Three Deluxe Reverbs: My very Short History; featuring RJ Ronquillo

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This is my personal experience using the Fender Deluxe Tone Master and 64 Custom Deluxe Reverb Amps. It is NOT a paid promotion in any way. It is simply my experience with the amps and ....it was a good one. I look forward to hearing your experiences as well. I read all the comments and enjoy everyone that is a part of five watt world.
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[@SkeleTele]

A bandmates father gave me his 68 drip edge.. I was a young man at the time and didn't really know to much about it but I knew it sounded good. 15 years later I still have it and play it to this day and will till I'm dead.

[@Lunathewolf93334]

I'm waiting for Keith to come out with a Short History of some random topic that has nothing to do with guitar and for everyone to still watch it because Keith's mini documentaries are calming, interesting, and not too long.

[@Lunathewolf93334]

@@HIWATTSteve An astute observation. Couldn't put my finger on it, but it is definitely a Bob Ross-like delivery.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I have been here since Keith got off the Arc with Noah carrying a pair of Deluxe amps. It was lonely back then ;-)

[@naciremasti]

I'm waiting for the rebranding of his character into Keith Burns, guitar historian.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

@@naciremasti I think he is already there :-)

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Totally! 🪄🎩

[@E29music]

Hey Keith, I own two '66 Deluxe reverbs. That's all I ever played. When my show was in Chicago last year , we got the Deluxe Tone master to use on stage. It was great! A perfect amp for gigging. Thanks as always for great videos and info! Rick B

[@stanskipworth]

Keith, your statement at 3:30 to 4:00 is such an authentic and genuine commentary about why you do what you do for us--the citizens of the 'Five Watt World'. Thank you. I truly appreciate all of the 'Short History' series--keep up the great work!

[@dariusliadon]

My current rig is based around a Blackstar HT-5R and it rarely comes of the overdrive channel as its clean channel is really lackluster. Because of this, when I needed to track a cover of The Doors' Light My Fire for my studio apprenticeship a few years ago, I borrowed a friend's '68 Custom Reissue Deluxe. I absolutely fell in love with this amp. It doesn't have the Marshally drive of the Blackstar I dearly love, but those cleans are just perfect. They're bright and crystal clear, but remain very warm and lively. The spring reverb is in a league of its own and while in general I prefer the smoother pulse of a bias tremolo, the Deluxe's optical tremolo isn't too choppy and is really nice at lower depth settings. If I could, I'd do a two amp setup, with a Deluxe for my cleans and the HT-5R for the drive, and I'd be a very happy camper.

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

I’ve owned a 65 DR for 30 yrs. I’ve bought and sold many but kept the DR. I’m afraid to take it out now as it’s 55+ yrs old and valuable. Got a Blues Jr but not the same! Gonna look into those. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bravo4400]

I want to say your content is so enjoyable and functional. I own a Tonemaster Deluxe with the upgraded software and a Creamback. I did this as soon as the software was available before your video. I am so happy to feel validated with your conclusions. I agree with Zak and you, this is the one amp solution. No matter what pedals I put in front of this amp, I am never disappointed. Thank again.

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

RJ Ronquillo! YES!! The brother is a ridiculously talented guitarist, and can belt out a tune as well when he sings.

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

I’d like to challenge you on your celestion selection the crime back. I started playing in 1964 and love vintage equiptment. I happened to walk into this tiny music store in WISCONSIN and he had a once very popular Acoustic 412 cabinet with 2 horns by Acoustic. The model 405 Transducer. It was in decent shape so I asked him how much. He said 100 bucks cash. I am familiar with the amp. The head is solid state but incredibly engineered and many popular bands of the 70s used them. I had no idea what it had for speakers. I saw 4 aluminum cones through the grill and hoped it was full of JBL D120s. When I got it home and plugged it in to a bandmaster head, the sound was incredible nut I didn’t like the horns. You can turn them off but stil. So I opened the front, the back is sealed, those acoustic grills are heavily velcrowed in, then the speakers are removed from the front. What I found in there was 4 Celestion Green backs G 12 M made in England 15 ohm 25 watts and here was the huge surprise, instead of the traditional 75 hz low end, these were 55hz. I did some research on the 55 HX model and discovered they had become Hendrix favorite. They are still made but if you search for them you’ll probably find the 30 watt version. Don’t settle for those. Your DR is 22 watts. I put my speakers into a Marshall 4 12 cabinet. But it was the cheaper version not the flag ship. Still it must be tuned properly because for the heck of it I wanted to hear how clear and low they would go. Put the amp on 7 and strummed an open E chord. I was blown away. I never ever heard lows and mid s like what came out of that cab. Im currently looking for a cheap marshal 4x12 cabinet with or without speakers. Actually the speakers that came with it are celestion 75 watts each and sell for 135.00 ea at Sweetwater . They did sound decent. Until I compared them with my 4 green backs. You know usually I’m not the lucky one. Those speakers in mint shape and vintage broken sell for over 200 bucks like 230 to 250 ea. Maybe you can keep your eyes open for that Acoustic cabinet. If it’s got aluminum cones even if it’s 300 buy it. Im still trying to get rid of the carcas although they sounded great in that cabinet and it’s built like a tank. It’s very deep, on wheels and compartmentalized. Trust me, if you live that rich vintage tone you have to try the 25 watt, G 12 M in 55 hz. As I said mine is 15 ohm but wired in series/parallel you can get 8 ohm and wire 4 16 ohm speakers in parallel you get 4 ohms. I think with higher ohm speakers you have more versatility depending on quantity. Any rate I’m 66 years old and I’ve never heard a better sounding speaker cab than my cheap marshal with my oddball 55 hz 25 watt 15 ohm greenbacks. I really hope you find a couple and do a vid on them. I didn’t know about the 55 hz option but mim glad I found out. You realize it wasn’t till the late 70s early 80s there were no proper bass cabinets or bass amps except maybe the svt and the sunn collusiem. Both monsters. Oh and the little known 400 watt fender 400 s I think. So many people played bass through this acoustic or Kustom (those padded amps) had a good sounding ported cabinet, but bass amplification was very limited in the beginning. I think those 55 hz celestion s were like the JBL D140s you could order in your dual showman to make a bass amp. I had a black faced dual showman guitar cabinet with 2 JBL D130s also 15 but not the low range. Good luck.

[@journeyquest1]

Good luck. The Princeton Reverb i bought had a reverb problem out of the box. Had to get a new one. The Super Champ XD with 4 hrs had to be replaced also. So far the Champion 600 had held up. Hope you can get support later, in case.

[@jeffgerndt2813]

Excellent episode! I always appreciate your thoroughness. I also love the DR. I have a 64 reissue I have re-tubed.

[@cidnewman8032]

Great idea! I found a great price on a mint condition blackface, swapped out the speaker, and updated with the blonde software. Classic look, blonde sound!

[@stevedowler2366]

I'm with you on avoiding the weight of the real originals. I no longer can lift the '64 Twin Reverb I had back then. The van we used was an old ice-cream freezer truck with a floor bed at about waist height so humping that beauty up there was ok at age 25, we even had a Hammond B3 with Leslie that took a few of us to get it on-board. Now I'm considering selling my Hot Rod Deluxe and go digital modeler. Thanks for the run-down on the Deluxe Reverb, it could be just the thing for me. Cheers, sideman

[@1Rockstok]

Glad to hear of your open mindedness of the DR. I have a 5 watt amp and it’s not close to being loud enough, or of sufficient tone for anything I do.

[@darrenc8776]

There's You Tube videos about gear. Then theres 5 watt world for when you want to get serious and actually learn something. Thanks Keith for taking things up a few notches in the world of guitar.

[@zach7j]

Going back and catching all I’ve missed! I too have the 64 Custom and have enjoyed it for about 2 years now. My only problem is that I don’t have 2 so I can put my TC Stereo Chorus to work. Fantastic content as always! Thank you Keith.

[@fivewattworld]

Try a Tonemaster deluxe to fill out your stereo rig. It’s what I did in the end.

[@zach7j]

@@fivewattworld Would I need to use something like a Lehle P-Split? Or could I sum my effects into the TC Stereo Chorus Flange and use it as the split? This would be my first stereo rig so I’m a little lost in the sauce.

[@fivewattworld]

I use a Humdinger from The Gig rig to deal w phasing and ground loop issues that arise.

[@pomod]

After 30 years of mainly british amps (Hiwatt, Vox, Marshall) I bought my '68 Deluxe a few years back and love it. It may be the perfect, club amp. Where my 1974x really needs to be cranked for that sweets spot, the DR sounds awesome at all volumes. I can get it to sound like a small Marshall combo, especially with the celestion but it's hard to get a Marshall Combo to, sound like a Fender. I don't even attenuate at home I barely crack the volume at 2 - its TV level, gorgeous clean. throw a TS808 in front and it's great. At jams or live I crank it to about 7 and roll my volume back to clean it up - it's amazing. Fits in taxi. This amp does everything but make me a sandwich. Classic.

[@scarcam]

Brilliant, I'm trying to chose between all of the Deluxe variants right at this moment, most enlightening! Now need to get some info on the '65, '68 and Super-sonic! So many choices!

[@jacobbrown1690]

just buy the special edition tube deluxe reverb with the alnico jensen its lighter and better.

[@jmnajmna-ci4rj]

Thanks for the great video, Keith! I had an original tonemaster deluxe for a year and it was such a great amp in my apartment. But I was offered a '66 deluxe reverb a few months back for a decent price and couldn't refuse. Wanted to try a vintage version for awhile and now I'm in a house where I can turn things up a bit more. So I sold the tonemaster to fund the purchase. And of course, had to sink a few hundred into the '66 to get it up to snuff. Vintage gear indeed costs $$$$ in upkeep. I'd like to get a TM again and will wait for used bargain. I really think they are the best buy in amps going right now.

[@uptopmikep7065]

I love the DR. I built a custom mojotone handwired Princeton Reverb reissue with a 10” Weber. LOVE IT! I initially installed a 12” cannabis rex which was great but he change to the Weber was nearly euphoric.

[@johnclark1000]

Always the best contact! Thanks again.

[@pgiuliano7]

One of the few times where on my own the less is more view of life paid off after lugging around a 19 7200 W Marshall super lead for 40 years I came upon a fantastic little tamp, a mesa, boogie subway rocket a 20 Watt Little giant, powered by a pair of EL 84 and a handful of 12ax7’s this little Amp does it all it’s an incredible contender to the fender deluxe reverb it does everything the deluxe does but just a little bit better. They’re inexpensive they can play for days and they sound fantastic. It’s something you should take a look at.

[@kendutchess]

Thanks Keith. Another great video, as usual. My vintage blackface is getting a little too heavy and a bit unreliable to cart around to gigs. I'm also on the North side of fifty. The Tonemaster seems like a great idea. Again, thank you for your videos, we all really look forward to them.

[@frankiecalabro2617]

Someone asked about a Quilter.....I have the Quilter Aviator Cub....it completely fills the void of the Deluxe Reverb....the DR hand wired, silver face and blackface vintage models are some my favorite amps...it has 3 channels..blonde, tweed, blackface...just stellar modeling and weighs 22 pounds...can go to 50 watts, and has the best FDR Reverb sound I’ve ever heard compRed to even the standard FDR. It’s a great alternative for those that can’t afford a vintage or handwired DR...$6oo price range new....I played it beside a well broken in DR, it sounded stellar....the DR owner went out and bought a Quilter!

[@carlos_a.f.]

I just asked this. Cool to find some previous posts about it. Interesting.

[@fivewattworld]

I think I need to check one of these out.

[@paulmichaelsmith3207]

As a longtime player and teacher in LA, I always appreciate your straight to the point vids. Have slogged thru a lifetime of amps, always Fenders, and have a good seasoned view of many. My personal favs were browns, Concerts and, especially, Pros. A cranked Pro (non-reverb) thru a '54 Gold Top is hard to beat. We guitarists are never satisfied, always chasing the Grail. After trying 15-20 RI 65 DRs, I found a great one. But when a mint, one owner '64 fell into my lap, well, contest over. Covers all the bases, nice tight sound, we're at one. Sorry, not one to share but this struck a note.

[@wrobinson1702]

Agreed. The Fender Deluxe Reverb is by far my favorite guitar amp ever. #2 would be a 1974 Fender Bassman 100, which I used for guitar back in the day. It sounded great, particularly when it was cranked and overdriven. But, it was SO loud at that level, it blew away the rest of the band. Also, it was SO bulky and SO heavy, I'm not sure I could manage it now.

[@ZackSeifMusic]

Love sitting down and learning from these videos. Thanks Keith!

[@ronrumsey3205]

I bought a DRTM last year, just before the COVID lock down. I am interested in the neo creamback and am considering buying one to replace the Jensen neo. I was also concerned about the compatibility of the firmware updates for the blonde. You have answered that question. Thank you for explaining the tonal differences you hear between the black and the blonde. This has been very helpful. Many thanks!

[@ronrumsey3205]

Done. Added the Neo Creamback and updated the Blonde firmware to my Black DRTM. Tone, Tone, TONE! No going back. This is my tone.

[@josephkatusich2551]

Sir, “bada bing”, you da man 👍🏼. You have answered all my questions in this one video. I have owned and used most black face Fenders with the Vibrolux Reverb being my fave but never owned a Deluxe Reverb. Not sure why I skipped over them. (Used Marshalls to but thats another story). As the jams and gigs have become quieter the Deluxe seems to be the go to more than ever. I currently use a Headstrong Lil King S with 6L6 output @ 28 Watts. Based on a 64 Princeton Reverb (Wayne at Headstrong is a great guy and builder) it has the ability to accept other output tubes including 6V6 for lower output. It has a a warmer attack vs the Fenders I’ve used that have the “snap” in the front end. Now that I’ve seen this video I am now wanting a Deluxe in the stable! Think it’s the one I have been searching for and didn’t realize it. Thank you! Sorry so wordy, toooo much coffee! And then! Lol PS- Is the Revv still lurking around the stable as a grab and go?

[@fivewattworld]

It’s here.

[@skinnykarlos710]

You could put a hood over Eric Johnson and just by the way he holds himself and the guitar whilst he's playing, easily recognise him. Eric Johnson has the most recognisable guitar playing style of anyone. Then again he's also pulling out all the stops to give an A+ performance. Great player.

[@reverendg5937]

Love your content Keith!!!!❤

[@greggotoole1675]

I finally brought in my guitar/pedals to my local guitar center and plugged into a 65 reverb deluxe reissue. This is the first time I have ever played one, I've been Marshall guy, and all I can say is wow! This is my dream amp and I will be purchasing one asap

[@mattbluesmain1359]

in '74 i bought a music man 210-hd 130 it wasn't until '90 i got my first rd50 music man soon i had 10 of them including the revision e i am now 73 years old i still have a 1-12 rd 50 revision e mint but i do wish to own a deluxe you have made it so simple to decide which one ROFLMAO thanks

[@FuckPedophileBiden]

I'm glad I bought an original '64 Deluxe Reverb and didn't worry about reliability since I've never had a problem with mine, and if there ever was a problem it can be fixed, it's the real thing that has a certain mojo and history like a vintage guitar or a worn in pair of boots, and instead of losing value the older it gets it's worth more.

[@two-tone6934]

This was so helpful and informative Thank you Keith you really do some deep dives.

[@guppybill]

Howdy Keith Just rewatched this one. Great vid.

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

This was a pleasure to watch, Keith. Thank you for your content!

[@axesandelbows414]

Oh man! Just when I thought I was sure what my new amp would be... And this is why I always check out the Five Watt World!!🎯

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Never thought of that; what do the pedal builders typically use when designing and tweaking their new designs? If you’re a pedal user then it stands to reason a Deluxe Reverb is an ideal choice.

[@taloujazz9504]

I have the black deluxe reverb tone master and I am vey satisfied , I was waiting this for years.

[@scottbogfoot]

Thanks Keith, Everything you do on this channel is very appreciated! I'm a sponge for information delivered this way. I don't get a chance to join you during your live shows, I do a thing with my friends that cannot be rescheduled but I do always watch the replay afterwards. I also wanted to mention that if you ever needed information about Garrison Guitars for short story purposes I can help you out with info links, personal stories, pictures of the building, I'd try to get you an interview with the person who made it happen. garrison's were built in the late 90's to mid 00's-ish about a mile from my home. They were sold to Gibson but they had a great story that would be deserving of a short story. Thanks Keith 😃Cheers from Newfoundland !

[@GuitarGearGyan]

Bada Bing Bada Boom got the original Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb. Favorite clean amp ever and works a lot better than my older Hot Rod Deluce that had a nightmarish volume knob.

[@seangrexa4707]

Maybe it is just my luck, but I have had two fairly expensive pieces of digital "amplifier" gear simply stop working for no apparent reason. The first was a powered mixer which was under warranty, yet after about 2 months, the authorized tech I sent it too could not fix it. I was in a gigging band at the time, and bought an analog Yamaha in the meantime. The second piece was a modelling / effects unit that I bought used and once again, just one day simply stopped working? Neither situation involved any type of abuse. I have also heard that many Fender amp techs will not work on these DR digital amps. I have not confirmed this, but my experience gives me the sense that this is true. That said, I have played both of these DRs and admit that they sound great and very convincing. For me, I'm sticking with my little lunchbox Vox Night Train 15 that I have used for over ten years and has passed the test. Great content as always Keith!

[@davidwarren5785]

I started playing guitar around age 11, took lessons for a year or so. I didn't know anything about guitars or gear. When I got tired of playing on my dad's way too big for me classical guitar, I got a Peavey T25 and a small Peavey solid state amp. A couple of years later, I was playing in the youth group band at church. With the money from my summer job after high school, I bought a new 1986 MIJ Fender strat and a 50 watt Kustom amp. The strat I bought because it was blue. I still didn't know anything about guitars or gear. In college, I played in a band and wrote a bunch of music with that rig, until the amp died. I then used various solid state amps, and an occasional chorus or flange pedal. The band broke up, and life got in the way of my music career. 30 years later I started getting back into music. I researched and tried a bunch of acoustic guitars, finally choosing a Martin DM15. It’s not as fancy as other models, but it sounds like a Martin. Then I had that blue strat re-fretted and looked for the right amp. I selected the 65 Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue and built my first pedal board. I then started pondering what the ideal electric guitar for me would be. More research, more trying things at local guitar shops. Last week I bought an American Performer Telecaster. I’ll be honest, I absolutely plan to get more acoustic and electric guitars. However, I’m sure that no matter what else I bring home, the all Mahogany Martin, the DRRI, and the Telecaster will remain my primary instruments. I’ve had too little and I don’t want to experience too much. I think these three fit just right.

[@CEB7832]

A few thoughts: 1) thanks for a thoughtful and well made video as usual! 2) surprise surprise, the new old hand-wired amp and high-end attenuator at more than 3 times the price of a Tonemaster, are what a discerning musician wants in his den, finances be damned! 3) Can there be a sequel with viable real-world alternatives, like the 68 Custom, which is hailed by many as being superior to even the 65 Reissue (and can be found with a pine cab and neo speaker to boot!) and also why not the frugal man's do-it-all Fender, the Hot Rod Deluxe IV? Or are the Tonemasters so good there is no need to even consider those? Keep up the great work!

[@277southtombob]

A Twin Reverb with JBLs was my gigging amp for a good number of years. I bought it in a pawnshop when I was 18 and used it for about 20 years. I guess I’m a glutton for punishment but I went to EVM12Ls in it for a while which is why it ended up in a Showman cab with a separate 2x12. I’ve been looking for something smaller lately and the DR is one I’m looking at. The new Pro Reverb 68 Custom is another temping amp but it’s closer to a 6L6 Deluxe than a traditional PR.

[@periloustemple8290]

Loved it, as usual. And am a fan of all these cats who let you share their mojo and clips. Good stuff. Cheers!

[@mistershabadoo]

Love your content, Keith! Thanks so much for all your hard work!

[@Tony-Jabroni]

Mesa mark v 35 + Fender blackface deluxe reverb reissue +Variety of pedals = Every sound one could ever want.

[@copperaudio9664]

Keith, Firmware update stuff - I just put the Blond cabinet firmware into my black face Twin Reverb Tone Master. Definitely tames the brightness some with the 'stock' Jensen N-12K neodymium speakers. I like the sound. I'm going to try the direct out to a couple Cream Back ceramic 65 watt speakers to see if it tamed the shrillness I heard in them before the update. Cool fun, thanks for the knowledge.

[@MulaMusic67]

Another rivetting episode, thanks, Keith. You've also given me the confidence to make that firmware upgrade to my black Deluxe Tone Master! 😎

[@blave549]

Excellent video... I'm still waiting for you to review one of the Swart 5-watters, in the spirit of your channel title.

[@l6srob990]

Great video have a twin reverb and super reverb deluxe is interestimg

[@llwonder]

I’m having a hard time deciding between buying a deluxe with a tone king attenuator, or just buying a tone king imperial which is designed from a fender circuit, and it had a built in attenuator

[@putawayboy]

These videos are just redonkulously informative. Best channel Ive ever watched.

[@jephro3772]

Good vid. I have a 65 Tweed Deluxe reissue with the C Rex speaker. Pure bliss.

[@timothybladon9958]

My friend Ronnie Goldman recommended the Deluxe Reverb. I haven't tried one yet but I intend to do so soon. He's one of the best guitar players I know and he wouldn't steer me wrong. I've always liked the Fender sound. Really great solid amps.

[@AnthonySG0113]

Great video brother..!

[@jamesduck1069]

I play a '65 blonde tolex reissue DR with a Celestion Cream G12 Alnico speaker. My bandmate has an original '65 Blackface, with, I believe, the original Jensen speaker. When I A-B them, they are not at all alike. However, saying that, they both retain the Deluxe Reverb vibe! The original amp is quieter and smoother sounding, while the Reissue has more snarl and breakup at lower volumes!

[@FiveseveNp90]

At 7:20 I feel there's some confusion when you're describing the difference between the Tone Master amps and other (multiple-amp) modellers: It's not like the Tone Masters have more available "processing power" because they use a single model, it's like a PC only having Solitaire installed vs. PCs that have many more games installed. The models that are not running don't consume processing resources. Restricting the available tonal palette does have some advantages, like not having a small combo trying to sound like a stack. But they don't solve the inherent limitations of such amps, Fender are just offering less tools than the competition and saying you should be grateful for it. Which seems to be working for them.

[@jimwalker7740]

I appreciate your honesty and knowledge thanks for the video

[@Lunathewolf93334]

Yes! Just in time to watch during lunch.

[@MosriteCharlie]

Back in the 60's I played through a Deluxe Reverb with a 2-12 extension speaker and had no problem cutting through the mix. is a quality amp without breaking the bank for a tube amp. the solid state version - from what I have seen in demos, not so much.

[@TAM-gz5tc]

the delux reverb.i have been playing 60 years but have never owned a delux. i think they are too small for live gigs. great for home or recording. i still use a twin reverb with 12L EVS. I simply like to have reserve power but on wheeles. A lighter rig i use is 2x roland cube 80.s a super flexable.rig. i find these amps can run at very low levels with good tone and i always use a boss ge7 graphic. I like your show. Tam in Australia.

[@brucepiland]

Keith, you are the absolute best.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Great, great video. Only wish would be for more sound examples.

[@oimate4201]

Great video. Really….great! I’d love to watch one of these on your Victory Copper amp. I’ve been interested since hearing you say that you can get blackface tones out of it. Thanks

[@phillipasby9202]

I have a Vintage Sound VS22 deluxe that has been sadly ignored (has brown mod and reverb/trem on normal channel) - this has inspired me to hook up the Fryette PS2 and give it another whirl as a do it all amp!

[@DaeronMaxedOut]

I would love to hear a short history on the 5150/6505

[@cheechwizard60]

In the sixties my rig was just a '65 Deluxe Reverb, and a Jazzmaster

[@sammyrabon7736]

Awesome video.

[@RMosack]

Very interesting video. But every single A-B demo I've seen online of the Tone Master vs the actual tube version shows them to be extremely different, especially when under gain. Maybe all those demos were of the original version (modeled bright cap, Jensen, etc.). But the difference was astounding. Clean? There was a difference. But you could almost argue the Tone Master sounded better (I guess). As far as options for those wanting the whole hand-wired tube thing, but not wanting either the modern pricing or the vintage pricing and wear/tear, there are options. You can build your own! Either do a clone (several kits available online) or find something similar with mods. Allen Amplification offers all sorts of very, very clever implementations of classic Blackface Fender designs. Their Accomplice is based on a Deluxe Reverb, but with the following USEFUL features: elimination of one channel; added MID control, added RAW control (gradually bypasses tone stack); added Reverb TONE control; switchable bright cap, external bias, etc. The thing is the Deluxe Reverb that Fender should have built. If you can solder, it's half the price of the hand-wired Fenders shown in the video.

[@roberttrammel4253]

Great video.

[@antoonhermans8953]

hello keith , an captor x will cost 550 euro's and an 65 reissue or handwired dr will cost me 1500 or 2500 euro , an behringer P1 is 55 euro ( for playing with headphones om a tm deluxe wich will cost 1000 euro ) , as an poor musician ( as usual ) this is an easy choice , let alone the weight difference and other perks off the tm dr's , happy to see though , you have also fallen in love with these's amps , for me it's also a new learning curve after playing way to many expensive handmade tube amps for over 40 years ( and they do sound great , i know ) , but for playing pub gigs in a blues/rock coverband these tm dr's are the answer : ) Keep up the great work you are doing , big fan off you're channel , greetings from Holland , Toon

[@fivewattworld]

Thanks Antoon. Goededag!

[@andrearecchia8859]

Can you please show us how does your TM sound like compared with the Tube DR? :)

[@cattleprods911]

I had a 1962 Brown Deluxe, sold it for 3-4x what I paid for it, and if I want another (it is an awesome amp), I’ll build a clone.

[@mikegossett2289]

Awesome video as always. The deluxe is one of the greatest family of amps ever designed. I need to find a tone master to try, but not sure if i would take the plunge. If fender is listening id love to have a firmware update that gives you the 68 custom settings as i do prefer that to a standard 65 drri for a one amp option.

[@brucerichard2904]

Now to decide between the Reverb or the Twin, Damn it!

[@buildingintheburbs5175]

I'm with you Keith on the headphone out BUT, it does seem if you put a headphone output on an amp it's automatically grouped in with cheaper "practice" amps. Like a "not a serious amp" badge.

[@jts3339]

I bought a used ‘65 Deluxe in 1968 for $100. The guys in my band had Fender Twins and made fun of my “little” Deluxe. In 1973 I got married, had a baby, and needed money, so I sold my Deluxe and couldn’t believe that I was lucky enough to get $100 - the same price I paid 5 years earlier. I have a Deluxe reissue now, but I would gladly give $100 to get my old amp back!

[@chunk4572]

Great video as always! Greetings from Canandaigua, NY.

[@fivewattworld]

Right in the backyard man. :)

[@leasttrending]

Ive been playin for 30 years and al ove ever done was plug straight into the amp boy i been doin it wrong so long

[@bpabustan]

I have played almost any amp known to man except those boutique brands. Though it is very easy to get great sounds out of all tube amps, I can still have a great gig with solid state amps. Though a British combo amp is my most favorite of all, I wouldn't mind gigging with any amp as long as it is well made. A Japanese 120? Cool! A Fender modelling? No problemo! A workhorse Fender combo? Lovely! A British Stack? Oh yeah! Solid state, all tube, hybrid, digital modelling - I'll gig!

[@keithnorvell3583]

The last time I looked Sweetwater had a Rivera modified Deluxe Reverb for $1,700

[@astewart9410]

I am seriously considering trading my Yamaha THR30ii and THR5 for the blonde DR right now. There's a tone I can hear in my head and I think this is it. Thanks for this video, love what you do here. Subbed today.

[@fivewattworld]

Welcome to give watt world man!

[@fivewattworld]

Welcome to five watt world!

[@astewart9410]

@@fivewattworld Cheers!

[@Halliday7895]

lol i just bought a 66' twin reverb and a 71' super reverb because i already own the 65' deluxe reverb reissue ..I also acquired a dolly cart....and now im thinking i should just bring the deluxe reverb reissue to every gig just incase i have an issue with one of the vintage amps...or bring both vintage fender amps and hope they dont both go down!!!it could happen..so maybe bring all 3 amps to every gig ..(needs some band type gigs first) . ha im interested in that pedal board power supply battery pack thing!! ibet you have a video for it already?

[@fivewattworld]

I don’t but they’re simple if you’re running a small analog board.

[@2speedy4u22]

Welcome to the Twenty-Two Watt world.

[@naciremasti]

The Keith William 64 re-reissue will be dropping third quarter 2022. I'm sure Fenders listening to him now.

[@rickbattle5706]

Vintage Sound Vintage 22. The ultimate DR AB- 763 circuit . Hand wired, mercury magnetics transformers, Weber speaker. Hand made in Florida. This is tone nirvana. You only need one. :-)

[@kirkbolas4985]

Keith...I’ve never owned a Deluxe Reverb of any kind as of yet. In terms of affordability, the ‘65 & ‘68 Reissues are in my wheelhouse. I’m intrigued by the Tonemaster version of the Deluxe Reverb too. As you noted, it’s 90% close to the tone of the various tube iterations of the classic amp and it has some nice modern features not available on the classic reissues. Is there really enough difference in the feel between the tube reissues and the Tonemaster that I’d end up kicking myself for getting the Tonemaster over one of the reissues? That’s my concern. You’ve ultimately addressed my concerns about the tone, especially with Fender making the Blonde Tonemaster’s firmware available for the original Tonemaster. I’m a speaker swapper from way back, so having to drop the Celestion Neo Creamback in the older version of the Tonemaster is not an issue. I’m ultimately concerned about the differences in feel between the tube and solid state versions. If the feel is also in that 90% or better with the Tonemaster as compared to the tube reissues, then I reckon there’s no longer an issue for me. That’s ultimately what I’m asking about.

[@scottbartlett4853]

Love it! Here's my comment.

[@cdonovan2511]

I love my blues deluxe but it's just so hard to get that creamy sound without blowing down the neighborhood, maybe I'll try one of those spark thingys for a little bit lighter touch

[@fawkesandhound]

I use a Yamaha THR10ii in my tiny apartment. Does the thing.

[@dangitdan9938]

The spark is an awesome buy.

[@southpaw335]

Now we need a “Too big is a fit” t-shirt - but would that mean they only come in one size XXXL ???

[@daveduval674]

I went and played a Tone Master today, and bought it. I had a 65 reissue and loved it, but this baby is 24 lbs and nails the sound! I trust your reviews, keep em coning.

[@MrAgentEcho]

I wish fender would make a tone master super reverb. In absence of that I’m getting a twin.

[@matthewmcnamara5650]

Try a Super Sonic 22 (post early channel clicking issues) with an optional passive attenuator for your home playing and you can turn off KZbin reviews forever.

[@bass3003]

In addition to the absence of a headphone jack, with all the other modern features added to the Tone Master, do you miss an effects loop too?

[@danveca8304]

Your video shows pictures of both 8ohm and 16ohm G12 NEO creamback speakers. After reviewing pictures on Sweetwater of the blonde as is being sold, it would seem the correct speaker to swap into a black model is the 8ohm. Is this correct?

[@fivewattworld]

Correct

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

Another great video but please turn the background down. That guitar, although sounds great, the volume was just way way too high in the beginning.

[@fivewattworld]

Always a tough balance and it varies by your system's response of course.

[@THEItchybruddah]

Dear Keith, first thanks for content that has helped me spend “smarter”. That being said, I have been on the horns of the dilemma of whether to go full modeling with the stomp/power cab plus OR go tone master deluxe with my existing board. I think the weight has been the deciding factor. (10 pounds less for someone with “cool x-rays and great stories“ made that decision.) Thus, I’m VERY curious as to how you’re using the stomp in conjunction with the tone master. (Using any amp models in front of it? If so, please share your thoughts. Perhaps enough there to justify its own video? Inquiring minds n’all... ) As always, thanks for providing USEFUL data for real world applications. Phil Knoxville