Fender '65 Princeton Reverb RI

Amp is a 2008 Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue.
Features include:
15 watts.
One channel with 2 inputs, volume, treble, and bass controls.
Also has reverb, and vibrato/tremolo.
6V6 output tubes, 5AR4 rectifier tube, 3 12AX7, and 1 12AT7 preamp tubes.
10 inch Jensen Speaker.

This amp does not have a ton of features, and that is why I love it!
Just a nice classic blackface clean tone, that breaks up nicely when cranked..the reverb is awesome, and the vibrato sounds great.
I have used this amp for recording, and it sounds killer.
It takes to pedals really well too.
I think the amp is quite versatile for most styles, other than metal.
I play a lot of different types of music from blues to classic rock,
and the Princeton works well for all.
I personally do not use the amp for live gigs, mainly because our drummer is pretty loud, but for some styles of music, and especially where there is the ability to mike the amp, with a good monitoring system, the amp would work fine.

I mainly use the Princeton with my Warmoth Strat, or my Gibson Les Paul Standard.
The amp loves the Strat, into the Toadworks Texas Flood overdrive,(essentially and 808 Tube Screamer), and straight into the amp.
I get a nice SRVish type of blues tone with the pedal on, and the classic blackface clean with the effect bypassed.
My Les Paul sounds great too, not as muddy with this amp, as with others.
With the amp dimed, the drive is really sweet...classic rock territory...does Zep, Humble Pie, AC/DC, etc...
The real beauty of the amp is that it puts the onus on the player, and not channel switching, to access the different tones available...it's all in your hands, and the guitars volume/tone controls,(ya..those knobs on the guitar kids!).
Funny how an amp with very little in the way of "features", actually benefits a more experienced player..someone that knows how to use dynamics, and that simple device, the volume control!

Reliability has been fine, although when I tried the amp out at the store, it had a big low end rattle...turned out that the mounting screws for the speaker were a bit tight, and once backed off a bit...no worries!

I have never had a problem in my dealing with Fender, or the authorized service centre's.

The amp has Fender's 5 year limited warranty.

The only trouble with tube amps, are tubes!
Change em' out when you need to, and don't drop the amp!

Been playing, recording, gigging for almost 30 years.
I would replace the amp if stolen, for sure.
I love the fact that I don't need an owners manual the size of a phone book to get a great sound from this amp..plug in and classic Fender tone is right there.
I own an original 65 Fender Princeton, non reverb, and I would be hard pressed to tell the difference between the reissue and my '65?
Fender really nailed it with this one...worth the wait.

2008 reissue, single channel(2 inputs), volume, bass, treble, reverb, tremolo(speed, intensity). It has everything you need for the"Fender" tone. The reverb and tremolo are terrific. The tone and drive are only possible through true tube circuits, including reverb/tremolo.

It is the beautiful Fender sound using single or humbucker pickups. The tone is so clean and bright as only a true Fender can produce. The bass adds a sweet depth to the tone. The amp takes any effect pedal with no problem; in fact they sound better than usual. Overdrive comes in at around 7 on the volume control and sounds great. I have to turn down the bass control when driven. It is as quiet as I would expect. It can be used for any style music except heavy distortion/metal.

I have had no real problems with Fender. Tubes must be maintained and can be fickle.

I have never dealt with Fender directly.

I have been playing off and on for over 30 years and love Fender gear. I have a Strat, Tele, Carvin, and a couple of hollow body guitars. I also have a Frenzel Deluxe Plus amp(great modified amp) and modified Epiphone Valve Junior. There is no better clean tone than a true Fender tube amp. I love the reverb and tremolo also. Give this reissue a try, there is nothing like it.

65 reissue princeton reverb, perfect for blues, country, R&B. 1 channel, rverb and vibe. Does exactly what it was meant to do...

I use a variety of guitars, humbuckers, Single coils, stock pups and aftermarket. I'm floored by the beautiful sound of this amp, clean fender and just the perfect breakup when dimed. If your looking for hi gain or massive distortion look elsewere. like I said before it is what it is and it does it perfect!

Never had an issue with Fender

Same as above, never had the need to talk to them, I'm sure they are great lads

I have been playing for more years than I care to count (that doesnt make me a great player) but I do know tone and this little boy has the voice of an angel.... I have other great amps 1974 Marshall hand wired, 2061 also hand wired, Laney lion heart, DrZ route 66. They all sound fantastic and they do theire thing perfectly, we are living in the best of times enjoy!!!!

New release. See fender specs. Love the Fender tube sound. Made in USA Not as many features as my Super Champ XD, but sounds better and is louder.

Sounds great, especially with my new Fender VG Strat and all the sounds it can put out. Also sounds great with my LP Studio and Gibson ES-335. I love the Fender vibratro / reverb mix. Side by side compared to my 77 Princeton Rev Silverface (12" speaker"), this new reissue sounds better! Has great breakup starting at about 7 on the volume dial.

Haven't owned it long enough for an opinion.

Probably ok since my other Fender products were good

I was waiting for this amp to be released for quite awhile, and I am not disappointed. Best sounding amp there is for the weight, actual 28 lbs. Easy on my 60 yr old bad back. Also comes with footswitch and cover.
Probably not too good for heavy metal, but fantastic for blues / rock.

2008 Fender Princeton Reverb RI just released. 15W, 10" Jensen CR10Q speaker, 6V6 Groove tubes, onboard Accutronics reverb/tremolo, 32 lbs., Blackface trim, comes with external reverb/trem pedal switch and cover. 2 inputs (#2 for brighter pups or 2nd player). No Master volume. Made in America.

Best Fender Blackface circuit in lightweight amp I've ever heard. I didn't want to spend $2000+ for a vintage one, so I settled for Fender NOS Lacquered Tweed Blues Jr. to get weight/price break, but never really liked brittle sounding EL84 tubes. I was using Boss/Fender FDR-1 pedal for trem and FBM-1 (Bassman) pedal to soften the brighter tubes. Now this new Prince is tone heaven! Sweet sounding tubes for classic Chicago blues. Just dime the volume and use your guitar controls. Clean headroom to 7 on the volume dial. Reverb and trem awesome, blend with circuit, better than any pedal.

Fender always reliable.

Never needed any.

I've had every famous Fender amp in the last 50 years. I have been seeking a lightweight amp with a classic Fender Blackface circuit forever. Headstrong, Swart and Tone King Imperial are close, with reverb/trem, almost $2000 each. I bought/sold Clark Beaufort, Mesa Boogie Express, and I have Fuchs Blackjack 21, great 6V6 circuits, no reverb/trem. Nothing can compare to the real thing, and the new FPRRI is the real thing, cheaper than the vintage model or the boutique clones. I switched Groove Tubes for Tung Sol power tubes, and Mullard pre-amp tubes. Slightly warmer, more head room, but sound was incomparable as is. I never heard a better sound for blues, soft rock, or country. It needs nothing. Mic it for larger venues. If you like lots of gain, use pedals and external speaker setup. It's 8 ohms, so you will need 2 16 ohm speakers, or a Weber ohm converter.