Amplifiers

Fender Princeton Amp 1965, Black

$3,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Fender
Model	Princeton
Finish	Black
SKU	AP3811-A
Made In Year	1965
Preamp	12AX7 (x2)
Power	6V6 (x2)
Rectifier	5AR4
Wattage	12 Watts
Circuit	AA964
Speaker	Original 1964 Oxford Alnico 10K5
Transformers	Original Schumacher
PT	125P1B/606439
OT	125A10B/606435

Description

This Princeton was built in February of 1965. The front and back panel both feature FEIC badging, indicating the amp was built with Pre-CBS parts. On the rear of the amp there are two large drill holes through the chassis, one of which removed the serial number. Otherwise the full scope of the Fender Blackface sound is on display here - presenting itself as a great example of the non-reverb Princeton. Compared to the reverb counterpart you can expect these to have a little less gain, and therefore more headroom - which means it serves very well as a clean or pedal platform. Internally the power cord has been changed, along with the bias cap - otherwise its all original! The front baffle has also been replaced, but it seems to have retained the original grillcloth and 1964 Oxford speaker.

Despite being fully functional the buyer should note this amp has long expired electrolytic capacitors. Should someone need prolonged or gigging use from this piece then servicing would be advised.

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