1962 Fender Super Amp 6GA-4 Brown Tolex
This amp is outrageously awesome - an extremely clean Fender Super 6GA-4 from 1962.
The amp came in showing signs that it hadn't been turned on and used in decades, which was great for the cosmetic condition of the amp, but some service was required to get it up to speed.
I changed out the filter caps and added a grounded power cable, bypassing the ground switch and "death cap". Two electrolytic caps in the circuit were physically leaking, so they were replaced with Jupiter caps. The bias circuit diode was looking rough, so I changed that as well. Lastly, the original gold Oxford speaker cones had dried out to such a degree that they literally just crumbled. I had the speakers reconed by Speaker Repair Pros in southern California.
We gave the amp a gentle but proper cleaning, tested the tubes and ran it up on a variac.
Now the amp is absolutely killing it, running quiet and strong, and it has the swimmiest vibrato too.
The Everything but the maintenance changes listed above is original - transformers, the handle (which is fully intact), the tolex, grille, back panels, along with every screw. I retained all the parts I replaced with the exception of the bias diode.
The tubes are likely original, including the Tung Sol 5881 power tubes. All tested well on our tester. Two preamp tunes are a little microphonic, but they don't squeal when the amp is operated, even at high volumes.
The original vibrato pedal is included - a rarity!
This is THE Super!
Case/Cover?: No
Color: Brown
Dimensions: H18" x L24" x D10-1/2"
Weight: 44 lbs
Watts: 40 Watts
Date: 1962
Where is Date Noted?: Serial #, Pots, Transformers
Speaker 1 - 2 Brand: Oxford 10K5-1
Speaker 1 - 2 Size: 10"
Speaker 1 - 2 Code: 465-245
Speaker 1 - 2 Cone: Original
Power Transformer Brand/Codes: 606 237
Choke Transformer Brand/Codes: 606 246
Output Transformer Brand/Codes: 606 246
Extension Speaker Out? Yes
Reverb or other effects?: Vibrato
Rectifier Tube: GZ34
Rectifier Tube Brand: Amperex
Power Tubes: 2 x 5881
Power Tube Brand: Tung Sol
Preamp Tubes: 6 x 7025/12AX7
Preamp Tube Brand: GE, Tung Sol
Filter Caps: Replaced, Original Included
Pedal: Original
Pots / Codes: Original
Tolex / Tweed: Original
Grille: Original Wheat
Knobs: Original
Handle: Original
Power Cord: Replaced with 3 Prong, Original Included
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