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1962 Fender® Tremolux

 

  • Year: 1962
  • Manufacturer: Fender®
  • Model: Tremolux
  • Case: None
  • Color: Blonde
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description:

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    1962 Fender® Tremolux Amp. This second generation (1st generation is the impossibly rare 1 x 10″ with tone ring variety) Tremolux piggyback features; rough blond tolex, dark red “Ox Blood” grill cloth, 2 x 10″ speakers, flat logos, and a dark brown control panel with white knobs. Made for a rather short period of time, this variety was quickly substituted for a similar aesthetic but with wheat-colored grill cloth. This particular example, serial number 01311, is in very excellent all original cosmetic condition and includes the original matching speaker cabinet (serial number S 1483).

    Serial Number: 01311
    Tube Chart Date Stamp: LA (January ’62)
    Transformer Codes: 68409, 606120, 606-146

    As can be seen in the 120+ photos in the flash gallery to the left, this Tremolux is in 100% ALL ORIGINAL cosmetic condition, and it is in considerably excellent shape.

    The amplifier head is in very excellent condition. The rough blond tolex is very intact with no rips, tears, or modifications. There is normal discoloration in areas from knots in the cabinet. The grill cloth is in near perfect shape although exhibits one very minimal tear. All of the hardware is original and in very nice shape. The original brown face panel is nice with expected, albeit minimal, signs of use.

    This example has all the original transformers, all with 1961 date codes. Inevitably, the electrolytic caps were replaced, along with a couple others on the board. All the tubes have been replaced and the power cord has been upgraded to a three prong.

    The matching speaker cabinet is in corresponding excellent shape. The grill cloth is in excellent shape: there are no rips, no holes, and no tears. There are a couple of very small scuffs, but the grill is surprisingly intact and very attractive.

    The speakers have been replaced with mid 90′s Eminence Speakers. While they are not original, they happen to sound particularly good with the amp head.

    This amp works perfectly and sounds really really great. It is nice and tight with plenty of rich low-end and sweet non-harsh mids and highs. It really fills a room, and produces quintessential Fender® piggyback tone.

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