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Post subject: Fender Twin Reverb (1973) mods?
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:20 pm
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My Twin Reverb I was told is from 1973 - I think it has been modified in some way. See pictures. I am looking for information, and history around these amps. It has two switches on the back, that makes the vibrato channel go into some kind of distortion/overdrive. It doesn't have standby / power, just 1 knob for power on/off. The power button is named "Till". Anybody knows if this is original or have been modified? The amp sounds great.

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Post subject: Re: Fender Twin Reverb (1973) mods?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:23 am
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These switches are a mod and black knob with digits at the back too IMO

Great it is not a master Volume Twin R, you have a better amp.


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Post subject: Re: Fender Twin Reverb (1973) mods?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:59 am
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The entire back panel is printed in a European language and the paper tag on the inside indicates it runs on 220 volts.
The rear black cover is not original. Fender didn't use that kind of warning label back then and they didn't print part numbers on the label like that.
What is the white box on the inside and does the switch go to it?


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Post subject: Re: Fender Twin Reverb (1973) mods?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 1:50 pm
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Tim, the label on the rear has Hagstrom on it. IIRC, this is a Swedish instrument/amp company. Maybe, they modified Fender amps for their domestic market?


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Post subject: Re: Fender Twin Reverb (1973) mods?
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:26 pm
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IIRC Hagström was the importer for all Fender products destined for the Scandinavian market.

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