Fender Parts Vibroverb AB763 1x15 Combo w/ JBL D130F 1968, Black
$3,250.00
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Specs
| Instrument | Amplifiers |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Vibroverb AB763 1x15 Combo |
| Finish | Black |
| SKU | AP4562-A |
| Made In Year | 1968 |
| Preamp | 12AX7 (x4), 12AT7 (x2) |
| Power | 6L6GC (x2) |
| Rectifier | 5AR4 |
| Wattage | 40w |
| Circuit | AB763 |
| Transformers | 2x Original Schumacher, 2x Changed |
| PT | Original Schumacher 022798/606805 |
| OT | Changed Fender w/ Paper Bobbins |
| Choke | Original Schumacher 022699/606803 |
| Reverb/Other | Changed 1990's Mojotone |
| Speaker | 1960's JBL D130F |
Description
While it’s common to see guitars assembled from parts across different eras, it’s far more rare with amps. This particular “Vibroverb” is best described as a Super Reverb cosplaying as a 1x15 Vibroverb—even down to the faux tube chart. Surprisingly... it does damn good job convincing you it's real. The amp section began life as a Super Reverb, with the chassis and original transformers transplanted into a superbly well built 1x15 cabinet. Because the original output transformer would have been 2 ohms, a 1990s 8-ohm transformer was installed.
One crucial step was sourcing the period-correct JBL D130F, which is intrinsic to the Vibroverb sound. It’s even fitted with a convincing Vibroverb control plate on the front. To the untrained eye, this presents as a believable mid-’60s Vibroverb, making you wonder whether this was done for the sake of craft or deception.
Internally, a handful of components have been updated to modern equivalents, likely to reduce noise, including metal-film plate and cathode resistors. Fortunately, the original Blue Molded Ajax caps remain in the tone stack (with a .047uf value in place of the Super’s .022uf), preserving the core Blackface character. It also has modern electrolytic caps, so it should be good on servicing for quite some time. See circuit photos for further details.
Intent aside, this is an excellent-sounding amp that has clearly surpassed the sum of its parts, becoming something entirely its own. Regardless of its origins, it looks and performs the part convincingly—essentially functioning as a player-grade AB763 Vibroverb that's half the cost of an original!
"I've heard real Vibroverbs sound way worse than this" - unnamed CVG staff member
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