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The Timeless Fender Twin Reverb

The '65 Twin Reverb is a meticulous reissue of a true American classic. Whether your guitar has humbucking or single-coil pickups, this iconic 85-watt, all-tube combo amp serves up definitive clean tone that's perfect for rock, country, blues, jazz, fusion, and more. And it takes pedals splendidly. The Fender Twin is devastatingly loud. Spanking clean to around "8" on its volume dial, it can go toe-to-toe with any drummer onstage, but it speaks with authority at any volume — beautifully chimey, glassy, and full-throated. Sonically, the Fender Twin Reverb is based on their classic 1965 Blackface circuitry, and it delivers the legendary sound you've heard on countless hit records.

Want to see more reasons why guitarists at Sweetwater fawn over the Fender Twin Reverb? Check out these related inSync articles: 10 Products That Haven't Changed in Forever and 18 Best Combo Amps.

Legendary tube tone, optimized for the modern player

Plug into the Fender Twin Reverb amp and you'll experience legendary tube tone with an unmistakable vintage vibe. Fender manufactured the Blackface Twin Reverb amp from 1963 to 1967. From its venerable 85-watt AB763 quad-6L6 circuit to its inimitable spring reverb and tremolo, Jensen speakers, and tilt-back legs, the Fender Twin Reverb is every inch a classic, veritable cornerstone of modern American music.

Possibly the perfect pedal platform

With four Groove Tube 6L6 power tubes in the engine room, the Fender Twin Reverb supplies copious clean headroom, delivering a hefty 85 watts into 4 ohms. Guitarists at Sweetwater love the way the Twin takes guitar pedals. Indeed, the Twin is considered by many to be the ultimate pedal platform. With the Twin Reverb reissue, you can use your pedalboard to sculpt your tone — precisely, predictably, and at any volume.

The avatar of clean

The Twin Reverb has earned a reputation through the decades as the hardest working amp in show business. From its introduction in 1963, it has appeared on countless iconic recordings. By way of endorsement, tone purist Eric Johnson relies on his vintage '68 Silverface Twin (which still incorporated Blackface circuitry) for his clean rhythm guitar sound (switching to a vintage Plexi for dirty rhythm and leads). Many musicians here at Sweetwater own an original or reissue — and they use them relentlessly. Over half a century later, the Fender Twin Reverb is still going strong.

Fender '65 Twin Reverb Features:

  • A meticulous reissue of a true American classic
  • 85-watt, 2-channel Vintage Reissue Series all-tube guitar combo amp
  • 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7 preamp tubes
  • 4 Groove Tube 6L6 power tubes
  • 85 watts into 4 ohms
  • 2 x 12-inch Jensen speakers
  • Reverb, tremolo, 2-button footswitch, and tilt-back legs

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 85W
  • Speaker Size: 2 x 12"
  • Preamp Tubes: 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7
  • Power Tubes: 4 x 6L6
  • Reverb: Yes
  • EQ: 3-band
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (normal), 2 x 1/4" (vibrato)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (speaker)
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (reverb, vibrato)
  • Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Construction Material: Birch Plywood with Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Fixed AC cable
  • Height: 19.87"
  • Width: 26.5"
  • Depth: 10.5"
  • Weight: 64 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0217300000

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Rated 5/5

Worth it

Started with a tone master Twin - tried to like it but wasn't feeling it - then exchanged for a Princeton... which worked for a few hours but died shortly thereafter with a bad tube. A supply chain tube shortage required sending the amp all the way back to Sweetwater for replacement, and my thoughts were 1) the Princeton was breaking up too early... as do my Blues Deville 2-12 and Blues Junior, and I just wanted something clean with a less bright EQ profile to pedal into. And 2) they had the Twin in stock.

So glad I upgraded. Yes it's heavy as a house (buy the caster set) and yes over 4 on the volume knob it will blow the doors down. But the sound is full and responsive, and the volume know is linear-ish and can be set reasonably low.

Went through 3 amps to get to the place I should have started - with the blue chip top of the line. While this is definitely too much for an apartment setting, if you have some space and the neighbors aren't home, this amp is a pleasure. It takes humbucker driven pedals just as easily as clean, singing strat tones played gently. Reverb tank is wonderful as well.
Music background: Guitar
Rated 5/5

Just a great amp

I never write reviews, but I have to chime in about this amp. I have had mine for 3 years now. I also have had real 65 blackface twins back in the day (yeah, onw with JBL's - now that was a heavy amp!), as well as a Marshall Plexi and a Vox AC-30. Nothing is as good as this amp; it just gets it right. Yeah, its heavy, and I am not a spring chicken - I use a hand truck to move it around. No big deal. It's loud, but with the right power tubes it sounds good at a reasonable volume (i use JAN Philips 6L6WGB tubes), no pedals are needed.
I play strats, tele, les paul, jazzmaster - all I really need is my strat. I used to gig more often than now, but I still get out there. Often just me with a pedal board and looper.
I own a princeton reverb, deluxe reverb (both reissues): I love Fender clean tones. For the reissues, I always relplace the output transformer (current ones Fender uses are crap), replace the Jensens with Webers, and get some NOS tubes. The result: as good as the original amps, in my opinion. Not as serviceable with the printed circuit board, but that classic sound is there, and the components are otehrwise new. You do not need to make the improvements I did on these amps, but I can hear the difference. These are all excellent amps, but the Twin is the most versatile and best-sounding.
I have been playing for over 50 years, many kinds of music. The Twin is the best amp you can get - it can do it all, and do it well. Nothing even comes close.
Music background: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Semi-pro for 58 years
Rated 5/5

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I've written two reviews now, none of them published..
Music background: Pro
Rated 5/5

55 Years Old And Still The Best In Sound

Bought 65 Twin and 65 Jaguar in August 1965. Played in band called Revalleers at Ohio State for Fraternities and Sororities. Had a blast. Still have Twin and Jag and they are still the best. Twin's name is George and the Jaguar is Jane. Recently purchase a couple of Strats and a Fender acoustic. Really having a great time Also have my Mom's 1892 Steinway Model H. Does not get any better than that
Music background: Old Rocker...
Rated 5/5

Love this amp

I have several tube amps including an orange and vox, but without a doubt my new favorite and go to is my 65' twin reverb. I haven't had the amp long but I have fallen in love with how sweet it sounds, the headroom, and the spring reverb. I can't wait to get home from work to play my 60s tele through this amp. Worth every penny.

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