Fender '63 Vibroverb User's Manual
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1. The speakers used in the 63 VIBRO VERB are reproductions of the original speakers made by the O xford Speaker Company When Fender started work on this project Fender contacted O xford who still had much of the original tooling and documentation of this 10 inch speaker from the early sixties The power and output transformers used in the 63 VIBRO VERB are built to the original specifications which are still in the R amp D engineering files at Fender s office The same direct coupled oscillator circuit is used for generat ing the vibrato The reverb sound from the VIBRO VERB is warmer than later Fender amps due to the unique reverb send and recovery circuit The cosmetics of the 63 VIBRO VERB incorporate the brown Tolex and Ecru grill cloth used in 1963 We have re tooled the flat Fender logo and have added the original tilt back legs found on so many Fender amps through the sixties and seventies It is suggested that you read this manual thoroughly to understand all the features and functions of your new amplifier The purchase of a Fender amplifier will provide years of musical enjoyment and the 63 VIBRO VERB helps keep the Fender legend going strong WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 56 4 1 10 TREBLE 5 6 1 REBLE 4 1 0 T 63 VIBROVERB FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS A B NORMAL CHANNEL IN PUTS Plug in conn2. THE SOUN THAT CREATES LEGEN DS 63 Vibroverb P N 037307 INTRODUCTION Your new 63 VIBRO VERB amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of Fender amplifier designs Fender first introduced the VIBRO VERB in the early part of 1963 Unlike many of the other Fender amplifiers that were produced for years this version of the VIBRO VERB had a production life of less than 4 months Itis estimated that fewer than 600 VIBRO VERB units were ever produced This limited production is one of the reasons this amplifier has become highly sought after by vintage amp collectors The VIBRO VERB was the first Fender production model to have both reverb and vibrato as builtin effects The original VIBRO VERB shows Fender in a transitional period with amplifiers changing from tweed covering to brown Tolex and eventually to black Tolex In the sum mer and fall of 1963 Fender changed the speaker configu ration of the VIBRO VERB to a 15 inch speaker and the brown Tolex covering changed to black The single 15 inch model is also fairly rare but the 2 10 version is leg endary Fender s 63 VIBRO VERB re issue amplifier is based on the original cosmetics sound and circuit Every effort was made to be true to the original Several changes have been made for safety and reliability reasons A printed circuit board is used rather that the phenolic parts panel of the sixties A 3 prong line cord is req
3. The footswitch allows you to turn the VIBRATO and REVERB features on and off without having to operate the controls on the front panel NOTE The VIBRATO and REVERB features will oper ate without plugging in the footswitch LINE CORD Your amplifier is equipped with a grounding type supply cord to reduce the possibility of shock due to electrical fault Be sure to connect it to a grounded receptacle DO NOT ALTER THE AC PLUG TUBES The 63 VIBRO VERB tube complement consists of two Fender Special Design 6L6W GC 5881 s part number 039214 five Fender Special Design 12AX7A s part num ber 013341 and one Fender Special Design 12AT7 part number 023531 Fender s Special Design Tubes provide optimum performance in this amplifier For best results replace with Fender original equipment tubes only Tube location is printed on the tube label inside the cabinet TOLEX COVERING CARE The exclusive Fender Tolex covering on your cabinet is of the same material that was used on the original VIBRO VERB A very light soapy solution on a sponge may be used to remove dirt and residue that may accumulate in the grain Be careful not to let liquid come in contact with operating surfaces DO NOT have the amplifier plugged into a power outlet when cleaning TROUBLESHOOTER S CHECKLIST If the amp is set up but does not function check the following items e isthe amp power cord properly plugged into an electrical outlet e s the
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5. TENSITY FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP 0 M VIBRATO INTENSITY CONTROL A djusts the intensity N PILOT LAMP W hen the lamp is illuminated the 63 of the VIBRATO feature Turning the control full VIBRO VERB is receiving power Should the lamp burn counter clockwise turns the VIBRATO feature off The out turn off the power unscrew the red jewel and VIBRATO feature can also be turned on and off using replace the lamp with a type T47 light bulb the footswitch 63 VIBROVERB FOOTSWITCH FUNCTIONS A VIBRATO SWITCH Push on push off switch that turns the VIBRATO feature on and off B REVERB SWITCH Push on push off switch that turns the REVERB feature on and off TO REDUCE THE RISK CAUTION FIRE REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN INPUT POWER 120V 60Hz 270W ATTENTION SUPERFICIE DE CHASSIS CHAUDE PARALLEL CAUTIO N Rom SURFACE HOT WARNING To XPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 63 VIBROVERB REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS A FUSE The fuse is in the AC supply of the amplifier and will help to protect the amplifier and operator in the event of an electrical fault If a fuse blows it should only be replaced with a fuse in accordance with the listing at the fuse holder If the amplifier repeatedly blows fuses it should be checked out by a qualified technician UNDERNO CIRCUMSTANCES should a fuse of a different type higher cur
6. ection for F G instruments Input 1 provides 6 dB more gain that input2 The NORMALCHANNELis affected by the VIBRATO feature only The REVERB feature does not affect the NORMAL CHAN NEL NORMAL CHAN NEL VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the overall loudness of the NO RMAL CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL A djusts the amount of high fre quency boost accentuation or cut attenuation in the NORMALCHANNEL BASS CONTROL Adjusts the amount of low frequency boost or cut in the NORMAL CHANNEL BRIGHT CHANNEL IN PUTS Plug in connection for instruments The BRIGHT CHAN NEL provides extra treble boost especially at low volume settings Input 1 provides 6 dB more gain that input 2 The BRIGHT CHANNEL is affected by both the REVERB and VIBRATO features H BRIGHT CHANNEL VOLUME CONTROL Adjusts the overall loudness of the BRIGHT CHANNEL TREBLE CONTROL Adjusts the amount of high fre quency boost or cutin the BRIGHT CHANNEL BASS CONTROL Adjusts the amount of low frequency boost or cut in the BRIGHT CHANNEL REVERB CONTROL Adjusts the amount of reverberat ed signal that is mixed in with the original dry signal Turning the control full counter clockwise turns the REVERB feature off The REVERB feature can also be turned on and off using the footswitch N ote that the REVERB feature does not affect the NORMAL CHAN NEL VIBRATO SPEED CONTROL Adjusts the speed of the VIBRATO feature VPO fap DESIGN amp CIRCUITS 20 IN
7. re power at the outlet e isthe fuse blown e Are the speakers properly connected to the amplifier e Is the amp on standby e s the amplifier volume control turned up above three e isthe volume control on the instrument turned up e Is your instrument properly plugged into the amplifier Eliminate any effects pedals and try another guitar cord If after checking all of the above the system is not performing correctly consult your Fender Service Center 63 VIBRO VERB SPECIFICATIONS PART NUMBER 120V 21 7200 100V 21 7270 230V 21 7260 230V UK 21 7240 230V NORDIC 21 7280 240V AUSTRALIA 21 7230 DIMENSIONS Height 19 3 8 49 2 cm W idth 25 63 5 cm Depth 8 5 8 21 9 cm WEIGHT 46lbs 21kg POWER OUTPUT 40 watts R M S minimum into 4 ohms OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 4 ohms IN PUT IM PEDAN CE Input 1 both channels 1M ohms Input 2 both channels 136k ohms FEATURES Tube generated power amp Vibrato in both channels Reverb in the Bright Channel Tilt back legs POWER REQUIREMENTS 100VAC 50 60 Hz 270 watts 120VAC 60 Hz 270 watts 230VAC 50 Hz 270 watts 240VAC 50 Hz 270 watts SPEAKER COMPLEMENT 2 10 Oxford Speaker Company speakers with 7DF paper cones and surrounds 1 1 4 voice coils and kraft paper coil formers like the original Vibroverb speakers part number 037076 SOUND Legendary WARNING NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC
8. rent rating or a fuse bypass be used as this could damage the equipment and present a serious safety hazard GROUND SWITCH The GROUND SWITCH is not functional and is there to preserve the original appearance of the amplifier The switch is not present in 100V 230V and 240V units POWER SWITCH This switch turns the AC power ON and OFF When the switch is OFF the amplifier is completely shut down STANDBY SWITCH This switch turns the amplifier on and off In the STANDBY position the amplifier is off however power is applied to the tube filaments so as to eliminate warm up time Use of this feature during short breaks versus using the POW ER SWITCH will increase tube life E MAIN SPEAKER JACK Plug in connection for speak ers This jack must always be used as the primary connection to speakers EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Plug in connection for an external speaker This jack is wired in parallel with the MAIN SPEAKER JACK and must only be used in con junction with the MAIN SPEAKER JACK Should the EXTERN AL SPEAKER JACK be used without also using the MAIN SPEAKER JACK there will be no sound N ote that the amplifier is optimized for a 4 ohm speaker load and that the speakers in the cabinet are wired for 4 ohms Should a total load of more or less than 4 ohms be used the amplifier will not put out its maximum power output before distortion occurs FOO TSW ITCH JACK Plug in connection for the footswitch
9. uired for safety reasons Minor modifications to the cir cuit took place since certain parts are no longer available but every effort was made to keep the original circuit values and sound the same We resisted the temptation to improve the amp with features found on later models like master volume effects loop or channel switching In order to improve reliability a solid state rectifier was used rather than a 5AR4 tube Since the 63 VIBRO VERB uses a solid state rectifier there is one less tube and tube socket than an original VIBRO VERB All internal circuit voltage values have been precisely matched to the new solid state rectifier to insure exact sonic reproduction and no alterations to the vintage sound On the original model the Reverb Vibrato Footswitch connected to the unit via 2 RCA style jacks this has been changed to a more reliable 1 4 jack The reverb pan cables now connect more securely to the chassis also The VIBRO VERB is unique in Fender amplifier history by the implementation of its tone circuit The VIBROVERB was the firstand ONLY Fender amplifier to use this type of tone cir cuit The treble control is tapped meaning it responds more like an active tone control allowing boost AND cut of high frequencies Conventional Fender tone circuits pro vide a small amount of tone shaping even in the 0 posi tion but if the VIBRO VERB Treble Control is set to about 5 the response is flat
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