Mark’s main studio amp is a Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb – the Blackface model – while on the road he uses a ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb in its Silverface configuration. oth are reissues rather than vintage originals, though the Blackface is considerably older than the Silverface.
[I record with] my blackface Deluxe Reverb reissue from ’96, or something. It’s one of the beige covered ones. It’s got a brown screen, a black face, and is covered in beige tolex. It’s been beat to absolute hell. That one won’t go on the road with me, simply because it’s so ugly. [Laughs.] But it sounds amazing.
Khruangbin’s Mark Speer: Addicted to Reverb
In case you’re unfamiliar with the naming, the two refer to distinct generations of Fender amplifiers: the Blackface era covers the mid-1960s and takes its name from the amps’ black control panels, while the Silverface followed from 1968 onward, distinguished by its aluminum-trimmed silver fascia. As for why he splits them this way – Mark likely likes to keep the Blackface safe at home for recording, while the Silverface goes on tour. But it’s not just a practical decision – he’s mentioned that he genuinely likes how the Silverface looks on stage and that it fits the vibe.
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