Fender Deluxe Reverb vs Twin Reverb: In-Depth Comparison

At the time of writing there are two comparable versions of the Deluxe Reverb and Twin Reverb: the ’65 models and the Tone Master models. Hence, I’ve split this article into two sections so you can easily find out more about the relevant amps.

Contents:

Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb vs ’65 Twin Reverb
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb vs Tone Master Twin Reverb

Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb vs ’65 Twin Reverb

The Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb is 22W and has a single 12″ speaker whereas the ’65 Twin Reverb is 85W and has two 12″ speakers. The ’65 Twin Reverb has more clean headroom and also has additional features such as a bright switch and mids control.

’65 Deluxe Reverb

’65 Twin Reverb

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Here is a table highlighting the key differences between the Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb and ’65 Twin Reverb.

Feature	Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb	Fender ’65 Twin Reverb
Power Rating	22W	85W
Speaker	1×12” Jensen C-12K	2×12” Jensen C-12K
EQ Section	2-Band	3-Band
Bright Switch	No	Yes
Power Amp Tube	2 x 6V6	2 x 6L6
Rectifier	1 x 5AR4 Tube	Solid State

Key differences between the Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb and ’65 Twin Reverb.

Tone Comparison

Since the Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb only has a 22W power rating, and the ’65 Twin Reverb has an 85W power rating, the Twin Reverb has a lot more headroom. This means it’ll stay clean when you start cranking it up, whereas the ’65 Deluxe Reverb will go into overdrive at lower volumes.

For home use, the ’65 Deluxe Reverb is the best for home use if you want to go for overdriven tones, as the ’65 Twin Reverb needs cranking too much (unless you plan on using pedals as well). Even when using clean tones the ’65 Twin Reverb is super loud and will be too much for most situations.

The ’65 Twin Reverb is typically the best option for live performances as it is a lot louder. The headroom on the ’65 Deluxe runs out very quickly so if you’re playing cleaner tones with a drummer, it runs the risk of being too quiet without a microphone.

Check out this video comparing the tone of a ’65 Deluxe Reverb and ’65 Twin Reverb. Skip to 1:12 for a demo of the Twin, and 2:51 for a demo of the Deluxe.

Controls and Effects

Both the ’65 Deluxe and Twin Reverb have two channels (normal and vibrato), a reverb control and vibrato controls (speed and intensity). However, the ’65 Twin Reverb has some additional controls:

The ’65 Twin Reverb has a bright-switch
The ’65 Twin Reverb has a 3-band EQ (bass, mids and treble controls) whereas the ’65 Deluxe Reverb only has a 2-band EQ (bass and treble controls)

Neither the ’65 Deluxe or Twin Reverb have an effects loop.

Dimensions and Weight

Being an 85W amp compared to a 22W amp, the ’65 Twin Reverb is of course larger and heavier than the ’65 Deluxe Reverb. The difference in dimensions isn’t massive, but the weight difference is considerable, so make sure you think about this if you’re going to be moving your amp around a lot.

Imperial

Measurement	Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb	Fender ’65 Twin Reverb
Height	17.5”	19.87”
Width	24.5”	26.5”
Depth	9.5”	10.375”
Weight	42 lbs	64 lbs

Metric

Measurement	Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb	Fender ’65 Twin Reverb
Height	44.5 cm	50.46 cm
Width	62.2 cm	67.31 cm
Depth	24.13 cm	21.9 cm
Weight	19.05 kg	29.0 kg

Similarities

4 inputs
2 outputs
Reverb and tremolo effects
No FX loop
Pre-amp tubes (4 x 12AX7 and 2 x 12AT7)
Birch plywood cabinet
Black textured vinyl covering
Silver grille cloth
Red amp jewel
Black front panel
Molded plastic strap with nickel-plated caps
Footswitch included

Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb vs Tone Master Twin Reverb

The Tone Master versions of the Deluxe and Twin Reverb amps use solid state technology whereas the ’65 Reissue versions are tube (valve) amps. The Tone Master versions have a power attenuator and DI output unlike the ’65 Reissue models which cost roughly double the price.

The Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb is a 100W amp with a single 12″ speaker whereas the Tone Master Twin Reverb is a 200W amp with two 12″ speakers. The Tone Master Twin Reverb has a bright switch and mids control, unlike the Deluxe Reverb version.

Tone Master Deluxe Reverb

Tone Master Twin Reverb

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Here is a table highlighting the key differences between the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb and Tone Master Twin Reverb.

Feature	Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb	Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb
Power Rating	100W	200W
Speaker	1 x 12″ Jensen N-12K Neo	2 x 12″ Jensen N-12K Neo
EQ Section	2-band	3-Band
Bright Switch	No	Yes
Power Attenuator	Yes	Yes

Key differences between the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb and Tone Master Twin Reverb