NAD - we all like blondes

MikeM

Will update thread with some more shots, editing now ?

As usual with my threads, click the picture for a larger image (2x the size).

nick

Nice! 8)

Dinosaur-Snr

Jealous is not the word...

MikeM

Excuse the glamorous blanket popping out underneath the front ?

vic

Indeed we do !

And NOW I understand Mike's interest in the "blonde circuit" or brownface era..... ?

Congrats Mike... a super find...WOW ! :goodtimes:

[If you're not entirely happy with it (which is unlikely)....send it off to Stellenbosch ? ]

MikeM

Yes Vic ? Oddly enough I have always been interested in these. I had a very long message typed out in your thread about how interesting the circuit is, particularly the trem. I have wanted one of these for a long while and am super happy!

The only issue is that the transformers are not original. I plan to replace them eventually with something as close to spec as I can find, starting with the OT which will include an 8ohm tap. This is a 6G9-B circuit (That's pre July Vic ? ) and it wants to see a 4ohm load, so it sounds really rude with a 8ohm cab.

It also looks like it is running 5881s, might explain just how raunchy it is. Man this thing just drives so well. Love the tone so far.

And I need to make a HUGE shoutout to Keira for this one. Thanks a million for letting us know it was available. Glad I got to get this gem of an amp.

shaunf

Awesome! Enjoy it! 8)

kapepper

killer pick up, mike!!!
you can take away your television and put that in its place because it is a beauty

congrats

vic

Still awesome....you'll get the correct trannies eventually. BTW:GFSA member Karel Mars winds trannies to spec if you're interested.....
What does the tube chart say about the year model. My guess is it's a '62 ....because of the maroonish grille cloth and circuit specs.
Is the tremolo still working ?

MikeM

The trem is working, and is AMAZING Vic. It's one of those output tube bias ones?

All things point to it being a '63. I don't know about grill cloth though, maybe you could give me a better answer. If it is maroon that has faded, it could be a transitional between '62 and '63, this would actually be very likely as it looks like it is running 5881s... Haven't taken the back off to take a good look yet, don't plan to until I am on holiday ?

Sadly I haven't had the greatest experiences with Karel and will be looking offshore for accurate replacements. Mercury Magnetics prices make me sad.

vic

MikeM wrote The trem is working, and is AMAZING Vic. It's one of those output tube bias ones?

All things point to it being a '63. I don't know about grill cloth though, maybe you could give me a better answer. If it is maroon that has faded, it could be a transitional between '62 and '63, this would actually be very likely as it looks like it is running 5881s... Haven't taken the back off to take a good look yet, don't plan to until I am on holiday ?

Sadly I haven't had the greatest experiences with Karel and will be looking offshore for accurate replacements.

According to this source, the head had wheat colour grill cloth (62-63). Yours looks to be faded maroon ? The circuit order was 6G9, 6G9-A, 6G9-B , so yes, that could point to a '63

http://ampwares.com/amplifiers/fender-blonde-tremolux/

All you need to do is to unscrew the back panel and peep to the right...you'll see the tube chart there ?

MikeM

I have already checked the tube chart. And it says 6g9-b ? The grill cloth does look like faded maroon to me too, which makes me think it's transitional between '62 and '63.

vic

MikeM wrote I have already checked the tube chart. And it says 6g9-b ? The grill cloth does look like faded maroon to me too, which makes me think it's transitional between '62 and '63.

OK...but there should also be a rubber-stamp-like code eg. N A or L F etc...

Fender Code Years

A 1951
B 1952
C 1953
D 1954
E 1955
F 1956
G 1957
H 1958
I 1959
J 1960
K 1961
L 1962
M 1963
N 1964
O 1965 (black ink)
O 1966 (green ink)
P 1966
Q 1967
R 1968
S 1969

Fender Code Months

A January
B February
C March
D April
E May
F June
G July
H August
I September
J October
K November
L December

MikeM

MG. Stupid Mike, do the normal way first.

Must have been one of the very last 6G9-Bs.

Looks like it's loaded with Mullard + RCAs ?

vic

MikeM wrote MG. Stupid Mike, do the normal way first.

Must have been one of the very last 6G9-Bs.

aaah...July 1963. Great.

Reinhard

Sexy as hell! Congrats man ?

MikeM

There's a sticker in what looks like German on inside this amp.. Seems like it may have traveled quite a bit.

Keira-WitherKay

glad you bought it and it's gone to someone who'll appreciate this old lady .......

vic

MikeM wrote There's a sticker in what looks like German on inside this amp.. Seems like it may have traveled quite a bit.

Jawol.... jawol ! Maybe it was in Germany for all we know. ?

vic

Keira WitherKay wrote glad you bought it and it's gone to someone who'll appreciate this old lady .......

Keira, there's nothing better than a blonde old lady ! ?