Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Service Manual

‘68 Custom Deluxe
®
Reverb
(This is the model name for warranty claims)
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 17600 North Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5440
Issued: October, 2013
p/n 277-4000-000 (120V)
SERVICE MANUAL
ATTENTION:
WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURES
The “68 Custom Deluxe
®
Reverb Amplifier is considered to be field serviceable to the com-
ponent level. As such stuffed PCB Assemblies are not readily available. Any Fender
Authorized Service Center in need of a warranty replacement PCB Assembly for this unit
should contact the Fender Customer Service Call Center, and ask to speak to an Electronic
Technician. You will be given instructions on how to proceed with the repair at that time.
Contact the Call Center by phone at (866) 345-3642 or by email at service@fender.com.

Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb Specifications

General

Type	Tube
Output	22 watts
Speaker	1 x 12" Celestion G12V-70
Reverb	Yes
Tremolo	Yes
Effects	Reverb, Tremolo
Controls	Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
Inputs	4 x 1/4" (2 Custom, 2 Vintage)
Footswitch	2-button footswitch included
Tubes	2 x 12AT7, 2 x 6V6
Weight	42 lbs (19.05 kg)
Dimensions	17.5 x 24.5 x 9.5 inches (44.5 x 62.2 x 24.1 cm)
Channels	2 (Custom and Vintage)

Summary

Warranty Service Procedures

Field Serviceability and PCB Exchange

Details on field serviceability, component-level repair, and contacting Fender for PCB assemblies.

Important Notice and Part Codes

Copyright and Proprietary Information

Confidential and proprietary information disclosure terms for Fender Authorized Service Centers.

Special Part Requirements

Note on parts marked with asterisks indicating necessary use for reliability and safety.

Parts List Codes Definition

Definitions for capacitor, resistor, and hardware codes used in parts lists.

Specifications

Model and Part Numbers

Details on the amplifier model name, release number, and various international part numbers.

Electrical and Performance Specifications

Information on power requirements, fuses, input sensitivity, output power, and input impedances.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Specifications for the amplifier's height, width, depth, and total weight.

Service Notes

Chassis Removal Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the amplifier chassis from its cabinet.

PCB Exchange Policy

Policy regarding non-field replaceable PCB assemblies and how to order replacements.

Circuit Description

Explanation of new or unusual circuitry designs incorporated into the amplifier model.

Parts List

PCB Assembly Parts

Detailed list of components for the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly with part numbers and reference designations.

Chassis Assembly Parts

List of components and assemblies specific to the amplifier's chassis.

Cabinet Assembly Parts

Components and assemblies related to the amplifier's cabinet structure and external parts.

End Item Assembly Parts

List of final product assemblies and associated parts for the amplifier.

Footswitch Assembly Parts

Components specific to the footswitch assembly, including the switch and plug.

Service Diagram List

Schematic Diagrams

List of available schematic diagrams for the amplifier's main circuits and PCB.

Tremolo and Power Supply Schematics

Schematics specific to the Tremolo circuit and the Solid State Power Supply.