WTB - original White Higher Fidelity Amp

nickb_boy

Well I doubt there's one available but I thought if you don't ask....

I'm looking for a 1955-62 White Higher Fidelity Amp.  Don't worry about the matching lap steel these came with originally I'm just trying to track down the amp.

I know I could just get a 5f2a Princeton and have pretty much the same amp but where's the fun in that.  

If anyone knows of one of these lurking around needing a new home get in touch.

Here's a pic if you don't know what it looks like and had always been wondering what that cheap looking fender knock off amp your Gramps has tucked away in his attic is about:



Cheers

nickb_boy

Anyone even seen one here in the UK lately?

Wazmeister

Nick,

I've never heard of em mate, but if they are one of your recommendations, they must be a bit special...

nickb_boy

Wazmeister said:

Nick,

I've never heard of em mate, but if they are one of your recommendations, they must be a bit special...

It's basically a tweed Princeton 5f2a but with a few circuit changes.  It was made by Leo Fender in the 50s for his production manager Forest White and was sold with a matching lap steel.  It's not in tweed though and the finish is really thin so changes the overall tone of the cab.  

There wasn't many built so don't come across them very often so my only chance probably is to import one.  I could just pick up a tweed Princeton but being shallow I'd like a new colour scheme to enter the amp wall!

Luxxman

Jay Rosen has one for sale in the US