Fender Deluxereverb A1172 preset

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

The Fender Deluxe Reverb is one of the most beloved and enduring American amplifiers ever made, adding onboard spring reverb and vibrato to the already-stellar blackface Deluxe platform. The A1172 designation refers to a specific production variant within the blackface era. The reverb circuit — a long-tank spring reverb driven by a dedicated 12AX7 — adds lush, oceanic depth that became a signature sound of 1960s American pop and rock. At 22 watts through a single 12-inch speaker, the Deluxe Reverb delivers clean headroom with single coils and creamy breakup with humbuckers. It remains a standard-bearer for American clean tone used by generations of players across every genre.

• Years produced: 1963–1967
• Made in: USA
• Wattage: 22W
• Channels: 2
• Preamp tubes: 4× 12AX7
• Power tubes: 2× 6V6GT (plus 5AR4 rectifier)

Known for: Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan.

Heard on: 1960s American pop and surf sessions — Various (1965).

Tags: american, vintage, clean.

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