1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Princeton in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This narrow panel tweed amp is one of the nicer golden-age Fender amps to come through our shop. With its narrow panel configuration, this Princeton is considered the “big box” version, with a cab that’s far larger than the single 8 alnico speaker requires, and the resulting sound is deceptively round and rich for the relatively small speaker size. Complete with the original Victoria Luggage canvas cover, this amp is a remarkable find with well-preserved tweed. Actually a pairing of two different tweed-era Princetons, the exceedingly clean cabinet with original lacquered tweed, leather handle, logo, oxblood grill, and tube chart dates to 1956, while the chassis itself has components dating from late 1959-early 60. The circuit couldn’t be more simple and pure, with single Volume and Tone knobs and a Class A circuit design, powered by a single 6V6 power tube. The tone is articulate, dynamic and commanding, with the sizzle and churning overdrive of a Champ, but with more tonal range and fuller low end. The top end response is just right, and the amp doesn’t get too trebly, making the tone control quite usable for dialing in exactly as much zing and snap as you desire. The circuit is completely untouched, and the original Schumacher transformers which date to the 44th week of’59 (output) and 12th week of 1960 (power). The original Stackpole pots, yellow Astron capacitors, and even the original filter caps are all present. As a testament to the construction of these amps, it has never needed to be serviced. The power tube and 5Y3 rectifier are both Sylvania valves, while the single 12AX7 in the preamp was manufactured by Tung Sol. The original two-prong gray power cable has been upgraded to a black, grounded three-prong. The speaker has a very clean gray frame, original cone, and stock cloth wiring harness with RCA end. The tube chart is notable for its well-preserved condition, with perfect corners and clearly written serial number. There is light ambering of the tweed, with a few exceedingly minor marks and scuffs, and wear mostly relegated to the bottom corners of the enclosure. On the bottom, there is some staining from the rubber feet in a ring around the sphinx glides. The faceplate is very clean, with all of the white silkscreened font, shiny chrome, and a pair of original chicken head knobs. This amp is a true rarity, given its condition, and this particular example has been carefully tested and inspected to ensure originality and ideal functionality. The original brown canvas Victoria Luggage cover is included. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! We use double thick boxes, 1″ foam, and industrial 1/2″ bubble wrap to ensure that your amp arrives safely. International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please. The item “1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amplifier Narrow Panel with Cover” is in sale since Monday, November 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Number of Speakers: 1
  • Model: Princeton
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Compatible Guitar: Electric Guitar Amplifier
  • Amplifier Type: Combo
  • Brand: Fender

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