Fender Pro Tube Reverb

May 27, 2011 in Amplifiers
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Schematic(s) Pro_Reverb_Schematic.pdf, ProTube_Reverb_Manual.pdf
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Model/Circuit Number: PR448
Years of Production: 2001 – 2003
Era: Pro Tube Series
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Black, forward facing w/ white labels
Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 – 10
Faceplate

  • Front: Input Jack, Channel 1: Volume, Bright Switch, Treble, Bass, Mid, Channel 2: Gain, Treble, Bass, Mid, Master Volume, Channel Select Switch, Reverb, Speed, Intensity, Presence, Pilot Lamp
  • Rear: Power Switch, Standby Switch, Power Cord Connector, Power Fuse, Power Level Switch, Loop Send Level, Send Jack, Loop On/Off Switch, Loop Return Jack, Loop Return Level, Pre Amp Output Jack, Power Amp Input Jack, Footswitch Jack, Power Tube Trouble LED, Power Tube Fuse, Bias Pot, Bias Test Points, Balance Test Points, Balance Pot, External Speaker Jack, Main Speaker Jack

Cabinet

  • Dimensions: 17 3/8 x 25 3/8 x 12 27/32
  • Hardware: Large Chassis Straps 5 5/8
  • Handle: Black Strap Handle
  • Feet: Glides / Removable Casters
  • Corners: Chrome w/ Lip

 

Covering Material

  • Tolex/Tweed: Black Tolex
  • Grill Cloth: Silver Sparkle Grill Cloth

Logo: Grill mounted, raised, chrome & black script
Weight: 75 lbs.
Speaker

Effects: Reverb, Tremolo
~Watts: 12.5 watts / 50 watts – switchable
Tubes

  • Pre amp: 7 x 12AX7, 1 x12AT7
  • Power: 2 x 6L6GC

Bias: Fixed, Each Power Tube Individually Adjustable
Rectifier: Solid State

Comments: Pro Tube Series/Pro Reverb amp. Fender did it a disservice to call it a “Pro Reverb”. It is so different from the blackface and silverface Pro Reverbs that it really doesn’t fit the description, but it is a wonderful amp. On the clean channel at the 12.5 watt setting and with the bright switch clicked in it sounds so much like a Deluxe Reverb that I doubt it you could tell the difference. And the gain channel has a very pleasant, warm presence (not a harsh gain like other Fender amps (Prosonic) seem to have). These were quickly discontinued so there seems to be very few of them out there. – Dave Underwood

  • Rmeeker2

    Love Mine – great for home and Studio – I add a JBL D130 (original) in an early Bandmaster sized 2-12″ enclosure 10X20X30 closed back with a cross over to a hi-freq driver installed in it and the combo does superb with my Pedal Steel, Lap Steels and Guitars.  Would consider owning a backup.

    • Wammster

      Selling one right now. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/msg/2789236997.html