1957 Fender Harvard Tweed Amp
Description
This one came from the original owners family in southern Colorado. It was a working musicians amp, and it shows the use from lots of performances.. the real version of relic'd guitars!
Harvard’s are very desirable Fender amps. They have a very unique sonic tone among Fender amps. As every listing notes, these were used by Steve Cropper as his studio amp during his Stax studio recording days, including the song “Green Onions”, an endorsement of their quality.
I’ve sold all my tweed Deluxes, but I’ve kept 3 Harvards: they are great amps!
They were manufactured in small quantities, and there are never very many for sale. Many of the ones for sale have changed transformers or poorly done upgrades. These Harvard’s occupy a unique sonic boundary, just below the Deluxe in power, but with a great tonal range.
This has a high-quality upgraded handle, and an old blue 1960's Utah speaker which is a good sounding one. Tube chart dates this one to 1957. This one was played and loved by the owner’s father for good reason, it is a nice loud sounding Harvard.
This still has the original filter caps.
The lettering on the chassis is in good shape. There is some light pitting to the chrome which you can see in the pics near the input jacks and power switch.
This will be well packed in Styrofoam sheets and bubble wrap. Due to the fragile nature of old amps, amps are sold as is, no returns, no refunds. All old amps should be looked at by a qualified amp tech.
Price listed is Bank Wire Transfer only.
Harvard’s are very desirable Fender amps. They have a very unique sonic tone among Fender amps. As every listing notes, these were used by Steve Cropper as his studio amp during his Stax studio recording days, including the song “Green Onions”, an endorsement of their quality.
I’ve sold all my tweed Deluxes, but I’ve kept 3 Harvards: they are great amps!
They were manufactured in small quantities, and there are never very many for sale. Many of the ones for sale have changed transformers or poorly done upgrades. These Harvard’s occupy a unique sonic boundary, just below the Deluxe in power, but with a great tonal range.
This has a high-quality upgraded handle, and an old blue 1960's Utah speaker which is a good sounding one. Tube chart dates this one to 1957. This one was played and loved by the owner’s father for good reason, it is a nice loud sounding Harvard.
This still has the original filter caps.
The lettering on the chassis is in good shape. There is some light pitting to the chrome which you can see in the pics near the input jacks and power switch.
This will be well packed in Styrofoam sheets and bubble wrap. Due to the fragile nature of old amps, amps are sold as is, no returns, no refunds. All old amps should be looked at by a qualified amp tech.
Price listed is Bank Wire Transfer only.