Fender Pro Reverb AA165 1965, Black

$2,250.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Pro Reverb AA165
Finish	Black
SKU	AP4527-A
Made In Year	1965
Preamp	12AX7 (x4), 12AT7 (x2)
Power	6L6 (x2)
Rectifier	5AR4
Wattage	40 Watts
Circuit	AA165
Speaker	Period Appropriate 1970 Oxford 12T6 12" (x2)
Transformers	3x Original Schumachers, 1x Changed
PT	Original 125P5D/606542
OT	Changed Mojo769
Choke	Original 022699/606502
Reverb/Other	125A20B/606544

Description

The Pro Reverb serves as a nice midway point between the Deluxe and Twin Reverb, having a bigger sonic footprint than the Deluxe, but not overly loud for use with smaller stages. These can be seen as the best deal out of any of the Blackface era amps, and if you're willing to bear a little extra weight the sound is worth it. The speakers have been swapped for period appropriate Jensen C8261's from 1966, which many would consider an upgrade. The baffle board has also been changed, with the speakers now mounted from the rear. The output transformer has also been swapped for a modern Mojotone type.

Internally, the power cord and electrolytic caps have been replaced. A handful of plate resistors have been updated to modern equivalents, along with some coupling caps in the phase inverter. Thankfully, the original “Blue Molded” Ajax coupling caps remain in the tone stack, helping preserve the core of that classic Blackface sound—please see circuit photos for further details.

Cosmetically, the amp shows moderate wear, with some nicks in the tolex in various spots, but remains structurally solid overall.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.