[Vintage-Audio] Re: Re Old Fender Amp

[Robert Nickels]

Duane Fischer, W8DBF wrote:
> I know it was made from 1983-1987, uses a pair of 6L6 and is more 
> valuable because it is the blackface model, second edition. What i do 
> not know is aprox. what it is worth. It is in excellent condition with 
> almost no signs of wear and fully operational.
Hi Duane,

You're right about the vintage, serial numbers beginning with F4 
followed by 5 digits were made in 1984.  That makes it technically a 
"Concert II" since the original Concert was discontinued in 1965.

I'm no expert but I'd say the re-issued black face model from the early 
80's would be worth about $500, based on the postings from others at 
http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data/Fender/Concert_2x12_Combo-1.html

These are often referred to as "Rivera" amps, after designer Paul Rivera 
brought back the 60's look and they're nice amps.   But the original 
Fenders with black control panels and black Tolex were only made between 
1963 and 1967 and draw premium prices of 2-4 times that of the later 
re-issues.

Hope this helps, rock on Duane!

73 Bob W9RAN