FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

In 1961, Fender unveiled an effects unit that brought reverb to thousands of guitarists. The Fender Reverb Unit was designed under license to the Hammond Organ Company which owned the patented spring reverb circuit. The outboard reverb unit could be used to provide reverberation for any amp. The Fender Reverb Unit is generally considered the king of tube reverb units for its excellent sound and high degree of adjustability. As amps with on-board reverb became more popular than non-reverb amps, there was a rapid decline in the need for outboard reverb units. The Reverb Unit was discontinued in 1966 after the introduction of a solid state version which was not very good and sold poorly. In 1976, Fender again offered the tube version for a short time. The Fender Reverb Unit sound was epitomized by the surf bands of the early 1960s.

 Power Amp: Tube; 1 x 6K6GT

 Preamp: Tube; 1 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AT7

 Rectifier: Solid state; silicon diodes

 Speakers: None

 Channels: 1

 Effects: Reverb

 Controls: Mix, tone, dwell

 Dimensions: 10 H x 19 1/8 W x 7 1/2 D inches

 Weight: 16 lb