Description
A vintage 1960 Fender Concert Amp. This transitional late '60 Brownface amp features the rarest-of-the-rare "cream" tolex. Used for only a few months in late '60 and early '61, cream tolex is cosmetically in between the "pink" tolex of the earliest Brownface amps and the regular brown tolex of all later models. The original speakers have been replaced with equvalent Weber Alnicos, and the original handle is a modern replacement. Speakers and cosmetics aside, the amp's circuitry is largely original, with only a few minor component changes. This amp features the same Triad 45249 output transformer as the holy grail 4x10 Tweed Bassman amps.
The brownface circuit is highly sought-after for its unique, crunchy overdrive tone that bridges the gap between the stereotypical "American" and "British" tones. In breakup the amp has plenty of low-mid chunk, while still maintaing the individual note clarity that defines the Fender sound. To top it all off this Concert features Fender's first incarnation of their gorgeous "harmonic tremolo" circuit--delivering a swirly wobble that Fender never surpassed after the Brownface era. This amp has been cleaned, professionally serviced and tested. It is fully functional and sounds absolutely fantastic.
Overview
-Serial #: 02484
-Manufacture Date: December of 1960
-Circuit: 6G12
-Power Output: 40 Watts
-Tubes: 6L6 (2), 12AX7 (5)
-Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass | Volume, Treble, Bass, Speed, Intensity | Presence
-Dimensions: 24.5'' x 24'' x 10''
-Weight: 56 lbs
Cosmetics (see photos)
-original tolex
-original grill cloth
-replacement handle
Electronics
-original transformers
-replacement speakers: 4x10" Weber 10A125 Alnico
-several replaced resistors and capacitors
-replacement grounded power cord
-no footswitch
