Is the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue Too Loud for Home?
A GREAT AMPLIFIER
There’s no denying that the Fender ‘65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue is a great electric guitar amplifier. It’s a solid reissue of a classic amplifier that has been used on countless recordings by famous musical artists for decades. Although considered a moderately powered amplifier, it’s still as cool as it was back when it was introduced by Fender in the 1960’s. This a big heavy amplifier with big a sound, but is it too loud for you to play at home? Let’s talk about that!
SPECS
First thing, let’s talk about all the deatailed specs and features. What exactly do you get with this great Fender ‘65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue amplifier? There have been a number of other variations of the Deluxe Reverb amp over the years, but we will focus specifically on the modern day ‘65 Reissue model that you can find in most music stores today.
ACCESSORIES
Footswitch
2-Button Vintage Style (Reverb On/Off, Vibrato On/Off), P/N: 0994058000 (Included)
Recommended Cover
P/N: 0047483000, '65 Deluxe Reverb®/Super-Sonic™ 22 Combo, Black (Included)
ELECTRONICS
Voltage
120V
Wattage
22 Watts
Controls
Normal Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass; Vibrato Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb; Vibrato: Speed, Intensity
Channels
Two - (Normal and Vibrato)
Inputs
Four - (1/4", Two Normal and Two Vibrato)
Speaker Jack
Two 1/4" Parallel (Internal and External)
Effects Loop
NA
HARDWARE
Cabinet Material
Birch Plywood
Amplifier Covering
Black Textured Vinyl
Grille Cloth
Silver
Amplifier Jewel
Red Jewel
Front Panel
Black
Handle
Molded Plastic Strap with Nickel-Plated Caps
SPEAKERS
Speakers
One - 12" Jensen® C12K with Ceramic Magnet
Total Impedance
8 ohms
TUBES
Preamp Tubes
4 x 12AX7, 2 X 12AT7
Power Tubes
2 x 6V6
Rectifier
Tube (1 x 5AR4)
MEASUREMENTS
Amp Height
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Amp Depth
9.5" (24.13 cm)
Amp Width
24.5" (62.2 cm)
Amp Weight
42 lbs. (19.05 kg)
WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
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OK, but is it too loud for home use?
In general a 22 watt all tube amplifier is too loud for most people to use at home. This amp shines when it has the volume turned up and you use the spring reverb! Do you live in an apartment? Do you you live in a single home with an empty basement? Do you live with your family who hates hearing your loud guitar playing? So of course it all depends on your personal situation and whether or not you can play this amplifier at loud volumes. This amplifier is loud enough to play with a band, but may be too loud for just practicing at home.
I’ve made a video at home and set up a sound decibel meter to measure how loud the amp can get at various volume settings. Check out the video below and hopefully it can help you determine if this is the right amplifier for your needs!
