Fender 65 Twin Reverb User Manual [en, es, fr, it, de, jp]

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT!

ESPAÑOL - PÁGINAS 6-7

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GUARDENSE PARA SU USO POSTERIOR!

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PRIERE DE LIRE AVANT L’EMPLOI ET A
CONSERVER POUR UTILISATION ULTERIEURE!

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CONSERVARE PER UN UTILIZZO SUCCESSIV0!

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BITTE VOR GEBRAUCH LESEN UND FÜR
SPÄTEREN GEBRAUCH AUFBEWAHREN!

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• TO PREVENT DAMAGE, FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOIS­TURE.

• NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

• DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG.

• THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTH GROUNDED.

• UNPLUG THE AC POWER LINE CORD BEFORE
CLEANING THE UNIT’S COVERING WITH ONLY A
DAMP CLOTH; WAIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS COM­P L E T E LY DRY BEFORE RECONNECTING IT TO
POWER.

• PARA EVITAR DAÑOS, INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS
ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTA UNIDAD A LA
LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

• CONTIENE PIEZAS CUYO MANTENIMIENTO NO LO
PUEDE REALIZAR EL USUARIO, SINO SÓLO PER­SONAL CUALIFICADO.

• NO MODIFIQUE EL ENCHUFE DE CA.

• POUR EVITER L'ENDOMMAGEMENT DE L'AP­PAREIL, UN DEPART D'INCENDIE, OU UN CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, NE L'EXPOSEZ JAMAIS A L'HU­MIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

• AUCUNE MAINTENANCE NE DOIT ETRE
EFFECTUEE POUR LES PIECES SITUEES DANS
L'APPAREIL. LES REPARATIONS ET LA MAINTE­NANCE DOIVENT ETRE EXECUTEES UNIQUEMENT
PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

• PER EVITARE DANNI, RISCHI DI INCENDI O
SCOSSE ELETTRICHE, NON ESPORRE QUESTA
UNITÀ ALLA PIOGGIA O ALL'UMIDITÀ.

• NON CONTIENE PARTI RIPARABILI DALL'UTENTE:
FARE ESEGUIRE LA MANUTENZIONE SOLTANTO
DA PERSONALE QUALIFICATO.

• NON ALTERARE LA PRESA C.A.

• ESTA UNIDAD DEBE CONECTARSE CON TOMA DE
TIERRA.

• DESCONECTE EL CABLE DE ALIMENTACIÓN DE
CA ANTES DE LIMPIAR LA CUBIERTA DE LA
UNIDAD; ESPERE A QUE LA UNIDAD ESTÉ COM­PLETAMENTE SECA ANTES DE VOLVER A CONEC­TARLA A LA CORRIENTE.

• NE MODIFIEZ PAS LA PRISE DE CA.

• CET APPAREIL DOIT ETRE MIS A LA TERRE.

• DEBRANCHEZ LE CABLE D'ALIMENTATION AVANT
DE NETTOYER LE BOITIER DE L'APPAREIL ET
ATTENDEZ QUE L'APPAREIL SOIT COMPLETE­MENT SEC AVANT DE LE REBRANCHER SUR LE
SECTEUR.

• Q U E S TA UNITÀ DEVE ESSERE COLLEGATA A
TERRA.

• DISCONNETTERE IL CAVO DI ALIMENTAZIONE C.A.
PRIMA DI PULIRE LA COPERTURA DELL'UNITÀ;
ATTENDERE CHE L'UNITÀ SIA COMPLETAMENTE
ASCIUTTA PRIMA DI RICOLLEGARLA ALL'ALIMEN­TAZIONE.

• SETZEN SIE DIESES GERÄT NIEMALS REGEN
ODER FEUCHTIGKEIT AUS, UM BESCHÄDIGUNG,
BRANDENTWICKLUNG UND ELEKTRISCHE
SCHLÄGEN ZU VERMEIDEN.

• IM GERÄT SIND KEINE ZU WARTENDEN TEILE.
WA RTUNG UND REPERATUREN DÜRFEN NUR
VON QUALIFIZIERTEN TECHNIKERN
DURCHGEFÜHRT WERDEN.

• MANIPULIEREN SIE AUF KEINEN FALL DIE NET­ZANSCHLUSSBUCHSE.

• DAS GERÄT MUSS GEERDET SEIN.

• STECKEN SIE DAS NETZKABEL AUS, BEVOR SIE
DAS GEHÄUSE DES GERÄTS REINIGEN.
SCHLIESSEN SIE DAS GERÄT ERST WIEDER ANS
STROMNETZ AN, WENN ES VOLLSTÄNDIG
GETROCKNET IST.

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F e n d e r®`65 Twin Reverb

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Your "new" ‘65 Twin Reverb®amplifier is living
proof of the quality and longevity of Fender
amplifier designs. Over the years, many
musicians have found the versatile Twin Reverb
a perfect match for guitar, bass guitar,
keyboards, vocals, accordion, and the electric
violin among others. Featuring REVERB and
VIBRATO, this two-channel amplifier has been
used on thousands of re c o rdings and
countless live performances since 1954 when
the first version appeared on the music scene.

Your new ‘65 Twin Reverb is a faithful
reproduction of an original 1965 Twin Reverb
model AB 763. Every effort has been made to
keep the circuitry exactly like the original. For
i m p roved reliability and manufacturing
e ff i c i e n c y, a printed circuit board for the
components is used in place of the original

Front Panel

BRIGHTBRIGHT

VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS VOLUME TREBLE MIDDLE BASS REVERB SPEED INTENSITY

VIBRATONORMAL

phenolic parts panel. The power and output

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t r a n s f o rmers used in the 85-watt
‘ 6 5 Tw i n Reverb are built to the original
specifications and although some components
used in this re-issue amplifier are different in
size and shape from the earlier version, the
component values are identical. The speakers
in the ‘65 Twin Reverb are duplicates of the
original Jensen 12-inch "Specially Designed for
Fender" speakers used for many years during
the 1960s.

It is suggested you read this manual thoroughly
to understand all the features and functions of
the amplifier. The purchase of a Fender
amplifier will provide years of musical
enjoyment and the ‘65 Twin Reverb helps keep
the Fender legacy going strong.

NORMAL CHANNEL (A-F)

A. INPUTS - Plug-in connections for

instruments.

B. BRIGHT - This switch provides an extra boost

to the high-frequency range.

C. VOLUME - Adjusts the loudness of the

amplifier.

D. TREBLE - Adjusts the high-frequency signal

level.

E. MIDDLE - Adjusts the mid-frequency signal

level.

F. BASS - Adjusts the low-frequency signal level.

NOTES

• {A and G} Both INPUTS “1” provide +6dB gain
more than INPUTS “2.”

• {B and H} The BRIGHT tone boost is more
noticeable at lower VOLUME settings.

• {D-F and J-L} If either group of TONE controls
is turned fully counter-clockwise there will be no
sound from that CHANNEL.

• {M-O} REVERB and VIBRATO affect only the
VIBRATO CHANNEL.

• {J} The VIBRATO CHANNEL provides more
TREBLE boost than the NORMAL CHANNEL.

VIBRATO CHANNEL (G-O)

G. INPUTS - Plug-in connections for instruments.
H. BRIGHT - This switch provides an extra boost to

the high-frequency range.
I. VOLUME - Adjusts the loudness of the amplifier.
J. TREBLE - Adjusts the high-frequency signal level.
K. MIDDLE - Adjusts the mid-frequency signal level.
L. BASS - Adjusts the low-frequency signal level.
M. REVERB - Adjusts the REVERB effect level. Switch

OFF the REVERB effect by turning this knob fully

counter-clockwise. The FOOTSWITCH can also be

used to switch ON/OFF the REVERB effect.
N SPEED - Adjusts the rate of the VIBRATO effect.

The VIBRATO effect will not function without the

FOOTSWITCH plugged in.
O. INTENSITY - Adjusts the intensity of the VIBRATO

effect. Switch OFF the VIBRATO effect by turning

this knob fully counter-clockwise. The

FOOTSWITCH can also be used to switch ON/OFF

the VIBRATO effect.

P. POWER INDICATOR - Illuminates when the

amplifier is ON and receiving power (unless the

bulb has failed.) Bulb replacement: Unscrew the

red jewel and replace bulb with “type T47” (P/N-

0021642000).

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POWER RATING

260 WATTS

FUSE

POWER STANDBY

SPEAKER EXT.

SPEAKER

FOOT

PEDAL

`65 Twin Reverb – Rear Panel

A. POWER RATING - Connect the power line cord to a

g rounded AC receptacle in accordance with the
voltage and frequency ratings shown on the Rear Panel
of the amplifier.

B. FUSE - Protects the amplifier from electrical faults.

Replace fuse only with same type and rating listed on
the fuse holder. If the amplifier repeatedly blows fuses,
take the amplifier to an authorized Fender Service
Center.

C . POWER SWITCH - Push UP to switch ON the amplifier.

Push DOWN to switch OFF the amplifier.

D. STANDBY SWITCH - Push DOWN to put the amplifier

into STANDBY mode. Push UP to put the amplifier into
normal OPERATING mode. In STANDBY mode, power
is supplied to the tube filaments only. This eliminates
w a rm-up time when re t u rning the amplifier to

Tube Adjustments

The tube BALANCE and BIAS of your ‘65 Twin Reverb is adjusted at the factory and should
provide years of service before needing attention. If the sound quality of the amp has degraded
noticeably and HUM BALANCE and BIAS adjustments fail to restore sound quality, the tubes
are worn and need replacement. Note that pre-amplifier tubes last longer than output tubes. If
you are not sure about the condition of your tubes or the following procedures, take your
amplifier to an authorized Fender Service Center.

FIG. 1

A. HUM BALANCE ADJUSTMENT - This adjustment minimizes the hum heard at the speakers

due to tube filament imbalance. Balance is usually adjusted only when tubes have been
replaced. •Adjustment Instructions: Turn the amplifier ON for 2 minutes with nothing
plugged into any of the INPUTS. Rotate the VIBRATO CHANNEL volume, middle, and bass
knobs fully clockwise and the treble knob fully counter-clockwise. Rotate ALL of the
NORMALCHANNEL knobs fully counter-clockwise. Switch OFF the REVERB and VIBRATO
effects. Then insert a slotted screwdriver into the BALANCE ADJUSTMENT control, (see
“A” in FIG. 1) and rotate back and forth to the position with the least amount of hum.

B . BIAS ADJUSTMENT - This adjustment only should be made if the output tubes are

replaced with tubes not identical to the original tubes and should be adjusted only by an
authorized Fender Service Center.

OPERATING mode and also increases tube life span.
The POWER switch {C} must be ON for the STANDBY
switch to function.

E. MAIN SPEAKER JACK - Plug-in connection for

speakers. A speaker must always be connected at this
jack when the amplifier is ON.

F. EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK - Plug-in connection for

an external speaker. This jack is wired in parallel with
the MAIN SPEAKER JACK {E}. A total speaker
impedance load of 4-ohms should be used to avoid

damage to the amplifier.

G. FOOTSWITCH JACK - Plug-in connection for the

FOOTSWITCH which enables ON/OFF switching of the
VIBRATO and REVERB effects. The VIBRATO effect
will not function without the FOOTSWITCH plugged in.

Replace tubes with identical F e n d e r® original equipment only (see SPECIFICATIONS below). Tube location is printed on the tube label, inside the cabinet.

TYPE: PR 186
PART NUMBE R : 021-7370-000 (100V, 50/60Hz) Japan, 021-7300-000 (120V, 60Hz) USA, 021-7360-000 (230V, 50Hz) Euro,

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 260 watts
POWER OUTPUT: 85 watts R.M.S.
IMPEDANCES: INPUTS 1: 1M ohm (both channels), INPUTS 2: 136k ohms (both channels)

FUSE TYPE: 4 ampere, slow-blow, 125 volt minimum
SPEAKER COMPLEMENT: Two 12-inch Fender vintage re-issue Special Design speakers (P/N-037617)
TUBE COMPLEMENT: OUTPUT: Four Fender Special Design 6L6GC’s (P/N-039214),

FEATURES: Vibrato and Reverb, Tilt-back legs
DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 19-7/8 in. (49.2 cm)

WEIGHT: 64 lbs. (29 kg)

Specifications

021-7340-000 (230V, 50Hz) UK, 021-7330-000 (240V, 50Hz) A u s t r a l i a .

OUTPUT: 4 ohms (both speaker jacks together)

PRE-AMP: Four Fender Special Design 12AX7A’s (P/N-013341),
Two Fender Special Design 12AT7’s (P/N-023531)

WIDTH: 26-5/32 in. (63.5 cm)
DEPTH: 10-3/8 in. (21.9 cm)

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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