Fender Reverb Tank

Best valves for Fender Reverb tank Unit

The Fender Reverb Tank Unit comes in three versions and each version uses a different set of valves.

The original version was made from 1961-1966 and uses:

• V1: 1 x 12AT7 (also called an ECC81) Preamp
• V2: 1 x 12AX7 (also called an ECC83) Reverb Recovery
• V3: 1 x 6K6 Reverb Driver (no longer available)

This model was cathode biased.

The model was released again from 1976-1978 and uses:

• V1: 1 x 12AX7 (also called an ECC83) Input/Preamp
• V2: 1 x 6V6S Reverb Driver
• V3: 1 x 12AX7 Reverb Recovery
• V4; 1 x 12AX7 Buffer Stage

This model was fixed bias, meaning the bias could be adjusted (to a fixed value).

The tank was reissued between 1994 – 2016 and this version uses:

• V1: 1 x 12AT7 (also called an ECC81)
• V2: 1 x 12AX7 (also called an ECC83)
• V3: 1 x 6V6S Reverb Tube Driver

We always recommend JJ valves for this amplifier. This is because they guarantee you get awesome tone and long life and they don’t cost a fortune.

Remember, JJ is one of only five manufacturers in the world. So don’t pay higher prices for valves from the same factory that have simply been rebranded by other companies.

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• All of our kits are carefully selected, fully tested and digitally graded. Where appropriate they are then balanced and matched.
• A significant upgrade in quality compared with stock valves.
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About the Reverb tank

The original Fender Reverb Tank (code 6G15) was an effects unit using vacuum tubes to create a spring reverb effect.

It was discontinued in 1966 and replaced by a solid-state model, with the code FR1000.

It has three controls: Dwell, Mixer and Tone.

The spring reverb unit, or “tank” as it is known, is mounted vertically on the interior side of the front baffle. The tanks were originally supplied by Gibbs and Accutronics.

The unit actually looks like a small amplifier head and since the early 1960s has become the go to device for lovers of surf music.

It’s success meant it went back into production on two more occasions, with each new version using a different set of tubes.

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