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-07390, 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 combo 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 black-panel 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, overall free of any notable dings or scuffing. The grill cloth is taut and clean and has no notable tearing or fraying. The handle is original and the hardware and chassis straps are clean and only show VERY minor signs of corrosive staining. 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 also nicely original. This one has a tube chart code stamp of "NB" designating assembly in February of 1964. The CTS 10" ceramic speaker is possibly original or a period replacement; it is era correct but the date code obscured by the blue Fender label. The amp retains both the original Schumacher power and output transformers, marked 606-350 and 606-349, dating them to the 50th and 49th week of 1963, respectively. All pots appear original with factory solder joints intact and visible pot codes date to late 1963. 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" Princeton variation. It is simply a gem, 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 combo 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 black-panel 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, overall free of any notable dings or scuffing. The grill cloth is taut and clean and has no notable tearing or fraying. The handle is original and the hardware and chassis straps are clean and only show VERY minor signs of corrosive staining. 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 also nicely original. This one has a tube chart code stamp of "NB" designating assembly in February of 1964. The CTS 10" ceramic speaker is possibly original or a period replacement; it is era correct but the date code obscured by the blue Fender label. The amp retains both the original Schumacher power and output transformers, marked 606-350 and 606-349, dating them to the 50th and 49th week of 1963, respectively. All pots appear original with factory solder joints intact and visible pot codes date to late 1963. 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" Princeton variation. It is simply a gem, phenomenal sounding and one of the cleaner little Princetons we've had come through the shop! Overall Excellent - Condition.