{"product_id":"fender-1963-bandmaster-smooth-white-tolex-original-covers-near-mint","title":"Fender 1963 Bandmaster 6G7-A White Tolex Piggyback Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis amp was shipped to us and I was absolutely floored when I opened the packages. It is a stunning example — near mint condition on a 1963 Fender Bandmaster piggyback in smooth white tolex, with the original Victoria Luggage Company covers for both the head and cabinet. I went through the head to inspect it and was pleased to find that the previous owner had all the work done that I would have performed myself, done professionally, with original parts left in all the right places. I ran it up on the scope after testing all the tubes and saw a perfect trace. When I plugged in and turned it up I laughed out loud — this thing kills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 6G7-A circuit was used from 1960 until July 1963 when the AB763 blackface circuit was introduced — and blonde aficionados consistently feel this circuit has superior tonal characteristics to what followed. The 6G7-A Bandmaster runs two 6L6 power tubes with a solid-state rectifier, producing 40 watts into the 2x12 cabinet with the harmonic vibrato circuit that defines the brownface\/blonde Fender character — a complex, lush, pulsating tremolo that the later blackface electro-optic tremolo simply does not replicate. This legendary 40-watt piggyback head delivers rich, sparkling cleans and harmonically complex breakup thanks to its 6L6 power tubes and lush onboard tube-driven tremolo — known for its dynamic response and stage-worthy tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth Oxford 12\" speakers are original with original cones — manufacturer codes confirming Oxford production from weeks 32 and 36 of 1963. Original Schumacher power transformer, original Schumacher output transformer, original Schumacher choke, all dating to 1963. The amp has been properly serviced: filter caps replaced, bias and bypass caps updated, power cord upgraded to grounded three-prong. Original pots intact. Sylvania 6L6 power tubes, Lindall preamp tubes. The non-original MIM footswitch is included for vibrato switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe smooth white tolex is original throughout — both head and cabinet — in near mint condition that is genuinely rare for a 60-year-old amplifier that was clearly used and cared for rather than stored unplayed. The wheat grille cloth is original and excellent. Original pine baffle, mint. Original cabinet and chassis throughout. The original Victoria Luggage Company covers for both head and cabinet are included — the head cover in near mint condition, the cabinet cover in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDate: 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWhere Is Date Noted?: serial#, codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: head = 28lbs 10oz  cab - 48lbs 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: head - 8.5\" H x 24\" W x 9\" D  cab - 21.5\"x 30\" to 32\" W x 11.5\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatts: 40 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: yes, head and cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Brand: Victoria Luggage Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Condition: Head - near mint, Cab - very good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: Smooth White Tolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Color: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCabinet Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Style: wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eGrille Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Material: pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Condition: mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBaffle Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Material: sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Repairs\/Changes: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Brand: Oxford \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Size: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Manufacturer Code: 465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Date Code: 363 \/ 325\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Code: P 4643\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Cone Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Condition: near mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 - 2 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Scumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Date Code: 305\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Date Code: 3-22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer: Scumacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Date Code: 3-40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: Vibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Included?:yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePedal Original?: no, MIM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: Sylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 12AT7, 3 x 12AX7\/7025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: Lindall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFilter Caps: replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInternal Repairs: Bias and bypass caps updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: covers, pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe take additional precautions to prevent common shipping damage. Depending on the amp, this may include removing tubes, pulling the chassis from the cabinet if heavy transformers present a drop risk, or removing heavy speakers that could crack baffles in transit. Reassembly is required on delivery — we label everything clearly. These measures add to shipping costs but reflect hard-won experience. All amps are tested in our shop upon intake and again before shipping. We cover shipping damage but cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in instruments that are 20 to 50-plus years old.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56525075120294,"sku":"AMP-0987","price":4799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-1963-bandmaster-6g7-a-white-tolex-piggyback-near-mint-1493397.jpg?v=1779721395","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-1963-bandmaster-smooth-white-tolex-original-covers-near-mint","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}