1961 Fender Tremolux Amp Rare Transition from Tweed Era Early Blonde Head

Description: For sale is this 1961 Fender Tremolux Amp with Blonde Tolex and Oxblood Grill Cloth. Serial # 00168. It is in very good condition. It has original piggyback hardware on bottom of head. This is a very early blonde amp, transitioning from the tweed era. It has OEM "chicken head" knobs that were used during the tweed era. As Leo was known for "using up all the parts." It bears the Serial # 00168 which according to information I've researched, serial numbers 00100 through 01000 were used for Tremolux amps made in 1961, making this the 68th one made in 1961. It is operational. All functions including tremolo are working, except the no. 47 lamp for the front indicator is not present. Would be an easy replacement. There has been a "front end" cap job and bias electrolytic and orange drop updating. The "main" electrolytics are still original. The tube line up is: 1) 5AR4-GZ34 (solid-state plugin type currently) 2) 6L61) 12AT73) 12AX7 I purchased this amp over 30 years ago from the original owner which makes only the second owner of this amp. At the time of purchase, the output transformer was bad, so I had it replaced as you can see in photos. A real/correct Fender part was used. Past cap updating, all is OEM. A/C cord is original with new plug only installed. Original "dog bone" handle, corners, and piggyback attaching hardware are all original. A very nice and rare early piece. Buyer pays shipping. I will use UPS ground packed to UPS guidelines. All tubes will be removed from amp and individually bubble wrapped and packed in separate box from amp. Will insure for total price unless otherwise requested by buyer.

Price: 5500 USD

Location: Winsted, Connecticut

End Time: 2023-12-16T02:15:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 150 USD