Fender Deluxe Model Tube Amplifier (1965), made in Fullerton, California, serial # A-04149, black tolex covering finish.

The iconic black-panel Fender Deluxe was made as both a Reverb model and this slightly stripped-down non-Reverb model, without the onboard effect and its related circuitry. They features the same two-channel layout, one "normal", one "vibrato" with two instrument inputs on each. A dual 6V6-power section into a 12" speaker puts out around 18-20 watts of power, just like its Reverb-equipped sibling.

The only substantial difference between the two is in the absence of the Reverb circuit there's a bit less preamp gain, yielding slightly "cleaner" headroom overall and a stronger/bolder tone with less over-the-top fizz as some Reverb models tend to exhibit when run full out. The amp can be thought of as the "normal" channel of the Deluxe Reverb, with its first channel actually somewhat hotter than the "vibrato" channel. These are truly excellent gigging amplifiers still and a perfect choice for those who tend to use this type of amp as a pedal platform!

Height is 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm.), 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) deep.

This great-sounding early-CBS era Deluxe remains in excellent condition with little notable wear. The tube chart bears the stamped code OL, indicating assembly in December of 1965. The Tolex is clean and virtually free of any tears or rips. The grille cloth is in phenomenal shape, retaining the plastic Fender logo and the chassis straps and hardware show hardly any sings of corrosion. The front control panel is beautifully clean and mostly free of wear with all the stenciled lettering intact. The amp comes with a newer cover by Studio Slips as well as a newer Fender footswitch.

Electrically, the amp is nicely original. The speaker is the original Oxford 12K5-6 and bears the stamp 465-446, dating it to the 46th week of 1964. The speaker has been professionally reconed and both tests and sounds great. The power, choke and output transformers are original and are marked 606-537, 606-539 and 606-539, dating them to the 37th and 39th week of 1965, respectively. Visible pot codes date to late 1965 as well. The amp has received our typical maintenance and servicing, including replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, a grounded 3-prong power cord installed and cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks and biased to spec.

Overall this is a really clean example of a the iconic black panel Deluxe; bring your own choice of delay and/or reverb, or just dare to wind it up dry for the most natural sting! Overall Excellent Condition.