My aa1069 bandmaster reverb layout created in diylc. Manual consists of several sheets stapled at the corner. In comparing the sound characteristics of reverb tanks it is important to remember that the amplifier plays a major role in how the reverberation effect will sound. Convert ab763 bandmaster head into vibrolux or vibroverb. You can find a bandmaster reverb head and change the ot for a 4 ohm bassmantwin one. All the configuration process is done from the front panel. Bandmaster reverb 1975 bandmaster reverb 1982 blackface guitar amps. Jun 09, 2015 this is a 1970 fender bandmaster reverb. I use a fender bandmaster amp head reverb tfl 5005 d, 1974 all lamps 5u4gb, 2 6l6, 3 12axt7, 3 12at7 this head delivers 45 watts. The aa1069 circuit was released in october 1969 1069. Fender blackface pro reverb question the gear page. Aa763ab763 blackface bandmaster seen from behind, v1 is to the right side.
Discussion in amps and cabs started by mrmjp, mar, 2009. V4 12ax7 12 reverb recovery and 12 gain stage for vibrato channel. Silver face bandmaster field guide correctionscomments. Blackfacing an aa1069 silverface bandmaster reverb page. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Here is our collection of black face, silver face, and other 80s era fender guitar amp schematics. Fender bandmaster reverb aa1069 schematic 40 watt 212 combo fender bandmaster reverb aa270 schematic 40 watt tube head. Fender forums view topic 1974 bandmaster reverb filter. Then i found another pro reverb aa165 that uses a gz34 tube so does the super reverb. The classic fender bandmaster is one of fenders most iconic early amplifiers. The fender bandmaster was a musical instrument amplifier made by fender. The bandmaster and bassman of this era were exactly the same size 32. Schematic 5w ultralinear schematic reverb unit 6g15 schematic 6g15 chassis layout silver face schematic showman 6g14 schematic 6g14 chassis layout dual showman reverb 100w master vol.
I had ron veil an well renowned fender amp tech guy here in ca say that the bandmaster reverb circuit was nearly identical to a super reverb. They are in nice condition for their age, but they do show some discoloration and wear from years of storage. Instructions for the bandmaster iii configuration software are located in section 6. Fender bandmaster 6g7 schematic 40 watt 310 combo head. The same reverb tank will sound different depending on the amp. Deluxe reverb 1968 deluxe reverb 1978 deluxe reverb ii. From very early tweed models with a single 15 or a trio of 10s, the short lived 1960 only brown combo, the fabled blond, brown, and blackface piggyback heads of the. If you want wire holes or mounting holes, you will have to drill those. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Item is one parts list and schematic for the fender reissue65 twin reverb guitar amplifier. Aa1069 bandmaster reverb schematic aa1069 bandmaster reverb chassis layout. Schematic prosonic schematic quadreverb 100w master vol. Master volume models with pull boost tone circuit, a mid control knob for the normal channel and a tailless amp decal were introduced in 1976. Vintage early 1970s fender bandmaster reverb replacement.
All of the bandmaster reverb schematics aa768, aa1069, aa270 say, total load 4 ohms. It is a very cool amp and someone has already added two jensen special design c8r 8ohm 25w 93db 8 inch speakers to the cab the cab is extra large to keep the power transformer away from the reverb pan. Looking at the schematic for my amp it shows a 5u4gb is the proper tube. Here is a comparison between the four different reverb tank brands discussed previously. The 1969 is a 40 watt circuit played through a vintage 1968 large 2x12 cab with. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. The non reverb deluxe is the simplest amp of the family because it has only two preamp gain stages and no reverb. In this vid, well look at what could be the best vintage fender amplifier value out there in terms of tone for the money. Ab763 blackface amp model differences rob robinette. Fender bandmaster reverb february 25, 2011 november 30, 2017 admin 10 comments. Thats how the old fender circuits are deciphered i.
In the 2000s, vintage bandmaster amps remain in use by blues, americana and rock and roll bands. Reverb aa270, reverb aa1069, silverface reverb, reverb aa763, blackface reverb, ad1269. Can you guys take a look at this aa1069 silverface bandmaster reverb schematic and make sure i caught all the differences between it and an ab763 blackface vibroverb shown in red. Each bandmaster iii on the network must have a different address. It goes whistling very hight frequency when i turn up the reverb volume up to half power. Click on the namelayout link for each board to see the fender layout diagram. Fender diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Also the pro reverb aa1069 schematic which is a very similar amp with similar voltage out of the transformer shows a 5u4gb too. I recommend using ft caps for my filter cap boards. They are available for free download to help you with your amplifier repair and modifications. We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. A 2 ohm output is normally for 4 eight ohm speakers in parallel but the bandmaster reverbs were supposed to push 2 eight ohm speakers in parallel. This became the ab668 in june of 1968 nearly coincident with the debut of the bandmaster reverb in july of 1968.
Fender proreverb aa1069 sch service manual download. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Vintage 69 and 73 fender bandmaster reverb comparison. Bandmaster 5e7 bandmaster 6g7 bandmaster 6g7a bandmaster 6g7a layout bandmaster 6g7 layout bandmaster amp aa763 bandmaster amp ac568 bandmaster reverb amp aa1069 bandmaster reverb amp aa1069 layout bandmaster reverb amp aa270 bandmaster reverb amp aa768 bassman amp aa270 bassman schematic bassman 5e6a bassman 5f6 bassman 5f6 layout bassman 5f6a.
From very early tweed models with a single 15 or a trio of 10s, the short lived 1960 only brown combo, the fabled blond, brown, and. But may have handling wear or other damage that comes from use. Fender bandmaster reverb aa1069 schematic fender bandmaster reverb aa270 schematic fender bandmaster reverb. Fender schematic heaven, tube books, schematics galore. Best speakers for fender blackface bandmaster reverb, pro. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. It has two triode light dependant resistor ldr signal tremolo but no reverb, 7025 low noise version of the 12ax7 preamp, dual identical tone stacks with treble and bass controls. As was the case with most vintage fender amps, the bandmaster underwent a series of both cosmetic and electronic design changes through its production. Jul, 2011 rightclick to save the file or leftclick to open from your browser. So, if you like super reverbs many do, then that is a head version of a 1970 super reverb. Fender 57 bandmaster reissue 2channel 26watt 3x10 guitar combo 20 2016. The belton btdr reverb modules have quickly become regarded by diyers and boutique pedal builders as one of the best digital spring reverb modules ever. Fender bandmaster aa763 schematic 22 watt 112 combo.
Up for sale is this vintage early 1970s fender bandmaster reverb aa270 and aa1069 replacement parts list and schematics. Pro reverb aa165 schematic aa165 chassis layout aa1069 schematic aa1069 chassis layout pro jr. Whether you need to speak to consumer relations or simply want to drop us a line, this is your source. Fender bandmaster reverb aa1069 sch service manual. Im using the vibroverb because it has a tube rectifier like the bandmaster reverb. This 1969 silverface bandmaster reverb tfl5005d is a truly greatsounding.
The original circuit for the pro reverb was designated aa165. Vintage fender amp repair offers a nohassle return policy. After checking a lot of stuff, i m not sure have got the right reverb tank. Transformers for fender bandmaster antique electronic supply. I have owned one for close to 20 years and just recently put the chassie into a super reverb cab with 410s, my tech blackfaced it, did new filter caps, and a couple of nice mods that were done on it before. Feb 14, 20 we compared the tone of two different vintage fender bandmaster reverb amps through vintage cabs and speakers.
Bandmaster reverb used super reverb tone stack values. I put the original front board aside and built a 2x8 baffle board, reliiced it and put 2 jensen c8r ceramic speakers in. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Aa768, aa568, aa1069, or tfl5005 years of production. Since i would prefer to get a head rather than combo, it looks like a bandmaster blackface might be a good fit for me. Bandmaster started out as a 1 by 15inch combo before expanding to a 3 by 10inch combo in 1955. What does the term tfl5000d mean on the 1968 dual showman. The bandmaster reverb, pro reverb, and bassman from the mid 60s and 70s are heads with piggyback 2x12 cabinets, and all sound best with the same speaker suggestions. Fender bandmaster 6g7a schematic 40 watt 212 combo. Fender super reverb, pro, pro reverb, bandmaster reverb, bassman 10 power transformer, 125p5d, 125p5dx, 022798, 022806, 120240v. Bandmaster iii universal band decoder array solutions. Tube amplifier schematics fender bandmaster reverb amp aa1069. Thanks to kevin chant for the high quality original fender amp schematics he has available on his site. Real world voltages these are my bone stock aa270 bandmaster reverb voltages.
Fender silverface bandmaster reverb august 4, 2011 november 29, 2017 admin 2 comments. Aa270, ab568, ab763, aa1069, aa763 notify us if you are ordering for the aa763 super reverb bandmaster reverb. Super reverb aa763 ab763 ab568 aa1069 aa270 cbs 45w mstrvol cbs 70w mstrvol super six reverb 100w 100w master vol. Fender power transformer, 8087, 125p5d, 125p5dx, 022798. Transformers for fender bandmaster amplified parts.
Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Bandmaster reverb aa1069 schematic aa1069 chassis layout bassman 5b6 schameatic. Installation and configuration steps are listed below. These original pieces of paperwork came from an early 1970s fender service manual. Blackfacing an aa1069 silverface bandmaster reverb discussion in amp tech center started by robrob, mar, 2017. Fender silverface bandmaster reverb august 4, 2011 november 29. Vintage early 1970s fender bandmaster reverb replacement parts list and schematic. Fender bandmaster5e7layout service manual download. Schematics shown in blue are missing from the archive. Hint, buy the bandmaster reverb and if you want a pro reverb just get a cabinet from jd newell and put the chassie and 212s in it for half the price of pro reverb. Sf bandmaster reverb vs sf pro reverb decide the fate of my tone. The difference between a vibrolux pro reverb chassis and bandmaster super reverb one is the addition of a mid control on the vibrato channel.
The modifications to your amplifier are at your own risk. I am curious if anyone knows what technical differences there are between the deluxe reverb and the bandmaster. Beginning in 1960, bandmaster amps were equipped with a vibrato effect. A little love for the fender bandmaster reverb warehouse. Fender bandmaster reverb amp schematic phychijackmep. Vintage fender twin reverb pro reverb super reverb bandmaster. Despite its clunky size which has earned it its nickname, the brick, its easy to design around, is low noise. Second, the schematic clearly calls for blackface spec 1k and 4. Spring reverb tanks explained and compared antique. Blackfacing an aa1069 silverface bandmaster reverb. I know that both have the ab763 circuit, though many other blackfaces like the bassman and others dont use this. The fender bandmaster reverb was an amplifier made by fender, essentially a silverface bandmaster piggyback head with builtin reverb and vibrato. Some early models had both a microphone input and instrument inputs.
I designed the rr763 blackvibe amp see layout and schematic below for builders who dont want to deal with the complexity of the ab763 circuits reverb, tremolo and dual channels but still want its authentic tone removing the reverb, tremolo and vibrato channel drops the preamp tube count to only two but the tone stays 100% normal. The bandmasters, like most of the classic fender amp models have existed for decades, and have went through several metamorphoses in their lengthy lifespan. It was introduced in 1968 and was discontinued in 1980. Schematic 5w ultralinear schematic reverb unit 6g15 schematic 6g15 chassis layout silver face schematic showman 6g14 schematic 6g14 chassis layout. Fender bandmaster reverb 1969 black tolex sparkle grill cloth. It was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1974. I making my own amp which is a fender bandmaster reverb.
This kit and the instructions included do not include any warranty of any kind. When configuring the bandmaster iii via software switches 14 set the 4wirenetwork address of the unit. Had it been identical to the pro reverb s new revision which it clearly is not it wouldve been called an ab668 as well. However, i noticed the 1 watt resistors between 20500s are weird values2.
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