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Fender Quad Reverb amplifier
The Quad Reverb as displayed in the 1972 Fender catalogue

Fender Quad Reverb

The Fender Quad Reverb was a direct descendent of the Fender Twin Reverb. Both featured the same circuitry, but while the Twin had two speaker cones, the Quad had four.

1972 Fender Price list announcing the Fender Quad and Super Six amplifiers 1972 Fender Price listThe Fender Quad Reverb was launched with a price of $675, $965, or $1095; depending on which speaker cones were fitted. Image taken from the 1972 Fender price list.

Along with another amp in the series (the six-coned Super Six Reverb), the Quad was launched in 1972. It was available in 3 speaker varieties ranging in price from $675 to $1095. The speaker cones available were standard Fender 12", Fender PS 12, or JBL D-120F.

The following comes from the 1976 Fender catalogue

A real high performance machine, the Quad Reverb revs up with 100 watts RMS power. Your engine really roars, thanks to the heavy-duty, wide range 12" speakers. And check out the channels, each with separate controls and two instrument inputs. With master volume control, you can steer your sound straight down the track or add any degree of distortion. Whatever sound you want, the Quad Reverb is built to travel hard and fast

1976 Fender Quad Reverb
The Quad Reverbs as displayed in the 1976 Fender catalogue. The amp on the left has standard Fender speakers. The amp on the right has JBLs.
ModelFender Quad Reverb
Available1972-
Power Output100 watts
Tubes10
Speakers4 x 12" cones. Fender 12", Fender PS 12, or JBL D-120F
ChannelsNormal and Vibrato channels, each with two inputs and separate volume, treble, middle and bass controls. Vibrato channel has controls fore reverb, and vibrato rate and intensity
ControlsMaster volume has a push-pull switch, adding distortion when activated. Footswitch.







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