Fender Princeton 6G2 Tube Amplifier (1961)
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Fender Princeton 6G2 Model Tube Amplifier (1961), made in Fullerton, California, serial # P00903, brown tolex covering finish.
This is a beautiful original example of one of our favorite amps -- the "brownface" Fender Princeton. These re-designed Tolex-covered amps were Fender's new line of the early 1960s, standing between the earlier rampaging tweed era and the louder or somewhat cleaner blackface amps that followed, with some of the tonal characteristics of both. The tremolo is lush and deep, and the sound starts breaking up just at the perfect volume point for small
The faceplate layout is simple, with two inputs, tone, volume, and trem speed and depth controls. Both transformers are dated the 46th week of 1961; the amp looks to have been assembled in December that year, though the tube chart stamp is partially obscured. As cool an amp as was ever made; simple, and to many players in this less-loud age the perfect combination of tone and portability.
Height is 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.), 19 in. (48.3 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) deep.
This amp remains in excellent original condition with some light wear and small maintenance repairs, but the only major alteration is a new Eminence Legend speaker. The original Oxford Fender used was not a heavy-duty piece and has often gone missing 50+ years on. Additionally, the multi-cap unit is replaced, and it has had a grounded 3-prong cord added.
The tubes are a mix of eras but everything is working well together! The original leather handle is intact but worn -- we would recommend replacing it if the amp is to be heavily gigged. Other than these exceptions, it is as Leo's boys and girls made it. A fantastic sound machine that is perfectly simple and simply nearly-perfect. Excellent Condition.
This is a beautiful original example of one of our favorite amps -- the "brownface" Fender Princeton. These re-designed Tolex-covered amps were Fender's new line of the early 1960s, standing between the earlier rampaging tweed era and the louder or somewhat cleaner blackface amps that followed, with some of the tonal characteristics of both. The tremolo is lush and deep, and the sound starts breaking up just at the perfect volume point for small
The faceplate layout is simple, with two inputs, tone, volume, and trem speed and depth controls. Both transformers are dated the 46th week of 1961; the amp looks to have been assembled in December that year, though the tube chart stamp is partially obscured. As cool an amp as was ever made; simple, and to many players in this less-loud age the perfect combination of tone and portability.
Height is 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.), 19 in. (48.3 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) deep.
This amp remains in excellent original condition with some light wear and small maintenance repairs, but the only major alteration is a new Eminence Legend speaker. The original Oxford Fender used was not a heavy-duty piece and has often gone missing 50+ years on. Additionally, the multi-cap unit is replaced, and it has had a grounded 3-prong cord added.
The tubes are a mix of eras but everything is working well together! The original leather handle is intact but worn -- we would recommend replacing it if the amp is to be heavily gigged. Other than these exceptions, it is as Leo's boys and girls made it. A fantastic sound machine that is perfectly simple and simply nearly-perfect. Excellent Condition.