Fender 1962 Princeton 6G2 Brown Tolex w/ footswitch Near Mint

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This is the 1000th amp to cross our door since I reopened my vintage business during the depths of the COVID lockdown.  It is kind of the perfect amp to commemorate this milestone!

The brownface Princeton 6G2 runs 12 watts through a 10" speaker in a simple, open circuit that breaks up early and responds directly to picking dynamics.  Push-pull 6V6 output tubes into a small baffle produce a focused midrange with quick, natural compression at moderate volume, ideal for recording and small rooms.  It also works on stage, just ask Chris Stapleton.  The tremolo is generated by a dedicated oscillator circuit, giving it a smooth, wave-like pulse.  This example sounds clean at low volumes, breaks up convincingly mid-dial, and the tremolo is fully functional.

The 6G2 Princeton was produced from 1961 through 1963, bridging the end of the tweed era's circuit philosophy and the shift to the brownface cabinet.  Unlike the 5F2-A tweed Princeton, it uses a push-pull pair of 6V6s, which increases headroom and adds tremolo.  The circuit shares meaningful topology with the 5E3 Deluxe: a cathodyne phase inverter, interactive volume and tone controls, and a second 12AX7 acting as a driver stage and tremolo oscillator.  These amps have a strong following among recording engineers and players who need a compelling small amp with period-correct Fender character.  Original-condition examples from this short production window are increasingly difficult to find.

The brown tolex, wheat grille cloth, pine cabinet and baffle are original and in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs.  The Oxford 10" speaker is the original driver, reconed.  Both Schumacher transformers are original and date to the second half of 1962, consistent with the serial number.  Tubes were tested and are in great shape.  Filter capacitors have been replaced and the power cable upgraded to a grounded three-prong.  The original tremolo footswitch is included.  No case or cover.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Date: 1962
• Where Is Date Noted?: Serial#, codes
• Weight: 23lbs 
• Dimensions: w 19" x h 16" x d 9-1/2"
• Watts: 12 watts
• Case/Cover?: no
• Covering Material: tolex
• Covering Color: brown
• Covering Original?: yes
• Cabinet Material: pine
• Cabinet Condition: excellent
• Cabinet Repairs/Changes: none
• Cabinet Original?: yes
• Grille Style: wheat
• Grille Condition: excellent
• Grille Original?: yes
• Baffle Material: plywood
• Baffle Condition: excellent
• Baffle Original?: yes
• Baffle Repairs/Changes: none
• Chassis Material: metal
• Chassis Condition: excellent
• Chassis Original?: yes
• Chassis Repairs/Changes: none
• Knobs Original?: yes
• Handle Material: leather
• Handle Original?: yes
• Speaker 1 Brand: Oxford
• Speaker 1 Size: 10"
• Speaker 1 Manufacturer Code: 465
• Speaker 1 Date Code: 223
• Speaker 1 Cone Original?: no, reconed
• Speaker 1 Condition: excellent
• Speaker Original?: yes
• Power Transformer Manufacturer: Shumacher
• Power Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606
• Power Transformer Date Code: 243
• Power Transformer Original?: yes
• Output Transformer Manufacturer: Shumacher
• Output Transformer Manufacturer Code: 606
• Output Transformer Date Code: 237
• Output Transformer Original?: yes
• Reverb Onboard: no
• Tremolo Or Vibrato Onboard: tremolo
• Pedal Included?: yes
• Pedal Condition: excellent
• Pedal Original?: yes
• Rectifier Tube: 5Y3
• Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
• Power Tubes: 2 x 6V6
• Power Tube Brand: Sylvania
• Preamp Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: GE
• Potentiometers Original?: yes
• Filter Caps: replaced
• Internal Repairs: replaced caps
• Power Cable: grounded upgrade
• Accessories Included: none
  
• Smells?: none

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