{"product_id":"1965-fender-princeton-reverb-blackface-12-watt-vintage-tube-amp","title":"1965 Fender Princeton Reverb Blackface 12-Watt 1x10 Vintage Tube Combo – Early Black Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Genuine Early Blackface Princeton Reverb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender Princeton Reverb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most sought-after vintage Fender amplifiers ever produced, and this example is a particularly desirable early Black Panel model from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1965\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube chart is stamped\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOJ\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating the amplifier to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1965\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the chassis and transformer date codes are consistent with that production period. This is an excellent opportunity to own a genuine early Princeton Reverb with a substantial amount of its original circuitry and vintage components intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Princeton Reverb combines the compact size and manageable power of Fender's Princeton platform with the unmistakable character of a Blackface-era Fender tube circuit. Its approximately 12 watts of output make it an outstanding amplifier for recording, smaller stages, rehearsals, and players who want to push a vintage Fender circuit into its sweet spot without the volume of a larger Twin or Super Reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Vintage Components \u0026amp; Early Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, this amplifier retains many of the details that make early Blackface Fender amplifiers so highly regarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis features the original-style\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack eyelet board\u003c\/strong\u003e, cloth-covered wiring, carbon-composition resistors, blue molded Mallory capacitors, and other period-correct components. The amp has been serviced over its lifetime, as would be expected of a working 60+ year-old tube amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable components and details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1965 cabinet and chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal AA764 tube chart, stamped OJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Schumacher transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput transformer appears original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverb transformer appears original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal-style black eyelet board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch of the original cloth-covered wiring remains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany original signal-board components remain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower transformer has been replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker is a replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome components have been replaced or serviced over the years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amp is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot being represented as completely original or untouched\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, it is being offered honestly as a very clean, fully functional early Princeton Reverb that retains a significant amount of its original vintage construction and components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Princeton Reverb Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Princeton Reverb's appeal comes from its combination of simplicity, touch sensitivity, and unmistakable Fender character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-watt tube output\u003c\/strong\u003e, the amp is capable of delivering beautiful clean tones at practical volume levels while also producing the warm, harmonically rich breakup that makes vintage Fender combos so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espring reverb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadds the deep, dimensional ambience associated with the classic Blackface Fender sound, while the onboard tremolo provides the pulsing modulation that has become an essential part of the Princeton Reverb's sonic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used with a Telecaster, Stratocaster, Les Paul, semi-hollowbody, or another favorite electric guitar, this is an amplifier that can easily become the centerpiece of a recording rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Character \u0026amp; 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Its service history, replacement power transformer, and replacement speaker are disclosed, while its substantial original vintage content and excellent working condition remain major strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1965 Fender Princeton Reverb amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1965 cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1965 chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal AA764 tube chart, stamped OJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled vintage circuitry and components as described above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Service Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good used vintage amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is fully working and sounds incredible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any 60+ year-old tube amplifier, it has been serviced during its lifetime. The power transformer and speaker have been replaced, and additional components have been serviced or replaced over the years. The amplifier is therefore not represented as completely original or untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet, hardware, and chassis show the expected vintage wear and patina of an amplifier from 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photographs carefully for the cosmetic condition and vintage component details. Questions about the amplifier are always welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Packing \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage amplifier will be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprofessionally packaged and fully insured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Metz Music, we appreciate your patronage and take care in preparing vintage instruments and amplifiers for their new owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop at Metz Music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Metz Music, we're more than just a place to buy musical instruments—we're musicians helping musicians. We offer quality instruments and gear from trusted brands, backed by knowledgeable, personal service. 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