The Brown-era Fender Super tends to fly under the radar in terms of mainstream appeal, but it remains a favorite among players in the know. Its output and format are comparable to a Blackface Vibrolux, making it an ideal balance of size, portability, and power.
The earliest Super "6G4" circuit is particularly unique thanks to its tone stack design, which delivers a slightly grittier, more gain-forward sound that some players liken to a British amp. While you give up a bit of independence between the bass and treble controls, many feel the tonal payoff is well worth it. This example is also early enough to feature Triad power and output transformers, which further nudge the sound toward the Tweed side of the Fender family tree.
The original speakers have been replaced with a pair of modern Celestion Greenback 10s, which complement the character of this amp exceptionally well. Internally, the power cord and electrolytic caps have been replaced, along with the screen grid resistors. The bias circuit has also been updated with a trim pot for easier adjustment. A few coupling caps have been changed as well to maintain proper tremolo functionality. Please refer to the circuit photos for further details.
