What tubes does the Fender Princeton use?

The Fender Princeton uses 2× 12AX7 preamp tubes and 2× 6V6GT (plus 5Y3 rectifier) power tubes.

When was the Fender Princeton produced?

The Fender Princeton was produced 1948–1979.

Who famously used the Fender Princeton?

Keith Richards, and Dave Edmunds are among the notable players associated with the Fender Princeton.

Fender Princeton preset

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The Fender Princeton is one of Fender's longest-running amp families, spanning from the original tweed designs of the late 1940s through the silverface era. Across its many variants, the Princeton consistently delivered a compact, lightweight, lower-powered amp suited to practice, recording, and small-venue performance. The 6V6-based power section produces warm, touch-sensitive clean tones that break up naturally when pushed. The Princeton's small size and low output make it a favorite for recording engineers and players who want to push a tube amp into natural overdrive at manageable volumes. This schematic represents the general Princeton platform without a specific production revision noted.

Years produced: 1948–1979
Made in: USA
Wattage: 12W
Channels: 2
Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7
Power tubes: 2× 6V6GT (plus 5Y3 rectifier)

Known for: Keith Richards, Dave Edmunds.

Tags: american, clean.

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