FENDER 1981 BLACKFACE TWIN REVERB AMPLIFIER

Fender 1981 “traditional” blackface twin reverb amplifier Incredible sound! This is one of the rare hot rodded versions! I believe they only made it for one year. This is the guitar amplifier for rock Blues and jazz! 135 watts Mesa Black Shadow speakers castor wheels and dust cover included Upgrading a Fender Twin Reverb with Mesa Black Shadow (Celestion C90) speakers is a popular modification for guitarists seeking higher headroom and a more hi-fi response than what stock Jensen or Oxford speakers provide. The Black Shadow C90 is a 90-watt speaker custom-made for Mesa/Boogie by Celestion, designed to handle high power without coloring the amplifiers natural tone. Seymour Duncan Forums Seymour Duncan Forums +2 Tonal Impact Swapping to Mesa Black Shadows typically results in several key changes to the iconic Twin Reverb sound: Increased Headroom: Because each speaker is rated at 90 watts (180 watts total for the pair), they will not break up even when the 85-watt Twin Reverb is at maximum volume. Neutral EQ: Reviewers on the Seymour Duncan Forums describe the C90 as an even EQ speaker, similar to an Electro-Voice (EV) speaker, which does not boost or shallow specific frequencies. Tight Low End: According to Mesa/Boogie, these speakers provide a tight and controlled low-end response, which is ideal for the open-back cabinet of a Twin Reverb. Smooth Highs: Compared to the ice pick highs sometimes associated with stock Fender speakers, the C90 is often described as having an assertive yet composed top end that cuts through a mix without being piercing 3 18 25