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Fender Vibrolux Reverb (Silverface)

Schematic/Layout:

• vibrolux_reverb_aa270.pdf

Model/Circuit Number: AA270
Years of Production: 1968 - 1982
Era: Silverface
Configuration: Combo
Controls: Silver, forward facing w/ blue labels
Knobs: Black skirted w/ chrome center, numbered 1 - 10
Faceplate

• Front: Normal: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass - Vibrato: In, In, Bright Sw, Vol, Treb, Bass, Rev, Speed, Intensity - Pilot Lamp
• Rear: AC Outlet, Ground Sw, Fuse (2A), Power Sw, Standby Sw, Speaker Jack, Ex. Speaker Jack, Vibrato Jack, Reverb Jack, Reverb Out, Reverb In

Cabinet

• Dimensions: 18½ x 24¾ x 9½
• Hardware: Medium Chassis Straps 4 5/8''
• Handle: Black Strap Handle
• Feet: Corner Protectors
• Corners: Glides

Covering Material

• Tolex/Tweed: Black Tolex
• Grill Cloth: Blue sparkle grille cloth w/ aluminum frame (68-69), w/o aluminum frame (70-80)

Logo: Grillmounted, raised, chrome & black script
Weight: 50 lbs.
Speaker

• Size: 2 x 10
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Model: Oxford 10L5 or CTS 10(For more info, check out the Jensen Replacement Speakers)

Effects: Reverb, Tremolo
~Watts: 35-40 watts
Tubes

• Pre amp: 7025
• Power: 2 x 6L6GC

Bias: Fixed with Bias Pot.
Rectifier: 5U4

Comments: Fender switched back to the blackface era cosmetics some time in 1980. Vibrolux Reverbs produced between late 1980 and 1982 have a black control panel and silver sparkle grille cloth. A Boost pull switch was added some time in the mid 70s.