Olympia, WA, United States
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1960 Fender Twin Amp 6G8-A , Notable players associated with the Twin-Amp during this general era include John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and Jerry Garcia.Serial Number: 00055, 6G8-A Chassis Code. Only 500 of these were ever produced!From Honky Tonk's to Uptown Jazz Clubs this Blonde Combo has seen it all. It looks like a Meerschaum Pipe. I can't express how cool this Amp is, the Patina is off the Charts.CONDITION: This Twin Amp, has the look of a well played and well loved Vintage Amp. Cosmetically it shows its age but also it's experience it a totally good way. Played in the Clubs and Honky Tonks at numerous Gigs it has the aged look of an old musicians hopes and dreams. It is another fantastic piece from a local studio and it has had so many recordings ran through it. It has been maintained and kept in service and it is amazing playing and sounding condition. This Amp is running like a Swiss Watch. Includes the Original Cover and Footswitch too.Speakers: Sweet pair of 1959 Jensen P12QL Alnico 40 Watt, these sound so lush. These are not the Oxfords this probably came with , but when you hear it, it is an improvement.SHIPPING: This Amp will be shipped in 2 Boxes, we will pull the Chassis and ship that with the Tubes separate from the Cabinet. We pride ourself on our packing shipping we have been doing it on line and shipping all over the World for over 25 years now.Tubes:Power Tubes: Tung-Sol 6L6 Period Correct "NOS"Pre-Amp Tubes: 1 Mullard, 3 Amperex, 2 RCA'sHISTORY:The Fender Twin first appeared in 1952, featuring a tweed covering. In 1960, the amp was updated with Tolex covering, initially in a brown color, marking the beginning of the "brownface" era. The 6G8 circuit was introduced at this time, but was quickly superseded in 1961 by the slightly revised 6G8-A circuit, which featured a more complex and rich-sounding harmonic vibrato circuit that used an extra 12AX7 tube. The 1962 model year is a specific iteration within the 1961-1963 production run of the blonde Twin-Amp. Key historical details include: Aesthetics: The 1962 amp featured a white (blonde) Tolex covering and a maroon grille cloth for much of the year, though a switch to wheat grille cloth occurred late in 1962.Rarity: The blonde Twin-Amp was a very limited production run, with some estimates suggesting fewer than 500 units were made, making it a valuable collector's item today.Power and Speakers: The amp was the most powerful combo in Fender's lineup at the time, pushing around 80 watts through two 12-inch speakers. The power often exceeded the capacity of available speakers, leading many original units to be fitted with more robust JBL D-120F speakers, which could handle the output.Circuitry: The 6G8-A circuit is noted for its high headroom, allowing for very clean tones even at high volumes. It does not have onboard reverb, which was a feature introduced with its successor, the Twin Reverb, in 1963. About Capital City Guitars:We are a small brick and mortar music store, we take pride in earning the respect of our customers. We specialize in safe secure worldwide shipping. Thanks for looking at our items. We always give things a final inspection and going over before shipping. Need anything? Just ask! Contact us directly on our website or call the shop Mon-Sat 11am-6pm PST🎸 😎Thanks,Capital City Guitars(360) 956-7097108 4th Ave. EOlympia, WA 98501Please like Us on Facebook & Follow Us on Instagram @capitalcityguitars
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