1962 Fender Princeton 6G2 Brown

962 Fender Princeton 6G2 Brown tube-amp

Serial number: P 01712/ 110V

Cosmetic condition: VERY GOOD

Upgrades/modifications: 1970s Fender label Oxford 10' speaker, the FS is correct it is not a new one but it could be an old reproduction (see pic), a few capacitors, a new Can Cap "CE Manufacturing C-EC20x3-525A", a new AC power cord w/ plug (see pics).

Serviced: YES 

Description:

Very good condition and mostly original, all main components, original circuit, the output transformer and also the power-transformer are original. Speaker is a 1970s Fender label Oxford 10", grill cloth and tolex are all original. Recently serviced, a new power chord was added, a new Can Cap and just a few caps and resistors have been changed for service reasons (see pics). The brown covering is in very good shape, the original handle was replaced with a repro leather handle. The FS is correct it is not a new one but it could be an old reproduction (see pic).

This amp when used solely with a guitar is pure and instantly achieves what is known worldwide as the "Fender Brown era sound".

1962 Fender Princeton 6G2 – Technical Description

The 1962 Fender Princeton 6G2 is a handwired, all-tube guitar amplifier produced during Fender's "Brownface" era (1961–1963). It utilizes the 6G2 circuit, featuring a fixed-bias push-pull output stage, cathodyne (split-load) phase inverter, and bias-modulated tremolo, delivering approximately 12 watts RMS into a single 10-inch speaker. The design provides exceptional touch sensitivity, early power tube breakup, and a dynamic response that bridges the tonal characteristics of Fender's late tweed and early blackface amplifiers.

This is a US-specification 117V amplifier, so a suitable step-down transformer will be required when used with European mains voltage.

Technical Specifications

• Circuit: Fender 6G2 (Brownface)
• Production Year: 1962
• TubeChart Date: LC = March 1962
• Output Power: Approximately 12 Watts RMS
• Output Stage: Push-pull, fixed-bias Class AB
• Original circuit
• Original transformers
• Power Tubes: 2 × 6V6GT
• Preamp Tubes: 2 × 12AX7
• Rectifier: 1 × 5Y3GT tube rectifier
• Phase Inverter: Cathodyne (split-load)
• Speaker: 1970s Fender label Oxford 10" speaker
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Tremolo Speed, Tremolo Intensit
• Effects: Tube-driven bias-modulated tremolo
• Inputs: Two high-impedance instrument inputs
• Construction: Handwired eyelet board with point-to-point wiring
• Panel: Black front panel
• Cabinet: Finger-jointed solid pine with floating baffle
• Covering: Brown textured Tolex with wheat grille cloth
• Weight: Approximately 22 lb (10 kg)

* Manufacturing date codes and interior pics are available per request: e-mail

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