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Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 (1961-1963)

Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 (1961-1963)

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Fender’s production of the 30-watt, Vibrolux SG11 ran from 1961 through 1963. The rare combo amp was available in brown or black Tolex, the chassis was configured with 2-6L6GC power tubes, 2-12AX7’s, 2-7025’s and 1-GZ34. Fitted with the Oxford alnico 12LN speaker speaker, the two-channel (normal and vibrato) amplifier’s “Vibrato” channel was, in truth, a tube tremolo.

Product specs

Brand	Fender
Model	Vibrolux 6G11 Brownface 30-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo
Finish	Brown
Year	1961 - 1963
Made In	United States
Categories	Guitar Combo Amps
Built-In Effects	Built-In Effects
Color Family	Brown
Direct Output	No Direct Output
Electronics	Tube
Model Family	Fender Vibrolux
Model Sub-Family	Fender Vibrolux Amp
Number of Channels	2 Channels
Number of Inputs	4 Inputs
Output Power (Watts)	30
Power Tube Type	6L6
Reverb	None
Series	Fender Vintage Brown / Blonde Amps
Speaker Configuration	1x12"

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What kind of sound can I expect from the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11?: The Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 offers a warm, rich tone with a smooth breakup, characteristic of its brownface circuitry. It's known for its dynamic range and vintage Fender sound, making it ideal for blues, rock, and country genres.
How much power does the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 produce?: The Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 delivers 30 watts of power, driven by 6L6 power tubes, which is suitable for small to medium-sized venues and recording sessions.
Does the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 have built-in reverb?: No, the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 does not include built-in reverb, but it features the classic Fender tremolo effect for added depth and texture.
What speaker configuration is used in the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11?: The Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 is equipped with a single 12-inch speaker, providing a balanced sound with ample low-end response.
How many channels does the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 have?: The Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 features two channels, allowing for versatility in tone shaping and accommodating different instruments or playing styles.
Is the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 suitable for pedal use?: Yes, the Fender 'Brownface' Vibrolux Amp 6G11 is known for handling pedals well, offering a great platform for effects pedals to enhance your sound further.

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PROS

Lighter and more basic design than blackface models
Unique sound quality due to lower wattage and single speaker
Less shrill, sweeter tones compared to blackface amplifiers
Luscious tremolo effect
Ideal for archtop jazz

CONS

Limited features compared to newer models

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regan_dreher

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over 5 years ago

Great amplifier!! I had one, and I wish that I still had it!!

I loved the tone and the response it had.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

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Rock Pop Folk, World, & Country

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Mark Knopfler

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Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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This amp was a Fender Vibrolux from the early 60’s from the brown-tolex era. Fender called this model 6G11 for first revision, or 6G11-A for the second revision. The brown Vibrolux is a really wonderful amp with about 30 watts from two 6L6 tubesit has enough power to be played in a band with drums and bass. It has one 12” speaker an Oxford 12L6 or 12M6 and a tremolo effects.

Mark played this amp live in 1977 and early in 1978, there is only a limited number of live pictures from 1977 and most do not show any amps. We have the following sources from this period that mention the Vibrolux. First Knopfler himself said in a an interview that “Sultans of Swing” was first written in open tuning on a National steel guitar, but it was totally changed when he got his Strat and played it through the Vibrolux.

Source: https://direstraitsblog.com/blog/