1964 Fender Deluxe Non-Reverb Black Panel Pre-CBS Vintage Tube Amp 1x12 AB763 w/ Oxford 12K5
$4,999.99
$4,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Deluxe in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. One of the very first Black Panel Deluxe amps to roll off Fender's assembly line, date codes on the components span late 1963 and the first weeks of '64. Benefiting from a thorough checkup by our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar to ensure optimal performance, this amp is stage and studio ready, boasting the model's earliest features with a no-logo grill and "Fender Elect. Inst. Co." text on the faceplate.
This amp has notable headroom, something that sets it apart from its reverb-equipped brother. Since the addition of the reverb effect into the Fender circuit adds another gain stage, the non-reverb Deluxe really stands out as Fender's premier 1x12 Black Panel combo amp, with incredible warmth and clarity. Perfect as a platform for pedals and an ideal amp for studio use, this Deluxe captures the quintessential Fender clean sound, with smooth tube overdrive and a hint of compression at higher volumes. The tremolo has a strong, even pulse as well, with a wide range of speeds.
The circuit is extremely original and serviced as needed to maintain optimal performance. The original Schumacher-made transformers are all present, with source date codes spanning the 13th week of '63 to the 1st week of '64. The preamp retains all of the original blue molded Ajax capacitors, essential to the rich, musical quality of the Black Panel-era circuits. The CTS pots have visible date codes from the 7th week of '64, and the power supply has been recapped with high quality F&Ts. The smaller electrolytic caps in the preamp have also been replaced, and all of the original (removed) Minimite caps are included. A modern three-prong power cable has been installed for safety's sake. The power tubes are a fresh pair of matched EH 6V6s, with the original Telefunken GZ34 rectifier and a bevy of vintage tubes in the preamp from the likes of RCA, Tung Sol and GE.
The speaker is an era-correct Oxford 12K5-6 (a speaker Oxford made for Fender which was used exclusively in the Deluxe model) with a clean black frame. The speaker benefits from a recent recone, and the stamp on the edge of the frame dates to the 17th week of '66. The tube chart is intact, noting the AB763 circuit, with an "ND" stamp that translates to April of '64.
The original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth are intact, and both are exceedingly clean. The faceplate presents equally well with its full complement of original witch hat knobs, and stock hardware includes the chassis straps, handle caps and push-in sphinx glides (feet).
This amp has notable headroom, something that sets it apart from its reverb-equipped brother. Since the addition of the reverb effect into the Fender circuit adds another gain stage, the non-reverb Deluxe really stands out as Fender's premier 1x12 Black Panel combo amp, with incredible warmth and clarity. Perfect as a platform for pedals and an ideal amp for studio use, this Deluxe captures the quintessential Fender clean sound, with smooth tube overdrive and a hint of compression at higher volumes. The tremolo has a strong, even pulse as well, with a wide range of speeds.
The circuit is extremely original and serviced as needed to maintain optimal performance. The original Schumacher-made transformers are all present, with source date codes spanning the 13th week of '63 to the 1st week of '64. The preamp retains all of the original blue molded Ajax capacitors, essential to the rich, musical quality of the Black Panel-era circuits. The CTS pots have visible date codes from the 7th week of '64, and the power supply has been recapped with high quality F&Ts. The smaller electrolytic caps in the preamp have also been replaced, and all of the original (removed) Minimite caps are included. A modern three-prong power cable has been installed for safety's sake. The power tubes are a fresh pair of matched EH 6V6s, with the original Telefunken GZ34 rectifier and a bevy of vintage tubes in the preamp from the likes of RCA, Tung Sol and GE.
The speaker is an era-correct Oxford 12K5-6 (a speaker Oxford made for Fender which was used exclusively in the Deluxe model) with a clean black frame. The speaker benefits from a recent recone, and the stamp on the edge of the frame dates to the 17th week of '66. The tube chart is intact, noting the AB763 circuit, with an "ND" stamp that translates to April of '64.
The original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth are intact, and both are exceedingly clean. The faceplate presents equally well with its full complement of original witch hat knobs, and stock hardware includes the chassis straps, handle caps and push-in sphinx glides (feet).
