Id start with a visual inspection of the board, both sides, and see if you see any leaking caps, bad solder. You may wish to cross check the board drawing in the pdf with your amp. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Ive put peavey sheffield speakers in fenders, for better overdrive, and fender speakers in peaveys, for a. If ordering for an older discontinued amp, please include photos or as much descriptive information on the product as you can. My friend bought a half stack for 100 bucks, and the cab works, but the head has some problems, and im just looking. Fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and schematics hard. Unfollow fender m80 amplifier to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The official fender mustang gtx amp thread 2020 page. Want to replace pots and jacks on used fender m80 advice. I am always willing to combine orders to save on shipping costs. Manuals are listed alphabetically by model and have been taken from our archives and converted into pdf documents.
We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Research shows this to be one of the last of the point to point tube amps made by the soon to be sold fullerton company. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Shafts of missing knobs are bent but still work fine. Fender guitar and bass amplifier owners manuals and.
To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a. This article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. Of all the fender amplifiers produced over the past 40 years, the twin reverb has truly established itself as the industry. Dec 02, 2011 fender m 80 amplifier this is a friend of mine eds amplifier in san francisco. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for fender schematic. This amp has only the necessary features, nothing fancy, but serves you well for solo practice, jams, and i imagine for small venues. Fender m80 chorus revb90 4894d1238067577m80bassamplifier. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
Ive got a 1990 model fender m80 chorus 212 and an 89 fender. It looks like it is either a late 80s or earlymid 90s amp. Links to fender schematics music electronics forum. They do what fender is know for, a good clean sound. The fender speakers will keep the sound in the fender ballpark. Btw fender web site link below has incorrect speaker info. Preset contents are displayed on screen for each preset data wheel master volume is always active programmable knobs are not active unless turned turn any programmable knob to activate it to view preset knob settings, push the data wheel to view the signal path, push the data wheel twice. I bought my m 80 a while back at gc, i dont really know anything about it. I think ive found the schematic to your amp, but im not completely sure. Does anyone know of a place where you can find information on the m80 pro rackmount. The sort of repair i usually reject solid state acoustic amp, full of ics, no schematic duration. Pdf, manuals, free download, user guard, manual, fender, m80, amp, owners, manual. Fender guitar amps, combos, heads and cabs have delivered timeless tone for more than 60 years. Discover classic tube tone, digital modeling and more.
Save fender m80 amplifier to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The rotary switch allowed for some completely different tone options in addition to the usual standard 5 position switch. Its a 60 watt dual 6l6 1x12 riverajahns concoction with 2 channels in a sort of fender meets mesa boogie design. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Introduction your new65 twin reverb amplifier is living proof of the quality and longevity of fender amplifier designs. Each cover is made specifically for the amp listed and has properly positioned handle openings. A different speaker will improve the overdrive on your m80.
Chorus is truly one of the most expressive ampli fiers ever made. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Last, but definitely not least, the fender m80 packs a new power amp that is based on a radically underdamped design that interacts with the speaker in much the. Thanks for looking and feel free to email with questions. Very clean fender m80 chorus stereo head2 channel, dedicated left and right outputs, real tank reverb and on board choruscomes with original footswitch.
I believe the only difference is speaker size studio eightyfive has a 10 speaker versus the eightyfive which has a 12 speaker. American standard precision bass v, american standard guitars. Fender 30 schematic pdf file dont send me your serial number, i am not collecting these. Easily the most downtobusiness rocker of the bunch, the m80 has many of the same elements as the esprit, but the variables carry enough clout to give it a very different character. It has 2 channels, distorted and clean and you can add chorus to either one, and it has channel switching through the footswitch.
I have a schematic and manual from the amp from the actual fender website, but i need to order. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Ive put peavey sheffield speakers in fenders, for better overdrive, and fender speakers in peaveys, for a more fender like cleans. Schematics, service manual or circuit diagram for fender. This was made during the same period as the super champ and the fender ii series amps. The first day i heard of one was the day i bought it.
I had a 75 back in early 80s that i had a love hate relationship with. This is a great little amp the clean channel is good. Fender emailed me the schematic for the eightyfive, and it is identical except for a parts list to the schematic posted here. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. Very clean fender m 80 chorus stereo head2 channel, dedicated left and right outputs, real tank reverb and on board choruscomes with original footswitch. View and download fender american standard user manual online. Fender amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. A new design by fenders senior master builder todd krause, the m80 is intended as a workhorse instrument for contemporary players. Fender guitar amplifier owners manuals archive this article contains a list of most archived copies of fender guitar amplifier owners manuals available. I believe it was 120w, not sure but i know fender had a line of m80 amps including bass i believe. You may wish to cross check the board drawing in the pdf. Fender m80 hmseries sch service manual download, schematics.
Fender m80 chorus sch service manual download, schematics. How to clean amplifier pots scratchy volume knobs diy clean noisy potentiometers peavey guitar amp duration. Fender m80 amplifier this is a friend of mine eds amplifier in san francisco. This is a quality heavy duty vinyl protective cover for a fender m80 bass amplifier combo.