{"product_id":"1965-fender-princeton-one-owner","title":"1965 Fender Princeton — One-Owner Closet Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1965 Fender Princeton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Blackface-era example stands out immediately for its outstanding \u003cstrong\u003eprovenance and preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: originally purchased new in 1966 near Washington, D.C., it saw only light use until 1970, when its owner went to college. Since then, it has remained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment and presents today in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e100% originality\u003c\/strong\u003e (except for the blue pilot light jewel), retaining all of its character as a remarkably well-preserved vintage amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to this Princeton, the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal owner also acquired a new 1967 Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e from Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center. This Tele (pictured) is likewise in exceptional condition and also available at Garrett Park Guitars. Interested? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/products\/1967-fender-telecaster-one-owner-case-queen\" title=\"1967 Fender Telecaster\"\u003eSee it here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic example of the \u003cstrong\u003eAA964\u003c\/strong\u003e-era Fender Princeton, this amp delivers approximately 15 watts of quinteseential Fender Blackface tone—clear, dynamic, and highly responsive at manageable volume levels. Its circuit architecture is supported by the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003etubes\u003c\/strong\u003e including a pair of 6V6 power tubes, a 7025 preamp tube, a 12AX7 phase inverter\/trem oscillator, and a GZ34 rectifier, all contributing to its smooth headroom and natural harmonic breakup when driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal path is anchored by \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Schumacher transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e (power transformer 606-5-08 and output transformer 606-5-02), paired with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Oxford 10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker (model 10J4-3, date code 465-513) featuring its original cone and 8Ω impedance. Together, these components preserve the unmistakable voice of a mid-1960s Princeton—balanced, articulate, and richly musical, with the immediacy and touch sensitivity that define the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier remains structurally excellent with \u003cstrong\u003eno breaks or repair history\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003etube chart is fully intact\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the cabinet bears its original \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 1965\u003c\/strong\u003e production stamp (OH). Weighing just \u003cstrong\u003e24lb 10oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains exceptionally portable while delivering fully intact vintage tone and presentation, making it a rare and highly desirable example of a fully original mid-1960s Fender Princeton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amp comes with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal cover\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 unless specified\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 Princeton\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1965\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Serial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 04615\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAA964\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e~15W\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\u003e6V6 x 2\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e7025\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase Inverter \/ Trem Oscillator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e12AX7\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchumacher (606-5-08)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Schumacher (606-5-02)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10J4-3 (Oxford 10\")\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e465-513\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e8Ω\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal\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\u003eTolex\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\u003eTube Chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFully intact\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOH (August 1965)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e24lb 10oz\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\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent with no breaks or repair history\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e100% original except for blue pilot light jewel; 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