Reissue Fender Reverb Unit Mod

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The Mod:

The reissue Fender Reverb Units come close to the originals. But due to several factors that can be changed and some that can't, (including different spec power transformers) they need some help. The following mod(s) will give your reissue more warmth, clariy, and increase its overall response.

1. Replace the stock tubes with a good set of NOS ones. The originals came with RCA>/b>tubes and these are great to use in the reissues. The tube compliment is one 6K6, one 12AT7, and one 12AX7.


2. Take the Circuit card out of the reverb unit.


3. Locate capacitor C10 underneath the mix pot on the circuit board. (It's obvious when you look for it). Change this cap to a ceramic disc 1Kv 390pf capacitor. This change will increase the amount of low end response you'll hear from your amp.

The changes above get your reissue reverb unit much closer to the original spec and sound of an original unit. But if you don't want to deal with changing the cap, just replacing the tubes with a good NOS set will Greatly improve the overall tone of your reissue.