reverb s baffle to enlarge it. I have a fender princeton 65 reissue with bluewhite tolex, jensen speaker. Today, the 65 princeton reverb is as phenomenal looking, sounding and performing as ever, and is easily versatile enough to go from the living room to the recording studio to the gig with the great sound, style, reliability and authentic vintage vibe that fender players know and love. Some people say otherwise but this is the way mine was premod.
I have a 1967 princeton reverb original that i purchased sometime in the mid 90s. The princeton reverb is the smallest blackfacesilverface fender amp with both tremolo and reverb. My first amp was a 1966 or 1967 fender princeton reverb from the pictures i am looking at. The princeton was never the amp for everybody, but it came pretty close. The fender deluxe, princeton, super and twin reverbs all use pcbs, but have had less issues. The princeton reverb reissue included breaks up much sooner.
Full princeton sound cheaper than new reissues, and more options. Specs below the fender princeton reverb amp of the 1960s, though small, light and moderately powerful, produced giant tube tone. I have a silverface 6969 with drip edge, it has been chopped down to just a head configuration, needing an external speaker cabinet, which i have paired with a celestion 7080. Fender 68 custom princeton reverbamp 12watt 1x10 reverb. The yesterday, i found a mint condition 77 princeton same exact one that i have on reverb. This is a custom built princeton reverb style amps which features some nice changes. The 68 custom princeton reverb amp is a faithful reproduction 1x10 combo with classic appointments such as the silverface front panel and onboard reverb tremolo as well as modern updates like modified tone circuitry and a 10 celestion ten 30 speaker. Princeton reverb scratch build here are a few photos of my latest guitar project, a black face princeton reverb. The most premium amp among fenders 2020 releases is. Though i was very pleased with the sound of the amp from the very first moment, it became even better after a few months of playing. The 68 custom princeton reverb amp pays tribute to the classic look, sound and performance of fenders late 60s silverface amps. If youre working with a loud drummer and like your tone clean as can be, it wont take long to reach. The 68 custom princeton reverbamp is a faithful reproduction 1x10 combo with classic appointments such as the silverface front panel and onboard reverbtremolo as well as modern updates like modified tone circuitry and a 10 celestion ten 30 speaker. Fender princeton 68 custom reverb hum my issue is the reverb channel having a considerable amount of hum when turned up past 2.
The blackface fender princeton reverb is one of the crown jewels of mid60s combo amps. Princeton reverb reissue modifications fromel electronics. The princeton reverb is the smallest fender amp with tremolo and reverb. Just by looking at the front panel and the knob functions it might seem so. Princeton reverb clone by mojotone guitarkitbuilder. After trying various 10 speakers i finally dropped a 12 into my nonreverb princeton and like it very much. One of fenders most classic amplifiers remains a favorite to this day and the princeton reverb reissue is perhaps the most successful of the reissue series. At first, i found the princeton to be a little too trebly with my jazzmaster and i was thinking about changing the pups of my jm, like some of you had suggest. Mojos blackface princeton reverb style amp kit features jj tubes 2 6v6 output, 1 gz345ar4 rectifier, 1 12at7 preamp and 3 12ax7 preamp, a jensen c10q 35 watts speaker, carbon composition resistors, sprague, tad and orange drop capacitors and an original black fenderstyle fiber board with eyelets. Ive replaced the original minecraft music and some ambience to add. Sound physics for minecraft realistic sound reverberation. Cost aside, however, the princeton does what it sets out to do rather well, with a very nice basic tone, a great spring reverb and a useful stompstyle compressor. These amplifiers are very similar on paper but they sound quite a bit different to each other. I did it to my old blackface nr princeton and made me much happier.
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