• Fender's Vibrolux modernizes many features from the company's vintage amplifiers.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Clothed in black Tolex and featuring Fender's signature silver front panel, the Custom Vibrolux Reverb is a 21st century reimagining of classic Fender amplifiers. Used by artists as diverse as Broken Social Scene, the Gin Blossoms and Flogging Molly, the Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb provides experienced guitarists with a wealth of modern options to suit their musical tastes.
  
  

Sound

• Pushing 40 watts of power through two 10-inch Jensen P-19R speakers with alnico magnets, Fender states that the Custom Vibrolux Reverb is "loud enough for any club." Featuring a pre-amp built on five 12AX7 and one 12AT7 tubes, the all-tube Fender Custom Vibrolux Reverb's output is also powered by two 6L6 Groove Tubes. The amplifier is dynamic and responsive, with its sound largely dictated by an individual guitarist's playing style. Two distinct channels offer guitarists both normal and bright sound style,s and the amplifier's built-in vibrato and reverb can be used when either channel is selected.
  
  

Features

• The Custom Vibrolux Reverb offers plenty of connectivity and customization options to further shape its vintage-inspired sound. Each of its independent channels feature two 1/4-inch inputs so that two guitars can be played through the amplifier simultaneously. Further, each channel also offers full equalization options with independent knobs to control volume, treble and bass. The Custom Vibrolux Reverb's namesake vibrato effect can have its speed and intensity adjusted as well. For guitarists seeking more volume, the amplifier also provides a single 4-ohm jack to attach an external speaker.
  
  

Design

• Weighing in at 46 lbs. and housed in a Baltic birch plywood cabinet, the Custom Vibrolux Reverb is 25 inches wide, 19.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches deep. It features 19-inch tilt back legs for maximum sound projection as well as a two-button foot-switch for easy manipulation of the amplifier's reverb and vibrato settings. Controlled by vintage-styled white knobs, this amp also boasts Fender's trademarked "Blackface Style Control Panel" to complement its black sides and silver face. An optional cover can be purchased to protect the Custom Vibrolux Reverb from dust while not in use. The Custom Vibrolux Reverb amplifier is both designed and manufactured in the United States by the Fender Amp Custom Shop.