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Fender'68 Custom Twin Reverb 85W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Celestion G12V-70s Speaker Black

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Fender '68 Custom Twin Reverb 85W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Celestion G12V-70s Speaker Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Fender’s 85-watt, two-speaker all-tube combo pairs a Vintage channel for traditional Silverface operation with a Custom channel using a Bassman tone stack. Reduced negative feedback is intended to bring on overdrive sooner and increase touch sensitivity, while both channels share tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo. Two 12-inch Celestion G12V-70 speakers provide the amp’s stated punchy, rock-oriented character. Its power rating is suited to maintaining clean headroom at gigging volume, with an effects loop also available for broader stage or studio routing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Gigging guitarists who need 85 watts of clean headroom and two 12-inch speakers.
  • Stage or studio setups using shared onboard reverb, tremolo, and the effects loop.
  • Players switching between traditional Silverface operation and the modified Custom channel.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Fender '68 Custom Twin Reverb 85W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Celestion G12V-70s Speaker Black construction detail

Detail 01

85 watts into 4 ohms

The stated output and impedance are 85 watts into 4 ohms.

Detail 02

Two 12-inch Celestion G12V-70 speakers

The combo uses a pair of Celestion speakers rather than a separate speaker cabinet.

Detail 03

Two channels: Custom and Vintage

The amp offers separate Custom and Vintage channel paths.

Detail 04

Two parallel 1/4-inch speaker jacks

Two speaker connections are provided in parallel.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This amplifier is specified for 120V operation.
  2. 02Its listed weight is 64 lb.
  3. 03A fitted cover, 2-button footswitch, and tilt-back legs are included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does each channel have reverb and tremolo?

Yes. The Custom and Vintage channels share tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo.

02What speaker configuration does it use?

It has two 12-inch Celestion G12V-70 speakers.

03Is a footswitch included?

Yes, a 2-button footswitch is included.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

4 detailsSound
Impedance
4 ohms
Wattage
85 watts into 4 ohms
Effects
Reverb, Vibrato
Speaker
Two 12 inch Celestion G12V-70
2 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch
2-button footswitch included
Controls
Custom Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass. Vintage Channel: Bright Switch, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Speed, Intensity
3 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Bridge Type
Tremolo
Tilt Back Legs
Includes tilt-back legs
4 detailsConnections & power
Inputs
Four (1/4 inch, Two Custom and Two Vintage)
Voltage
120V
Speaker Jack
Two 1/4 inch Parallel
Power Tubes
Groove Tubes (4 x 6L6)
5 detailsSize & weight
Amplifier Width
26.15 inch (66 cm)
Amplifier Depth
10.375 inch (21.9 cm)
Amplifier Weight
64 lb. (29 kg)
Weight
64
Amplifier Height
19.87 inch (50.46 cm)
9 detailsOther
Cover
Fitted cover included
Unique Features
Modified Twin Reverb all-tube circuitry, shared reverb and tremolo on both channels, "Vintage" channel for traditional Silverface tonality, modified "Custom" channel with Bassman tone stack, reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity, hand-wired tube sockets, custom-made Schumacher transformers (like the originals), genuine Fender tube-driven spring reverb, genuine Fender tube-driven tremolo ("vibrato"), 1968-style Silverface aluminum trim around silver-turquoise grille cloth.
Front Panel
Silverface style
Handle
Molded plastic strap with nickel-plated caps
Knobs
Vintage-style skirted black plastic
Pilot Light Jewel
Blue jewel
Channels
Two (Custom and Vintage)
Grill Cover
Black textured vinyl covering with silver-turquiose grille cloth
Pre Amp Tubes
Groove Tubes (4 x 12AX7), (2 X 12AT7)

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