Fender Super 60 Rack

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From the Super 60 owner's manual:

"The Fender Supe 60 is another step up in the evolution of High Performance tube amplifiers. The designer engineers at Fender have taken elements from such classic tube amplifiers as the 410 Bassman and the Twin Reverb and developed a truly outstanding new amplifier...the SUPER 60.

The SUPER 60 is available in three versions: 1. COMBO–1-12" Eminence speaker 2. HEAD–Only the chassis in a standard Fender Tolex Cabinet 3. RACKMOUNT–Fits standard 19" rack; 4 rack spaces, fan cooled

Each version of the SUPER 60 has identical features and spesifications."

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The mid EQ offers about 18db of gain, a standout feature for tailoring the amp’s sound.
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Setup and maintenance

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Expect the need for a cap job due to age, and potential resoldering of PCB-mounted pots.
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The amp is known to consume tubes quickly due to the small cabinet causing internal heat buildup.
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Ensure the electrolytic caps have been replaced in amps over 20 years old to avoid additional maintenance costs.
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The Super 60 series is challenging to repair; many amp techs reportedly avoid them due to complexity.
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Input jack failures are common in late '80s and '90s Fender amps, suggesting a need for regular checks and replacements.
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Owners report significant tonal variation between units, emphasizing the importance of getting each amp serviced and re-tubed for optimal performance.
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Some users report heavy background noise when playing, highlighting potential issues with aging components or need for service.
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Shipping damage often results in loose tubes or connectors, highlighting the importance of inspection after delivery.
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The Fender Super 60 is extremely loud, making it unsuitable for home use if you're seeking tube overdrive.
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Owners suggest starting with simple checks, like the pencil test, to identify tube issues before seeking professional repair.
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Compared to the Blues Junior, the Super 60 is significantly louder, potentially leading to noise complaints when pushed into overdrive.
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Value and pricing

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For $360, consider factoring in potential maintenance costs such as cap replacements and tube changes for the Fender Super 60.
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Consider using matched pairs of 6L6 output tubes for optimal performance and reduced buzzing issues.
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froloff

292

about 10 years ago

The best kept secret in Fender history.

There's not much information around about this very stylish 60w rackmount Fender, except that both Nickelback guitarists still use them as their clean amps in their touring rig. Don't let the band's reputation fool you, think of it this way: they could afford to tour with any setup they could dream of, but they go for the relatively unknown late 80s Fender. Why? Because it just sounds so clear and full. Despite the red-knob-era track record, this amp has both the classic Fender tone and reverb, plus a superb tank-like build quality. Definitely sounds better than the Super 60 combo versions, as the sound really opens up with a proper 4x12" cab. Put a compressor and a chorus in front of this or in the effects loop and you are in INXS land. They can be had dirt cheap, so get two and run a stereo setup. They're that good.

jimmarchi1

41010

10 years ago about 10 years ago

I willtake your word on the price, but I have literally NEVER seen one od these rack units for sale because there was a time I woulda bought one when I ran a stereo setup with older Marshalls and Fenders and a rack and woulda liked to have added this in.... how long have you had yours?

jo_hannes_g

158

over 8 years ago

Great clean sounds - huge volume differences

This amp has an incredible clean sound - on par with a Twin if not better. However, it has also a drive channel which shares the equalization with the clean channel. The drive channel´s sound is on an OK level, it is useable but not subperb.

However what annoyed me, is the fact that the volume difference between the two channels is too big. As I a result, I sold it. Later I found out there are possiblities to mod the amp to get this solved.

If you are looking for a great clean sound - get one. Pricewise the amp is a still a sleeper so you can get a great clean sound for 300 - 400 Euros.

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jimmarchi1

41010

8 years ago over 8 years ago

you don't see too many of these, if you just need a clean fender sound in a rack or you're willing to mod her to balance the volume like certain mesas and the split channel 800s of the era? you should keep her. its a sleeper, sure, but they also are not common and if you like it, there's nothing else quite like it in fender history, not even the other red knob circuits.

bobspez

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8 years ago over 8 years ago

Just ordered this Fender Super 60 rack head from Guitar Center for $250 plus $50 tax, shipping and handling. They show up occasionally on Reverb for about $300. I have had a Super 60 112 combo for 30 years and recently it started turning off after about 20 minutes then just died. Tubes are good so I figured the preamp is fried, although the power amp section still works. I was playing through a zoom g9.2tt guitar effects console plugged into the power amp section, which wasn't bad, but I really missed the sound of the fender combo clean channel with a Zcat tremolo pedal. When I saw the rack head I ordered it. Looking forward to see how it sounds through the 112 Fender speaker and also through a 210 speaker setup. Will have to make up a speaker cable with a male plug for the amp and two slider connections to connect the head directly to the Fender 112 speaker.

jo_hannes_g

158

8 years ago over 8 years ago

I have also used the Super 60 as a Power amp only using an Engel 520 preamp. Sound was quite nice. This setup avoided the volume difference of the two channels.

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Ryan Peake

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Nickelback

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For both guitarists’ clean sounds they rely on a Fender Super 60 rack from the mid ’80s. Described as very Twin-like, the Super 60 sports 6L6 and 12AX7 tubes.