Fender Vibrolux 6G11A Tube Amplifier (1962)
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Fender Vibrolux 6G11A Model Tube Amplifier (1962), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 03528, brown tolex covering finish.
A very first for our showroom, this rare Vibrolux Model 6G11A is a very fine example of one of the true gems from Fender's often under appreciated early 1960s "Brown" period. Although there are always transitional amps from any era, more changes to Fender's line occurred in 1960 than any other year.
The Vibrolux was now the more powerful sibling of the 15-20 watt Deluxe and Tremolux, sitting between these and the bigger 2x10" Super. Covered in the tan/brown Tolex just coming into use as the '60s dawned, the front-mounted control panel and all-new layout were just some of the long lasting innovations ushered in around this time. The dual 6L6 power section yields around 30 watts of "clean and distortionless power", claimed Fender in their 1960 catalog, filled with iconic amps that would soon change the course of guitar history with their powerful overdriven tones!
This amp's tube chart bears the stamp LC, dating the amp to March of 1962 and the serial number indicates approximately 3500 units made at this point. The 6G11A's control layout is identical to the Tremolux, featuring two independent channels, one labeled normal and one bright. Each channel has two inputs and controls for volume, treble and bass, in addition to depth and intensity controls for the onboard bias-vary tremolo. Like its lower-powered sibling, the Deluxe, this model also sports a single 12-inch speaker.
Height is 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.), 23 in. (58.4 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This Vibrolux is a truly stellar example. The cabinet is overall in very good shape for its age, save for just a few minor blemishes primarily along the edges and corners. The brown Tolex covering is otherwise very clean and the front panel is mostly free of notable wear with all the lettering is nicely intact. The front grille cloth covering is nicely clean with some subtle staining but is otherwise taut and free of any tears or signs of fraying. The handle may possibly be the original or an old replacement, showing some wear but plenty of life left in it.
Electrically, the Vibrolux is nicely original. The original Oxford 12L6N bears the code 465-211, dating it to the 11th week of 1962. The power, choke and output transformers are all original, coded 86409, 606-210 and 606-216, the latter two Schumachers dating to the 10th and 16th week of 1962, respectively. Visible pot codes all date to '62 as well. The amp has received our typical routine maintenance, including the replacement of all electrolytic caps, a three-prong power cord, all sockets, pots and jacks cleaned and power tubes biased to spec.
This is a truly excellent example of a very rare and great-sounding amp from this short-lived era in Fender's history, offering a great-sounding tremolo and a great punchy breakup at higher settings. With somewhat more headroom and clarity than the brown Deluxe and Tremolux, this Vibrolux is a very versatile gigging or recording amp that can keep up with a louder playing situation with pristine cleans as well as the classic cracking overdrive of the brown-era Fenders. Excellent - Condition.
A very first for our showroom, this rare Vibrolux Model 6G11A is a very fine example of one of the true gems from Fender's often under appreciated early 1960s "Brown" period. Although there are always transitional amps from any era, more changes to Fender's line occurred in 1960 than any other year.
The Vibrolux was now the more powerful sibling of the 15-20 watt Deluxe and Tremolux, sitting between these and the bigger 2x10" Super. Covered in the tan/brown Tolex just coming into use as the '60s dawned, the front-mounted control panel and all-new layout were just some of the long lasting innovations ushered in around this time. The dual 6L6 power section yields around 30 watts of "clean and distortionless power", claimed Fender in their 1960 catalog, filled with iconic amps that would soon change the course of guitar history with their powerful overdriven tones!
This amp's tube chart bears the stamp LC, dating the amp to March of 1962 and the serial number indicates approximately 3500 units made at this point. The 6G11A's control layout is identical to the Tremolux, featuring two independent channels, one labeled normal and one bright. Each channel has two inputs and controls for volume, treble and bass, in addition to depth and intensity controls for the onboard bias-vary tremolo. Like its lower-powered sibling, the Deluxe, this model also sports a single 12-inch speaker.
Height is 18 1/2 in. (47 cm.), 23 in. (58.4 cm.) width, and 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This Vibrolux is a truly stellar example. The cabinet is overall in very good shape for its age, save for just a few minor blemishes primarily along the edges and corners. The brown Tolex covering is otherwise very clean and the front panel is mostly free of notable wear with all the lettering is nicely intact. The front grille cloth covering is nicely clean with some subtle staining but is otherwise taut and free of any tears or signs of fraying. The handle may possibly be the original or an old replacement, showing some wear but plenty of life left in it.
Electrically, the Vibrolux is nicely original. The original Oxford 12L6N bears the code 465-211, dating it to the 11th week of 1962. The power, choke and output transformers are all original, coded 86409, 606-210 and 606-216, the latter two Schumachers dating to the 10th and 16th week of 1962, respectively. Visible pot codes all date to '62 as well. The amp has received our typical routine maintenance, including the replacement of all electrolytic caps, a three-prong power cord, all sockets, pots and jacks cleaned and power tubes biased to spec.
This is a truly excellent example of a very rare and great-sounding amp from this short-lived era in Fender's history, offering a great-sounding tremolo and a great punchy breakup at higher settings. With somewhat more headroom and clarity than the brown Deluxe and Tremolux, this Vibrolux is a very versatile gigging or recording amp that can keep up with a louder playing situation with pristine cleans as well as the classic cracking overdrive of the brown-era Fenders. Excellent - Condition.