Vintage 1972 Fender Twin Reverb 2x12 Tube Combo Amplifier - Silverface (Professionally Serviced / Recapped / Matched Quad JJ 6L6GC)

Manufactured in 1972, this vintage Fender Twin Reverb is a Silverface combo amplifier built with original Schumacher-coded factory transformers, an original factory spring reverb tank, and an original pine cabinet. The amplifier has undergone a comprehensive professional bench service including a complete electrolytic recap, fresh matched JJ power tubes, and a modern grounded 3-prong safety power cable conversion.

Specifications & Circuit Overview

Brand: Fender.
Model: Twin Reverb (Silverface).
Year & Origin: 1972 (Fullerton, California, USA).
Power Output: Approx. 100 Watts RMS.
Circuitry: All-tube AB763 / Silverface circuit architecture.
Transformers: Original factory-installed power transformer, output transformer, and choke.
Reverb Tank: Original 2-spring Gibbs / Accutronics reverb pan.
Speakers: Dual 12" Pyle Driver speakers (circa 1980s / 1990s replacements).
Power Section: Matched quad of brand-new JJ 6L6GC power vacuum tubes.
Preamp & Driver Section: Brand-new JJ 12AT7 phase inverter tube; remaining positions populated with tested vintage Fender and Groove Tubes preamp valves.
Cabinet: Original solid finger-jointed pine cabinet with original Silverface grill cloth and castors.
Power Cable: Newly installed long heavy-duty 3-prong grounded power cord wired to modern electrical safety standards.
Hardware: Original tilt-back legs, chassis straps, corners, and handle.

Bench Service & Technical Overhaul

The amplifier has received full professional bench maintenance designed for reliable performance:

• Electrolytic Capacitors: Fully recapped—all main filter capacitors, bias supply capacitor, and low-voltage cathode bypass electrolytics have been replaced with fresh, premium-grade components.
• Tubes & Biasing: Installed a factory-matched quad of JJ 6L6GC output tubes and a fresh JJ 12AT7 driver tube, followed by complete bias alignment and burn-in testing.
• Safety Update: Converted to a grounded modern three-prong power cable with safety ground tied directly to the chassis.
• Pots & Jacks: All potentiometers, input jacks, and tube sockets have been cleaned, tension-checked, and lubricated for noise-free sweep and solid contact.

Condition Note

The amplifier is in excellent vintage cosmetic and functional condition, displaying minimal wear consistent with studio or home use rather than heavy touring. The brushed aluminum Silverface control panel is exceptionally clean with bold lettering, crisp turquoise detailing, and no severe scratches or bends. The original black textured Tolex is fully intact with tight seams and only minor corner scuffs. The Silverface silver/blue sparkle grill cloth is tight and clean with no major tears or staining.

Tone & Operation: Both Normal and Vibrato channels operate with immense headroom, glassy top-end clarity, and firm low-frequency response. The tube-driven spring reverb is deep and lush, and the optocoupler tremolo/vibrato pulses cleanly across all speed and intensity ranges without noise or motorboating. The vintage Pyle Driver 12" speakers are in excellent working order, sounding great with clear articulation, solid bass response, and no cone rub or distortion.

Fully recapped, newly retubed with matched JJs, safety-grounded, bench-tested, equipped with casters, and ready for stage or studio use. LOCAL PICKUP ONLY, NO SHIPPING.

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Listed10 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Twin Reverb 2-Channel 100-Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Silverface
Categories
Year
  • 1972
Power Tube Type
  • 6L6
Speaker Configuration
  • 2x12"
Number of Channels
  • 2 Channels
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Electronics
  • Tube
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Twin Reverb
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Number of Inputs
  • 4 Inputs
Model Family
  • Fender Twin
Series
  • Fender Vintage Silverface Amps
Color Family
  • Black
Reverb
  • Spring Reverb
Output Power (Watts)
  • 100

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