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Classic Tube Reverb Unit 2023
Cosmetics

Custom Cosmetics are avaliable! Contact with the options you want for pricing.

Description

Based on the famous Fender Reverb Unit of the 60's the Classic Reverb Unit is the new benchmark for great reverb tone. Whether you need cavernous space or subtle ambiance this unit will deliver. Mix, Dwell, and Tone controls give the play many tonal options. The foot switch allows for tube buffered bypass so there is no signal loss when the unit is off.  The sound is warm and deep as only a tube driven spring reverb can be. Like all of our amps this unit has very low floor noise lending itself well to critical recording.

The Classic Tube Reverb uses high quality parts, superior construction, and will exceed any reissue, clone, or kit in terms of sound and serviceability.  The transformers are of far better quality than vintage units, kits, and clones. A lot of time has gone into making the Classic Tube Reverb the very best unit out there today. So, throw away those lack luster pedals and get real tube reverb.   

 

  • Meticulously hand wired

    All Tube: Uses a NOS 6K6 and 12AX7 and 12AT7

    Low Noise: Galactic grounding minimizes hum and maximizes tone and detail, DC elevated heaters and a special resistor selection minimize hum and hiss

    Custom Wound Transformer Set

    for better sound than a stock Fender.

    Controls:

    Mix, Dwell, and Tone Control

    Foot switch allows bypass of the effect.

    Parts: Long Life High Quality Electrolytic Capacitors

    Malory 150, Vishay, and Panasonic Tone Caps

    Switchcraft and Neutrik Jacks

    MOD Reverb Tank

    Tweed, Blonde, Brown or Blackface Cosmetics are available.

  • Hello Carl!

    Reverb unit arrived this afternoon. Nicely packed and prompt shipping.., "Thank you!" Had a chance to try it out a bit and am very pleased. Nice wide range of effect with a warm tone, as they say in the movies,(or ads,) "I should have done this a long time ago!"

    Once again thank you very much, have a great weekend.”

    Bill T.

    “Hello Carl,

    I got the reverb and tried it out is sounds really good with my Chris Stapleton Fender amp.

    Good job thanks.”

    Doug K.

    “Carl,

    I don't know why I didn't buy one of your custom amps sooner! This rig sounds fantastic! I think I'll have to spend some time exploring its possibilities.

    Your work is excellent!

    Thanks so much.

    Marty

    NOTE: Marty has the Classic Tweed Deluxe and Classic Tube Reverb Unit. A killer combination.

    “I would like to reflect on Carl's tube driven spring reverb unit. I'm a big fan of reverb to put my guitars in their own space. Carl has captured what I liked best about my old twin reverb, reverb (long gone now) and put it in this box of magic.

    I don't mean to DWELL on it, MIXing my praise with a TONE of awe, but you really need this reverb!

    If you care at all about your soundscape, buy Carl's products. The builds are imaculate and the sound to die for.”

    Jeff C.

    “Wow!!!!!!!!

    I got the dwell on 5 the mix on 4 and the tone on 5. Pretty damn lush. Do you have any favorite settings? I am very pleased with this unit.”

    Patrick M.

    “Carl,

    The Classic Tube Reverb Unit, Foot Switch, and Canvas Cover arrived this morning (Thu, 02/17/2022 at 10:55 am) via FedEx in excellent condition thanks to your superb shipment packaging! I carefully opened the box, paying attention to the opening instructions on the top and bottom. I read your general amplifier instructions. Then I connected everything together (footswitch to the reverb unit, my Stratocaster to the reverb unit, reverb unit to my guitar amplifier, and reverb unit power to the mains). I powered up everything and proceeded to Carl’s Reverb Heaven!!!!!! The Carl’s Custom Amps Classic Tube Reverb Unit has the reverb sound I’ve been searching for. The digital reverb pedals I had been using are all green with envy! Thank you for building this wonderful addition to my guitar equipment.

    The fit and finish of the lacquered tweed reverb unit is over the top – a work of art! It’s almost as much fun to look at the reverb unit as it is to listen to its sound. The quality of the foot switch and canvas cover are stellar.

    This purchase has totally exceeded my expectations.

    Thank you for selling me this truly outstanding reverb outfit!

    Sincerely,

    Gary”

    “Howdy, Carl! Your reverb unit is making EXACTLY the famous surf sound i wished for. With all the controls at 2 o’clock it makes that Dick Dale splash that none of my vintage fenders can make. The thing that really surprises me is that it makes so many other famous sounds- I have built this circuit twice before, (I’m an EET) and it sounded good, but no anything like yours. I noticed the layout change and torroid pt, and the full wave rec, Man! You really EXCEED your own claim of “handwired excellence”. All the knobs on the reverb unit at 9 o’colck into your Blonde 40 watt with everything at 1 o’clock is a sound I’ve never really heard, but i just can’t quit listening to it and smiling. Hats off to you! Thanks again!!! Love it!”

    Chis

    “I got the reverb unit last week just before hitting the road so I've only used it with one amp but it's perfect! Fantastic range of tones and dead quiet. I can tell you build to the highest standard possible before putting your name on anything, thanks for that! Getting harder to find that as a the rule rather than the exception.

    My Marshall has never sounded better. Can't wait to now use it in front of the other 9 amps...

    Oh, I also received the padded cover, fits great.

    Thanks so much Carl!”

    Courtney

    “Hey Carl just wanted to say that the reverb unit you built for me is totally awesome man sounds fantastic and is relatively lightweight just wanted to say thanks and I will be purchasing from you again in the future appreciate it Carl! Have a great day man”

    Gregory L.

    “Hi Carl-Happy to report my Carl’s reverb/tremolo unit arrived safe and sound today. Both effects sound great, and the the build quality is most impressive. FYI, I’m glad I elected to keep the original grill cloth. Again, thanks for being thoughtful and thorough, and checking with me re the detail questions. The gold sparkle cloth goes well with the smooth brown telex, and is right in step with many circa 1964 reverb units I’ve seen. Hope you do well. Your obvious commitment to quality is refreshing these days. All the best!”

    Tom W.

    “Hey Carl,

    Got to play with the Reverb Unit yesterday. Really digging it! I love how the cosmetics turned out man! There's definitely a nice depth to the reverb and a good drippy bounce when the dwell is turned up.

    I've often heard that outboard tanks have a volume drop, but I don't notice any with yours, actually seems like a slight presence boost when engaged, which is awesome!”

    —-Mick B—

    Carl,

    I've had some time to play through the reverb unit you built for me. It's way better than I remember my old Fender and Gibson stand alone units way back in the mid 1960s. To say I am pleased would be an understatement.

    Thanks”

    Bill P

    "Hey Carl. I picked up the reverb unit Monday. Arrived in good health, looks great, sounds great. Build quality is clearly excellent. Thank you for your good work and prompt service on this order. I'm still getting to know the unit, discovering settings, and getting a feel for how it reacts to the front end of my amp (currently using it with a Mesa LSC and it sounds huge...got a few other Fender-type amps (including a Tungsten Cortez, i.e. 5e3!) I'll be trying it on as well). Some gorgeous tones...huge range with the reverb, and the tremolo sounds great too. So pleased to find a unit with post-reverb bias vary tremolo. And its quiet as a mouse."

    Dana

    "Carl,

    Just wanted to thank you for the awesome reverb tank. It’s giving me that warm tone that I was looking for. Excellent workmanship. I appreciate the great packaging job also. Feel like a kid at x-mas time.

    Sincerely,

    Eric Rehil

    Flint, MI"

Classic Tube Reverb Brownface Cosmetics

In Dark Lacquer

In Dark Lacquer

Brownface Cosmetics

Custom with Smooth Brown Tolex and Wheat with gold stripe grill

Custom Cosmetics!

Custom Cosmetics!

Custom version oak front!

Custom version oak front!

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Levant Cream and British Cane

Black Tweed and Old Fender Brown Grill

Dark Tweed with Black and Tan Grill