{"product_id":"1962-fender-tremolux","title":"1961 Fender Tremolux 6G9 – EL84s, Ultra Rare, One-Owner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1961 Fender Tremolux 6G9\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an estimated \u003cstrong\u003eproduction run of only 220 units\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 6G9 circuit Tremolux is arguably \u003cstrong\u003ethe rarest production amplifier in Fender history\u003c\/strong\u003e. This short-lived unicorn represents a fascinating, brief moment in 1961 when Leo Fender experimented with an EL84 power section before rapidly pivoting to the 6L6 we typically associate with the Fender Sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEL84 power tubes infuse the clarity one would expect from an FEIC amp with a gorgeous, complex British-style chime and an athletic midrange punch. Because Fender pushed these tubes with an exceptionally high plate voltage (around 400V), the 6G9 delivers a highly unique paradox: thick, harmonic midrange overdrive paired with a fast, tight bass response. This tonal footprint is perfectly complemented by its \u003cstrong\u003eported tone ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, another of Leo's experiments, designed to lend his \u003cstrong\u003epiggyback \u003c\/strong\u003eline greater low-end authority.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, a \u003cstrong\u003eone-owner \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Cleveland, is an \u003cstrong\u003einvestment-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e amp. It presents in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing well below-average wear for its age. Apart from an modern \u003cstrong\u003egrounded line cord\u003c\/strong\u003e for safe operation, it is \u003cstrong\u003eotherwise completely original\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout—including its Schumacher transformers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crown jewel of this piece is its intact, albeit heavily faded, original tube chart. Serving as a stark historical testament to the rushed, experimental nature of this design, the chart is a hasty, \u003cstrong\u003efactory-typed mimeograph\u003c\/strong\u003e sheet rather than the professionally printed paper labels found on most Fender models of the era. This minor detail is the ultimate \"smoking gun\" for discerning collectors, proving its status as a true first-run jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eFender Tremolux\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1961\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Serial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e00371\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e6G9\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e~20W\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e56lbs 12oz (Head: 24lbs 12oz \/ Cabinet: 32lbs)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eEL84 x 2\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12AX7 x 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTremolo \/ Phase Inverter: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12AX7 x 2\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRectifier: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGZ34\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransformers \u0026amp; Choke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchumacher 125P6A (606116)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Schumacher 45217 (606-117)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoke: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchumacher 125C1A (606107)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003ePine with plywood baffle\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBlonde Tolex\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrill Cloth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Oxblood\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal rubber\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOxford 10k5R-1- 10\" with ported tone ring\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eModern 3-prong\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal mimeographed chart intact, but illegible due to fading\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent with below-average wear; missing knurled thumbscrews to secure the head for tilt-back\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent with no breaks or repairs\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eModern speaker cable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50953969729775,"sku":"00371","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/1962-fender-tremolux-piggyback-1.jpg?v=1791389520","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/products\/1962-fender-tremolux","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}