1963 Fender Deluxe 6G3 Brown tube-amp

Serial number:D 04352 / 110V

Cosmetic condition: Clean / Near Mint

Upgrades/modifications: New safe 3-prong grounded power cord + plug (the original ones are included).

Serviced: YES 

Note: The 1963 Fender Brown 6G15 Reverb Unit is NOT included here, but available separately, therefore check my other listings, thanks.

Description:

Incredible clean and all original condition with new safe 3-prong grounded power cord + plug installed.

Original = circuit, output transformer, power transformer, Fender-branded Oxford 12K5-3 speaker, grill cloth, tolex, handle, foot switch.

This amp when used solely with a guitar is pure and instantly achieves what is known worldwide as the “Fender Brown Era Sound” = pure ZZ Top tone !!

Historical Overview:

The Fender Deluxe 6G3, produced from 1961 to 1963, represents the transitional “Brownface” era between the tweed amps of the 1950s and the later blackface models of the mid-’60s. It delivered around 20 watts of output through a single 12-inch speaker, powered by dual 6V6GT power tubes, a GZ34 rectifier, and 12AX7/7025 preamp tubes.

The 6G3 circuit is prized for its rich, touch-sensitive breakup — a more aggressive, mid-forward tone compared to the cleaner, scooped blackface sound that followed. It was one of the first Fender amps to feature bias-modulated tremolo, giving it a smooth, pulsating character.

By late 1963, the 6G3 was phased out and replaced by the AB763 Blackface Deluxe, making the Brown Deluxe relatively rare and highly collectible today.

Specifications:

• Modell: 6G3
• Black front panel
• Original circuit
• Original transformers
• Original Fender-branded Oxford 12K5-3 speaker marked = 12K5-XG927 & AC2963
• TubeChart Date: MG = July 1963
• Tube layout: 1x GZ34 /2x 6V6GT/2x 12AX7 / 1x 7025
• Inputs: 2 x Instrument
• Controls: Normal = Volume/Tone & Bright = Volume/Tone/Speed/Intensity
• Height is 17 in. (43.2 cm.), 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm.) width, and 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm.) .
• Weight is 12.7 kg / 28,15 Lbs

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