Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb - User Manual

‘68 Custom Princeton
®
Reverb
(This is the model name for warranty claims)
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, 17600 North Perimeter Drive, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Issued: October, 2013
p/n 227-2000-000 (120V)
SERVICE MANUAL
ATTENTION:
WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURES
The ‘68 Custom Princeton
®
Reverb Amplifier is considered to be field serviceable to the
component level. As such stuffed PCB Assemblies are not readily available for this unit.
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. You can reach the Call Center by phone at (866) 345-3642 or by email at
service@fender.com.

Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb Specifications

General

Amplifier Type	Tube
Output Power	12 Watts
Preamp Tubes	3 x 12AX7
Power Tubes	2 x 6V6
Rectifier	Solid State
Reverb	Yes
Tremolo	Yes
Channels	1
Speaker Size	10"
Controls	Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
Model Name	68 Custom Princeton Reverb
Inputs	2
EQ	Treble, Bass
Footswitch I/O	1/4"
Construction Material	Pine
Outputs	1 x 1/4" (Internal Speaker)
Weight	34 lbs (15.4 kg)
Dimensions	16" (40.6 cm) H x 19.875" (50.5 cm) W x 9.5" (24.13 cm) D
Speaker	1x10" Celestion TEN 30

Summary

SERVICE MANUAL

WARRANTY SERVICE PROCEDURES

Details warranty service procedures for the amplifier, emphasizing field serviceability.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PARTS LIST CODES

Defines the codes used in the itemized Parts Lists for capacitors, resistors, and hardware.

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE NOTES

POLICY PCB EXCHANGE

Outlines the policy for replacing PCB assemblies, requiring contact with FMIC Customer Service.

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

PRE-AMPLIFIER;REVERB

Describes the signal path for the pre-amplifier and reverb sections, including gain stages and tone controls.

POWER SUPPLY

PARTS LIST: PCB ASSEMBLY

PARTS LIST: CHASSIS ASSEMBLY

PARTS LIST: FOOTSWITCH ASSEMBLY

Lists components for the footswitch assembly, including plugs and push-button switches.

PARTS LIST: CABINET ASSEMBLY

PARTS LIST: END ITEM ASSEMBLY

Lists final assembly components such as cables, reverb units, bags, nameplates, and speakers.

Service Diagram List