Fender Princeton "Tuxedo" 6G2 Tube Amplifier (1964)
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Fender Princeton "Tuxedo" 6G2 Model Tube Amplifier (1964), made in Fullerton, California, serial # P-08627, black tolex covering finish.
This is a very well preserved original example of one of our all-time favorite amps: the just-post "brown-era" Fender Princeton. Also known as the "Tuxedo" Princeton, this version was specific to this era with the short-lived combination of the new "black panel" look alongside small white knobs with the circuit otherwise identical to the brown-clad amps. The 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 or somewhat cleaner sounding black panel amps that followed, the brown-era amps have some of the tonal characteristics of both.
The 6G2 circuit is actually a direct descendant of the 5F11 Tweed Vibrolux, housed in a redesigned 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. This transitional line-up was not in production for too long and are much rarer than their 1964-67 blackpanel descendants, often considered a connoisseur's choice in this size Fender combo.
Height is 16 in. (40.6 cm.), 19 in. (48.3 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This 60+ year old Princeton is in pretty fantastic shape, with hardly any wear to the black Tolex covering and is overall free of any notable dings or scuffing. The grillcloth is taut and clean and has no notable tearing or fraying. The handle is original and the hardware and chassis straps are clean and virtually free of corrosion. The faceplate is beautifully clean with hardly any signs of wear, save for a few small scratches. The white knobs all appear to be original as well.
Electrically, the amp is nicely original. This one has a tube chart code stamp of "NE" designating assembly in May of 1964. The Jensen C10R speaker appears to be original to the amp and bears the code 220-418, dating it to the 18th week of 1964. The speaker has been professionally reconed and both sounds and tests wonderfully. The amp retains both the original Schumacher power and output transformers, marked 606-350 and 606-413, dating them to the 50th and 13th week of 1963 and 1964, respectively. All pots appear original with factory solder joints intact and visible pot codes date to early 1964. As per our regular servicing routine, all the electrolytic capacitors 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 of this fairly rare "tuxedo" variation. It is phenomenal sounding and one of the cleaner little 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 just-post "brown-era" Fender Princeton. Also known as the "Tuxedo" Princeton, this version was specific to this era with the short-lived combination of the new "black panel" look alongside small white knobs with the circuit otherwise identical to the brown-clad amps. The 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 or somewhat cleaner sounding black panel amps that followed, the brown-era amps have some of the tonal characteristics of both.
The 6G2 circuit is actually a direct descendant of the 5F11 Tweed Vibrolux, housed in a redesigned 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. This transitional line-up was not in production for too long and are much rarer than their 1964-67 blackpanel descendants, often considered a connoisseur's choice in this size Fender combo.
Height is 16 in. (40.6 cm.), 19 in. (48.3 cm.) width, and 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) in depth at deepest point.
This 60+ year old Princeton is in pretty fantastic shape, with hardly any wear to the black Tolex covering and is overall free of any notable dings or scuffing. The grillcloth is taut and clean and has no notable tearing or fraying. The handle is original and the hardware and chassis straps are clean and virtually free of corrosion. The faceplate is beautifully clean with hardly any signs of wear, save for a few small scratches. The white knobs all appear to be original as well.
Electrically, the amp is nicely original. This one has a tube chart code stamp of "NE" designating assembly in May of 1964. The Jensen C10R speaker appears to be original to the amp and bears the code 220-418, dating it to the 18th week of 1964. The speaker has been professionally reconed and both sounds and tests wonderfully. The amp retains both the original Schumacher power and output transformers, marked 606-350 and 606-413, dating them to the 50th and 13th week of 1963 and 1964, respectively. All pots appear original with factory solder joints intact and visible pot codes date to early 1964. As per our regular servicing routine, all the electrolytic capacitors 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 of this fairly rare "tuxedo" variation. It is phenomenal sounding and one of the cleaner little Princetons we've had come through the shop! Overall Excellent - Condition.