'65 Princeton Reverb Question

Ramblin Ray · April 1st, 2008, 09:26 PM

I have an opportunity to buy a '65 Princeton Reverb. It has a "zip-cord" type power cable. Is this common for these amps? The seller claims it has never been touched.

Glen W · April 1st, 2008, 09:29 PM

Yep - the smaller fender amps used the zip-cord.

Ramblin Ray · April 2nd, 2008, 12:05 AM

Thanks Glen!

Easydog · April 2nd, 2008, 12:10 AM

One question, one answer. Eases all your concerns. Isnt this place great!

nonvintage · April 2nd, 2008, 08:30 PM

What's a zip cord? A 2 prong plug.

milocj · April 2nd, 2008, 08:39 PM

Zip cord is the lamp cord style (two insulated strands that you can "zip" apart) as opposed to having the wires (two or three) enclosed in a round, outdoor extension cord style of insulation.

EMan · April 2nd, 2008, 09:12 PM

Regardless.....replace and re-wire it for a 3-wire plug!!!!!

bradpdx · April 2nd, 2008, 09:15 PM

Amen - replace it with a grounded 3-prong!

You can keep the old cord for "vintage" value if you ever resell the amp, but for the sake of your own health put a grounded power cord on the Princeton. The risk of shock is just too great otherwise.

Really. Soon.

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Ramblin Ray Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York Posts: 413	Thanks Glen!

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nonvintage Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 506	What's a zip cord? A 2 prong plug.

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milocj Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 456 3 Photos	Zip cord is the lamp cord style (two insulated strands that you can "zip" apart) as opposed to having the wires (two or three) enclosed in a round, outdoor extension cord style of insulation.

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EMan Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 939	Regardless.....replace and re-wire it for a 3-wire plug!!!!!