Fender Reverb Unit 6G15-A 1961 Brown Tolex

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The Fender 6G15 is one of the most coveted standalone reverb units ever made — a fully tube-driven spring reverb that defined the sound of early '60s surf, country, and rock 'n' roll. Built around a dedicated reverb tank and three controls (dwell, tone, and mix), it delivers depth, dimension, and character that even vintage onboard reverb circuits simply can't replicate. This is the unit players are talking about when they say reverb should feel like a room, not an effect.

This is an early, rough-brown-tolex model that is in excellent shape.  I did some service on the unit when it arrived as all the old electrolytic capacitors needed replacement.  The new caps are housed in the original cardboard sleeves.  The original caps are included with the unit.  The power cable was swapped for a grounded one.  I added a single-button, repro footswitch to round out the package.

The tubes were tested and the pots cleaned.  The handle is a repro replacement.  There is a stamp inside the unit from 1963 - perhaps the unit went back to Fender for service at that point, but the only thing I think might be a sign that it was worked on there is the presence of the blue capacitors -  everything else is original.  This unit is solid and good to go!

Details:

• Condition is good; tolex features minor scuffs and wear consistent with age, unit is fully functional
• All-tube signal path with dwell, tone, and mix controls — capable of everything from subtle ambience to full saturated surf
• The 6G15 with the 9AB3C1B-style tank produces a fuller, more refined reverb than the circuit found in standard Fender combo amps
• Unit is in good condition with expected light age-related wear consistent with a 60+ year old piece
• Includes a non-original foot switch
• This is the 1961 version (6G15-A)
• Filter capacitors have been replaced and power cable grounded — standard and recommended service items that keep the unit running reliably and safely

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

• "The 6G15 with the 9AB3C1B tank has a much fuller and more refined sound than the standard Fender AB763 reverb. Of course it can do over the top surf verb, but the dwell, tone, and mix..." - The Amp Garage
• "Cranked, the control drives the tank and circuit into saturation and reverb overdrive can be heard, even under a clean guitar tone." - RetroFret
• "One of the true original standalone Reverb units, the Fender Reverb Tank has been heard on countless classic recordings since the '60s." - Reverb.com

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SPECS:

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Brown
• Dimensions: 19"L x 10 3/4"H x 7 1/2"D
• Weight: 16lbs 4 oz
• Date: 1961
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Output Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Reverb Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Power Tube: 6K6
• Power Tube Brand: RCA
• Preamp Tubes: 12AT7, 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: GE
• Filter Caps: Replaced
• Pedal: Yes, non original
• Pots/Codes: 
• Tolex/Tweed: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: Repro
• Power Cord: Grounded upgrade
• Notes:

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