Fender 65 Princeton Reverb preset

Verified · 80/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The '65 Princeton Reverb reissue recreates the compact blackface Princeton Reverb with period-correct AA1164 circuitry. At 12 watts through a single 10-inch speaker with onboard reverb and tremolo, it is a beloved recording and small-venue amp prized for its warm breakup and lush reverb at manageable volumes.

• Years produced: 1993–present
• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 12W
• Channels: 1
• Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7, 1× 12AT7
• Power tubes: 2× 6V6

Known for: Eric Clapton, Neil Young.

Tags: american, clean, blackface, reverb, tremolo, modern.

Schematic-derived preset files for 16 Fractal and Line 6 modelers: Axe-Fx II/XL/XL+, Axe-Fx III, FM3, FM9, and the full Helix family (Floor, LT, Rack, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL, Native).

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