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Topic: Fender Twin Reverb |
Jeff Sunstrom
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Boone, Iowa, USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2003 6:57 pm |
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I was wondering how I can find out how old my amp is and if it still has the original speakers. Just curious! Serial #F328868
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Jeff Sunstrom
Emmons S10 3&4
Fender Twin Reverb |
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Alvin Sydnor
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Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2003 7:28 pm
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Jeff: I have a schematic of the Fender Twin Reverb dated 1969.
Hope this helps.
Alvin |
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2003 7:38 pm
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What is the code number on the speakers? Should be a 6 diget number on the rim area or some numbers on a white square.
Unscrew the pan cover for the filter caps. There will be a manuf. code number on them. Get you within a year.
Pre CBS will have a date code on the tube chart. |
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Bob Metzger
From:
Waltham (Boston), MA, USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2003 11:04 pm
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Jeff,
Alvin and Bill are steering you right. Transformers, speakers and pots all have date codes that you can read up on the net. Also, many Fender amps have a date stamp inside the chassis, usually near the power transformer. Compare your amp's circuitry against the Fender schematics you will find on the net and you'll get a very good idea when it was built.
BTW, the amp's model number (AB 763, AC 568, ect, ect.) is more significant than the actual year the amp was built in. It is the single most significant piece of data about any Fender amp and tells far more about the amp than the date of manufacture.
Bob M. |
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Alvin Sydnor
From:
Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2003 7:29 am
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Bob M hit the nail on it's head. After many years dealing with Fender amps I have found you must compare the amps circuitry against a Fender schematic. Date codes on components will get you in the ball park.
Alvin |
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Ken Fox
From:
Nashville GA USA
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Posted 13 Sep 2003 10:14 am
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According to documentation I have dowmloaded on Fender amp serial # dating I have the following:
F3+5 digits - 1983 |
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Jeff Sunstrom
From:
Boone, Iowa, USA
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Posted 15 Sep 2003 1:23 pm
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Thanks for all the help! I'm going to look at the amp a little closer and check the places mentioned. Later!
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Jeff Sunstrom
Emmons S10 3&4
Fender Twin Reverb |
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Brian Davis
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San Francisco, USA
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