Fender vibrasonic schematic

“CUSTOM”

VIBRASONIC AMP

p/n 021-5200-000 (120V)

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS:

Notices

Specifications

Theory of operation

Parts lists:

PCB assembly

Chassis assembly

Cabinet assembly

Footswitch assembly

Miscellaneous

Schematics/diagrams

Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

7975 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258

“CUSTOM” VIBRASONIC

(This is the model name for warranty claims)

SERVICE MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1995

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information contained herein is CONFIDENTIAL and PROPRIETARY to Fender Musical Instruments Corp. It is
disclosed solely for use by qualified technicians for purposes of equipment maintenance and service. It is not to be
disclosed to others without the expressed permission of Fender Musical Instruments Co. All specifications subject to
change without notice.

For warranty repair service, only Fender specified part numbers are to be used. It is recommended they also be used
for post-warranty maintenance and repair.

Parts marked with an asterisk (
and SAFETY requirements. DO NOT USE A SUBSTITUTE!

A coded naming convention is used in the description of certain parts. The codes and what they mean are as follows:

CAPACITOR CODES HARDWARE CODES

CAP AE = Aluminum Electrolytic BLX = Black Oxide
CAP CA = Ceramic Axial CR = Chrome Plated
CAP CD = Ceramic Disk HWH = Hex Washer Head
CAP MPF = Metalized Polyester Film M = Machine Screw
CAP MY = Mylar NI = Nickel Plated
CAP PFF = Polyester Film/Foil OHP = Oval Head Phillips

RESISTOR CODES

RES CC = Carbon Comp SMA = Sheet Metal "A" Point
RES CF = Carbon Film SMB = Sheet Metal "B" Point
RES FP = Flame Proof SS = Stainless Steel
RES MF = Metal Film TF = Thread Forming
RES WW = Wire Wound ZI = Zinc Plated

*

) indicate the required use of that specific part. This is necessary for RELIABILITY

PB = Particle Board
PHP = Pan Head Phillips
PHPS = Pan Head Phillips Sems

“CUSTOM” VIBRASONIC

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Release No.: PR 186 (This is not a model number)

Part Number: 120V Version : 021-5200-000

Input impedance: Input 1, both channels 1mΩ

Input 2, both channels 132kΩ

Power Output: 85 Watts RMS minimum @ 5% THD

Rated load impedance: 4Ω

Speaker Complement: (1) 15” “Special Design” (p/n 049135)

Dimensions: Height:22" (55.9 cm)

Width: 26 5/32" (66.4 cm)
Depth: 10 3/8" (26.4 cm)

Weight: 71 lbs. (32.3 kg)

Product specifications are subject to change without notice