Fender Princeton Reverb Tube Amplifier (1976)
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Fender Princeton Reverb Model Tube Amplifier (1976), made in Fullerton, California, serial # A-34687, black tolex covering finish.
The Fender amplifier lineup saw some distinct cosmetic changes following the now classic black-panel period as the '60s wound down. The new blue-on-metallic front panel appeared in late 1967 and persisted through the '70s while the silver trim surrounding the silver/aqua-stripe grille cloth (nicknamed "drip edge") proved a short-lived feature. CBS had just acquired Fender a few years prior and although changes were already affecting many Fender instruments, the amplifiers retained their mid-60's circuits underneath the new exterior up until around the turn of the decade.
This 1976 Princeton Reverb runs the later AB1270 circuit, in production roughly between 1969 and 1978.The sound is a bit brighter and lacking some of the sweetness of the typical earlier iterations, but retains its essential character better than many CBS/Fender amps from this period. Even in full-silverface mode this model remains an excellent recording or lower-volume gigging amp with a nice overdrive curve.
Height is 16 in. (40.6 cm.), 20 in. (50.8 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) deep.
Externally this amplifier is very well preserved for its age. The black Tolex covering is clean overall with relatively minor sings of wear; some scuffing to the corners and some edges but otherwise not much worn. The faceplate has some light scuffing and what appears to be polishing wear most notably surrounding the controls, but overall in good shape and with all the stenciled lettering is still intact. The plastic Fender logo is present and the grille cloth is very well-preserved with no notable tearing or fraying. There are a couple of additional screws added to the top two corners. The chassis straps and hardware to the original handle show moderate signs of corrosion and staining but overall remain in good shape.
Electrically, the amp is also nicely original. After '67 the tube chart on these amps was no longer stamped with a date code but the serial number dates the amp to early 1976. The cabinet houses a 10" Oxford 10L5-1 speaker, with no visible marking, but looks correct for the era and appears to be original to the amp. It also retains the original cone and sounds great. The power, output and reverb transformers are original to the amp and are marked 606-602, 606-605 and 606-607, respectively, all dating between the 2nd and 7th week of 1976.
The amp has received our typical maintenance and servicing, including replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks, a new grounded three-prong power cord installed and biased to spec. Overall this is a very nice later example of one of the great recording and gigging combo amps. Overall Excellent - Condition.
The Fender amplifier lineup saw some distinct cosmetic changes following the now classic black-panel period as the '60s wound down. The new blue-on-metallic front panel appeared in late 1967 and persisted through the '70s while the silver trim surrounding the silver/aqua-stripe grille cloth (nicknamed "drip edge") proved a short-lived feature. CBS had just acquired Fender a few years prior and although changes were already affecting many Fender instruments, the amplifiers retained their mid-60's circuits underneath the new exterior up until around the turn of the decade.
This 1976 Princeton Reverb runs the later AB1270 circuit, in production roughly between 1969 and 1978.The sound is a bit brighter and lacking some of the sweetness of the typical earlier iterations, but retains its essential character better than many CBS/Fender amps from this period. Even in full-silverface mode this model remains an excellent recording or lower-volume gigging amp with a nice overdrive curve.
Height is 16 in. (40.6 cm.), 20 in. (50.8 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) deep.
Externally this amplifier is very well preserved for its age. The black Tolex covering is clean overall with relatively minor sings of wear; some scuffing to the corners and some edges but otherwise not much worn. The faceplate has some light scuffing and what appears to be polishing wear most notably surrounding the controls, but overall in good shape and with all the stenciled lettering is still intact. The plastic Fender logo is present and the grille cloth is very well-preserved with no notable tearing or fraying. There are a couple of additional screws added to the top two corners. The chassis straps and hardware to the original handle show moderate signs of corrosion and staining but overall remain in good shape.
Electrically, the amp is also nicely original. After '67 the tube chart on these amps was no longer stamped with a date code but the serial number dates the amp to early 1976. The cabinet houses a 10" Oxford 10L5-1 speaker, with no visible marking, but looks correct for the era and appears to be original to the amp. It also retains the original cone and sounds great. The power, output and reverb transformers are original to the amp and are marked 606-602, 606-605 and 606-607, respectively, all dating between the 2nd and 7th week of 1976.
The amp has received our typical maintenance and servicing, including replacement of all electrolytic capacitors, cleaning of all sockets, pots and jacks, a new grounded three-prong power cord installed and biased to spec. Overall this is a very nice later example of one of the great recording and gigging combo amps. Overall Excellent - Condition.