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TESTED 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb tube guitar bass amp amplifier Silverface
Estimated price for orientation: 1 127 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender Model: Princeton Reverb MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube UPC: Does not apply
Based on the date code of the transformer, this is a 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb tube amp. The actual date is the 5th week of 1966.I checked this amp with a microphone and all functions are in working order. It sounds clean and the reverb is thrilling. However, it is 50 years old, so it is sold as-is.I also took the electronics out and cleaned all the pots with De-Ox-It (just to be sure there aren't any 'scratchy' controls). I then checked all the tubes. Here were the results (tested on a TV-7A tube tester):The 1st number is the tube's level of performance. The 2nd number is the minimum "good" value. Example: 80/46 -- "80" is the tube's performance reading, and "46" is the reference for when to change the tube. All these tubes are in excellent condition.7025: 46/32; 50/32 ("Fender")
12AT7: 76/50; 66/50 ("Fender")
12AX7: 38/32; 38/32 ("RCA")
12AX7: 38/32; 36/32 ("RCA")
6V6: 72/46 ("RCA")
6V6: 78/46 ("RCA")
5U4: 60/40; 60/40 ("RCA")Two of the tubes say "Fender, made by RCA." All the other tubes say "RCA"Very good cosmetic condition. A little tarnish on the silverface panel near the Instruments jacks and on the buckles near the handle, but otherwise excellent looking and working.I will pack this extremely carefully. I receive enough items from ebay that are packed so poorly that they arrive smashed! However, I use lots of bubble wrap and a large box to pack the items I sell. Enjoy this fine piece of [working] history.Measures about 16” high x 20" wide x 9" deep, and weighs nearly 45 lbs..
On Jun-17-16 at 04:59:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Some helpful and passionate viewers have helped clarify the ID tags. Here they are:
Pots: "1377607" = 1976 (this was the most recent date I found on the pots. Some were dated 1975)
Serial number: "A 35XXX" = 1976
Transformers: "606-6-05" and "606-6-08" = 1976 (or 1966 depending on other factors, which is where I made my error)I think it's pretty safe to say this was made smack dab in the middle of the bicentennial... and I do mean 1976.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Fender |
| Model: | Princeton Reverb | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Based on the date code of the transformer, this is a 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb tube amp. The actual date is the 5th week of 1966.I checked this amp with a microphone and all functions are in working order. It sounds clean and the reverb is thrilling. However, it is 50 years old, so it is sold as-is.I also took the electronics out and cleaned all the pots with De-Ox-It (just to be sure there aren't any 'scratchy' controls). I then checked all the tubes. Here were the results (tested on a TV-7A tube tester):The 1st number is the tube's level of performance. The 2nd number is the minimum "good" value. Example: 80/46 -- "80" is the tube's performance reading, and "46" is the reference for when to change the tube. All these tubes are in excellent condition.7025: 46/32; 50/32 ("Fender")
12AT7: 76/50; 66/50 ("Fender")
12AX7: 38/32; 38/32 ("RCA")
12AX7: 38/32; 36/32 ("RCA")
6V6: 72/46 ("RCA")
6V6: 78/46 ("RCA")
5U4: 60/40; 60/40 ("RCA")Two of the tubes say "Fender, made by RCA." All the other tubes say "RCA"Very good cosmetic condition. A little tarnish on the silverface panel near the Instruments jacks and on the buckles near the handle, but otherwise excellent looking and working.I will pack this extremely carefully. I receive enough items from ebay that are packed so poorly that they arrive smashed! However, I use lots of bubble wrap and a large box to pack the items I sell. Enjoy this fine piece of [working] history.Measures about 16” high x 20" wide x 9" deep, and weighs nearly 45 lbs..
On Jun-17-16 at 04:59:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Some helpful and passionate viewers have helped clarify the ID tags. Here they are:
Pots: "1377607" = 1976 (this was the most recent date I found on the pots. Some were dated 1975)
Serial number: "A 35XXX" = 1976
Transformers: "606-6-05" and "606-6-08" = 1976 (or 1966 depending on other factors, which is where I made my error)I think it's pretty safe to say this was made smack dab in the middle of the bicentennial... and I do mean 1976.
12AT7: 76/50; 66/50 ("Fender")
12AX7: 38/32; 38/32 ("RCA")
12AX7: 38/32; 36/32 ("RCA")
6V6: 72/46 ("RCA")
6V6: 78/46 ("RCA")
5U4: 60/40; 60/40 ("RCA")Two of the tubes say "Fender, made by RCA." All the other tubes say "RCA"Very good cosmetic condition. A little tarnish on the silverface panel near the Instruments jacks and on the buckles near the handle, but otherwise excellent looking and working.I will pack this extremely carefully. I receive enough items from ebay that are packed so poorly that they arrive smashed! However, I use lots of bubble wrap and a large box to pack the items I sell. Enjoy this fine piece of [working] history.Measures about 16” high x 20" wide x 9" deep, and weighs nearly 45 lbs..
On Jun-17-16 at 04:59:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Some helpful and passionate viewers have helped clarify the ID tags. Here they are:
Pots: "1377607" = 1976 (this was the most recent date I found on the pots. Some were dated 1975)
Serial number: "A 35XXX" = 1976
Transformers: "606-6-05" and "606-6-08" = 1976 (or 1966 depending on other factors, which is where I made my error)I think it's pretty safe to say this was made smack dab in the middle of the bicentennial... and I do mean 1976.