These are the most commonly replaced parts in Fender™ 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb from 2021 to the present.

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FENDER "S-L-O-W-E-R  VIBRATO" KIT FOR REISSUE AMPS This kit changes the circuit design of the vibrato to slow down the slow end of the vibrato speed control considerably, giving a much wider usable speed range.    Fast speed remains virtually unchanged, and the intensity remains the same.  Fits 65 Twin Reverb™ Reissue, 65 Super Reverb™ Reissue, 65 Deluxe Reverb™ Reissue, 65 Princeton Reverb™ Reissue, 68 Custom Twin Reverb™, 65 Custom Super Reverb™, 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb™, 68 Custom Princeton Reverb™, and 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb.  Kit includes necessary parts and instructions.   Soldering capability is required.

Part #FRSVK

$1.25  


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 FENDER STYLE POT - BRACKET MOUNT,  SMOOTH 1/4" SHAFT, SINGLE GANG. 
Pots from the Fender 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reveb
POT VALUE REPLACES
FENDER PART #
APPLICATION
B25K 0041510000 REVERB CONTROL
30C25K 0047031000 VIBRATO INTENSITY CONTROL
A1M 0080527000 VOLUME CONTROL
A250K 0037597000
0047540000
BASS CONTROL

INCLUDES NUT & WASHER  (For spare or replacement nut, order the JN-1016 nut found in this section)
Part #FPHD-XX

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$5.95
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JACK, 1/4", PC MOUNT, STEREO, 6 PINS, SWITCHED, INSULATED.    Input jacks on the 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb.   Nut and washer are included.

Part #J-625
$8.95  

 

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JACK, 1/4", STEREO, REAN TYPE, PC MOUNT, Metal 3/8" Threads, Fender AMPS 1998 - Present.
Fender
PCB mount 1/4" jack. Stereo, 6 pin.  Fender™ part number 0059889000.  Speaker and footswitch jack on the 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb.  Nut and washer are included.
Part #J-563

$ 4.75



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PILOT LAMP HOLDER, REPLACEMENT FOR FENDER, MESA BOOGIE, ORANGE, ETC.
Pilot lamp holder, fits 11/16" Chassis Hole
Bezel inner diameter: 0.570" Bezel inner diameter (including threading): 0.527"    Works with a standard bayonet lamp such as the 6.3V #47 lamp, or the LED-47.   Accepts all of the colored jewels on this page.

Part #LH-124
$9.95  


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INDICATOR LAMP, #47, T-3-1/4, 6.3V, .15 AMP, BAYONET BASE
P-47
General replacement lamps for dials, indicators, etc. Sold individually.  6.3V, Fender part number 0021642049
Part #P-47
$0.99  


AQUA

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REPLACEMENT PILOT LAMP JEWEL, Fender™, Peavey™, Mesa Boogie™, many others.   AQUA - the latest addition to jewel colors!   Aqua is a greenish blue, similar to cyan or light turquoise.  Replaces Fender™ part number 0990949000.  


Part #JL-115Q
$4.65  


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NEW! BRIGHT LED INDICATOR LAMP, REPLACES #47 BULB,
T-3-1/4, 6.3V, BAYONET BASE

Drop-in replacement long life LED replacement lamp for pilot lamps.  Fits Fender amps which are designed for the P-47 type incandescent bulb (including most Fender amps from the 1950s through the present).   The LED replacement is long lasting, runs much cooler, and is substantially brighter than the P-47 incandescent bulb.  If  less brightness is desired, install a series resistor feeding the lamp socket (1/4 or ½ watt, value between 560Ω and 1KΩ).  Sold individually.  Add new pizzazz to your amp with a brighter lamp on the front panel, and one which pays for itself in the long run with exceptionally long life.   Works on 6 volts, AC or DC.   Color is warm white.   NOTE: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH THE PURPLE J-115P JEWEL - WILL RESULT IN A DEEP BLUE COLOR RATHER THAN PURPLE.    
Part #LED-47
$2.95  


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NEW!  COOL BLUE BRIGHT OUTPUT LED INDICATOR LAMP, REPLACES #47 BULB, T-3-1/4, 6.3V, BAYONET BASE
Drop-in replacement long life BLUE OUTPUT LED replacement lamp for pilot lamps.  Fits Fender amps which are designed for the P-47 type incandescent bulb (including most Fender amps from the 1950s through the present).   The LED replacement is long lasting, runs much cooler, and is substantially brighter than the P-47 incandescent bulb. Works on 6 volts, AC or DC. Output color is cool blue.  When used with different colored jewels, creates a different color and a different vibe!  See the results below:

Jewel Color

Resulting Look

Brightness Level

JL-115A Amber Yellow High
JL-115B Blue Medium Blue High
JL-115C Clear Crystal Blue High
JL-115G Green Light Green High
JL-115P Purple Deep Blue Medium
JL-115R Red Orange Medium
JL-115V Violet Bluish Violet Low
JL-115W White Baby Blue Low

Part #LED-47B

$2.95  


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IEC POWER CONNECTOR, FUSED, WIRED TYPE, SCREW ATTACHMENT TO PANEL.
Popular IEC type AC connector found in many Orange™ amplifiers.   Designed for screw mounting into 1.25" x 1.10" rectangular panel hole.   Uses GMA type fuses (5mm x 20mm).   Space for spare fuse.   Rated up to 10 amps.   Fuse not included.
Part #P-S2-719
$3.95  


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6 ft POWER CORD, DETACHABLE, 3-WIRE, 18ga, 6 ft LONG, IEC CONNECTOR AT EQUIPMENT END.  Common replacement cord for use on many guitar amps, power amps, effects units, etc.   Standard NEMA 5-15 plug for North American use at 110-120 Volts AC.    IEC connector at equipment end.   Used only in North America.
Part #PC-300
$6.95  


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10 ft POWER CORD, DETACHABLE, 3-WIRE, 18ga, 10 ft LONG, IEC CONNECTOR AT EQUIPMENT END.  REPLACEMENT CORD FOR MANY GUITAR AMPS, POWER AMPS, EFFECTS UNITS, ETC.   10 ft LENGTH GIVE EXTRA FLEXIBILITY IN EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT, REDUCES USE OF EXTENSION CORDS.   Standard NEMA 5-15 plug for North American use at 110-120 Volts AC.    IEC connector at equipment end.   Used only in North America.
Part #PC-600
$10.95  


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SWITCH, STANDARD SIZE TOGGLE - MADE BY CARLING - RATED AT 15A/125VAC, 10A/250VAC.    Two position (on/off), double pole (DPST).   Fits 1/2" chassis hole.   Solder terminals or 1/4" push on.     Original Fender™ part number 003657000 (old number 036570).   Made by Carling 
Part #SW-525
$10.95  


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Fender™ AMP "TAIL" LOGO.  New original Fender™ reproduction.   Fender™ logo with "tail", cast metal.   Similar to the original logo found on blackface amps from the 1960s.  Used on the upper left corner of the grill cloth on most blackface era Fender™ amps.  Approx. 4 1/2" wide, the "F" in the logo is about 2 1/2" inches tall.  Original Fender™ part number 0994093000.   Mounting screws are included.
Part #FAL-912
$25.95
(each)
 


BLACK FENDER HANDLE
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ORIGINAL BLACK Fender™ GUITAR AMP HANDLE.  Black amplifier handle with vinyl sleeve over steel strap and one-screw mounting nickel-plated end caps.   Includes mounting hardware (two screws and T-nuts).  Introduced on Blonde, Brown, and Blackface™-era Fender™ amplifiers.  Used on 65 Twin Reverb™, 65 Deluxe Reverb™, 65 Super Reverb™, 65 Princeton Reverb™, 64 Vibroverb Custom, Custom Vibrolux™, Vibro-King™ 212 Enclosure, Blues Junior™, Pro Junior™, Acoustasonic™ Jr. DSP, Acoustasonic 30, Acoustasonic SFX II, Bassman™ 25, Bassman 60, Jazzmaster Ultralight™ Enclosure, Princeton 650™, Cyber Champ™, Rumble™ 112, Rumble 2x8, Super-Sonic™ 100 Head, Super-Sonic Twin, Super Champ™ X2/XD, and Bullet 15 DSP amplifier.  Fits most vintage and modern amplifiers.  7 3/4"  center to center screw placement.  9 1/4" handle length without end caps.   Original Fender™ part number 0990947000.  
Part #FAH-332
$17.99  


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Fender™ VINTAGE HANDLE SCREWS
Pack of 2 stainless steel handle screws for Fender™ style FAH-332, FAH-261 handle.   1" Long, 10-32 threads.   Designed to work with a 10-32 T-Nut, in cabinet wood of 3/4" or less.    Will not work with external nut - must be a T-Nut.   Will not work with cabinet wood thicker than 3/4".  See Data Sheet here
Part #SC-403
$0.99
(for a pack of 2 screws)
 


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Fender™ SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
Used in vintage Fender™ blackface and silverface amps for a variety of tasks.   Used to attach capacitor pans, tube sockets, transformers on smaller amps, chokes, etc.   Pack of 12 screws.  Replaces Fender™ part number 029913.
Part #SC-410-12
$6.95
(for a pack of 12 screws)
 


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KNOB, Fender™ STYLE, SET-SCREW
Fender™ style amp knob, skirted with 1-10 numbering.  Traditional "Witches Hat" design.   For vintage Fender™ amps in the original blackface and silverface series, as well as the blackface and silverface reissue series.  With set-screw, for 1/4" smooth shaft pots.  Replaces Fender™ part number 0990930000.
Part #FVSK
$5.50


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Fender™ Nickel Chassis Straps - Small (3")  For Champ, Music Master Bass, etc.  Includes 2 chassis straps, no screws or nuts.  Screw spacing is 3 inches center-to-center, strap length is 3 5/8" end-to-end.
Part #FCS-3-2
$6.99
(Two 3 in. chassis straps, screws and nuts NOT included)
 


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Fender™ Chassis Bolt Set - Works with all Fender Nickel or Revisit Chassis Straps for Blackface,  Silverface through 1975, and reissued Blackface models.   Includes 4 bolts and 4 matching nuts with integral lock washers.  Fender part number 0022236049.
Part #FCB-4
$5.95
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4 bolts, 4 nuts - complete set for one amp)
 



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BACK PANEL STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS (SET OF 4)  FOR OPEN BACK CABINETS (such as Fender™ Blonde, Brown, Blackface and Silverface Series).   Set of 4 screws, stainless steel, 1 1/4 inches long, Phillips, oval head.  This set of four screws fits either the top or bottom rear panels on Fender™ combo amps from the 60s and 70s, and recent reissues of those BF and SF amps.   Use with either the CW-401 or CW-501 cup washers.
Part #SC-401-4
$0.99
(for a pack of 4 screws)
 


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CUP WASHER, STAINLESS STEEL, SMALL, SET OF 4.  OD 3/8", ID 5/32".   Typically found on the back panel of some Fender™ Blonde/Brown era amps, and some Blackface vintage amps.   Set of 4 washers.  Fender™ part number 0037215049.    OUTSIDE EDGE OF WASHER IS BARELY LARGER THAN the HEAD OF the Fender™ BACK PANEL SCREWS.  
Part #CW-401-4 
$0.99
(for a set of 4 washers)
 


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NICKEL GLIDE FEET, Revisit™, PACK OF 4, SCREWS INCLUDED.  Nickel cover over rubber foot.  15/16" Diameter, 0.33" Tall.   Replacement for glides used on many Fender™ amplifiers, including the blackface and silverface designs.  Set of 4, includes 7/8" wood screws.   Replaces Fender™ part number 0993900000.
Part #SG-239
$4.95
(pack of 4 with screws)


(Sold in packs of five fuses.  
1 1/4" long x 1/4" diameter)

FUSE,  Fender™ 1.5A. Rated at 1.5A, for use with 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb in North America (120V).

Part #GMA-1.5

$2.95
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10 OHM, 5A NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) type Thermistor.   Fender part number 028503.    Used at location R71 in the 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb.  It is installed in series in a circuit between the transformer and incoming AC power.   This thermistor is rated for 5A maximum current, and is 19mm in diameter.   By limiting inrush current, it protects the transformer and other components in the power supply at turn-on.   This thermistor should only be used on amps which have a 5 amp fuse or less.   Download data sheet here.
Part #CL-60
$3.99
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Fender™ Electrolytic Filter Capacitor Kit 43.  Contains the following filter capacitors, used as main and decoupling filters, bias filters and cathode bypass capacitors in the Fender™ 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb (68 Custom Silverface model, 2021-present). 

  • 6 22uF-450V (Main and Decoupling Filters, Cathode Bypass)
  • 2 2200uF-25V (Low Voltage Filters)
  • 1 220uF-25V (Low Voltage Filter)
  • 2 47uF-16V (Low Voltage Filter)
  • 1 4.7uF-50V (Cathode Bypass)
  • 4 22uF-50V (Cathode Bypass)
  • 1 10uF-50V (Cathode Bypass
  • 1 470 -5W Resistor (Cathode Resistor)

Part #FCK-43
 

$20.95


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CERAMIC 8-PIN WIRED OUTPUT TUBE OR RECTIFIER TUBE SOCKET, crimped bracket, bottom mount 1 1/4", top mount 1" to 1 1/8", 1 1/2" mounting centers, 1" to 1 1/4" chassis hole.  Fits 6L6, EL34, 6V6 output tubes, and 5U4, 5Y3, and GZ34 rectifier tubes.  Click here for additional specs.   Fender part number 0990724000, or 023580.
Part #TS-8-807W

$3.95


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TUBE RETAINER WITH GRIP TEETH, DESIGNED FOR OCTAL TUBES WITH PHENOLIC BASE SUCH AS 6L6 OR EL34.   Used in Fender™ and many other amps.     1 1/2" mounting centers.  Made by Belton.  Fender part number 099072500.
Part #TC-142
$2.25

RESISTOR, METAL OXIDE FLAMEPROOF, 470 OHM, 2 WATT, 5%, INDIVIDUAL.    Used as the 6V6 output tube screen grid resistor in the Fender™ 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb.

Part #470FP2

$0.30 each  

RESISTOR, SANDBLOCK 470 OHM, 5 WATT.    Used as the 6V6 output tube cathode resistor in the 68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb.  Fender part number 412560000 or 041256.
Part #470W5
$0.99  


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FENDER STYLE MICALEX TUBE SOCKET FOR MINIATURE 9-PIN TUBES.  INCLUDES INTEGRAL BASE FOR TWIST-LOCK TUBE SHIELD.        Fits 12AX7, 12AU7, 12AT7, etc.   Sturdy Micalex construction, for 3/4"  hole.  Solder tabs for wire connections.   Top mounting (mounted from the outside of the chassis), mounting holes spaced 1 1/8" apart.   Designed to work with the RS-325S tube shield, or vintage Fender tube shields.   Used in Fender vintage Blonde, Brownface, Blackface, Silverface and some early Rivera designs.   Also applicable to early Marshall designs.  Fender part number 0023606049.
Part #TS-9-700
$4.49


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TUBE SHIELD, REVISIT, BAYONET "PUSH AND TWIST" TYPE, ALUMINUM, 2" TALL.  Includes new base, if needed.  Spring in top of shield fits over the tube.  Fits 12AX7A and similarly sized preamp tubes. Replacement for Fender™ and many other brands.  Holes in base spaced 1 1/8" apart.  Shield and base only - socket not included.  Made by Revisit™.  RoHS compliant.
 
Part #RS-325S
$1.99  



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TUBE SHIELD BASE, REVISIT, BAYONET "PUSH AND TWIST" TYPE, ALUMINUM.   Our Aluminum Tube Shield Base is the perfect replacement for a damaged bayonet "twist and lock" tube socket base.  Base only - not a tube socket.    For base with socket included, see TS-9-700.  Please note, we cannot guarantee compatibility with preexisting tube shields that were installed in your amps. 
Part #RS-325B
$0.35  


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TUBE SHIELD, BAYONET "PUSH AND TWIST" TYPE, ALUMINUM, 1 15/16" TALL WITH 9-PIN TUBE SOCKET AND INTEGRAL TUBE SHIELD BASE .  Spring in top of shield fits over the tube.  Fits 12AX7A and similarly sized preamp tubes.   9-Pin tube socket is made of sturdy Micalex.   Replacement for Fender™ and many other brands.  Holes in base spaced 1 1/8" apart.   Requires 3/4" hole in chassis.  Solder lugs for wire connection to tube socket. Shield, base and socket
Part #TS-370
$5.99  

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