Blackface Fender Reverb

[krcassid]

I've spent some time trying to recreate the sound of the reverb in my 1965 Fender Pro Reverb and failed utterly. I'm hoping that one of you (much smarter than me!) can help. There is something pretty unique to these old Fender reverbs. They are lush and, even fairly wet, not in your face. Does anybody have some good settings they feel recreate this effect? Thx!

 

[jlynnb1]

Stick your ear to the speaker and see if you still feel the same way...

 

[FractalAudio]

Stick your ear to the speaker and see if you still feel the same way...

I believe he's referring to the reverb itself, not the amp.

 

[krcassid]

Correct! The amp is no problem. It's the verb I'm struggling with. Something about the way it decays, is EQ'd... Can't quite put my finger on it.

 

[jeppekristoffer]

Correct! The amp is no problem. It's the verb I'm struggling with. Something about the way it decays, is EQ'd... Can't quite put my finger on it.

Try the verb before the amp block!

 

[jlynnb1]

You're right, sorry, my sincerest apologies. I'm driving and obviously didn't read as carefully as I should.

 

[Xrocker]

Remind me never to drive in Nashville!

 

[jlynnb1]

Remind me never to drive in Nashville!

Well I am on my way to Houston right now so it's safe, LOL!

 

[krcassid]

Correct! The amp is no problem. It's the verb I'm struggling with. Something about the way it decays, is EQ'd... Can't quite put my finger on it.

 

[VegaBaby]

Correct! The amp is no problem. It's the verb I'm struggling with. Something about the way it decays, is EQ'd... Can't quite put my finger on it.

a friend of mine has a few of those old Reverb Tanks... not an easy thing, if at all, to recreate.