Fender Showman 6G14B preset
Verified · 80/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.
The Fender Showman 6G14B is the B-suffix variant of the brown-era Showman, incorporating minor circuit revisions to the 6G14 design. Dick Dale's demand for extreme volume and clean tone headroom drove the Showman's development, and the 6G14B continues that heritage: 85 watts of clean American power from four 6L6GC output tubes with the headroom to remain clean at stage-destroying volumes. The Showman's oversized power supply and output transformer give it a uniquely authoritative and clean bass response. This entry represents the 6G14B Showman variant document.
- Years produced: 1961–1963
- Made in: USA
- Wattage: 85W
- Channels: 2
- Preamp tubes: 3× 12AX7
- Power tubes: 4× 6L6GC (plus 5AR4 rectifier)
Known for: Dick Dale.
Tags: american, clean.
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