Vintage Black Face Fender Amp

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This is a 1965 Super Reverb Amp which seems to have all it's original parts and it's original cover.

The label indicates it was manufactured in August of 1965 and the circuit used is from July 1963.

I was told that it is in working condition and sounds good.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND NUMBERS I WAS GIVEN

The numbers are:
Power Transformer: 125P5D and 606443
Choke: 125C1A and 606-5-13
Output Transformer: It's stamped with FENDER
and the numbers are: 125A9A and 606527
Small Transformer Between PreAmp Tubes:
125A20B and 606-5-26



I need to know what this amp is worth, and any information you guys have on it. All the information I got from the seller. Thank you.
 
It's not a pre-CBS model but it's still a nice blackface Fender. It's worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. I know that's a useless answer for someone looking to buy, but in reality it's "worth" about $1200 maximum as an amplifier in my opinion. If you're buying it as a collector's piece or an "investment" then you'll have to throw logic out the window and set your price with emotion and hope you make a profit when you sell.

I've owned and played a great many blackface and silverface Fenders. The best sounding of all time was a '68 Super Reverb (silverface) and the worst sounding was a blackface Super Reverb. Not all blackface Fenders sound great, and in fact some sound terrible. All blackface Fenders which are complete working order (as this one appears to be) can be made to sound great. Various factors can and do affect the sound and the amp may need a complete overhaul and tune up, cap job, new tubes, new speakers, etc... or it might be plug and play great tone. If you're buying it for tone then play it and decide on a price.
 
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