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.
| Listed | a month ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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