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The sale includes a handwritten, signed invoice from Paul Reed Smith on his letterhead, verifying its history. The amplifier has been carefully maintained and retains its original 1966 Jensen C12PS speaker, AB763 “Blackface” circuitry, and original spring reverb tank, delivering an authentic vintage Fender sound that is increasingly rare in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is constructed from solid pine and covered in classic black Tolex, complemented by the original grille cloth. Cosmetic wear is below-average for a 56-year-old amplifier; there is minor blemishing present, but overall the amp shows beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a vintage 1966 Deluxe Reverb with both original electronics and verified provenance linking it directly to Paul Reed Smith’s R\u0026amp;D collection—a piece of history for collectors and players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFender Deluxe Reverb\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1966\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Serial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eA 18156\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAB763 “Blackface” with tremolo and spring reverb\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchumacher 025130 (606-6-21)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchumacher 022640 (606-6-18)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverb Transformer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchumacher 022921 (--606617)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchumacher 022707 (606614)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Reverb Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVolume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Vibrato Speed, Vibrato Intensity\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNon-original modern 3-prong\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker \u0026amp; Cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1966 Jensen C12PS (220609)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet \/ Covering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolid pine with black Tolex\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic \u0026amp; Functional Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent—below-average wear; grille cloth and Tolex show minor blemishing but are clean overall\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent—quiet at idle, touch-sensitive, with classic \"Blackface\" tone\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreviously owned by PRS Research and Development; sale includes invoice handwritten and signed by Paul Reed Smith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793313480943,"sku":"A 18156","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/1966-DR-5.jpg?v=1771970230","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/en-au\/products\/1966-fender-deluxe-reverb-formerly-owned-by-prs-research-development","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}