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Title: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: jaster55 on July 29, 2025, 03:06:23 pm

I want remove the PC boards from my 65 deluxe reverb reissue, and install Eyelet boards and small parts from Hoffman...
Can I use existing transformers for this project.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: stratomaster on July 29, 2025, 03:23:36 pm

Yes. Duplicate the dual stage filtering on the bias supply shown in the reissue schematic, though.

Title: Re: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: glass54 on July 30, 2025, 05:34:19 am

Hi Jaster
Ive done a few of these. The Fender DRRI makes a FANTASTIC donor amp. Proved to be very stable rebuilds.As requested by my friends, I've kept the Transformers, Tubes+Sockets and heater wiring, Speaker and reverb tank. Double check all the tubes sockets as I have found "dags" of solder which flowed touching chassis and poor joints in heater wiring. REMOVE C31/R65 and fit s/c! Very unreliable PS section. Fit 47u 600V or 500V F&T Electro, you won't be sorry. Check C33 and C34, be vigilant and replace if req, esp C33.
Good luck and keep us posted
Regards
Mirek

Title: Re: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: jaster55 on July 31, 2025, 09:22:59 pm

Thank-you so much... This a big help... Very Encouraging
I'll probably have more questions once I get started

Title: Re: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: mresistor on August 01, 2025, 06:23:20 am

If you're planning on using full size 3/8" shaft potentiometers all the holes on the faceplate and chassis behind it will have to be enlarged (drilled out). I just left the faceplate on while doing it.

Title: Re: Rebuilding Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Post by: jaster55 on August 01, 2025, 07:42:54 pm

Thanks... I always use CTS pots