{"product_id":"fender-bandmaster-1961-6g7-vintage-amp-w-tone-ring-cab","title":"Fender 1961 Bandmaster 6G7 Vintage Amp w\/ Tone Ring Cab","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pine-cabinet, white tolex piggyback from 1961 — the 6G7 Bandmaster runs 40 watts through a pair of 6L6 power tubes into a 12\" Oxford speaker, delivering the clean, open headroom that made this circuit a studio and stage staple. The square-shouldered cabinet and separate head format produce the balanced low-end and clear upper-mids characteristic of early-sixties blackface-adjacent Fender design, though this is technically a brownface circuit — the 6G7 sits right at the transition point. Both the head and cabinet are in excellent condition throughout. The white tolex is original and presents cleanly, the oxblood grille is original and rates very good, and the pine cabinets and baffles show no repairs or changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6G7 Bandmaster was produced from 1961 to 1963 and represents Fender's professional-tier piggyback offering of the early brownface era. The circuit employs a tube-driven vibrato — included here with its original footpedal in excellent condition — and no reverb, consistent with the 6G7 spec. The all-Schumacher iron is original and date-coded: the power transformer and output transformer both code to early 1961 (week 45 of 1961), and the choke codes to week 33 of 1961, placing assembly in late 1961. The serial number and component codes independently confirm the 1961 date. The Fender-labeled Oxford 12\" speaker dates by manufacturer code 465 (Oxford) and date code 121, consistent with the period. This level of transformer and speaker originality is increasingly rare on working examples of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter capacitors have been replaced — this is the only departure from originality on the chassis, and a standard maintenance item on any amplifier of this age. Power tubes are JJ 6L6s; preamp tubes are a mix of JJ and GT ECC83\/12AX7. All potentiometers, knobs, handle, chassis, and cabinetry are original with no repairs noted. The power cable is grounded. The amp comes with a homemade form-fitting cover in excellent condition. No documentation or accessories are included beyond the original vibrato footpedal.\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: 1961\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 cab - 42lbs 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDimensions: head - 8\" H x 24\" W x 9\" D cab - 20\" H x 30\" W x 11.25\" D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWatts: 40 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Brand: Homemade, form fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase\/Cover Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCovering Material: 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: Excellent\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: oxblood\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: Excellent\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: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChassis Condition: Excellent\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?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Material: rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eHandle Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Brand: Fender labeled Oxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Size: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Date Code: 121\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\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: 145\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: 145\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Manufacturer: Schumacher\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: 133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChoke Transformer Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eReverb Onboard: no\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?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tubes: 2 x 6L6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Tube Brand: JJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tubes: 4 x ECC83, 2 x 12AX7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePreamp Tube Brand: JJ, GT\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: Electrolytic caps updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePower Cable: grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSpeaker 1 Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e: We 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. \u003cb\u003eVintage amplifiers (20 years or older) are sold as-is\u003c\/b\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756950630566,"sku":"AMP-1005","price":5499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/20260707_120253.jpg?v=1783452968","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/fender-bandmaster-1961-6g7-vintage-amp-w-tone-ring-cab","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}