Here are the stats on the Deluxe Reverb - it's a two channel, non-switching, all-tube amp. Channel one has three controls - volume, bass, treble. Channel two has volume, bass, treble, reverb, tremolo speed, and tremolo depth controls. Each channel has two inputs, and they are not identical. Input two on each channel is a higher impedance input for instruments with a hotter output. I suggest trying all inputs and both channels to find your preferred setting. My choice was input 2 on Channel two. The higher impedance allowed me to drive the power section of the amplifier a little harder, giving what I considered a better tone for my taste. Remember - there are no hard rules to tell you what input you have to use. Trust your ear. Channel two is the only one with reverb and tremolo, and it is a two-stage preamp, whereas Channel one is a single-stage preamp. Once again, try both inputs on both channels - play around with the settings. It is not hard to get a great sound from this amplifier.

I found this amp to be useable with both my Strat and my Les Paul, although you have to account for the difference in pickup strength. The LP will drive the amp harder - keep that in mind when determining your settings. I used a variety of pedals at the front end of this amp and had very good success. There is an inherent brightness to this amp that you cannot dial out, so any effects you put inline, particularly overdrives, will have to be adjusted for it.

The tone of this amp convinced me that I am a Fender freak at heart. This is the classic Fender sound that everyone raves about, and rightfully so. It's light - around 45 lbs, and probably the strongest 22 watts you'll ever hear. It can be used with or without effects, and it is very easy to set. Simplicity has it's advantages. Mine is running in almost stock condition - I replaced the two 12AX7's for Channel 2 with EH12AX7's, and changed the reverb driver tube to a Mullard CV4024. It wasn't absolutely necessary, but it did improve upon an already beautiful tone. A great sounding amplifier like this one will make your playing more enjoyable, whether you use it in your living room, or take it to the club and let it breathe. You won't be disappointed.

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