1968 Fender Champ Amp AA764 – Silverface – Drip Edge
Out of stock1968 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp – Silverface
Out of stock1968 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp – Silverface
Out of stock1968 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp – Silverface
Out of stock1968 Fender Princeton Reverb Amp – Silverface – Drip Edge
Out of stock1968 Fender Vibro Champ Amp AA764 – Silverface – Drip Edge
Out of stock1969 Fender Princeton Amp AA964 – Silverface – Drip Edge
Out of stock1970 Fender Princeton Reverb Amp – Silverface
Out of stock1976 Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp – Silverface
Out of stock1976 Fender Princeton Reverb AB1270 – Silverface
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The Fender Silverface Amplifiers (1968–1981): Evolution, Features, and Key Models
The Fender Silverface era began in 1968 and lasted until the early 1980s, marking a distinctive phase in Fender’s amplifier history. These amps are instantly recognizable by their silver control panels with turquoise or blue lettering, framed by the iconic “drip edge” aluminum trim—a design element originally intended to protect the amp’s front panel from moisture, now a signature aesthetic detail.
Silverface amps represent Fender’s transition from the classic Blackface designs of the early ’60s, but importantly, there was an overlap period where many Silverface amps, especially the Deluxe Reverb, still used the original Blackface circuits well into 1968. This means collectors and players can find Silverface Deluxe Reverbs with the highly sought-after Blackface tone and circuit reliability before Fender officially updated the circuitry later that year.
Another visual hallmark of the Silverface period is the “tail knob” control design, introduced as part of the updated panel styling. This, alongside the drip edge, gives Silverface amps a distinct look that sets them apart from their Blackface predecessors.
Key Silverface models include the Deluxe Reverb, Twin Reverb, Bassman, Super Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, and Vibroverb—the latter being updated during the Silverface era and maintaining its place as a beloved amplifier for blues and rock players.
Fender also made technical updates during this era, such as improvements to the power supply and output transformers, as well as cabinet changes that affected both tone and durability. While some players critique Silverface amps for a perceived shift in tone compared to Blackface models, many Silverface amps remain highly prized for their clean headroom, lush reverb, and distinctive tonal character.
At Guitar Hunter, we have in-depth knowledge of these amps’ nuances, from early Silverface Blackface-circuit overlap models to later circuit revisions, allowing us to guide collectors and musicians alike toward the perfect vintage Fender with the authentic sound and feel they seek.
