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Post subject: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb Amp
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:18 am
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Acquired this beauty recently.

Its an absolute virgin with everything still original: tubes, caps, etc.


Enjoy! :D



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:D :mrgreen: :shock: :lol:


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:02 am
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Very nice , you must pay more the $2 K


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:57 am
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Very nice condition. The Mallory main PSU filter caps are original, too (24th week of 1966). I would ramp-up this amp before playing it. Pretty sure those caps need to be reformed.

Those nice TFK signal tubes! And two RCA 7025. Pretty sure that the original owner swap them out all at the same time. In the mid 1960's. Mullard GZ34, too. All the tubes are prolly worth $400 or more.

I've been looking for a nice BFDR. This is one of the best that I've seen in awhile. Enjoy! :D


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:13 am
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Would be hard to find a better looking specimen, congrats!

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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:05 pm
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Nikola,

Which do you think you'll like better? The BF Pro Reverb or the DR? Two great amps, for sure. :mrgreen:


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:52 pm
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Wow!!! What a beauty!! Congrats! Are you sure it's a '66?? This thing looks brand new!


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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:05 pm
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Out of the box clean! That one Brings a new Top Rating of Holy F'ing Schmokes on the T2 Scale :shock: :shock: :shock:

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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:43 pm
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stratele52 wrote:
Very nice , you must pay more the $2 K



Thanks, yes it was over $2K :lol:

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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:46 pm
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VERY NICE !!

Looks as clean as my Deluxe !

One Tip:

If ever doing any work, it's a good idea to re-route the 1500uF resistors spanning the Tube Sockets at V2, V3 so they're not directly over the socket, they can be routed outside the 'circle'. This relieves the resistors from the Heat Stress created by the Tubes.

Congrats !!

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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:54 pm
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BMW2002Ti wrote:
Nikola,

Which do you think you'll like better? The BF Pro Reverb or the DR? Two great amps, for sure. :mrgreen:




BMW2002Ti, not really sure yet, will need to do a proper service and see how this baby performs then :shock: .

Even being this original, this baby is very, very quiet .. no hiss, hum, or at least its so minimal :lol: ..

Not really sure how I'll like the 1x12" configuration when everything is done (I plan on putting a replacement speaker with at least 100dB to help the amp in the 'loudness department' :mrgreen: :mrgreen: )


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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:16 pm
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cedarblues wrote:
Wow!!! What a beauty!! Congrats! Are you sure it's a '66?? This thing looks brand new!



Yes, but there is a little secret to it.

This helped a bit :mrgreen:

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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:56 pm
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I use Einszett 1Z Plastic Cleaner

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Einszett 1Z Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant from Germany ('cause you know the Germans always make good stuff... :lol: ) on Tolex.

It's a big brand amongst Porsche owners and I've used it better than 10 years on my 964 Cabriolet, my '76 BMW 2002 & my '90 BMW 325is (E30).

It's also used by many Boaters for it's superior UV protection.

The Cleaner is super effective (you will not believe how dirty your cleaning rag will be... much more than soap/water, fantastic or any other household cleaner - even removes cigarette Tar & Nicotine).

The Protectant contains both plasticizers and UV protectants, restores a nice deep color. Plus, it doesn't dry greasy or glossy and repels dust.

Also, it contains no silicones or formaline, is water-based and biodegradable. Extremely long-lasting.

@ $32 for the pair it's not cheap, but you use so little, it lasts a long time (I do all my cars annually and my Amps, and my current bottles are from 2009 and more than half full).

It's just the best product out there... I know... over the years, I've tried them all !


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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:25 pm
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http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss32 ... s/11-6.jpg

The old Mallory "pimples." New 'lytics, please.


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:28 pm
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Sure Beemer, here they come .. :lol:


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Post subject: Re: 1966 DeLuxe Reverb
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:01 pm
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Nikola Tesla wrote:
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Sure Beemer, here they come .. :lol:


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This is going to be one good amp. One that will prolly outlive us all. You are kinda like a part-time caretaker. A very nice amp. Great one for the collection.


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