1964 Fender Princeton (Pre-CBS) – Vintage Tube Combo w/ Mercury Magnetics EU Power Transformer & Vintage 12" Altec 417-8C

Description

Up for sale is a legendary 1964 Fender Princeton from the coveted Pre-CBS era. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic studio and stage combos ever built, this amp delivers the unmistakable warmth, chime, and touch sensitivity that defined a generation of music.

Key Upgrades & Features:

 Mercury Magnetics EU Power Transformer: Upgraded to a top-tier Mercury Magnetics 230V transformer for seamless, drop-in plug-and-play operation across Europe without the need for an external step-down converter.

 12" Vintage Altec 417-8C Speaker: Upgraded from the stock 10" speaker to a highly sought-after vintage 12" Altec 417-8C. Renowned for its incredible headroom, crystal-clear high end, and articulate note definition, this is the exact speaker tone made famous by Carlos Santana and Jerry Garcia. Note: These original Altec drivers are exceptionally rare and hard to find on today's market.

 Studio & Pedal Ready: Outstanding clean headroom and a supreme platform for analog overdrive, fuzz, and delay pedals.

Condition & Service:

 Serviced & Tour-Ready: Fully serviced, cleaned, and checked by a professional amp tech. It is rock-solid and completely ready for studio recording or gigging.

 Tone: Incredible harmonic richness and classic Fender vintage vibe.

Shipping & Questions

Packaged with extreme care to ensure safe transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, requests for additional photos, or direct inquiries.

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Listed19 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Princeton 12-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo
Finish
  • Black Panel
Categories
Year
  • 1964 - 1967
Made In
  • United States
Model Family
  • Fender Princeton
Number of Inputs
  • 2 Inputs
Effects Loop
  • No Effects Loop
Speaker Configuration
  • 1x10"
Built-In Effects
  • Built-In Effects
Electronics
  • Tube
Direct Output
  • No Direct Output
Series
  • Fender Vintage Black Panel Amps
Reverb
  • None
Model Sub-Family
  • Fender Princeton Amp
Power Tube Type
  • 6V6
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Channels
  • 1 Channel
Output Power (Watts)
  • 12

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Bialystok, Poland
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