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Post subject: Help needed ASAP !!!
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 10:36 pm
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Good day all

Tonight I purchased a '61 Brownface Pro off Reverb for what seemed a quite reasonable price. There was one odd thing about it in that the serial number stamp was 08484 which I could not find as related to ANY Fender amp.
Before buying I consulted with a tech in Seattle who is supposedly highly knowledgeable on such matters. He stated that Fender was not always accurate with the serial numbers and (to him) this wasn't a deal breaker. I sent him photos of the amp, he stated he was certain the amp looked legit although it does not have the correct grill badge or handle and the seller stated that the OT was replaced.
Now I realize that amps do require maintenance and parts get changed but what about that serial number ?


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Post subject: Re: Help needed ASAP !!!
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 8:54 pm
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Ahhhhhh....... The seller took a careful look and the first 8 is actually a 3 so it's a perfectly normal number for a '61 Pro


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Post subject: Re: Help needed ASAP !!!
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 12:41 am
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What about the O/T?

A Pro Amp's original tranny would be stamped with Fender P/N 125A7A (brownface and blackface). What markings does yours show?

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Post subject: Re: Help needed ASAP !!!
Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 7:22 am
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Here's a couple photos of my 1962 Pro. I can get some more of the transformers and potentiometers, if you wish. The amp's in storage.

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Post subject: Re: Help needed ASAP !!!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:47 am
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Your serial number ; 08484


Dating Fender brownface ; where is 08484 ? :(

Pro 5G5, 6G5, 6G5-A (brown)
00001 to 02400 - 1960
02300 to 05100 - 1961
49000 to 58000 - 1962
58000 to 59200 - 1963

http://www.superiormusic.com/page195.htm


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