Fender Princeton Tube Amplifier (1969)
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Fender Princeton Model Tube Amplifier (1969), made in Fullerton, California, serial # A-13305, 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 right through the '70s, while the silver trim initially used 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.
Although without the silver trim, this 1969 Princeton still runs the earlier AA964 circuit, in production roughly between 1968 and 1970 and being nearly identical to the earlier black-panel iterations. Perhaps a tad brighter, it very much retains the essential character of the mid-60s amp and arguably better than many CBS/Fender amps from this period. At $159.50 list price this amp was an excellent bargain in 1969! Like any '60s Princeton, this model remains an excellent recording or lower-volume gigging amp with a growl when pushed.
Height is 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.), 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.) width, and 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) deep.
Externally this amplifier is very well preserved for its age. The black Tolex covering is very clean overall with relatively minor sings of wear. The faceplate has some light scuffing, but is 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 one minor tear toward the bottom. The chassis straps and hardware to the original handle show typical minor signs of corrosion and staining but overall remain in good shape.
Electrically, the amp is all-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 the 1969-70 range, in which Fender made a whopping 4000 of this non-Reverb model! The cabinet houses a 10" Oxford 10J4-5 speaker marked 465-942, dating it to the 42nd week of 1969. The Schumacher-made power and output transformers are original to the amp and are marked 606-910 and 606-932, dating to the 10th and 32nd week of 1969, respectively. Visible pot codes all date to '69 as well. 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 and clean example of one of the great recording and gigging combo amps, sold by CBS but not yet truly compromised by the corporate overlords! 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 right through the '70s, while the silver trim initially used 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.
Although without the silver trim, this 1969 Princeton still runs the earlier AA964 circuit, in production roughly between 1968 and 1970 and being nearly identical to the earlier black-panel iterations. Perhaps a tad brighter, it very much retains the essential character of the mid-60s amp and arguably better than many CBS/Fender amps from this period. At $159.50 list price this amp was an excellent bargain in 1969! Like any '60s Princeton, this model remains an excellent recording or lower-volume gigging amp with a growl when pushed.
Height is 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm.), 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.) width, and 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) deep.
Externally this amplifier is very well preserved for its age. The black Tolex covering is very clean overall with relatively minor sings of wear. The faceplate has some light scuffing, but is 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 one minor tear toward the bottom. The chassis straps and hardware to the original handle show typical minor signs of corrosion and staining but overall remain in good shape.
Electrically, the amp is all-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 the 1969-70 range, in which Fender made a whopping 4000 of this non-Reverb model! The cabinet houses a 10" Oxford 10J4-5 speaker marked 465-942, dating it to the 42nd week of 1969. The Schumacher-made power and output transformers are original to the amp and are marked 606-910 and 606-932, dating to the 10th and 32nd week of 1969, respectively. Visible pot codes all date to '69 as well. 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 and clean example of one of the great recording and gigging combo amps, sold by CBS but not yet truly compromised by the corporate overlords! Excellent - Condition.