Blues Deville Reissue Combo

Fender Blues Deville Reissue Combo £899

It's a warm welcome back for a not-so-old favourite from Fender's back catalogue.

Nick Guppy, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:09 pm UTC

A firm favourite.

Manufacturer's description

Fender unveiled its “Tweed” series amps to great success and acclaim in 1993. The concept: What if a great old collectable 1950s Deluxe or Bassman® was customized with channel switching and reverb?

Behold the Reissue Blues DeVille 410—a vintage-style tube amp with “boutique” tone at a great price that many a pro rock, country and blues player has used to superb effect. While its newer cousin, the Hot Rod DeVille, has many modern refinements, more and more enthusiasts continue to request the warm tone, unique circuitry, classic features and sharp look of the original version.

Accordingly, the Reissue Blues DeVille pours 60 watts into four 10” blue Alnico-Magnet Eminence® speakers, fueled by two 6L6 output tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes. Its two channels, “normal” (with bright switch) and “drive,” are voiced for classic blues, country and rock; other features include Fender spring reverb, an effects loop and two-button channel footswitch. The great look includes tweed covering, “chicken head” pointer knobs and a chrome control panel.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Great sounding. Well-built amp with plenty of power.

Cons

Slightly overpriced compared to the competition.

Verdict

The Deluxe will be a particularly strong seller, while the DeVille is perhaps a little pricey, but you do get four Alnico drivers and a bigger sound to boot. They’re bound to fly off the shelves, and everyone who wants the classic Fender tone and style should try them without delay.

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Blues Deville Reissue Combo

Price:: £899
Additional Features:: Spring reverb, dual sensitivity inputs, extension speaker jack, preamp out/power amp in sockets
Amplifier Type:: All valve
Audio Output Power:: 60
Available Controls:: Bass, Bright Switch, Drive, Master Presence, Master Reverb, Mid, Overdrive Channel Drive, Treble, Volume
Cabinet Material:: Birch Ply
Channels:: 2
Country of Origin:: USA
Depth (mm):: 267
Height (mm):: 597
Weight (kg):: 22.5
Weight (lb):: 50
Width (mm):: 597