Preservation priceton black face

[Jos]

Hi

Thanks for sorting out my enquiry some time ago.

 

I am putting some preservation to this amp 1965 fender Princeton Reverb.

 

Tolex black amp cloth needs cleaning ie dusty plus a few rub marks n chips. How and what products do  I use . After cleaning can the tolex black be enhanced like you do a car dash using armorall.

 

The reverb trem unit thats sits in the bottom of the amp has the spring on the top disconnected , it looks like there are a couple of hook ends in the floating unit inside, I have re-attached the spring  should I have done this.

 

I also have a guitar case where black tolex is peeling off as well.

 

 

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From: Jos

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Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 10:21 AM

Subject: Can you help identify Re: [The Amp Guide] Princeton Reverb

How can you tell the year of manufacture. I have Pricesto Reverb-Amp Black Face.

 

A0152 stamped looking from back right hand amp wiring shell

 

AA764" Production model #3 looking at rear on right hand side inner amp case

 

Has vib/reb floor switch.

 

Looks like an Oxford 10" speaker 10J4-3 465503 X10JAXK404

 

Visual Wiring layout as per schematic AA164" Notice down loaded from amp guide . Reverb unit sits in bottom of amp enclosure in a cover strapped to enclosure.

 

 

Kindest regards,

 

Jos

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From: Grateful66

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Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:38 AM

Subject: Re: [The Amp Guide] 1966 Princeton Reverb

Keith,

Thanks very much for the reply.  I ordered a Fender replacement complete with RCA wiring.  It should arrive tomorrow.  Hopefully it works.  If not, I may come back to you for your recipe.

Gratefully,

John

On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 8:32 PM, B L <coolbl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Yes you need a footswitch - or you can solder up an RCA plug to short it out and just stick that in the jack. Then turn it "off" or "on" with the intensity knob.

Personally, I'd get the switch. Make sure the switch you buy is an true "ON/OFF" SPST switch, not a momentary contact switch. You can build one yourself really cheap. I've built them out of discarded computer mice, blocks of wood, and other esoteric electromechanical flotsam.

The wiring is bone simple. Switch on connects shell to center pin. switch off, disconnects the same.

Cheers,

Keith

CoolBlueGlow

On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 8:42 PM, John <grate...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Guys,

I just got a beautiful 1966 Princeton Reverb.  It sounds amazing.  The
question I have is:  Do I need a foot switch to engage the tremolo
(vibrato)?  The reverb works just great from the front panel but the
tremolo does not.  I was wondering if I should spring for a repro foot
switch before I take it off to my tech.  Thank for any help and advice
you can offer.

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[Clay]

Hot-hide glue from a hot pot will fix any tolex problems. Test the reverb unit for  shorts, with a VOM. If a a transformer is badd you can relace it for around $10.00.

C.K.

[Mike Satterlee]

You can also use Elmer's carpenter glue for Tolex repairs, it's water soluble, so repairs look neat. If the Tolex wants to spring back to it's disrepaired state, use a small piece of duct tape to secure the repair, wait a day to remove. Small chips can be disguised with  black Magic Marker, wipe of any excess with rubbing alcohol.
Denatured alcohol will remove paint, requires multiple applications and elbow grease, but won't damage the Tolex. Mike

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From: Clay <cruz...@embarqmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, March 7, 2012 1:00:00 AM
Subject: RE: [The Amp Guide] Preservation priceton black face

[Mike Satterlee]

You can also use Elmer's carpenter glue for Tolex repairs, it's water soluble, so repairs look neat. If the Tolex wants to spring back to it's disrepaired state, use a small piece of duct tape to secure the repair, wait a day to remove. Small chips can be disguised with  black Magic Marker, wipe of any excess with rubbing alcohol.
Denatured alcohol will remove paint, requires multiple applications and elbow grease, but won't damage the Tolex. Mike

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From: Clay <cruz...@embarqmail.com>
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Sent: Wed, March 7, 2012 1:00:00 AM

Subject: RE: [The Amp Guide] Preservation priceton black face

[KT]

Jos, I beg you not to use armor all on your tolex....icky, slippery, nasty. besides, the tolex was never that shiny in the first place. be

proud of your 47 year old tolex that looks 47 years old. you are fortunate indeed to own that amp. 

if you insist on a product to "enhance" the tolex I suggest an automotive product by a company called Maguiars. They make a vinyl protectant that has a natural

sheen and low slipperiness....use it sparingly and rub it in well, then wipe off all excess.

enjoy your amp.....kt