Chris Stapleton Introduces his Signature '62 Princeton Amp | Artist Signature Series | Fender

Grammy®-winner Chris Stapleton unveils Fender’s first ever country signature amp - the ’62 Princeton Amp Chris Stapleton Edition. Inspired by the iconic Fender amps of the early 60s, this “Brown” Princeton offers hand-wired circuitry, touch-sensitive dynamics and special features chosen by Stapleton himself.
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[@itaintmebabe714]

Now we need a Chris Stapleton signature Jazzmaster

[@michaelgonzalez7744]

That would be so sick

[@TheDustyShed]

lefty too!

[@WhiskeySam1]

What a humble, no flash, genuine way to sell a product.

[@diangara3298]

Yeah it's a great promo. That opening riff is so sweet. I can't not click on it when it pops up on my feed.

[@Rom1970]

I hope Fender makes a mass produced version of this amp , I love this amp and I prefer the tremolo feature over reverb . You get your reverb for free when you play it at a live gig or record it in a studio. Absolutely gorgeous sounding amp. Fender should make it a permanent part of thier production lineup

[@alexmurphy5289]

I've played one and although it's ridiculously overpriced it sounds phenomenal. I also have seen Chris live (country is not my thing) but this man is very talented and very humble. Incredible talent, wish I could afford it but hope others will!

[@lancel71]

U deserve it Chris! You've got the best voice on the planet and u seem like a real down to earth dude, rock on Chris!🤘

[@BadRobotica]

He said “if you don’t want to play someone’s signature edition”: We’ll Chris I’m looking at mine sitting here in my living room and proud to have one. I went into the store looking for a Kemper profiler and saw this sitting there and thought “man that’s an old brown face amp. What tard would trade in an amp like that for anything in this store. Realized it was a new reissue amp, sat down and played it and for a week the damn thing haunted me. My Unibox amp wouldn’t get that brown face outta my head so went back and played the shit out of it. Walked out store, turned my car on and thought about how many of Stapleton songs were done with it, went back in and bought it. I’ll never sell it. Thanks Chris for sharing your pursuit of tone with me.

[@waterwoodguitars6871]

Fender is coming out some pretty amazing stuff recently. Between reissue amps, new guitar concepts and pedals. Other manufacturers should take note.

[@miekgenklefin9616]

Brown face 1961-1963....best, so underrated fender amp circuits. Electric cream.

[@richiesguitarshanktuary6923]

I used to think the blackface amps were the best ever cause srv was my biggest influence. Then I started sitting down with amps like the tweeds and brownface style amps and discovered while I still love the black and silver face tones with the mid scoop I definitely favor the tweed and brownface tones. Sometimes I mean a bit more to the tweed era as I feel there's just a bit more of a nuance happening there that alot of brownface amps don't have. It's really obvious with the cleans. But the brownface has the advantage with cranking it cause the circuit isn't as bass heavy so it doesn't get flubby on the lows like alot of the tweed amps

[@555Gear]

What is this work of art my eyes behold

[@GavinMcLeod]

This is beautiful, no other way to put it. I’m sold.

[@zzarkS]

Okay. Who wants to buy my Blues Jr... lol I NEED THIS AMP!

[@slimturnpike]

And it's 10lbs lighter

[@imannonymous7707]

I like the blues jr....great lil amp

[@franktaconelli9095]

I was just thinking the EXACT same thing! I like my Blues Jr but this seems really cool

[@hochi313]

I'll take it lol

[@kiserschaus]

haha that blues jr and 2200 more cheddar cheese biscuits

[@mang3139]

Wow what an honor for Chris and well deserved, such a talent.

[@Fotosaurus56]

When I get famous, I'll have my own signature Frontman 15G....and you will all be able to get one!!

[@roundprairiedairy7006]

saukndn56 a frontman 😂

[@alexmurphy5289]

I'll be in line at midnight for it! Let me know when it drops

[@Fotosaurus56]

@@alexmurphy5289 lol

[@michaeltimothy487]

😂😂😂this dude said a frontman LMBO

[@in-rust-we-trust2831]

People can say what they want about the Frontman but a 15g dialed in right with a hss strat can sound great I love mine and occasionally come back to it has great cleans and could do gritty stuff just fine 99% of the time people that cant play or make due with what they have always will hate on cheaper stuff when its all about the player its no different then how a car performs its all on the person.

[@renodavid]

This is one of those videos where you click the thumbs-up button 5 seconds after it starts. What a totally awesome amp. There really aren’t enough brownface Fenders in the world, am I right? And a 12” speaker is totally the way to go. Good job Fender and Chris!

[@auntjenifer7774]

David Parker *And then take it back after completing the video and realizing that he didn't play a single note after that initial chord he strummed white the video opened😉

[@renodavid]

aunt jenifer Lol, that did cross my mind! He definitely could have have ended it with a little strumming, but oh well. It was still cool. I enjoyed the bond he has with this amp. Obviously a deep love story.😉

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done and thanks for sharing Chris! Thanks Fender!

[@MoooseBlood]

I’ve never been a heavy country listener but when I heard this guy on the Joe Rogan podcast I couldn’t deny how genuine he seemed. Sure enough ended up loving his music and his guitar playing. There’s no doubt in my mind that there’s a nice sounding amp. You can tell the way he talks about it his proud of it. Can’t ask for more tbh

[@davebuck86]

Hate to dig this up after 4 years but DITTO, he's super cool and I love HIS music!

[@rossp3106]

Minimal country. More folk than anything. Modernized folk with raw grit. Simple and perfect.

[@orcabrain]

Happy to hear this man’s style and that haunting Pops Staples sound can be achieved with that little Princeton

[@markinthemix6055]

Proud for ya !!! Chris S. ROCKS. LOVE THIS Guy😃

[@donewithmodernlife]

I really want to try one of these. Chris has great taste in tone & a Princeton with a 12 is magical. Throw in the brownface trem & WOW! what a package. Fender you guys are killing it.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Never heard of Chris Stapleton but that amp is sweet as candy.

[@blainebauman572]

Go listen to his three albums, they're incredible even for a non-country listener.

[@patrickfoster4586]

@@blainebauman572 I will check him out! He's certainly got great taste in guitar amplifiers! I do like some country, like classic (Hank Williams, Johnny Cash etc) and some "outlaw" country.

[@kileybarton467]

Patrick Foster if you like outlaw country then you definitely need to check out Chris. He is not like this modern crap country. He is the real deal.

[@patrickfoster4586]

@@kileybarton467 Thanks, will do!

[@devinstarkey222]

Also check out his song called "on the run" from when he was the lead singer for the jompson brothers. It is a much more bluesy rock sound compared to his other stuff too. He's got a good range of music tbh

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Congrats ,I think its the most overlooked amp in the Fender line up.

[@brianmehalso2219]

This thing is more expensive than an actual 1962 brownface Princeton

[@itaintmebabe714]

Got mine for $1,600 new. You just gotta keep your eye out for it 😉

[@alexmurphy5289]

@@itaintmebabe714 Yep! Deals can be had for for sure this is a successful amp so far so fender will deal

[@cookq]

Yup. The reliability of an original 1962 brownface can be had for less money, initially. But you'll pay your amp tech enough that you'll eventually wish you'd bought one of these. Take it on the authority of a guy who still plays blackface amps.

[@jaycobie]

Proper bias tremolo! Wow, they actually made a reissue with proper bias tremolo! That stuff is hard on the power tubes but damn if it isn't smooth as melted butter.

[@Roozo411]

...Tennessee whiskey even?...

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

Just bought a different but similar princeton... Best buy I've ever made musically

[@lukesteward3979]

Would so love to try this amp out, I run through a Deluxe Reverb 65 reissue so I'd love to hear the difference Plus Chris Stapleton is just amazing, period.

[@ebiddy4276]

It isn't quite as loud as the Deluxe Reverb and a little more present in the midrange. The tremolo is a little different. The Princeton (6g2) tremolo is a capacitor circuit and the Deluxe (AB763) is an optical.

[@johndewitt719]

All iq's at noon just a little bit of reverb

[@dapos304]

I compared it to a Deluxe Reverb 65 RI and liked the Deluxe better. IMHO the 62 Princeton sounded a bit boxy

[@PieIX]

Stick with your DRRI.

[@steve_anderson]

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I got the Sweetwater edition DR 65 reissue on a trade and was eye balling this Princeton. Thanks to these guys replying to your comment I think I'll just keep what I got. This video had me wanting to buy two! I sobered up once seeing the price. Lol

[@eliangarcia2486]

I love his tone so much

[@Skykingsound]

Now THAT'S a product promo video. Great job Fender. Great job Chris.

[@n_b7467]

Chris is great and all but when I see an amp I want to hear the amp.

[@codymcgrew4015]

shadow_gritz come on man, don’t you wanna hear him talk for 7 minutes straight???

[@n_b7467]

@@codymcgrew4015 sure, if it was just an interview of Chris and not a video about this AMP.

[@OleDiz]

It’s the amp on his albums. Listen to them.

[@n_b7467]

@@OleDiz I have, but that's not the point of my comment.

[@kyledadams]

I’m just saying you’re complaining about a video of Chris talking about his amp, and there’s literally 100 videos of this amp reviewed and played. You could also try to play it yourself at a local shop. I enjoyed listening to him.

[@itaintmebabe714]

Just got mine today! Love it! That tremolo is fire in person. Great tones too! It definitely is the real deal! 4 knobs and the truth baby! 😉

[@fender]

Thanks for the love! 🎸😎 "4 knobs and the truth" !! If you don't lie to her, she won't lie to you!

[@simpleagain1]

How much did it cost?

[@Florida_Boi_333]

@@simpleagain1 I just got a mint condition used one for 1,600. They are out there..

[@honkytonkinson9787]

@@simpleagain1 around $2400 or $2800; can’t remember exactly You can get a really nice clone kit that is similar for about half that, and pay someone at least $500 to put it together Maybe look for a nice used one

[@gerryloughran1676]

Cool ...keep it simple ...great low end gives sweet tones

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Will this amp make me sing like Chris Stapleton? If so, I will take three.

[@musicnphotos1]

Vibrato = change in pitch. Tremolo = change in volume.

[@youngmrjazz]

musicnphotos1 pretty much the opposite on most fender products. Thanks Leo!

[@stefanbukcev2249]

Brownface fenders had harmonic tremolo. It sounds like a trem and a phaser had a baby.

[@mscheiner10]

Stefan Bukcev brownface Princeton and Deluxes didn’t have harmonic trem. It’s a bias tremolo. Hard to say what they did with this amp (not much playing in this video), but if it’s a true reissue of the 62 circuit, it should be bias trem, not harmonic trem. The higher powered brown face amps (think super, on up) were the amps from that era with harmonic trem.

[@davidmackie2901]

@@mscheiner10 To my ear it *sounds* like bias trem.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Andy Salinas not always. Not back in the day

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

Everyone is on the modeling kick, but tube amps will never die! From this awesome little amp to the new Marshall 20 watt Superleads, tube amps aren’t going to the pasture. Tele through a Princeton, and a Les Paul through a Marshall, and a Strat through a Deluxe, pure freakin Heaven.

[@PedalPoopers]

Too much stereotype here, I'd say Les Paul through a Princeton, Strat through a Marshall and Tele through a JC120. It will change your life!😊

[@Walks-With-Pride]

A great video! I really like the detailed explanation of the amp. Anyone looking to buy this amp now has a very good idea of what to expect. Fantastic job, Chris! By the way, I love your Jazzmaster! A few months back I bought a beautiful 60th Anniversary Limited Edition '58 Jazzmaster, and a '65 Reissue Twin Reverb in British Tan tolex. I think these were two of the best purchases I ever made!

[@borrabobos]

Smooth as Tenne.... 🤣

[@samiam7342]

fender does it again! it took 57 years for this amp to come back into existence........that'll be $2000.00 please...............

[@KaneGregory]

Country Artist playing a Jazzmaster pretty fucking cool!!!🤯🔫🎸

[@slimpickinses]

I had an original. If I had known I would play harmonica later in my life I wouldn't have sold it.

[@rhllnm]

And my tweed Harvard . . .

[@ivan_emege]

The switch that do nothing is the coolest stupidity of this amp. They’ve could put an stanby switch in there instead. The amp is marvelous, the best thing Fender put in the market in years. I downgraded the speaker to a Jensen C12Q, the stock one is too much for living room players. Highly recommend

[@shellsjoint]

So awesome!! Can’t wait to play it!!!!

[@flouisbailey]

Some guy modified an amp and Chris Stapleton buys it. That’s how history is made.

[@hutchfromba]

Dear Mr. Chris Stapleton, Is it possible to make this amp with a tube driven FX Loop ? I would love that ! Blues On....💙

[@blakejones6648]

Where's that 2k I had lying around

[@forestyogin2218]

OK, with all due respect, there is a pedal that does the biased modulating tube circuit at high voltage. It even sounds like your amp and the Brown Faces through the interwebings. It is called the KINGSLEY "BARD", and there is about a 3-4 year wait for them. I own one, and can attest to its authenticity. I run it through my FDRR, and it is magic.

[@BrotherLawson]

I’d like to try this. Very much. May try and find one this weekend.

[@Scottone]

I don't need it, but its so tempting. In his understated way, Chris is a good salesman :)

[@mikesharpsongs]

FYI: Chase Bliss Gravitas does that brownface tremolo thing, spot on.

[@PerryCodes]

Hey - we have something in common!! I never ever thought that in my lifetime I'd see a $2,399.99 Princeton Reissue!! What a coincidence!!

[@guyguyguyjean]

What a great great video Chris made,super intetesting!!Thanks!

[@superflea72]

It was great to hear how the amp came about, but actually hearing some sounds would've been good too.

[@michaelstevenanderson4961]

I'd buy one, but I don't want any whiskers on my amp. (The amp probably smells like the inside of his hat too).

[@automatics1im]

The first time I heard a Princeton amp with 12” speaker it was revelation.

[@brians3948]

12" princeton. I like that

[@Simmy-ch3db]

I’ve been keeping my vintage Brownface alive on the road for nearly 10 years. Have to check this out, might have to retire old brownie

[@kevinbolick2349]

Heard a vintage one of these years ago at a Guitar Show and thought it was one of the best sounding amps I’ve ever heard! Would love to own one. The Stryman Flint has a great digital recreation of this tremolo if you’re like me and don’t have 2k for a new amp.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

It better be good... it's 2 grand. No "kid" is going to be buying and playing one, that's for sure.

[@okaytastic6691]

Also it’s cool that he makes no money on this all of his cut goes to a charity

[@itaintmebabe714]

I talk to my amps too sometimes

[@jimmyvegas3834]

Fender had it right from 59 to 64, shame they moved on and forgot

[@markmcdonald5711]

Victoria still does it right.

[@CerealDust-nStuff]

@@markmcdonald5711 - Sure... if you want a 50lb British combo amp. You're comparing apples to oranges.

[@markaochoa2017]

This is a no frills amp. Plug and play. Brownface and tweeds are my favorite circuits. Believe I’ll be looking to acquire one. If Chris Stapleton says it’s good, then it’s good.

[@renzosilver295]

This tremolo looks unique!!!

[@evanwest4751]

Chris is the man.

[@MatthewSmith-if5wp]

Nice! I have an original '63 "white knob" Princeton. One of the best amps of all time.

[@tuomas_]

Me too! Love the transition era "tuxedo" look

[@johnhendricks1998]

Fender always had great amps that's the brand of amps I grew seeing guys in church playing, and that's the brand of amp I ended getting. I could listen to Chris Stapleton talk about amps all day.

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Stapleton has a chick in the band and though she's not the front singer he is smart enough to place her center stage. When you get bored with the game, you watch the cheerleaders.

[@vincentreyes6154]

I'm pretty sure that's his wife Morgane, and a Mama of 5 sons and daughters. Not just a chick, but Chris's other half. And an amazing vocalist in her own right.

[@superxorn]

The harmonic tremolo is only availiable on the Pro amps, not the princeton and below. That being said, the tremolo and sound of this amp is spectacular.

[@jeffainsley6000]

What a natural storyteller Chris is.

[@tomgnau]

"It hasn't been made since 1962." Ah, well ...

[@danielburns7304]

I don’t think there has been a bass amp commercial yet

[@ghostsinhere]

What a cool, down to Earth guy. Amp looks lovely. Top work as always Fender

[@christopherquattromusic]

I just wish it had reverb... I know it’s not stock but how cool would it be to have it hidden on the back panel?

[@justingarcia7722]

It would change the circuit/tone having more in line like that. Also, more gigs you play, less reverb you’ll need most of the time cause of the room. The best you can do IMO is have an outboard spring installed or use a spring with it in top. My favorite amp I own is a custom Victoria . He took his 45410 (a 59 bassman) and put in 212 instead of 410s and installed a spring reverb tank in the bank that runs in front of the amp). Perfect amp for me

[@gkip]

That skinny handle scares me, why wouldn't they, as the last icing on the cake, put a good thick leather handle on it?

[@glenkepic3208]

I dig this. Another Princeton fan, Joe Bonamassa had a nice tid bit of info,,, crank the amp but turn the guitar down abit. kept it from squashing.

[@ColocasiaCorm]

I want this but without the trem.... and maybe a TMB stack.

[@seanm6311]

Sounds good.

[@deeppurple51]

Reverb would be nice

[@Blueguitar007]

I believe the tremolo is the same as in BF and SF - tube variable bias tremolo.

[@Dave-rk2nl]

sorry its not

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'm currently listing my house for sale so I can make the down payment on this amp. ;-)

[@Iliaspap80]

We really need a handwired version of Fender Bassman! :)

[@jasondyeoriginalmusic3094]

Awesome

[@Ixzyqp]

But what does Chris Stapleton use for reverb?

[@steveturner6770]

Wish I could trade my wife in for one of these beauties.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Rumor has it... The tweed has Chris’ actual beard hair in it for better tone.

[@tomblack1583]

How often can you say "aaaamps" in one clip...?

[@alanaustin4260]

He's the real deal. Pure. Lucky enough to have seen him in concert recently. Phenomenal. He could make rap sound good.

[@thetreblerebel]

Shut up and take my money

[@jimmypaulgaard3644]

What a fabulous, humble guy. I own the amp and it’s peerless.

[@gabef5146]

Looks amazing!

[@Cordova10-8]

I love it.

[@iancaspers7731]

Making music through a reverb 25 with a pedal board bij Boss (me25)

[@janhundling4647]

I want it CRANKED!!

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

That's what he said😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@hillelmusic]

That tremolo is a Bias tremolo… which DIDN’T exist outside the brown face circuit in pedal form… but does now. Origin Effects RevivalTrem has nailed the recreation of the coveted bias tremolo in a pedal form. If you haven’t heard of it before… You’re welcome

[@Trentonpage]

I got a Olympic white JAZZMASTER.

[@imannonymous7707]

Gotta say, chris seems to blaze his own trail the jazzmaster is cool but certainly not an obvious choice, that said the brownface princeton may work well for him . im sittn on the fence awhile. So how do teles sound with em?

[@bryanyasuhara2994]

Love Chris and this video so much. Gearhead satisfied.

[@Bbendfender]

I have 3 Princetons. That's about all I play.

[@itaintmebabe714]

You're so real and humble Chris. Never change that

[@richiesguitarshanktuary6923]

Good gravy!!! What a tone!! Especially for a technical reissue! And that tremolo effect on the brown face designs! And i know these have a modification of a 12 inch speaker instead of a 10. Sometimes the 10 is perfect for gigs like me with a duo project where im not battling a drummer and volume is a concern. But that 12 is great for the brownface and blackface princetons if you want to get some more oomph. Especially for the princeton reverb since it has that classic blackface mid scoop. Which the brownface has a leg up with since due to the lack of the tone stack it naturally has more of a mid push. Which as many gigging musicians know is crucial Especially in a band with a keyboard or extra guitarist.

[@aaronparker1614]

Cool amp and I love Chris, but you can buy an actual 62 for 2k or less. Not trying to knock a good amp, but seems a little pricey...

[@auntjenifer7774]

Aaron Parker * No, you are RIGHT ! One could have any amp in the world built for THEM for that MONEY.

[@cjohnson5927]

For a genuine product, built as what we now call boutique? This level of Fender amps were priced at 2K in 1960s money...... I get its pricey, but once you fall off into this level.... none of the mexican production amps that just LOOK like the older product will do.

[@aaronparker1614]

c Johnson I see your point, but I would have been more interested at about $15-1699. I’m sure it’s far superior to its PCB counterparts... I haven’t played one, may be worth the 2k...

[@larryburwell8550]

What's so special about this amp. I'll stick to my 76 twin reverb. My first amp was a 1970 fender champ amp brand new