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From: Dstor–(at)–eathstar.cris.com (Dr.Distortion)
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Subject: Re: BLACKFACE SUPER REVERB
Date: 11 Oct 1994 02:55:53 -0400
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Nick Macris (nic–(at)–ynamic.heart.rri.uwo.ca) wrote:

: I currently own a perfectly MINT 69′ Fender Silverface Super Reverb and
: I’m thinking of possibly trading it for a mid-sixties Blackface Super
: Reverb. I am specifically using this amp for a bouzouki and I suspect
: that I’d get a bit more killer tone out of a blackface.

: Does anyone have any realistic opinions on the value of a, let’s say, MINT
: 65′ Blackface Super Reverb?

Nick: A MINT ’65 Super could be worth as much as $1000 US, maybe even
a bit more. (I’m not much attuned to the “vintage” market, I’m afraid).
Last year, I bought a ’66 in VG condition (I’d give it a 7.5 or 8
out of a possible score of 10) for $700 US, and I THINK it was a
good deal, since I usually see higher prices on comparable amps.
If it weren’t for two replaced speakers and a missing footswitch, my
amp would qualify as near-mint. At any rate, I doubt anybody would
do an even trade with you for the Silverface.
But here’s the good news: your ’69 Super can sound every bit as
good as a Blackface, with a little work. Fender changed the circuit
a little when they changed the face panels, but used the same parts
as found in the blackface amps. All you need are the schematics and
(preferably) layout diagrams for your amp (the ’69) and the amp
you want to emulate (the ’65, also called the AB763). You (or
your tech) simply rewire the Silverface to the Blackface circuit.
It’s actually pretty easy; even a hobbyist of average skills can
do it in a day or two. You can get all the info you need in
Gerald Weber’s “Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps” book;
and, of course, we’re always here to answer any questions that come up.
I Blackfaced my ’71 Super, and I think it sounds every bit as cool
as my ’66. The ’66 looks cooler, I admit, but I use that one at
home and take the ’71 out to gigs.
–Dr.Distortion, New York