By Adorama.comFender '64 Custom Princeton Reverb 12W Amplifier with 10" Speaker, Black
When it comes to versatile and beloved guitar amplifiers, the '64 Custom Princeton Reverb 12W Amplifier with 10" Jensen P10R Alnico Speaker, in stylish black, stands out as a reliable and high-quality choice. This powerful Fender amplifier is renowned for its ability to deliver the quintessential Fender tonal response, reverb, and tremolo, making it an ideal choice for musicians seeking a moderately powered amp for both stage and studio use. In the era of modern pedalboards, this amplifier serves as the perfect platform for tone building. It's a part of a prestigious group of highly collectable 1960s models and long-running Fender reissue models that are used on stages and venues worldwide. Hand-wired in Corona, California, this 12-watt '64 Custom Princeton Reverb boasts premium features. It includes a hand-wired AA1164 circuit with tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo, Fender Vintage Blue tone capacitors, three 12AX7 and one 12AT7 preamp tubes, a 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier tube, and a matched pair of 6V6 power tubes. The amplifier's output power is 12 watts, and it features a 10" Jensen alnico P10-R speaker, known for producing sparkling clean tones and moderate breakup. The solid pine cabinet enhances resonance while reducing weight, and the extra-heavy textured vinyl covering adds to its durability. The amplifier also comes with a lightly aged silver grille cloth, footswitch, and amp cover. The hand-wired circuitry of this amplifier, done by a skilled technician at a workbench, harks back to the legendary Fender guitar amps of the 1950s and '60s that defined the essence of pure tone and power. The classic Fender Reverb and Tremolo offered by this amp create luscious spring reverb and rich, pulsating tube-biased tremolo effects. It's capable of creating an incredible range of ambient sounds, from subtle to stupendous, with the distinctly pure tone only a Fender amp can offer. The vintage design of this amplifier, with its lightweight solid pine construction, makes for a more resonant and "musical" cabinet. When combined with the Jensen P10R speaker, this amp sings with the same vintage chime and sparkle that made the originals so revered. This '64 Custom Princeton Reverb 12W Amplifier is not just a piece of equipment; it's a piece of music history.
