Fender Princeton 6G2 Tube Amplifier (1961)
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Fender Princeton 6G2 Model Tube Amplifier (1961), made in Fullerton, California, serial # P-00903, brown tolex covering finish.
This is a very well preserved original example of one of our all-time favorite amps: the "Brownface" Fender Princeton. The re-designed Tolex-covered amps of this period were Fender's completely re-engineered line for the early 1960s, a new standard in power, design, and function. Standing between the earlier rampaging tweed era and the louder and somewhat cleaner sounding blackface amps that followed, the "brown" amps have some of the tonal characteristics of both.
The 6G2 circuit is in fact a direct descendant of the 5F11 Tweed Vibrolux, but housed in a redesigned front-panel cabinet with a different speaker compliment. The tremolo is lush and deep, and the sound starts breaking up just at the perfect volume point for small gigs and recording purposes. This remains as cool a small amp as was ever made; simple, and to many players in this less-loud age, the perfect combination of tone and portability.
The Princeton's faceplate layout is simple, with two inputs, tone, volume, and trem speed and depth controls. The "brown" line were not in production for too long and are much rarer than their blackface descendants; they are often considered a connoisseur's choice in a Fender combo. This is one of the nicer of these we have had.
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 Princeton is in fantastic shape, with only minor wear to the brown Tolex. There are a couple blemishes on the top of the cabinet, one appearing to be a cigarette burn near the front right corner. The grillcloth has no notable tears, only some very light discoloration but otherwise is in great shape. The chassis straps show only very minor signs of corrosion and the faceplate is nice and clean, save for a rather noticeable chipped-off spot near the 1st input jack. The handle has been replaced with a high quality reproduction.
The tube chart has a partially visible code stamp reading "KL", indicating assembly in December 1961. Electrically, the amp is all original save for the speaker, which is a Weber 10A125, a fantastic sounding reproduction of the Jensen P10Q. Many would consider a superior speaker choice for gigging or recording purposes over the fairly cheap Oxford speakers that came stock in these originally, and it certainly allows the amp to be run hotter and louder without fear of speaker mishap.
The amp retains the original Schumacher power and output transformers, both marked 606-146, dating them to the 46th week of 1961. As per our regular servicing routine, all the electrolytics have been replaced, a 3-prong grounded power cord has been added, all sockets, pots and jacks have been cleaned and power section has been biased to spec.
Overall this is a truly lovely example; phenomenal sounding and with the replaced speaker a truly gig-ready amp. It is also one of the cleaner little brown Princetons we've had come through the shop! Overall Excellent Condition.
This is a very well preserved original example of one of our all-time favorite amps: the "Brownface" Fender Princeton. The re-designed Tolex-covered amps of this period were Fender's completely re-engineered line for the early 1960s, a new standard in power, design, and function. Standing between the earlier rampaging tweed era and the louder and somewhat cleaner sounding blackface amps that followed, the "brown" amps have some of the tonal characteristics of both.
The 6G2 circuit is in fact a direct descendant of the 5F11 Tweed Vibrolux, but housed in a redesigned front-panel cabinet with a different speaker compliment. The tremolo is lush and deep, and the sound starts breaking up just at the perfect volume point for small gigs and recording purposes. This remains as cool a small amp as was ever made; simple, and to many players in this less-loud age, the perfect combination of tone and portability.
The Princeton's faceplate layout is simple, with two inputs, tone, volume, and trem speed and depth controls. The "brown" line were not in production for too long and are much rarer than their blackface descendants; they are often considered a connoisseur's choice in a Fender combo. This is one of the nicer of these we have had.
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 Princeton is in fantastic shape, with only minor wear to the brown Tolex. There are a couple blemishes on the top of the cabinet, one appearing to be a cigarette burn near the front right corner. The grillcloth has no notable tears, only some very light discoloration but otherwise is in great shape. The chassis straps show only very minor signs of corrosion and the faceplate is nice and clean, save for a rather noticeable chipped-off spot near the 1st input jack. The handle has been replaced with a high quality reproduction.
The tube chart has a partially visible code stamp reading "KL", indicating assembly in December 1961. Electrically, the amp is all original save for the speaker, which is a Weber 10A125, a fantastic sounding reproduction of the Jensen P10Q. Many would consider a superior speaker choice for gigging or recording purposes over the fairly cheap Oxford speakers that came stock in these originally, and it certainly allows the amp to be run hotter and louder without fear of speaker mishap.
The amp retains the original Schumacher power and output transformers, both marked 606-146, dating them to the 46th week of 1961. As per our regular servicing routine, all the electrolytics have been replaced, a 3-prong grounded power cord has been added, all sockets, pots and jacks have been cleaned and power section has been biased to spec.
Overall this is a truly lovely example; phenomenal sounding and with the replaced speaker a truly gig-ready amp. It is also one of the cleaner little brown Princetons we've had come through the shop! Overall Excellent Condition.